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Session
CALARP 101    M-A1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating72 of 200 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJack Becker
ObjectiveUnderstand the general requirements of the CalARP program, including the definition of covered process and regulated substances.
DescriptionThe course is a comprehensive overview of the CalARP Program and includes the following: 1. Purpose and Scope 2. Definitions 3. Applicability 4. General Requirements 5. CalARP Program Management System 6. Emergency Information Access 7. Registration 8. RMP Components and Submission 9. Hazard Assessment 10. Prevention Programs 11. Emergency Response Program 12. Regulated Substances
PresentationCalARP 101
INTRODUCTION TO CA TIERED PERMITTING PROGRAM    M-B1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating110 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersMike Dudasko
ObjectiveReview the Tiered Permitting Program (TPP) and its applicability to specific situations to improve understanding by generators and regulators.
DescriptionAfter 30 years, the TPP often remains confusing for generators and CUPAs. As a key step in WW treatment and to reduce offsite haz waste disposal, its important that generators understand the TPP requirements and limitations. Its also important for regulators to understand when onsite processing may/may not be subject to jurisdiction. Case studies and compliance requirements for generators operating under different tiers will also be reviewed.
PresentationSupplemental Info for Tiered Permitting Presentation
Introduction to CA Tiered Permitting Program
UST DESIGNATED OPERATOR INSPECTION OVERVIEW 2.0    M-C1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating142 of 350 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  ICC: 2.0
SpeakersAngela Samayoa, Brenda Puepke
ObjectiveAn overview of how 2715 and 2716 of 23CCR are met compliantly by a working CA UST Designated Operator; and how an experienced UPA inspector evaluates.
DescriptionAn overview of how 2715 and 2716 of 23CCR are met compliantly by a working CA UST Designated Operator; and how an experienced UPA inspector evaluates a UST system's compliance based upon records review. Order of review is crucial so that you are truly looking at what is in CERS compared to what is onsite and finally, how these two sources are documented in the UST Designated Operator Inspection Report.
PresentationUST Designated Operator Inspection Overview
THE MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKPLACE    M-D1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating47 of 100 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersMaryam Tasnif-abbasi, Gregory Shaffer, Anthony Rosas, Natasha DiPietro, Alexander (Ed) Morelan
ObjectiveEnticing and Retaining Millennial/Gen-Z Talent to Government Service - What does it take to make it all work?
DescriptionThe Great Resignation, the pandemic, and changing attitudes towards work-life balance are contributors to a newly defined workplace. Government organizations working in the environmental sector are not immune to the challenges presented by a multi-generational workplace, and the need to expand recruitment to a younger age-bracket. Meet our Boomer, Gen-X, Millennial and Gen-Z team in the open and candid conversation on working together effectively
PresentationThe Multi-Generational Workplace
TOXICOLOGY 101: Using Toxicological Information in Emergency Resp    M-F1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room GOLD KEY I/II
Seating8 of 108 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersKaren Riveles
ObjectiveIntroduction to basic toxicological principles; understand health guidance values and how chemicals are reviewed for toxicity; and how this information is used before, during, and after emergencies to protect public health and the environment and assist in cleanup decisions.
DescriptionThis course will introduce basic concepts related to understanding the toxicity of chemicals. We will provide an overview of basic principles of toxicology and human health risk assessment of hazardous chemicals. We will look at how toxicological information is used and applied in making cleanup decisions after a hazardous materials release into the environment. Students will work together to develop real-life solutions to a variety of cleanup scenarios.
PresentationTOXICOLOGY, HUMAN HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
KEEPING IT TRENDY - APSA VIOLATIONS    M-G1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating40 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersDevra Lewis
ObjectiveDiscuss APSA violation trends, including most commonly cited violations and miscited violations, and determining the appropriate violation.
DescriptionParticipants will take part in a session that will cover trends in APSA violations, most commonly cited APSA violations, and determining the appropriate APSA violation.
PresentationKeeping It Trendy - APSA Violations
LOS ANGELES CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT BOYD STREET FIRE    M-I1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating97 of 175 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.5  
SpeakersSteven Hamilton, Jerry Kao
ObjectiveLearn abount the changes that have come about due to the Los Angeles Boyd Steet fire.
DescriptionMay 16, 2020 will be a day that the Los Angeles Fire Department will never forget. On this day a fire at 327 E. Boyd St in Downtown Los Angeles changed the lives of many members and eventually pushed legislation in the attempt to prevent similar situations from happening. This class will talk about the changes that have happened over the last 2.5 years. We will begin prior to the fire and bring you all the way through current time. You do not want to miss this class
FUNDAMENTAL BODY LANGUAGE    M-J1
Monday     8am to 12pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating189 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersJohn Wilson
ObjectiveThis session provides information on understanding the link between physiology and behaviors associated with stress, specifically pre-attack signs.
