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HOT TOPICS IN WASTE CLASSIFICATION AND RECYCLING    W-B1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating19 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersTracy Young, Bavneet Benipal, Samantha Lawler
ObjectiveTo provide an overview of hot topics pertaining to Waste Classification and Hazardous Waste Recycling.
DescriptionTopics to be covered include the overview of the following: Recent enforcement-related issues of waste determination and hazardous waste recycling Specific waste streams Types of sampling.
PresentationHot Topics in Waste Classification and Recycling.
OVERVIEW OF THE UST LEAK PREVENTION PROGRAM    W-C1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating105 of 350 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  ICC: 2.0
SpeakersThomas Henderson
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with knowledge of past, present and future UST Program activities as they relate to all types of stakeholders.
DescriptionThis session will provide participants with an extensive overview of UST Program activities over the last year, and those activities that are planned for the future. Additional topics include the connection between inspection and compliance, as well as how design, construction, testing, and maintenance have a significant impact on reducing the number of releases to the environment. Single-walled USTs and Chapter 16 rewrite will be addressed.
CUPA 101    W-D1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating8 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJason Boetzer, Kristen Ward
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with the history and evolution of the Unified Program.
DescriptionThis course is a comprehensive overview of the Unified Program, including a brief history of environmental regulations which led to the creation of the program. The course will further examine the coordination, consolidation, & implementation of the six program elements. And finally, this course will provide an overview to the collaborative efforts of the stakeholders demonstrating successes.
PresentationCUPA 101
UPDATE ON WATER BOARD CLEANUP PROGRAMS, VI, AND AB304    W-F1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room GOLD KEY I/II
Seating58 of 100 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersCheryl Prowell, Gregory Shaffer
ObjectiveLearn about changes within the Site Cleanup Program at the Water Boards and Local Agencies, and vapor intrusion guidance and policy progress
DescriptionThis course is an overview of what's new within the Site Cleanup Program at the Water Board including updates regarding statewide investigations for PFAS, updates to vapor intrusion guidance, and progress toward developing a vapor intrusion policy. We will also provide an update on the changes to the Local Agencies Cleanup Programs, observations, and lessons learned since the passage of AB304.
PresentationUpdate on Water Board Cleanup Programs and VI
STI WORKSHOP: GENERATOR BASE TANKS AND MORE    W-G1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating91 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersTim O'Toole, Steve Pollock, Joseph Mentzer, Will Holman, Craig Fletcher
ObjectiveThis session intends to inform attendees of Aboveground Storage Tank system standards with a look into UL 142 Special Purpose tanks.
DescriptionSTI/SPFA staff and affiliates will point out differences in fabrication, appurtenances, and operation and maintenance that make generator base tanks unique compared to other tank systems. With an introduction to UL 142A, the course covers tank fabrication for mounting of generators, and installing genset system components. An experienced SP001 inspector will cover the challenges of auditing these systems with conflicting codes and operator needs.
PresentationW-G1 Generator Base Tanks and More
W-G1 STI Workshop: Generator Base Tanks and More
W-G1 142A Summary Pollock spkr 2
Fueling Arrangements for Diesel Powered Appliances
RETAIL HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPLIANCE    W-H1
Wednesday     8am to 9:30am
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating1 of 180 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.5  
SpeakersJeremy Hojnicki, Tracey Anzar
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with an overview of hazardous waste compliance from a retail perspective.
DescriptionThe course is an overview of the challenges of managing a retail hazardous waste program, including how to drive compliance and engagement at retail stores. The session will provide tips on how to retailer and CUPA stakeholders on how to have successful hazardous waste inspections at retail store facilities.
PresentationW-H1-Retail Hazardous Waste ULTA Beauty-Anzar Hojnicki
CALEPA ESF10 / CBRNRESPONDER PROJECT UPDATE    W-I1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating143 of 175 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJohn Elkins, Jim Bohon, Elizabeth Brega, Dante Stellar, Megan Callan
ObjectiveThe session will present an update with findings of the state and local CUPA workgroup efforts over the past two years.
DescriptionCalEPA has been working with CUPAs, CalOES, FEMA, and FEMAs contractor Chainbridge to evaluate the CBRNResponder web based tools ability to support California emergency response. This includes use by CalEPA for coordinating large scale hazmat responses, by the Unified Program to support an electronic and operationalized Area Plan, and by CUPAs to support administrative and response requirements. This session presents findings from that effort.
