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Session
CALARP 101    M-A1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating141 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersAlexa Kostrikin, Linnea Chandler
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
HAZARDOUS WASTE 101    M-B1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating255 of 268 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersBrennan Ko-Madden, Marcus Powell-Ford
ObjectiveProvide an overview of the hazardous waste standards at state and federal levels for inspectors, though it will be open for industry to attend.
DescriptionThis course will serve to provide an overview of the hazardous waste management at an introductory level. Among topics covered, the course will cover the differences between RCRA and non-RCRA, Generator Status, Hazardous Waste container standards, etc. Information provided will include the changes brought by the Generator Improvements Rule. It will cover additional subjects such as treatment, recycling, and universal wastes at a surface level.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAMS EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO DISCUSS    M-B3
Monday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating151 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersLarry Sweetser
ObjectivePresent how HHW programs operate and discuss compliance issues and weird wastes. HW programs are subject to many statutes, regulations, and exemptions
DescriptionHousehold hazardous waste (HHW) programs provide options for safe disposal of HHW, VSQG, solid waste load checking, and abandoned wastes, are heavily regulated with exemptions. HHW programs are sponsored by local jurisdictions with oversite from CUPAs and DTSC and are subject to conflicting mandates. Product stewardship programs depend on HHW facilities. Weird wastes acceptance requests like solar panels, cylinders, and vape pens are common.
NEW UST REGULATIONS JAN 1, 2026: WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU    M-C1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating299 of 380 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  ICC: 2.0
SpeakersAustin Lemire-Baeten
ObjectiveAttendees will learn the roles and responsibilities of UST personnel under the new UST Regulations that become effective January 1, 2026.
DescriptionThis course will provide a practical review of how the changes made to the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Regulations will impact different UST personnel when the regulations become effective January 1, 2026. Topics covered will include changes in responsibilities and processes for UST inspectors, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, designated UST operators, service technicians, UST installers, owners and operators.
DELIVERING EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE    M-D1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating153 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJim Delia
ObjectiveThis workshop equips participants with knowledge/insights to maintain high service standards to adapt to changes, and increasing demands.
DescriptionThis workshop will enable participants to better understand the unique aspects of public sector service, recognize customer expectations, and learn to apply best practices more effectively. Content covers: skills in handling difficult situations, how to say no constructively, and efficiently managing complaints. Additionally, participants will learn how to apply strategies for managing personal stress, and create a personal improvement plan.
HAZMAT CLEANUP FOR DUMMIES    M-F1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room GOLD KEY I/II
Seating101 of 108 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJUSTIN LEE
ObjectiveIdentify, approach and clean hazardous waste spills
DescriptionStudents will learn to identify hazardous waste (using labels, generator knowledge, and laboratory analysis). They will learn how to safely approach hazardous waste (using Niosh & Wiser phone applications). How to clean hazardous waste spills, (when they can do cleanup in-house versus contracting a cleanup company). Class will also touch upon proper documentation and homeless encampment hazards.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT AN APSA INSPECTION: 101    M-G1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating116 of 120 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersAmanda Liu, Erik Cheng, Justin Tao
ObjectiveThis session will provide an overview of a typical APSA inspection conducted by regulators.
DescriptionThis course will provide the history of APSA and go into the pre and post inspection process when conducting an APSA inspection. This course will cover aspects of a typical APSA facility walk-through.
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS RCRAINFO: HOW TO REGISTER AND NAVIGATE    M-H1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating246 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersKyle McManus, Tarig HassabElkarim, Maxa Silva, Shelley Ford, Marissa Lopez
ObjectiveThis session will show hazardous waste handlers how to register, navigate, and use the RCRAINFO portal. Registering will be mandatory in Jan.2025.
DescriptionThis course is a comprehensive overview of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) RCRAINFO portal. The course will educate industry users on how to register, navigate and use the RCRAINFO portal. Starting January 22, 2025, the EPA is requiring large and small quantity generators (LQGs and SQGs) to register for the e-Manifest module in the RCRAInfo Industry Application to access completed copies of manifests.
LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES: FIRES, CHEMICALS, HEALTH, AND CLEANUP    M-I1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating259 of 280 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersKaren Riveles
ObjectiveThis session provides information on Lithium-Ion Battery fires, chemical pollutants, their health effects & injuries, and cleanup challenges.
DescriptionThis course will provide an overview on Lithium-Ion battery (LIB) fires. It will review laboratory and field study results on chemical emissions, health effects and cases of injuries and hospitalizations. This course will also discuss the public health impacts of large-scale storage, transportation and disposal of LIBs as hazardous waste and cleanup after disasters.
SATELLITE WASTE MANAGEMENT    M-J1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating1019 of 1023 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersRegan Bottomley
ObjectiveThis class will take a deep dive into the satellite accumulation requirements including historical interpretations and guidance from the EPA and DTSC.
DescriptionThe satellite regulations are meant to provide flexibility to generators managing hazardous waste, and yet the rules are quite complex and often subjective. Or are they? In this class we will delve into the details of what a satellite location is, how to manage waste in the area, and historical interpretations for some of the more confusing rules. This class will also highlight the recent Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rules adopted by the DTSC in 2024 which made some significant changes to these rules.
HANDLING & DISPOSING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES    M-J3
Monday     8am to 9am
Room GOLD KEY I/II
Seating45 of 50 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.0  
SpeakersQatarina Caringal, Jodie Gregory
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants best practices in hazardous waste management to ensure safety, compliance, and environmental protection.