Description"Fundamental Body Language" is based upon the physiological "fight, flight, or freeze (F3) mechanism." As a standalone class, "Fundamental Body Language" provides insight into the physiology and psychology of both the learner and the learner's interactions with other people. This is a fast-paced four-hour class divided into two distinct halves. The first half explains the human physiological responses to stress, from simply lying or during the involvement of a critical life-threatening event. The second half of the class outlines specific F3 indicators. These indicators are divided into seven categories: body posture, hand movements, eyes, facial, body function, vocal, and proxemics. Each indicator is explained and its origin and association with F3 is explained. There are over 50 indicators explained in all. This class is very informative and very entertaining with an array of multimedia to engage every type of learner. The presenter interacts heavily with the audience.
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT REPORT AND PLAN    M-J3
Monday     8am to 9:30am
Room GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating56 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.5  
SpeakersRyan Dominguez
ObjectiveThe purpose of this is to provide a summary of the first hazardous waste management report required by CA Health and Safety Code 25135.
DescriptionWe will discuss next steps and future research that will lead to the Hazardous Waste Management Plan due in March 2025. The Hazardous Waste Management Plan is intended to serve as a comprehensive planning document for the management of hazardous waste in the state.
PresentationHazardous Waste Management Report and Plan
HAZWOPER 8-HOUR REFRESHER (Pre-Registration Required)    M-K1
Monday     8am to 5pm
Room GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating0 of 51 seats available
CreditsREHS: 8.0  
SpeakersBrian Otter
ObjectiveHAZWOPER 8-HOUR REFRESHER Pre-Registration Required.
DescriptionThis OSHA compliant 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training session meets the annual refresher requirements for the Federal OSHA HAZWOPER Standard. (Hour Lunch Break included)
PresentationHAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher
RAGAGEP: HISTORICAL VARIANTS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF IIAR STANDARDS    M-A2
Monday     10am to 12pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating149 of 200 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersUriah Donaldson
ObjectiveThis session will provide a historical overview of ammonia refrigeration RAGAGEP variants and summarize IIAR 9's Minimum System Safety Evaluation.
DescriptionRecognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) are written documents intended for use in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of process equipment. There has been a move in the ammonia refrigeration industry towards standardization, yet there are historical variants which often cause confusion. This session will analyze historical RAGAGEP variants and summarize IIAR 9's MSSE requirements.
PresentationAmmonia RAGAGEP: Historical Variants
REMOTE SITE CONSOLIDATION OF NON-RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE    M-B2
Monday     10am to 11am
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating140 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.0  
SpeakersDaniel Stoehr
ObjectiveThis session will describe in detail the regulations for the generator consolidation of non-RCRA hazardous waste from remote sites.
DescriptionThis course will describe the California Health and Safety Code allowance for the consolidation of non-RCRA hazardous waste from remote sites to a generator site. It will also describe the requirements of the USDOT for the transportation of the non-RCRA hazardous waste as a hazardous material on public roads.
PresentationRemote Site Consolidation of non-RCRA Hazardous Waste
STATE WATER BOARD'S EVALUATION OF CUPA UST PROGRAM ELEMENTS    M-C2
Monday     10am to 11:30am
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating157 of 350 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  ICC: 2.0
SpeakersKaitlin Cottrell, Jenna Hartman
ObjectiveTo provide participants with the framework of how the State Water board performs CUPA evaluations.
DescriptionThis presentation will provide an overview of the State Water Boards CUPA evaluation process. Topics will include program structure, quality assurance techniques, and the unique review aspects for single-walled USTs ahead of the December 31, 2025 deadline for permanent closure.
PresentationState Water Resources Control Board- The CUPA Performance Evaluation Process
MANAGER'S WORKSHOP    M-D2
Monday     10am to 5pm
Room ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating73 of 130 seats available
CreditsREHS: 6.0  
SpeakersJohn Paine, Frederick Chun
ObjectiveObtain updates from the CalEPA, BDOs, and CFB on various current Unified Program Topics.
DescriptionThe annual manager's workshop is an opportunity for collaboration between CalEPA, BDOs, CFB, and other UPA agencies. Current Unified Program Topics will be discussed by the various groups such as CERS NextGen, Strategic Plan Updates and legislative updates.
Presentation2023 Manager's Workshop
INTRODUCTION TO EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT WITH CASE STUDIES    M-F2
Monday     10am to 12pm
Room GOLD KEY I/II
Seating44 of 100 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersKaren Riveles
ObjectiveThis course introduces foundational exposure concepts and standardized approaches to exposure assessment. Using case studies, we will cover how to conceptualize exposure scenarios and how to estimate exposure using measurements or modeling approaches.