PresentationCALEPA ESF10 / CBRNRESPONDER PROJECT UPDATE
CALEPA ESF10/CBRNResponder Project Update
MAKING THE COMPLICATED SIMPLE    W-J1
Wednesday     8am to 12pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating165 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersJohn Wilson
ObjectiveThis session provides information on how to handle stressful, complicated situation in an effective and practical way.
DescriptionThis session provides information related to complicated situations and how to make those situations simple. It will allow you to get better at making difficult scenarios and tight schedules more digestible, easy to explain to others, easy to understand, and easy to expand upon. This class is especial helpful for those working or managing very complex or multiple situations. It also helps with understanding problem solving with a solution-based mindset. This session also helps in bringing calm to chaos, using the logical brain versus the emotional brain. It covers on-site actions, post-scene actions, follow-up information, tips to overcome information overload, and professional interactions.
THE LANGUAGE OF LEADERSHIP, THE NEW LEADERSHIP PLAYBOOK    W-J3
Wednesday     8am to 5pm
Room GOLD KEY III
Seating26 of 50 seats available
CreditsREHS: 8.0  
SpeakersKirk Ford
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with leadership tools to make their teams higher performing and intent based.
DescriptionThis course is based on the book "Leadership is Language" by David Marquet. We'll go over his new leadership playbook that uses language to empower your team to perform at their highest potential and build a framework that achieves the right balance between deliberation and action. This book has been the single best tool for leadership I've found and I want to share it with the CUPA community. (not endorsed or sponsored by David Marquet)
PresentationThe Language of Leadership
HAZWOPER 8 HR REFRESHER TRAINING FOCUSED DEBRIS REMOVAL CONCERNS    W-K1
Wednesday     8am to 5pm
Room GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating17 of 50 seats available
CreditsREHS: 8.0  
SpeakersNick Vent
ObjectiveUnderstand how to recognize various hazard classes, Ability to use reference materials. Understand how to safely work around heavy equipment and roads.
DescriptionCalOSHA 5192(e)(8) requires refresher training each year. Students must attend the entire session to obtain a certificate from the instructor. The content will include using scenarios to discuss the Hazard Classes, 2020 ERG, NIOSH Pocket guide, Wiser usage and Safety Data Sheets. Working within post firestorm scenes will require understanding ICS, Site Safety plans and how to safely work around heavy equipment. There will be interactive games. Pre-Registration Required.
INCAPSULATE DEMO SOFTWARE FOR EH    W-N1
Wednesday     8am to 9am
Room GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating157 of 160 seats available
Credits  
SpeakersSheryl Baldwin
ObjectiveEHS Permitting and Inspection solution developed for San Mateo County with focus on the CUPA Programs.
DescriptionDemo of the EHS Permitting and Inspection solution developed for San Mateo County with focus on the CUPA Programs. The solution is developed Salesforce the world's No1 Cloud Platform. The demo will be a walk through of the various scenarios/roadmap for - Application intake - Inspections - Violation Creations - Enforcement action - Permits - CERS Integration - Time Keeping
HAZWASTE TAG MEETING    W-O1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room ELITE
Seating12 of 45 seats available
Credits  
SpeakersCRAIG COOPER
ObjectiveHAZWASTE TAG Meeting
Description.
MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE & PRE-STARTUP SAFETY REVIEW    W-A2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating131 of 200 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.5  
SpeakersThomas Turner, Diane Ho, Albert Welsh
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with an overview of MOC/PSSR with an extensive amount of breakout sessions to emphasize learnings.
DescriptionThe course is a comprehensive overview of Management of Change and Prestartup Safety Reviews. The course will go over the overview, incidents, documentation, and examples with breakout sessions for each section to emphasize and iterate the importance of the MOC and PSSR process.
PresentationW-A2-MOC & PSSR REVIEW-ALLIUS (Final)
CONDITIONALLY EXCLUDED HAZARDOUS WASTE    W-B2
Wednesday     10am to 11:45am
Room 9052
Seating5 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
ObjectiveThis session will identify several useful exclusions from full regulation available for hazardous waste.