DescriptionThis course covers best practices for managing hazardous waste in healthcare settings, focusing on regulatory compliance, waste classification, and safe disposal methods. Participants will learn strategies for proper segregation, labeling, and storage of hazardous materials like pharmaceutical and chemical waste. The course addresses common challenges and provides practical solutions to enhance safety, protect health, and meet legal requirements.
CERS NEXTGEN    M-L1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating149 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersErika Michelotti, Jim Bohon, Nick Kuka, Schumin Wong
ObjectiveCourse attendees will hear the latest news concerning the development of the CERS NextGen reporting system.
DescriptionThe California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) is being updated to a new system called CERS NextGen. This session will provide an overview of work completed to date and impacts from the new system on UPAs and regulated entities. This session is open to all interested parties.
OPENING CEREMONY & LEADERSHIP AWARDS    M-D2
Monday     10am to 12pm
Room PLATINUM BALLROOM
Seating881 of 1000 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersDennis Karidis, Gary Cantwell, Jason Boetzer, Keirsten Tallion
ObjectiveOPENING CEREMONY: State address, Secretary and Cal CUPA Forum Leadership Awards.
DescriptionOPENING CEREMONY: State address, Secretary and Cal CUPA Forum Leadership Awards. Keynote Speaker Keirsten Tallion, Max Potentials.
LUNCH, MONDAY ON 3/24    M-Z1
Monday     11:45am to 12:45pm
Room Grand Ballroom/Atrium
Seating2000 of 910 seats available
Credits  
ObjectiveCatch 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:

  1. 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
  2. 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)
  3. 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
  4. 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)
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. Vegan Greek Salad with Romaine, Spinach, Tomatoes, Olives, Red Onions, Lemon Vinaigrette (M-Vegan Salad)
IIAR STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR AMMONIA AND CO2 REFRIGERATION    M-A2
Monday     1pm to 2:30pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating136 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.5  
SpeakersEric Smith
ObjectiveAttendees will learn about required standards and non-mandatory guidelines developed and published by the IIAR, and benefits of government membership.
DescriptionThis session will review the mission of IIAR which is largely accomplished through the development of IIAR standards and guidelines. All standards will be reviewed in general, and IIAR 2, the standard for design of ammonia refrigeration systems will be reviewed in more detail. The scope of certain IIAR guidelines will also be examined because they often serve as the basis for end users' development of refrigerant management programs
HAZARDOUS WASTE IDENTIFICATION FUNDAMENTALS (Hazardous Waste 201)    M-B2
Monday     1pm to 5pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating246 of 268 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersSamantha Lawler, Trent Smith
ObjectiveStudents will learn the basic steps in the hazardous waste identification process.
DescriptionTopics include: Hazardous waste laws and regulations, definitions, waste classification flowchart, RCRA and Non-RCRA hazardous waste, RCRA lists of hazardous wastes, Californias list of hazardous wastes, hazardous waste characteristics, acute and extremely hazardous wastes, regulatory and statutory exclusions and exemptions, mixture and derived-from rules, RCRA contained-in policy, scrap metal, and waste classification options for the generator.
UST 101    M-C2
Monday     1pm to 5pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating340 of 380 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  ICC: 4.0
SpeakersNick Umemoto, Xavier Bryant, Hung Pham
ObjectiveThis course will outline recommended steps needed to conduct an underground storage tank inspection in California.
DescriptionThis course is tailored towards beginner UST inspectors and will outline recommended steps to conduct an Underground Storage Tank (UST) inspection. It will cover UST basics and may cover what to expect during the annual monitoring certification annual inspection. Other UST inspections may be covered as well as other basic information.
MASTERING COMMUNICATION    M-D3
Monday     1pm to 3pm
Room ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating136 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJim Delia
ObjectiveThis workshop equips participants with essential skills to improve: listening, speaking clarity, and overcome barriers for effective communication.
DescriptionThis interactive session provides participants with practical strategies to enhance their communication skills, focusing on improving listening, speaking clarity, and overcoming common barriers to effective interaction. Participants will briefly explore the communication process, learn how to better understand others, and express themselves more clearly.
WEIRD OILS (OIL VS PETROLEUM VS NEITHER)    M-G2
Monday     1pm to 3pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating103 of 120 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersSteven Lichten, Janice Witul, Mark Howard
ObjectiveTo better understand what an APSA petroleum is, what an SPCC oil is, and when they're (likely) not.
DescriptionSure, there's a specific APSA definition of 'petroleum', and a performance-oriented Federal SPCC rule definition of 'oil'. But these are often subject to interpretation and it's not always obvious. There's no actual list. We'll use examples to discuss issues like what's a (crude) 'fraction' or 'distillate', synthetics and semi-synthetics, bio-oils, will it cause a sheen. It's a...slippery slope....Bring your examples (SDSs or jugs of the stuff).
ENSURING COMPLIANCE: BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM    M-H2
Monday     1pm to 2pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating246 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.0  
SpeakersKiel McClintock
ObjectiveParticipants will learn elements of having a robust confined space program including hazards assessments, labeling, training, and emergency response.
DescriptionThis course covers Californias confined space program requirements, including hazard assessments, labeling, communication and rescue plans, and essential training. Participants will learn the roles of authorized entrants, attendants, and supervisors, along with the importance of regular evaluations and continuous improvement. By following these guidelines, employers can enhance workplace safety and reduce confined space risks.
Since we will be using our calcupa.org "My Itinerary" process for the 2025 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.