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AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF PHAS FOR AUDITORS AND INDUSTRY TU-A1

Tuesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	47 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Samuel Calvert, Jeffrey Geiger
Objective	Equip auditors and industry with knowledge of PHA methodologies & common regulatory issues
Description	In this presentation, we will dive into the realm of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), a cornerstone in industrial safety and risk management. We will dissect various PHA methodologies, evaluating their merits and limitations, with a spotlight on the HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) approach. Finally, we will discuss the issues, regulatory and otherwise, that we commonly observe during audits.
Presentation	An In-Depth Exploration of PHAs for Auditors and Industry

OVERVIEW OF TIER PERMITTING SUBMITTAL ON CERS TU-B1

Tuesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	175 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Malay Trivedi
Objective	LEARN COMPONENTS OF TIER PERMIT SUBMITTAL ON CERS
Description	This course will aim to provide successful submittal of Tier Permitting (TP) element on CERS. It will outline/discuss different components of TP submittal on CERS. This course will look at hazardous wastes that are eligible for TP, provide an understanding of different standardized tiers-PBR, CA, CE and their requirements as they pertain to CERS submittal. THIS COURSE WILL NOT TOUCH ON HOW TO DO A TP INSPECTION.
Presentation	OVERVIEW OF TIER PERMITTING SUBMITTAL ON CERS

ORIGIN OF THE STATE WATER BOARD TANKS PROGRAM AND ENFORCEMENT OF SB445 TU-C1

Tuesday 8am to 9am

Room	SEQUOIA-B
Seating	217 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0 ICC: 1.0
Speakers	Brian Taylor
Objective	This session will highlight the evolutionary history of the UST Enforcement unit and its expected role in the Enforcement of SB445.
Description	Both the Unified Program Agencies (UPAs) and the State Water Board Office of Enforcement UST Unit originated from the nations first State UST law addressing the threat of discharges from underground storage tanks to groundwater. This presentation will recap their interagency collaborative history, discuss investigative resources, and explore enforcement options for the implementation of the UST closure requirements of SB445.
Presentation	Origin of the State Water Board Tanks Program and Enforcement of SB445

COMMON NATIONAL SPCC MISCONCEPTIONS AT OIL FACILITIES TU-D1

Tuesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	CYPRESS-AB
Seating	131 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Mark Howard
Objective	The EPA SPCC National Program Manager will provide insight on some of the more common regulatory misconceptions related to the SPCC rule (40 CFR part 112).
Description	Federal regulations can be complex and difficult to interpret. The presentation is geared toward CUPA inspectors and the regulated community stakeholders with a general understanding of the SPCC rule. The goal of the presentation is to provide attendees with insight on the rule's more complicated provisions and assist with approving facility compliance. The presentation will be provided in the form of a "Top Ten/Twenty List".
Presentation	Common MISC SPCC

PREPARING FOR AN APSA INSPECTION FOCUSING ON SPCC PLAN REVIEW TU-G1

Tuesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	REGENCY-A
Seating	42 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Paul McCarty
Objective	Provide an overview of APSA inspection preparation including review of the SPCC plan and formal tank integrity tests.
Description	This is an overview of preparing for an APSA inspection which includes review of the most recent submittal in CERS, past inspections, and in-depth review of an SPCC plan. The course will cover common issues that you may see when reviewing an SPCC plan template or engineered plan. Finally, this course will also provide review of formal tank integrity tests.
Presentation	Summary of SPCC Rule Requirements
	PREPARING FOR AN APSA INSPECTION FOCUSING ON SPCC PLAN REVIEW

CUPA REPORTING AND EXEMPTIONS FOR ALL INDUSTRIES TU-H1

Tuesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	CYPRESS-C
Seating	18 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Fatima Ibrahim
Objective	An A-Z session of special use and exemptions under CUPA and the similarities and differences between those and the California fire and building codes.
Description	The six CUPA programs have various thresholds for reporting and exemptions. Exemptions include hazardous materials used within building systems such as refrigeration systems, fire suppression systems etc. It is important for businesses, developers, and facility managers to apply those exemptions properly along with the similar exemptions of the CBC and CFC. Ways to effectively use one programs information for another will be touched upon.
Presentation	CERS Exemptions for All Industries

LITHIUM ION BATTERIES: EMERGENCY RESPONSE, TRANSPORT AND DISPOSAL TU-I1

Tuesday 8am to 11:45am

Room	REGENCY-B
Seating	3 of 156 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Robert Rezende, Gregory Jenkins, Leon Wirschem
Objective	Session will focus on the scientific principles, potential hazards, & fire-related response approaches related to lithium-ion battery fire incidents.
Description	Lithium Ion batteries have dramatically increased in everything from consumer electronics and micro-mobility devices (e.g., e-bikes, scooters) to small and large scale battery energy storage systems. Instructors will information and case studies covering the proper use and disposal. They will also cover how to deal with Lithium Ion batteries in the event of a thermal runaway.
Presentation	LIthum-ion Batteries: Emergency Response, Transport and Disposal
	Lithium Ion Battery Awareness & Emergency Response

COMPARISON: FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA HAZ WASTE REGS TU-J1

Tuesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	50 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Scott Lyons
Objective	Attendees will understand the main distinctions between the federal RCRA hazardous waste regulations and the California Title 22 regulations.
Description	Understanding the difference between the federal and California Title 22 hazardous waste regulations is imperative. Californias regulations are more stringent and broader than the federal regs, resulting in confusion. Understanding where the programs intersect and differ is essential to compliance for both regulators and the regulated community. This session will summarize the differences between federal and California hazardous waste regs.
Presentation	Comparison: Federal and California Haz Waste Regs

