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CALARP 101 M-A1

Monday 8am to 9:45am

Room	CYPRESS-AB
Seating	21 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Daniel Abellon, Linnea Chandler
Objective	Introduction to the California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) program.
Description	This course is intended to discuss high-level concepts of the CalARP program. Topics covered include the history of CalARP, program applicability, Risk Management Plans (RMP), prevention program elements, examples of common industries, and common violations.
Presentation	CalARP 101

HAZARDOUS WASTE SAMPLING AND INTERPRETING LAB RESULTS - PART I M-B1

Monday 8am to 8:50am

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	74 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Arleen Gurfield
Objective	This session will provide an introduction to collecting hazardous waste samples, determining appropriate test methods, and interpreting lab reports.
Description	Knowing when, where, what, and how to sample hazardous waste can be tricky; but it many cases, its easier than we expect it to be. This session will discuss various sampling scenarios, methods for collecting samples, determining the appropriate test methods to order, interpreting the analytical laboratory report, and evaluating the potential violations. Join us for Part II: Sampling Case Studies to test your knowledge!
Presentation	Hazardous Waste Sampling and Interpreting Lab Results Part I: Overview

CAA FOR NONAIRHEADS M-D1

Monday 8am to 9:45am

Room	9052
Seating	22 of 44 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Eric Weber
Objective	Attendees will gain a clear, concise, and thorough understanding of the major CAA programs and how they interrelate to one another.
Description	We'll provide a thorough overview of the CAA that helps attendees understand how the Act was conceived and why compliance is complex. We will demystify: 1. Pollutants regulated under the CAA. 2. These major programs: National ambient air quality standards (NAAQS), New source performance standards (NSPS), National emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP), Acid rain program, Title V permitting program, Stratospheric ozone protection program. 3. How the pollutants and programs fit together.
Presentation	CAA for Nonairheads

UNDERSTANDING EPA'S TOXICS RELEASE INVENTORY DATA M-E1

Monday 8am to 9:45am

Room	HARBOUR-AB
Seating	126 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Abby Burton, Kendall Johnson, Mariela Lopez
Objective	Learn which facilities are required to report to TRI and understand the extensive TRI data available on facility-level releases and waste management.
Description	The course explains which facilities are required to report to EPA's Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) and provides brief demonstrations on how to access and understand the facility-level data available on releases of toxic chemicals to air, water, and land, and waste management practices (e.g., treatment, recycling). Participants will learn how to access and use TRI data to understand a facility's environmental profile and for enforcement targeting
Presentation	Understanding EPA's Toxics Release Inventory

REVIEW OF CERS VIOLATION LIBRARY AND APSA VIOLATIONS M-G1

Monday 8am to 9:45am

Room	REGENCY-A
Seating	61 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Erik Cheng, Justin Tao
Objective	This session will provide participants with an introduction to the CERS Violation library and violation classifications with a focus on APSA.
Description	This session will provide an introduction to the CERS Violation Library with a focus on APSA violations. We will also provide an overview of violation classifications as it pertains to APSA violations.
Presentation	Review of CERS Violation Library and APSA Violations

NEW CA/FED ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS: TRENDS & DIRECTIONS M-H1

Monday 8am to 9:45am

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	1 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Gary Lucks
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/FED ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS: TRENDS & DIRECTIONS

EXTREME HEAT RISK, RECOGNITION AND PLANNING M-I1

Monday 8am to 9:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	81 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Katherine McNamara
Objective	This session will examine common risk factors and vulnerabilities associated with fatal occupational heat exposures, using OSHA fatality investigations conducted between 2014 2023. Case studies will be used to analyze prevention efforts and lessons learned to avoid mismanagement of severe heat stress cases.
Description	This session will examine common risk factors and vulnerabilities associated with fatal occupational heat exposures, using a decade of OSHA fatality investigations conducted between 2014 2023. Case studies from specific fatalities will be used to identify lessons learned and possible intervention strategies, including high heat procedures, mitigation measures and emergency medical response. Then local and statewide spatial analysis tools will be demonstrated to help jurisdictions prioritize heat vulnerable communities. Finally, an evaluation metric will be piloted to help communities with resilience planning. Learning outcomes: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Identify working conditions and occupations that are vulnerable to heat exposure, Recognize risk factors that exacerbate heat exposure that can contribute to heat illness severity, Recognize the role of heat illness prevention standards and enforcement, Identify and assess areas with high potential for extreme heat exposures, Use available tools for heat forecasting, resilience planning and preparedness.

