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OPENING CEREMONY & LEADERSHIP AWARDS    M-D2
Monday     10am to 11:45am
Room GRAND-ABC
Seating2229 of 3000 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersAlvin Lal, Jason Boetzer, Dennis Karidis
ObjectiveOpening Ceremony & Leadership Awards
DescriptionOpening Ceremony & Leadership Awards
CURRENT AND ACCURATE OPERATING PROCEDURES    TU-A2
Tuesday     10am to 11:45am
Room SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating50 of 110 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJack Becker
ObjectiveParticipants will gain an understanding of CalARP Program Level 2 and 3 operating procedure requirements and IIAR 7.
DescriptionThis course will review CalARP Program Level 2 and 3 operating procedure requirements as well as provide best practices for developing and reviewing operating procedures. Additionally, ammonia refrigeration specific industry standard requirements will be covered as described in IIAR 7-2019 American National Standard for Developing Operating Procedures for Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems.
PresentationCURRENT AND ACCURATE OPERATING PROCEDURES
DTSCS POLICY BRANCH REGULATION PRIORITIES FOR 2024    TU-B2
Tuesday     10am to 11:45am
Room SEQUOIA-A
Seating159 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersChosu Khin, Liliana Cahuas, Megan Melnick, Brian Ogg, Tracy Vandewarker
ObjectiveThis session will provide an overview of the priority regulation packages for DTSC Policy Branch in 2024.
DescriptionDTSCs Policy Branch will present a summary of rulemaking packages being developed in the Branch and provide an outlook on future regulations. The session will also go over opportunities for CUPA and industry participation in the rulemaking package development.
PresentationDTSC Policy Regulation Priorities for 2024
OVERVIEW OF THE UST LEAK PREVENTION PROGRAM    TU-C3
Tuesday     10am to 11:45am
Room SEQUOIA-B
Seating152 of 350 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  ICC: 2.0
SpeakersThomas Henderson
ObjectiveThis session will provide an oversite of the UST program for year 2023, and the expectations for 2024 and 2025.
DescriptionThe session will provide a comprehensive overview of the UST program, with an emphasis on single-walled UST closures and upcoming deadline, and expectations for enforcement of these systems.
HER STORY: A DISCUSSION OF WOMEN IN HAZ MAT    TU-D2
Tuesday     10am to 11:45am
Room CYPRESS-AB
Seating50 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersChristie Bautista, Elizabeth Brega, Jenna Hartman, Allison Wescott, Michelle Le, Linnea Chandler, Jennea Monasterio
ObjectiveTo begin the discussion on the unique challenges women face in hazmat and provide support for future generations of women entering the field.
DescriptionIn this class, panelists from across government and industry will come together to share their personal stories and insights from their hazmat careers. Panelists will paint a historical perspective of women in hazmat and the challenges faced over the past few decades since the establishment of the Unified Program. Moreover, they'll tackle the contemporary hurdles that are unique to our field. All levels of experience are encouraged to attend.
WHY IS API 653 RELEVANT TO APSA?    TU-G2
Tuesday     10am to 11:45am
Room REGENCY-A
Seating122 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersPhilip Myers
ObjectiveThe session will provide an overview of API 653 applicability for an APSA inspection.
DescriptionThis session will cover the requirement for integrity testing of bulk storage containers in accordance with API 653, including an overview of types of inspections, inspection frequencies, qualifications of personnel conducting inspections, components assessed during inspections, and basics of formal inspection reports.
PresentationWhy is API 653 Relevant to APSA
HOW FIRE SAFE IS YOUR BUSINESS: FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS & FIRE LOSS    TU-H2
Tuesday     10am to 11:45am
Room CYPRESS-C
Seating21 of 100 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersLee Kirby, Ken Kwong
ObjectiveTo educate businesses on common fire code violations and how these violations may increase the risk of fire at their places of operation.
DescriptionWhat is the risk of fire at your businesses? What hazards may be present that increase the risk of fire? This awareness course will introduce businesses to the common fire code violations fire inspectors encounter and how these fire hazards, along with the occupancys use, have the potential to increase the risk of fire at your place of business. Interactive class exercises will place students in the role of a fire inspector, directing them through inspections to identify fire code violations and hazards at various industrial, manufacturing, and mercantile occupancies.
UNIVERSAL WASTE 101    TU-J2
Tuesday     10am to 11:45am
Room POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating92 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersRita Hypnarowski, Michael Reid
ObjectiveThis session will provide an overview of universal waste management standards as laid out in Californias Hazardous Waste Control Law.
DescriptionWhat is a universal waste? Who is considered a universal waste handler? How must universal wastes be managed? These questions, and others, will be covered in this DTSC-led introduction to universal waste regulations.
PresentationUniversal Waste 101 PowerPoint Slides PDF
CERS NEXTGEN OVERVIEW    TU-L2
Tuesday     10am to 10:50am
Room SANDPEBBLE-ABC
Seating37 of 132 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.0  
SpeakersErika Michelotti
ObjectiveCalEPA's project to upgrade the CERS application, CERS NextGen
DescriptionPlease join members of the CalEPA Unified Program and the CERS project team to discuss CalEPA's project to upgrade the CERS application, CERS NextGen. The CalEPA team will update you on the project's progress, provide an overview of the planned implementation timeline, and discuss the key changes associated with replacing CERS. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.
PresentationCERS Next Gen
SECONDARY & SPILL CONTAINMENT TESTING NEW TECHNOLOGY & INSIGHTS    TU-N2
Tuesday     10am to 10:50am
Room BOARD-ROOM-II
Seating14 of 30 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.0  
SpeakersDanny Brevard
ObjectiveThis session discusses interesting and sometimes unseen variables when testing sumps/spill buckets & introduction to the Dri-sump technology.
DescriptionThis course is an overview of the various issues encountered with testing sumps and spill buckets. It will provide insight into hydrostatic or "lake" testing and leak location as well as an introduction to the Dri-sump Technology which uses no water and creates zero waste products.
AMMONIA HAZMAT RESPONSE IT'S ALL ABOUT COMPETENCY.    W-A2
Wednesday     10am to 11:45am
Room SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating16 of 110 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.5  
SpeakersScott Melton, Eileen Woodbury, William Grass
ObjectiveThis session is to provide the participants an opportunity to better understand how Codes and Performance work together to have a successful outcome.
DescriptionThe course will take a deep look into 1910.120 and how it can be applied to an industrial ammonia release event. The course will further look into the performance-based decisions that must be made during these events. Leading to a better understanding of how competency is a must and that codes alone can't address all the possibilities.
INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SINGLE WALLED USTS    W-C3
Wednesday     10am to 11:45am
Room SEQUOIA-B
Seating173 of 350 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  ICC: 2.0
SpeakersJenna Hartman, Thomas Henderson
ObjectiveThis session will train participants in the intricacies of single-walled UST inspection and enforcement options available now.
DescriptionSingle-walled USTs have many unique requirements. State Water Board staff find many missed violations during CUPA compliance inspections. An element of having single-walled systems removed prior to the 2025 deadline is strong enforcement. This session will provide an overview of those inspection and enforcement strategies both prior to and after the 2025 deadline.
PresentationInspection and Enforcement of Single-Walled USTs
DEALING WITH MARGINAL EMPLOYEES    W-D2
Wednesday     10am to 11:45am
Room CYPRESS-AB
Seating85 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJim Delia
ObjectiveHow to be proactive and notice and address poor performance before it becomes a more serious problem.
DescriptionWhen employees' performance is degrading to a problematic level, they often perform marginally for a time before dropping to Unsatisfactory or Unacceptable. This interactive workshop will cover the following topics: Why some employees under-perform; Identifying marginal employees; Strategies for dealing with marginal employees; Motivating marginal employees; and Setting objectives and action plans.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN IMPLEMENTING SPCC PLANS    W-G2
Wednesday     10am to 11:45am
Room REGENCY-A
Seating10 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJack Becker, Ashley Adami
ObjectiveUnderstand APSA and SPCC requirements and evaluate compliance with on-going implementation requirements of the SPCC rule.
DescriptionAshley and Jack will provide their perspective on preparing and implementing SPCC Plans based on their experience developing engineered SPCC Plans for clients throughout California. This course also provides insight on implementing APSA and SPCC requirements, details regarding SPCC technical amendments, 5-year reviews, training, documentation plus the differences of Tier I, Tier II, & PE certified SPCC Plans.
PresentationW-G2-What To Expect When Implementing SPCC Plans-Becker Adami-1
COLLABORATION V. CONFRONTATION: WORKING TOGETHER TO RESOLVE CASES    W-H2
Wednesday     10am to 11:45am
Room POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating93 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersMike McCann, George Gigounas
ObjectiveTo provide an overview of Governmental concerns toward potential violations and how private companies can successfully resolve their cases.
DescriptionThis course will outline the concerns and objectives from a prosecutorial agency and how those legal concerns are communicated with the private sector entity (individual or corporation) and how their attorney can work with the government to zealously advocate for their client while cooperating or collaborating to seek the best possible remedy to ensure future compliance without punitive sanctions.
LIB FIRES AND THE    W-I2
Wednesday     10am to 11:45am
Room REGENCY-B
Seating71 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersErnie Hernandez
ObjectiveThis course will provide participants with the information needed to safely manage the cleanup phase associated with LIB fires.
DescriptionThis course will recap several high-energy lithium-ion battery incidents in Los Angeles County and describe the corresponding efforts with de-energization, DOT packaging, and disposal. This course will also provide an overview of air monitoring techniques, safety procedures and fire response agency coordination.
PresentationLIB Fires & the STATIC Cleanup Phase
PFAS OVERVIEW    W-J2
Wednesday     10am to 10:50am
Room CYPRESS-C
Seating4 of 100 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.0  
SpeakersJohn Goetze
ObjectiveStudents will learn about PFAS and emerging regulations at the Federal and State level
DescriptionPFAS chemicals have been receiving greater and greater attention from regulators, the public, and the global trade community in recent years. The presentation will provide an overview of PFAS regulations at the EPA level and Californias developments that are relevant to CalCUPA and members of the industries in California. Potential topics can include drinking water, public awareness/scrutiny, CARB reporting requirements, site investigations, etc
PresentationPFAS Regulatory Overview
ENFORCEMENT WITH REGULATED SITE PORTAL AND CALENVIROSCREEN    W-L2
Wednesday     10am to 11:45am
Room SANDPEBBLE-ABC
Seating107 of 132 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersKaren Riveles, Nicholas Antilla
ObjectiveProvide participants with a detailed overview of CalEnviroScreen and Regulated Site Portal that can help guide decisions for enforcement actions.
DescriptionLearn about CalEnviroScreen and the Regulated Site Portal Tools that can be used to prioritize enforcement activities. We will review CalEnviroScreen 4.0 mapping tools, indicators, and the data dashboard. We will provide an overview of the Regulated Site Portal and in-depth analysis of information in the system. Demonstrations of both systems will be provided during the presentation.
PresentationEnforcement with Regulated Site Portal and CalEnviroScreen
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AREA PLANS GETTING UP TO SPEED.    W-M2
Wednesday     10am to 11:45am
Room REGENCY-C
Seating73 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersPaul McCarter
ObjectiveThe objective of this presentation is to provide the CUPAs with assistance in preparing their updated Area Plans.
DescriptionCalEPA is now overseeing the completion of Area Plans, and a lot of CUPAS are in the process of updating their Area Plans to comply with the current requirements. This presentation will cover the history of the Area Plan, various formats for Area Plans, and updates to the current requirements. A short section on Hazardous Materials Commodity Flow Studies will also be discussed. Both Area Plans and Commodity Flow Studies can be partly funded by Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grants, which are still available through CalOES.
PresentationHazardous Materials Area Plans- Getting up to Speed
CERS ENABLED ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT AND INSPECTION SYSTEM    W-N2
Wednesday     10am to 11am
Room BOARD-ROOM-II
Seating21 of 30 seats available
Credits  
SpeakersDilshad Albert
ObjectiveEnterprise CERS Certified Environmental Permit and Inspection System Built on Salesforce Low Code No Code Platform CIRS Certified 30 Permits Online
DescriptionEnterprise CERS Certified Environmental Permit and Inspection System Over 30 Permit Types Available Online Public Facing Portal allowing Businesses, Consultants, Contractors & Residents to Apply for Permits, Register Complaints, Process Payments CERS Certified Tiers 1 to 5 PDF Permit Generation Mobile Online/Offline Inspections & Violations by Program Fee Calculations & Online Payment Portal Electronic Time Tracking Low No Code Platform
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