HAZWOPER 8-HOUR REFRESHER (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED) TU-K1

Tuesday 8am to 4:45pm

Room	BAYSIDE
Seating	13 of 45 seats available
Credits	REHS: 8.0
Speakers	Nick Vent
Objective	This course is required each year for anyone who has already taken the initial 24 or 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification and has kept current.
Description	This OSHA compliant 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher classroom training session meets the annual refresher requirements for the Federal OSHA HAZWOPER Standard. The objectives of this course are to meet the Federal OSHA HAZWOPER training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8), 29 CFR 1910.120(p)(7)(i) or 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(8) for general industry, and 29 CFR 1926.65(e)(8), 29 CFR 1926.65(p)(7)(i) or 29 CFR 1926.65(q)(8) for construction.
Presentation	8hr Hazwoper Refresher

CHATGPT FOR CUPA REGULATORS TU-L1

Tuesday 8am to 9am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-ABC
Seating	61 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Darryl Booth
Objective	1) Learn to access Generative AI tools (like ChatGPT); 2) Understand what Generative AI can do; and 3) Observe several practical examples.
Description	Abundant access to AI means new opportunities for regulators. This session delivers clear, practical and responsible examples of how to impact your daily operations and policies using Generative AI tools like ChatGPT for understanding regulations, generating written content, and for data management.
Presentation	Presentation Deck with Examples

COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION TU-M1

Tuesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	REGENCY-C
Seating	87 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Chris Reiner
Objective	Students will learn tips and techniques for identifying unknown compressed gas cylinders.
Description	An unidentified compressed gas cylinder can be an alarming find, but it doesn't have to be. This course will teach you how to read the clues a cylinder gives and enable you to identify what's inside, or at least what kind of hazard it presents. After the lecture, students will identify multiple mystery cylinders and leave with a better understanding of the risks and realities of compressed gases.

WHAT RETAILERS NEED TO KNOW TO GET MORE OUT OF UWRS TU-N1

Tuesday 8am to 9:30am

Room	BOARD-ROOM-II
Seating	16 of 30 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Jamie McDonald
Objective	Understand how to apply the Universal Waste Rules to save cost for your business
Description	In this session, we will talk about the EPA's Univeral Waste Rule (UWR) that affects retailers and how they can apply it to save costs for their business. We will go over UWR for aerosol and options for recycling. Rounding out the session we will give an update on the current status of state adoption of subpart P and how leveraging the pharmaceuticals UWR can significantly reduce costs for retailers.

CHEMISTRY OF UST COMPATIBILITY WITH ETHANOL AND BIODIESEL BLENDS TU-C2

Tuesday 9am to 10am

Room	SEQUOIA-B
Seating	208 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0 ICC: 1.0
Speakers	Amber Camarena
Objective	How to research information on compatibility of UST systems and components with fuels they may store to enforce applicable statutes and regulations.
Description	This presentation will review the statutes and regulations regarding compatibility of UST systems with the substance stored in them to aid in enforcement. This course will examine the chemical structure of emerging fuels, including ethanol and biodiesel blends, and their reactivity with UST components. We will discuss sources of component compatibility records and the documentation required to be submitted and maintained by owners/operators.
Presentation	Chemistry of Underground Storage Tank (UST) Compatibility with Biofuels

CURRENT AND ACCURATE OPERATING PROCEDURES TU-A2

Tuesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	50 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jack Becker
Objective	Participants will gain an understanding of CalARP Program Level 2 and 3 operating procedure requirements and IIAR 7.
Description	This 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.
Presentation	CURRENT AND ACCURATE OPERATING PROCEDURES

DTSCS POLICY BRANCH REGULATION PRIORITIES FOR 2024 TU-B2

Tuesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	159 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Chosu Khin, Liliana Cahuas, Megan Melnick, Brian Ogg, Tracy Vandewarker
Objective	This session will provide an overview of the priority regulation packages for DTSC Policy Branch in 2024.
Description	DTSCs 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.
Presentation	DTSC Policy Regulation Priorities for 2024

OVERVIEW OF THE UST LEAK PREVENTION PROGRAM TU-C3

Tuesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	SEQUOIA-B
Seating	152 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0 ICC: 2.0
Speakers	Thomas Henderson
Objective	This session will provide an oversite of the UST program for year 2023, and the expectations for 2024 and 2025.
Description	The 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
Seating	50 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Christie Bautista, Elizabeth Brega, Jenna Hartman, Allison Wescott, Michelle Le, Linnea Chandler, Jennea Monasterio
Objective	To begin the discussion on the unique challenges women face in hazmat and provide support for future generations of women entering the field.
Description	In 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
Seating	122 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Philip Myers
Objective	The session will provide an overview of API 653 applicability for an APSA inspection.
Description	This 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.
Presentation	Why 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
Seating	21 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Lee Kirby, Ken Kwong
Objective	To educate businesses on common fire code violations and how these violations may increase the risk of fire at their places of operation.
Description	What 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
Seating	92 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Rita Hypnarowski, Michael Reid
Objective	This session will provide an overview of universal waste management standards as laid out in Californias Hazardous Waste Control Law.
Description	What 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.
Presentation	Universal Waste 101 PowerPoint Slides PDF