HAZMAT RESPONSE TO ILLEGAL PESTICIDES M-J1

Monday 8am to 9:45am

Room	BAYSIDE
Seating	8 of 65 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Kristalynne Anderson, Hasti Javid
Objective	To provide hazmat response teams information on current illegal pesticides being used on Cannabis cultivation, and suggested PPE.
Description	California has been fighting the use of illegal pesticides on both public lands and private properties for over a decade. Private lands have become more impacted with the usage of illegal pesticides from many different countries including but not limited to: China, Mexico, and Thailand, and because of this raising awareness throughout the State of California on the different products being found is increasingly important for emergency response.
Presentation	DPR H&S Memo - Pesticides at Illegal Cannabis Operations (January 2024)
	DPR Enforcement Memo: Sulfur Burning for Pest Control (June 2020)

FIELD INSPECTOR SAFETY & PPE M-J3

Monday 8am to 8:50am

Room	CYPRESS-C
Seating	55 of 80 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Richard Medina
Objective	Participants will understand safety protocols and effectively use PPE for field inspections to ensure their safety and compliance.
Description	This session focuses on safety and PPE training for field inspectors. It covers essential guidelines and practices to ensure the safety of inspectors while performing their inspections, emphasizing the proper selection, use, and maintenance of PPE in field inspection scenarios. Participants will gain valuable insights into risk assessment, hazard recognition, and the importance of compliance with safety regulations and leadership.
Presentation	Field Inspector Safety & PPE

THE CURRENT FEDERAL PFAS REGULATORY LANDSCAPE M-L1

Monday 8am to 9:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-ABC
Seating	35 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Lydia Dorrance
Objective	This presentation will lay out the status of Federal PFAS regulations, rulemaking, and enforcement priorities.
Description	The EPA has selected addressing exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as an enforcement priority for the next four years. This presentation will offer a brief refresher on PFAS and then provide an up-to-date status of Federal PFAS regulations and rulemaking efforts, including those for drinking water, hazardous waste, and Superfund Sites. The implications of these efforts for enforcement at the local level will also be covered.
Presentation	The Current Federal PFAS Regulatory Landscape

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DATA M-M1

Monday 8am to 9:30am

Room	REGENCY-C
Seating	129 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Carl Palladino
Objective	This session will provide participants with an understanding on the statistical treatment of environmental data.
Description	This course covers common data distribution models, graphical tools for determining outliers and multiple data populations, calculating UCLs, UPLs, and BTVs, hypothesis testing and reducing decision errors. A primer on how to use EPA's statistical software, ProUCL, will be presented.

OPENING CEREMONY & LEADERSHIP AWARDS M-D2

Monday 10am to 11:45am

Room	GRAND-ABC
Seating	2229 of 3000 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Alvin Lal, Jason Boetzer, Dennis Karidis
Objective	Opening Ceremony & Leadership Awards
Description	Opening Ceremony & Leadership Awards

LUNCH,MONDAY ON 2/26 M-Z1

Monday 11:45am to 12:45pm

Room	Grand Ballroom/Atrium
Seating	2000 of 910 seats available
Credits
Objective	Catch up with old friends, chat with co-workers, and provide helpful guidance to new people.
Description	Lunch 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. Select Your Lunch HERE From The Following Options: No Lunch (M-No Lunch)...please select this option if you are registered and don't need a lunch) Plated Lunch Options - Plated Lunches are hosted in Grand Peninsula Ballroom and Atrium Seared Wild Salmon (gluten free), Roasted Pattypan squash, seared fingerling potatoes; Baby spinach and radicchio, roasted napa grapes, shaved watermelon Radish, Point Reyes blue cheese, candied walnuts, blood orange vinaigrette (M-Plated Wild Salmon) Vegetarian/Vegan - Curried Lentils with Jasmine Rice, Roasted Cashew, Coriander Roasted Root Vegetables (M-Plated Veg Cashew Lentils) Grab and Go Lunch Options - Box Lunches and bottled water will be available in the Atrium Pastrami and Swiss on Rye Bread with Yellow Mustard, Pepperoncini's, Pickles; Whole Fruit, Classic Potato Salad, Dessert (Home-Made Brownies) & Bottled Water (M-Pastrami/Swiss Sandwich) Chicken Pesto On Focaccia with Roasted Chicken Breast, Pesto, Garlic Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper; Whole Fruit, Classic Potato Salad, Dessert (Home-Made Brownies) & Bottled Water (M-Chicken Pesto Focaccia) Bahn Mi Wrap with Chicken Breast, Cabbage, Spring Mix, Carrots, Pickled Daikon, Jalapeno, Cilantro, Sesame-Lime Vinaigrette; Whole Fruit, Classic Potato Salad, Dessert (Home-Made Brownies) & Bottled Water (M-Bahn Mi Chicken Wrap) Vegan Greek Salad with Romaine, Spinach, Tomatoes, Olives, Red Onions, Lemon Vinaigrette (M-Vegan Salad)

