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MECHANICAL INTEGRITY INSPECTION OF AN NH3 VESSEL TH-A1

Thursday 8am to 9:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	55 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Peter Thomas
Objective	The purpose of this presentation is to provide instructions for performing a mechanical integrity inspection of an ammonia pressure vessel.
Description	Mechanical integrity (MI) is a cornerstone of a CalARP Program. This presentation will provide instructions for performing an MI inspection of an ammonia refrigeration pressure vessel using the checklists contained in ANSI/IIAR 6-2019 Appendix B. Topics covered will include: - IIAR 6 Appendix B Checklists - Labeling requirements - Nameplates - Types of corrosion - Insulation - Supports and foundations - Relief valves - Common deficiencies
Presentation	Mechanical Integrity Inspection of an Ammonia Vessel

UNDERSTANDING THE LARGE QUANTITY GENERATOR REQUIREMENTS TH-B1

Thursday 8am to 9:45am

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	41 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Ross Kellogg
Objective	To determine generator status, describe device management requirements and emergency plan elements, and determine if release reporting is required.
Description	This 1.75-hr (2hr) session covers the large quantity generator requirements at 22 CCR 66262.34, including determining a sites generator status, storage device management, marking, time limits, paperwork, and training requirements. Students will learn emergency response, planning requirements, and release reporting requirements applicable to large quantity generators.
Presentation	UNDERSTANDING THE LARGE QUANTITY GENERATOR REQUIREMENTS

UST INSTALLATION PLAN REVIEW 2024 WITH FIRE CODE TH-C1

Thursday 8am to 11:45am

Room	SEQUOIA-B
Seating	175 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0 ICC: 4.0
Speakers	Angela Samayoa, Kim Yu
Objective	UST installation plan check can be daunting. The presentation is expanded to include fire code references and requirements for a holistic approach.
Description	UST installation plan check with emphasis on construction inspections. This year we are adding Fire Code references and a section of compiled anonymous FAQs from the last year in review. We are all getting busier with removals and installs. Please note that Fire code will be limited to the features directly influenced with the UST System and monitoring plan.
Presentation	UST INSTALLATION PLAN REVIEW 2024

THE CUPA PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS TH-D1

Thursday 8am to 11:45am

Room	CYPRESS-AB
Seating	95 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Kaeleigh Pontif, Tim Brandt, Kaitlin Cottrell, Brennan Ko-Madden, Denise Villanueva, Mary Wren-Wilson, Glenn Warner, Garett Chan, Julie Unson
Objective	To provide CUPAs with a more in-depth overview of how a CUPA Performance Evaluation is conducted by each state agency.
Description	CalEPA, DTSC, OSFM and the State Water Board will present the tools and technologies used to conduct the CUPA Performance evaluation and assessment. Each state agency will present how an evaluation assessment is carried out using CERS reports or local data management information, as well as information provided as requested in the Evaluation Notification.
Presentation	The CUPA Performance Evaluation Process and Assessment

TANKS IN UNDERGROUND AREAS (TIUGA) TH-G1

Thursday 8am to 9:45am

Room	REGENCY-A
Seating	73 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Devra Lewis, Jennifer Lorenzo, Robin Ward
Objective	To provide an overview on tanks in underground areas (TIUGAs).
Description	This class will review the APSA requirements for TIUGAs. Each category of TIUGA will be examined. Examples of TIUGAs and common questions will also be discussed.
Presentation	Tanks in Underground Areas (TIUGA)

LIDS, LEAKS, AND LABELS: COMPLIANCE FOR SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS TH-H1

Thursday 8am to 9:45am

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	63 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Sande Facinelli, Richard Casagrande
Objective	This session will provide tips and hands-on activities for small quantity hazardous waste generators on how to prevent violations and maintain compliance.
Description	This course is intended for professionals who identify, inspect, ship, manage, store, and dispose of hazardous waste. Although the primary focus will be small quantity generator requirements, participants will receive a general overview, including hands-on activities, of all hazardous waste topics including packaging, marking, labeling, storage, and shipment of hazardous waste, in addition to tips on how to prevent violations and maintain compliance with both Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Presentation	Lids, Leaks, and Labels: SQGs