DescriptionThis course will identify and explain the conditional exclusions available for used oil filters, waste fuel filters, common vehicle batteries & household batteries, latex paint, reuseable soiled textiles, PCB Ballast, and more. It will also briefly identify and summarize the requirements for universal waste, waste oil, California empty containers, and other statutory exclusions and exemptions. It will not include recycling exclusions.
PresentationConditionally Excluded Hazardous Waste (also: exemptions & recycling)
UST STATEWIDE TAG MEETING    W-C2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating166 of 350 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  ICC: 2.0
SpeakersLuis Romero Zaragoza
ObjectiveTechnical Advisory Group meeting lead by the Southern California TAG
DescriptionDiscussion of technical UST issue. This meeting is for UST Regulators only.
CUPA LEADERSHIP: CELEBRATING THE PAST AND ARTFULLY MOVING FORWARD    W-D2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating122 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJohn Elkins, Christie Bautista
ObjectiveThis course will provide CUPAs with the historical context affecting current day management issues and effective tools for leading into the future.
DescriptionThis course will examine the CUPA program's rise to success, current day management issues, and approaches for leading into the future. Topics include acknowledging management methodologies of the past and embracing a style that is adaptable to change, addressing accountability and transparency by measuring progress through data, leading a diverse multi-generational workforce, and cultivating the workforce and technology.
PresentationCUPA Leadership: Celebrating the Past and Artfully Moving Forward
VAPOR SAMPLING FRAMEWORK, CHARACTERIZING PFAS IN CA WATERS    W-F2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room GOLD KEY I/II
Seating46 of 100 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersWendy Linck, Suzie Nawikas
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with an overview of the current status of PFAS investigations in the State along with planned actions for 2023.
DescriptionState-wide investigative orders have been issued to target known sources or secondary sources of PFASs and nearby public water supply wells. Those investigations are ongoing and provide invaluable data on the magnitude of the issue for targeted PFAS analytes. The findings of a limited study revealed elevated concentrations of non-targeted PFAS analytes and highlight the present challenge to characterize the full scope of the problem.
PresentationCharacterizing PFAS in Californias Drinking Water, Groundwater, and Wastewater
Vapor Sampling Framework
ASK THE ABOVEGROUND TANK EXPERTS IN ADVANCE AT www.calcupa.org (PANEL)    W-G2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating87 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersCraig Fletcher, Joseph Mentzer, Philip Myers, Steve Pollock
ObjectiveProvide a forum for participants to ask experts of STI/SFPA and API standard questions about aboveground tank systems.
DescriptionThe expert panel will answer questions associated with aboveground tank industry standards, tank construction (shop built, field erected, small and large, and containment tanks), tank inspections, ancillary equipment, and more. You can enter your questions in advance at www.calcupa.org
PresentationAsk The Aboveground Tank Experts Panel
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, CUPA, AND YOU    W-H2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating1 of 180 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersLee Kirby, Ken Kwong
ObjectiveIdentify occupancy classifications and their limitations Understand how hazardous materials influence building classifications
DescriptionHave you ever wondered why the same information is asked for by the fire department and CUPA? Have you ever wondered why you have two agencies that closely regulate hazardous materials but look at different things, that are almost the same? Understand the difference between CUPA regulations and Fire Code regulations. Understand what goes through the mind of a company officer arriving on scene. If you would like the answers to these questions, and maybe learn a little more from a fire inspector and a CUPA fire inspector please attend with an open mind, some questions, and be ready for fun
PresentationThe Fire Department, CUPA, and You
USING CERS DATA FOR HAZMAT EMERGENCIES USING PEAC SOFTWARE & MORE    W-I2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating145 of 175 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersC. Scott Bunning, Steven Hamilton
ObjectiveDevelop a basic understanding of the key components of CERS data that can help in HAZMAT emergency response, specifically using PEAC HAZMAT software.
DescriptionEmergencies involving HAZMAT are low-frequency, high-consequence events. The facility data collected by CUPA's is critical in creating situational awareness for first responders to stay safe along with the public. We'll use real-life scenarios to illustrate how the Los Angeles Fire Department, CAL-OES and countless other emergency response agencies in California use systems like PEAC software along with GIS/CAD programs for safer HAZMAT outcomes.
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.