APPLICATIONS OF P&ID DRAWINGS WITHIN SELECT PREVENTION PROGRAMs M-A2

Monday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	CYPRESS-AB
Seating	104 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Eileen Woodbury, Alvin Dong, Jesus Salazar
Objective	An overview of ammonia refrigeration operational knowledge needed to conduct effective regulatory audits and inspections.
Description	Real world applications of P&ID drawings within select RMP prevention program elements for program 2 and program 3. Includes inspection tips and best practices.
Presentation	APPLICATIONS OF P&ID DRAWINGS WITHIN SELECT PREVENTION PROGRAM

HAZARDOUS WASTE SAMPLING AND INTERPRETING LAB RESULTS - PART II M-B2

Monday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	86 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Arleen Gurfield, Carol Wortham
Objective	This session will apply the information shared in Part 1 to reviewing case studies, discussing sampling questions, and sharing lessons learned.
Description	With the knowledge gained from attending Hazardous Waste Sampling and Interpreting Lab Results Part I, participants will have an interactive opportunity to review several case studies, ask questions, discuss potential violations and next steps for corrective action. Feel free to come with your own sampling questions if you want to brainstorm with CUPA and laboratory experts.

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 16 REWRITE M-C2

Monday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	SEQUOIA-B
Seating	135 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0 ICC: 4.0
Speakers	Austin Lemire-Baeten, Greg Breshears, Dayna Cordano, Steven Mullery
Objective	This session will cover proposed changes to California Code of Regulations, title 23, division 3, chapter 16 ahead of the rulemaking period this fall.
Description	To properly regulate legal USTs after the December 31, 2025 closure deadline for single-walled USTs, California Code of Regulations, title 23, division 3, chapter 16 is being rewritten and will go into effect on January 1, 2026. Changes to definitions, certifications, construction, monitoring, testing, closure, and cleanup requirements will be covered. A copy of the draft regulations will be made available before the 45-day public comment period.
Presentation	UST Regulations Rewrite

HIGH PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATIONS, AND INTENT BASED LEADERSHIP M-D3

Monday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	CYPRESS-C
Seating	20 of 80 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Kirk Ford
Objective	This session will provide participants with an overview of intent based high performance organizations, and give tools for using this leadership style
Description	This course was first presented virtually for CUPA 2022 and is back for a third rotation. This is a leadership primer for high performing organizations and intent based leadership. We'll discuss what those things are and how they can help you lead your team more effectively. Participants will also be equipped with useable tools to help strengthen communication and build better teams.

CONDUCTING A TIER 1 QUALIFIED FACILITY APSA INSPECTION M-G2

Monday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	REGENCY-A
Seating	20 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Ian Phung, Matthew Stueber
Objective	Provide an understanding of how to conduct an inspection of a Tier 1 qualified facility.
Description	We will walk-through a virtual inspection of an oil change shop with a below-ground bay. The presentation will begin with a review of available documentation prior to the inspection walk-through. The inspection will include tanks and containers on the main floor and in the belowground area. We will also review required documentation such as periodic inspection records, spill prevention briefings, and other applicable records.
Presentation	CONDUCTING A TIER 1 QUALIFIED FACILITY APSA INSPECTION

CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES: COORDINATING WITH YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT M-H2

Monday 1pm to 1:50pm

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	45 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Lee Kirby, Duane Sweeton
Objective	Learn the importance of coordinating with your local fire department the development and implementation of your facilitys Emergency and Incident Action Plans.
Description	Learn the importance of coordinating with your local fire department the development and implementation of your facilitys Emergency and Incident Action Plans. Fire Department first responders will share experiences and discuss how pre-planning for chemical and fire emergencies can lead to an efficient and effective response. Learn what critical information fire responders require during their initial size-up of the incident.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE, REFRESHER ON COMMONLY USED MONITORS M-I2

Monday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	81 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	William Lent
Objective	This session is refresher training for Haz Mat first responders on the most common equipment used in Haz Mat emergency response, investigations.
Description	This session is refresher training focused on basic monitors used by first responders and CUPA staff. The session will review operational issues and use of Combustible Gas Indicators and Photo Ionization Detectors plus demonstrations of Radiological monitors, FTIR, Raman and other instruments used in Haz Mat response. Training will provide an overview of available resources, operational theory, and some hands-on training for attendees. The session will consist of four different rotations that will include, demonstration and hands on training of a Combustible Gas Indicator and Photo Ionization Detector, tour of a Type 2 Haz Mat vehicle with demonstration and overview of specialized instrumentation then a tour of a resource trailer with demonstration of mitigation and containment resources including booms, plug and dike materials, neutralizing agents, containment options and more.
Presentation	Hazardous Materials Specialist
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