Conference Agenda & Scheduling

UST CLEANUP FUND UPDATE F-3/24

Thursday 8am to 9am

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Diane Barclay, Craig Sanchez
Moderator	Gerald O'Regan
Objective	This session will provide participants with an update on the UST Cleanup Fund including EAR and SCAP.
Description	This course provides an update on the Fund, EAR, and SCAP. The Fund is collaborating on an initiative with U.S. EPA to utilize the EAR Account at abandoned sites and stalled case sites. The EAR account funding is currently underutilized and could be used to perform corrective actions at many more sites. SCAP provides funding for cleanup of recalcitrant compounds for the protection of groundwater resources, human health, and the environment.
Presentation	UST Cleanup fund Update
	UST CLEANUP FUND UPDATE

8-HOUR HAZWOPER REFRESHER (SESSION NO LONGER AVAILABLE) K-3/24

Thursday 8am to 5pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	100 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 8.0
Speakers	Brian Otter
Moderator	Sheryl Baldwin
Objective	This OSHA compliant 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training session meets the annual refresher requirements for the Federal OSHA HAZWOPER Standard.
Description	This course is required each year for anyone who has already taken the initial 24- or 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification and has kept current with their annual refresher training. course will cover the following topics: Regulatory Review, Health and Safety Program (HASP), Site Characterization, Analysis & Control, Training, Medical Surveillance, Engineering Controls, Work Practices & PPE, Decontamination, Containment & Control and much more.
Presentation	8-HOUR HAZWOPER REFRESHER

IN DEPTH MANIFEST TRAINING B2-3/24

Thursday 10am to 12pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Regan Bottomley
Moderator	Christine Lane
Objective	Learn how to properly execute a manifest. Understand the necessary DOT rules required for the manifest. Learn how to construct a DOT proper shipping name for RCRA and non-RCRA hazardous waste. Identify the most common mistakes and how to avoid them
Description	Approximately 50% of all manifests have mistakes on them that could lead to violations for your site. In this class we will learn how to properly fill out a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest, including the necessary DOT regulations. We will also learn how to create a DOT basic description and proper shipping name for both RCRA and non-RCRA hazardous waste, plus identify the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Presentation	In-Depth Manifest Training

BASIC AST INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND RECORDKEEPING BY STI/SPFA G-3/24

Thursday 10am to 12pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Craig Fletcher, Joseph Mentzer, Steve Pollock, Will Holman, Jason Greer
Moderator	Daniel Yniguez
Objective	This session will assist in identifying key components of ASTs, AST records, preparing for and choosing integrity tests, and prohibited reuse of USTs.
Description	In this session, students will learn about STI/SPFA's efforts and resources available for AST inspections. The course will explore how SP001 certified inspectors prepare for assessments, identify key release prevention devices and review SP001 tank owner record keeping. Provide a review of the STIs SP001 AST Record, as well as providing information about completing the SP001 Monthly inspection Checklist. There will be an overview of tank appurtenances and tips in identifying recycled USTs as ASTs, which are prohibited.
Presentation	G-3-24-Basic AST Inspection-3-Holman
	STI Basic AST Inspection-SP001 Monthly Inspections
	Introduction to what you might not know about STISPFA

EXPLORING THE CHEMRESPONDER NETWORK I-3/24

Thursday 10am to 12pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Christine Allston, Dante Stellar
Moderator	Gary Cantwell
Objective	Explore how to use ChemResponder to build networks to collect, manage, and share chemical incident information to support the CUPA mission space.
Description	This session will focus on the ChemResponder Network, a no-cost chemical incident information and preparedness tool sponsored by the FEMA CBRN Office. The session will cover data collection and management from the mobile application, and best practices for facility information management. The session will conclude with a hands-on activity to put the newly learned skills to use. Both new and experienced ChemResponder users are encouraged to attend
Presentation	Exploring the ChemResponder Network

THE TIER I FACILITY SPCC PLAN: GUIDANCE ON COMPLETING BY YORKE N-3/24

Thursday 12pm to 1pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	300 of 300 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Geoff Knight
Moderator	Devra Lewis
Objective	Provide guidance for using EPAs required SPCC Template Plan for Tier I Qualified Facilities.
Description	.This topic will provide guidance for regulated entities on completing an SPCC Plan using EPAs Template for Tier I Qualified Facilities. The presentation will review the Tier I applicability, describe the requirements which are relaxed or more rigid versus the standard SPCC Plan requirements, and describe practical issues in completing EPAs Template Plan and for CUPA inspectors in reviewing the Plan.
Presentation	The Tier I Facility SPCC Plan: Key Concepts, Benefits, and Challenges