ADVANCING ENV. HEALTH TRAINING IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE & HAZMAT (42 MAX) TH-I1

Thursday 8am to 11:45am

Room	REGENCY-C
Seating	11 of 42 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Hoa Tan, Sauda Yerabati, Aleem Shafi, Megan Floyd, Thaddeus Hunt, Debbie Anderson
Objective	Explore disaster Hazmat handling, emergency protocols, health impact assessment, response coordination through EH training in emergency response.
Description	This course is based on a hybrid model combining EH Training in Emergency Response (EHTER) awareness & operational levels. It provides a high-level overview on disaster Hazmat handling, EH impacts, & California-specific Emergency Response protocols, to empower professionals in safeguarding communities & the environment. Participants will be led through a tabletop exercise & practice role playing for multiagency communications & coordination. Limited to 40 max attendees.
Presentation	ADVANCING ENV. HEALTH TRAINING IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE & HAZMAT

STRESS MANAGEMENT TH-J1

Thursday 8am to 11:45am

Room	CYPRESS-C
Seating	28 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	John Wilson
Objective	This presentation will provide audience member with a number of practical tools to identify and eliminate stress from their lives.
Description	There are different types of stressors working for and against us. "Stress Management" introduces stress in surprising ways to the audience and defines source stresses. Then, using sound psychological concepts, it provides the audience with a model to gauge one's own current life stress level. After that, the audience learns what happens to the body during acute and chronic stress events. After providing an in-depth look at the physiological results of stress, seven proven methods of controlling and reducing stress; both acute and chronic are shared. Also, a psychological model of how stress affects our cognitive processes and behavior is demonstrated. "Stress Management" provides knowledge, and like all other CBL Training and Consulting classes, provides practical tools to overcome the problem. John Wilson provides personal insight into his own battles with professional and personal stress related to 30 years of experience in the military and law enforcement.

CONTAMINATION FROM FENTANYL AND OTHER HIGHLY TOXIC NARCOTICS TH-J3

Thursday 8am to 11:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-ABC
Seating	99 of 168 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Brian Escamilla
Objective	This course will cover the different types of narcotics being synthesized and found at hazardous waste sites and protocols to follow once discovered.
Description	Personnel will be informed on the dangers of multiple types of narcotics as well as common adulterants. Personnel will also be taught recommended protocols involving these highly potent compounds including mitigation and remediation challenges: common types of clandestine labs, expected contaminants, PPE, conducting site evaluations, exposure symptoms, containment of waste, and limitations of commercially available decontamination products.

AVOID COMMON HAZ WASTE MISTAKES TH-J5

Thursday 8am to 9:45am

Room	REGENCY-B
Seating	54 of 156 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Scott Lyons
Objective	Attendees will understand the principles in waste ID and gain a repeatable process to identify if a waste is hazardous or non-hazardous.
Description	To determine if a material is a hazardous waste, its important to have a structured and consistent approach because being incorrect can have a significant ripple effect. We recommend asking these four questions in this order: 1. Is it solid waste? 2. Is it exempt? (not covered in this presentation) 3. Is it listed? 4. Is it characteristic? Presentation provides context and a detailed case study to better understand the waste identification process. It will offer practical insights and suggestions on how to comply.
Presentation	Avoid Common Haz Waste Mistakes

REVIEW OF THE LATEST INNOVATIONS ADOPTED BY LARGE CUPA PROGRAMS TH-N1

Thursday 8am to 9am

Room	BAYSIDE
Seating	26 of 50 seats available
Credits
Speakers	Cameron Garrison
Objective	Improving efficiency through adoption of modern web based technology
Description	Demonstration of innovative new data management technologies deployed in the previous year for large CUPAs from Sacramento to Riverside. A discussion of how other CUPAs in the state can levergae the work done by these agencies. Presenter will also discuss preparing for CERS Next Gen.

UNDERSTANDING COMMON RAGAGEPS TH-A2

Thursday 10am to 11:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	44 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Chad Collin
Objective	Overview of common RAGAGEPs such as anhydrous ammonia, sulfur dioxide, chlorine and petroleum.
Description	Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) vary based on the substance and covered process. This course will provide an overview of RAGAGEP requirements as well as its application to common substances. Finally we'll look at RAGAGEP examples in the field. Substances in this discussion will include anhydrous ammonia, sulfur dioxide, chlorine and petroleum.
Presentation	TH-A2 UNDERSTANDING COMMON RAGAGEPS

SATELLITE ACCUMULATION RULES AND UPCOMING CHANGES TH-B2

Thursday 10am to 11:45am

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	5 of 255 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Regan Bottomley, Andy Smith
Objective	In this session you will learn the satellite accumulation requirements as well as common misconceptions and upcoming changes to the regulations.
Description	Always a popular topic! No matter how long you have been managing hazardous waste, there is always something to learn about the satellite accumulation regulations. In this class we will discuss the satellite rules, including those unique to California. We will also identify the pitfalls and most common violations associated with satellite accumulation rules plus discuss the various interpretations and guidance from the EPA and DTSC.
Presentation	SATELLITE ACCUMULATION RULES AND UPCOMING CHANGES

WHICH AST INSPECTION STANDARD APPLIES? AN STI VS. API COMPARISON TH-G2

Thursday 10am to 11:45am

Room	REGENCY-A
Seating	101 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Gary Diewald
Objective	This topic provides a comparison of tank integrity standards and will help attendees better understand the applicability for tank management.
Description	The course presents an overview of tank integrity management standards (Steel Tank Institute (STI) SP001 and American Petroleum Institute (API) 653) for oil-containing aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) in accordance with the California Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA). This course will help guide tank owners/operators and regulators regarding required tank integrity management. Case studies will also be used for tank management examples.

WHAT INDUSTRY NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THE GENERATOR IMPROVEMENT RULE TH-H2

Thursday 10am to 11:45am

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	50 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Tyler Nakaue, Michelle Le
Objective	This course is co-led by agency and industry. The objective is to inform participants about the federal hazardous waste Generator Improvement Rule.
Description	This course will inform participants about what portions and how California adopted the federal hazardous waste Generator Improvement Rule (GIR). Additionally, practical solutions for how to comply with these changes will be shared.

LESSONS LEARNED AT OIL FACILITIES NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES TH-J6

Thursday 10am to 11:45am

Room	REGENCY-B
Seating	128 of 156 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Mark Howard, Earl Crochet
Objective	Provide an overview of facility operations, the EPA SPCC inspection process, and the lessons learned from incidents and inspection findings.
Description	A speaker with extensive petrochemical experience will provide an overview of oil facility operations and the problems an operator or inspector may encounter in the field. The EPA HQ SPCC National Program Manager will provide a brief overview of the SPCC requirements, the EPA inspection process and a pictorial review of EPA inspection findings
Presentation	Lessons Learned

LONG TERM MONITORING AND PROTECTION OF CLEANUP REMEDIES TH-N2

Thursday 10am to 11:45am

Room	BAYSIDE
Seating	37 of 50 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Bob Wenzlau
Objective	This session explains best practice to protect and monitor cleanup remedies using long term land use controls or vapor intrusion mitigation systems.
Description	Often site cleanups rely on land use controls (LUCs) , engineering controls (ECs) or vapor intrusion mitigation systems (VIMS) to assure long term protectiveness. This session shows techniques to monitor the integrity and effectiveness of LUCs, ECs and VIMS. Terradexs methodology is a USEPA best practice, and applied by DTSC. A demonstration will show newly developed cloud-based sensor monitoring for mechanical and vapor breakthrough of VIMS.

LUNCH,THURSDAY ON 2/29 M-Z1

Thursday 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 (TH-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 Mushroom Ravioli Plated Lunch - Spinach, Frise Pear and Sacramento Almond Salad with red wine vinaigrette; Mushroom Ravioli, roasted eggplant, peppers and pine nut pistou (TH-Plated Mushroom Ravioli) Porcini Crusted Chicken Plated Lunch (gluten free) - Red Wine Onion Confit Risotto, Roasted Broccolini and Crispy Parsnip Curls (TH-Plated Crusted Chicken) Grab and Go Lunch Options - Box Lunches and bottled water will be available in the Atrium Italian on Seeded Hoagie Grab and Go - Italian on Seeded Hoagie with Mortadella, Salami, Cappacola, Pepperoni, Olive Tapenade, Balsamic Glaze; Whole Fruit, Corn and Black Bean Salad, Dessert (Lemon Bars) & Bottled Water (TH-Italian Hoagie) Bahn Mi Chicken Wrap Grab and Go - Bahn Mi Wrap with Chicken Breast, Cabbage, Spring Mix, Carrots, Pickled Daikon, Jalapeno, Cilantro, Sesame-Lime Vinaigrette; Whole Fruit, Corn and Black Bean Salad, Dessert (Lemon Bars) & Bottled Water (TH-Bahn Mi Chicken Wrap) Vegan Asian Noodle Salad Grab and Go - Vegan Asian Noodle Salad with Napa Cabbage, Red Pepper, Shredded Carrot, Cilantro, Sesame Seeds, Tamarin Dressing; Whole Fruit, Corn and Black Bean Salad, Dessert (Lemon Bars) & Bottled Water (TH-Vegan Noodle Salad)

HUMAN FACTORS TH-A3

Thursday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	60 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Miguel Zepeda
Objective	This class will provide basic guidance on how to properly assess compliance with human factors requirements.
Description	The class consists of an overview of the broad definition of human factors, how they present themselves throughout other CalARP program elements, and when facilities should consider human factors issues. Additionally, an overview of the method used by Contra Costa Health (CCH) to determine whether qualifying stationary sources are systematically and adequately addressing human factors concerns as specified by CalARP regulations.

GENERATOR IMPROVEMENTS RULE TH-B3

Thursday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	87 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Chosu Khin
Objective	The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is amending Californias hazardous waste program in California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 22, division 4.5 to adopt U.S. EPA's Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule (GIR) requirements. The GIR provides additional environmental protections, regulatory structural changes, and greater flexibility for hazardous waste generators to comply with requirements. DTSC is adopting the GIR requirements in two rulemaking phases (Phase 1 and 2). This session will cover the Phase 1 rulemaking that includes GIR requirements that are more stringent than Californias hazardous waste program (mandatory requirements) and regulatory structural changes. Additionally, the session will cover the Phase 2 rulemaking that includes other GIR provisions that are either less stringent or equivalent Californias hazardous waste program that DTSC is considering for adoption.
Description	The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is amending Californias hazardous waste program in California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 22, division 4.5 to adopt U.S. EPA's Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule (GIR) requirements. The GIR provides additional environmental protections, regulatory structural changes, and greater flexibility for hazardous waste generators to comply with requirements. DTSC is adopting the GIR requirements in two rulemaking phases (Phase 1 and 2). This session will cover the Phase 1 rulemaking that includes GIR requirements that are more stringent than Californias hazardous waste program (mandatory requirements) and regulatory structural changes. Additionally, the session will cover the Phase 2 rulemaking that includes other GIR provisions that are either less stringent or equivalent Californias hazardous waste program that DTSC is considering for adoption.
Presentation	Generator Improvements Rule