DescriptionIntroductory course will cover basic concepts of exposure assessment including: exposure media, routes of exposure, pathways of exposure, and environmental fate and transport. How to estimate exposure in the general population with measurements vs. modeling approaches. Quantifying exposure for noncancer and cancer risk assessments: calculations (light). Case studies with example scenarios: drinking water chemical contamination of well water from a leaking underground storage tank; pesticide contamination on food; indoor residential exposure to a chemical in carpet backing, and a residential site-specific risk assessment scenario with legacy pesticide contamination.
PresentationIntroduction to Exposure Assessment
COMPLETING THE SPCC TEMPLATE FOR QUALIFIED FACILITIES    M-G2
Monday     10am to 12pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating36 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersAnthony Cardno
ObjectiveTo provide an overview of how to complete the SPCC Plan Template available to Qualified Facilities
DescriptionSession will define Qualified Facilities, the differences between Tier I and Tier II, and will delve into common questions regarding completing the SPCC plan templates that Qualified Facilities are allowed to use, including: accurately completing tables in the Template; how to include oil-filled operational equipment and portable containers in the SPCC Plan; and how to address tanks and containers in various sections of the Tier I & II templates.
PresentationCOMPLETING THE SPCC TEMPLATE FOR QUALIFIED FACILITIES
NEW CALIFORNIA/FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS: TRENDS, DIRECTIONS    M-H2
Monday     10am to 12pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating3 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersGary Lucks
ObjectiveTo apprise regulators & industry of salient environmental legislative, regulatory, & judicial developments impacting environmental compliance.
DescriptionThis 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.
PresentationNEW CALIFORNIA/FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS: TRENDS, DIRECTIONS
EMERGING TRENDS IN ER- CASE STUDIES    M-I2
Monday     10am to 12pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating88 of 175 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersLeon Wirschem, Robert Rezende
ObjectiveCase studies of emerging hazmat trends with problems encountered, lessons learned and response guidance for some dangerous situations,
DescriptionThis is an opportunity to see the emerging trends in Emergency Response and the problems encountered even after the emergency is over. This class will explain hazardous materials and waste concerns for Lithium ion batteries, cannabis and hemp processing and more. The wastes generated pose increased hazards for firefighters, business and waste mgmt professionals. Operating guidelines for response and waste disposal will be discussed.
PresentationEmerging Trends in ER Case studies
RESILIENT LEADERSHIP    M-J4
Monday     10am to 12pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating124 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJim Delia
ObjectiveDeveloping leadership resilience to navigate the impacts and opportunities provided by current and future changes.
DescriptionThis interactive session is targeted to proactive leaders who want to help guide and drive their teams to take advantage of current opportunities to apply more innovative approaches to service delivery. Topics will include: How we are affected by, and cope with, change; and the ten most impactful actions for leaders to take now to begin to reimagine the work they do, how they do it and where they do it in response to change.
LUNCH,MONDAY ON 3/20    M-Z1
Monday     11:45am to 12:45pm
Room PLATINUM BALLROOM
Seating810 of 2000 seats available
Credits  
ObjectiveCatch up with old friends, chat with co-workers, and provide helpful guidance to new people.
DescriptionLunch is a great opportunity to maintain and expand your professional network. Sharing a meal is a way to connect with new people and keep up with old friends, and is essential in today's professional world to grow your career. Take a few moments to say "hi" and network during lunch.

1. Lazy Susan in Ballroom - The Food Court Buffet, The Food Court

  • Caesar Salad (V)
  • Pasta Salad with Sweet Red Peppers, Greek Olives, Arugula and Feta Cheese (V)
  • Seared ahi Tuna
  • Grilled Vegetable Wrap
  • BBQ Chicken Sandwich in Ciabatta with Chipotle Aioli
  • Beef Tenderloin with Boursin cheese and Caramelized Onion on Asiago Sourdough
  • House-Made Yukon gold Chips
  • Mini Assorted Cheesecake and Double Chocolate Cupcake (V)

2. Box Lunch - Roasted Turkey Breast
3. Box Lunch - Beef Tenderloin
4. Box Lunch - Garden Grilled Vegetable
5. Box Lunch - Gluten Free Chef Choice

Since we will be using our calcupa.org "My Itinerary" process for the 2024 Conference for Attendees to Earn CEUs, please create your Itinerary by going to the online agenda and clicking on the "+Add" button on the right of the page to Add Sessions you plan to attend to your "My Itinerary".  To View/Edit your Itinerary for Session Attendance, visit your My Itinerary.  We will provide further information on how to 'check in/out' of a Session to verify your attendance. If you have any questions, please email registration@calcupa.org.