HOT TOPICS IN WASTE CLASSIFICATION AND RECYCLING B3-3/24

Thursday 1pm to 2pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Bavneet Benipal, Tracy Young
Moderator	Hasan Moushumi
Objective	To provide an overview of hot topics pertaining to Waste Classification and Hazardous Waste Recycling.
Description	Topics to be covered include an overview of the following: - Recent enforcement-related issues of waste determination and hazardous waste recycling - Specific waste streams - Types of hazardous waste test methods
Presentation	Hot Topics in Waste Classification and Recycling

ADVANCEMENTS IN QUANTITATIVE PASSIVE SOIL GAS SAMPLING F2-3/24

Thursday 1pm to 2pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Lowell Kessel
Moderator	Tamara Escobedo
Objective	Learn about the difference between steady-state and transient soil gas sampling to understand what may be best for assessing risk to human health.
Description	The presentation provides a comprehensive overview of soil gas diffusion and advection processes to address concerns of soil gas sampling methods including active vs passive methods. Models, case examples, and results of quality control assessments will be discussed to highlight both strengths and weaknesses of sampling methods.
Presentation	Advancements in Quantitative Passive Soil Gas Sampling

NEW CA ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS: TRENDS, DIRECTIONS, & DEVELOPMENTS H-3/24

Thursday 1pm to 3pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Gary Lucks
Moderator	Vince Mendes
Objective	To apprise regulators & industry of salient environmental legislative, regulatory, & judicial developments impacting environmental compliance.
Description	This session will describe recent legislative and regulatory developments at the federal, California, and regional levels including key court opinions. These new requirements will include an analysis and implications with respect to California businesses and government that are regulated by the Unified Program.
Presentation	NEW CA ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS: TRENDS, DIRECTIONS, & DEVELOPMENTS

NAVIGATING THE DTSC WEBSITE - HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTENT B-3/24

Thursday 3pm to 4pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Samantha Lawler
Moderator	Josilynn Spray
Objective	To provide an overview of navigating hazardous waste content on the DTSC website.
Description	Topics to be covered include navigating the DTSC website for interpretive hazardous waste content such as basic search functions, the DTSC Online Reference Library (DORY), and useful features.
Presentation	Navigating the DTSC Website - Hazardous Waste Content
	Navigating the DTSC Website - Hazardous Waste Content

THE CUPA PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS AND ASSESSMENT D-3/24

Thursday 3pm to 5pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Tim Brandt, Samuel Porras, Kaeleigh Pontif, Thomas Henderson, Matthew McCarron, Mary Wren-Wilson, Glenn Warner, Denise Villanueva, John Elkins, Elizabeth Brega
Moderator	Royce Long, Jason Rizzi
Objective	A brief overview of the current evaluation process and the different tools and technologies used by each state agency to conduct the assessment.
Description	This course will provide a brief overview of the current remote CUPA Performance Evaluation Process as well as the different tools and technologies used by CalEPA, DTSC, OSFM and the State Water Board to assess the implementation of the Unified Program by the CUPA.
Presentation	REVISED- CUPA Performance Evaluation Process & Assessment

GREENWASHING & THE LAW: PRESERVING YOUR SUSTAINABILITY INVESTMENT H2-3/24

Thursday 3pm to 4:30pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Gary Lucks
Moderator	Vince Mendes
Objective	Describe which marketing claims are illegal and understand how businesses can make acceptable green claims about their products and services.
Description	This presentation will describe how sustainability leaders can avoid the perils of illegal greenwashing and fashion strategies to advance a defensible green marketing strategy.
Presentation	GREENWASHING & THE LAW: PRESERVINGYOUR SUSTAINABILITY INVESTMENT

ABOVEGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION O-3/24

Thursday 4:45pm to 5:30pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1000 of 1000 seats available
Credits
Speakers	Marjorie Terrell, Jennifer Lorenzo, Monica Ronchetti
Moderator	Devra Lewis
Objective	ABOVEGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Description	ABOVEGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION