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HAZWASTE TAG W-1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	ELITE
Seating	41 of 75 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Arleen Gurfield
Objective	HazWaste TAG meeting
Description	HazWaste TAG meeting

THE NON-FRIGID SIDE OF CALARP W-A1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS NORTHWEST
Seating	94 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Alvin Dong, Marco Escobedo, Minh Le
Objective	This session will provide participants with recognition knowledge of non-refrigerant related CalARP chemicals and their common uses in the industries.
Description	The course will go over CalARP chemicals that appeared in Table 1, 2, & 3 and will provide pattern recognition knowledge to apply during field inspections. The course will also go over industry-specific uses of some common, non-refrigerant, CalARP chemicals.
Presentation	The Non-Frigid Side of CalARP

GEOTRACKER'S TANK CLOSURE PORTAL 101 W-C1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating	292 of 380 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0 ICC: 2.0
Speakers	Dayna Cordano
Objective	This session will introduce CUPAs and Cleanup Agencies to the new GeoTracker Tank Pull Portal.
Description	The State Water Board's new GeoTracker Tank Pull Portal was developed to streamline the UST removal reporting requirements outlined in Chapter 16 of the CCRs. This course includes an overview of GeoTracker's new Tank Pull Portal, including a comprehensive look at both the CUPA and Cleanup Oversight Agency tools. The course will outline the improvements to the reporting requirements and will provide a live demonstration of the Portal.

CUPA 101 W-D1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	1 of 157 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jason Boetzer, Kristen Ward
Objective	This session will provide participants with the history and evolution of the Unified Program.
Description	This course is a comprehensive overview of the Unified Program (UP), including the history of environmental regulations which led to the creation of the program. Furthermore, this course will examine the coordination, consolidation, and implementation of the six hazardous materials management program elements. And finally, the course will provide an overview of the collaborative efforts taken by the stakeholders to demonstrate successes.
Presentation	CUPA 101

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DATA W-F1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	59 of 108 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Carl Palladino
Objective	This session will provide participants with a basic understanding of 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. Statistics can be fun and cool--come find out!
Presentation	Statistical Analysis of Environmental Data

OVERFILL PREVENTION FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE CONTAINERS W-G1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	1 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Andrew Evans, Craig Fletcher, Jerry Schollmeyer, Bruno Busnardo
Objective	An in-depth review of overfill prevention requirements for APSA-regulated aboveground storage containers, including case studies, equipment review, and testing.
Description	This presentation will provide a deep dive into overfill prevention for APSA-regulated aboveground storage containers. We will review overfill prevention options and requirements found in the SPCC rule and learn how to properly apply those requirements through case studies. SP001 definitions, safe filling practices, equipment review, and equipment testing will also be covered with assistance from industry experts.
Presentation	Overfill Prevention For Aboveground Storage Tanks Containers
	Overfill Prevention Methods for Shop Fab Aboveground Storage Tanks
	Overfill Prevention for ASTs-A Few Basics

HOW NOT TO GET INTO TROUBLE WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT W-H1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	140 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Ken Kwong, Lee Kirby
Objective	This session will educate participants on common fire code violations founding inspections.
Description	Do you know the common fire code violations fire inspectors most often encounter at businesses? What are fire inspectors looking for during their fire-life safety inspections? How can these violations impact your business operations? Escape the death by PowerPoint routine and join this interactive, open forum to learn about common fire code violations, how to identify them, and make your business operations safer.
Presentation	HOW NOT TO GET INTO TROUBLE WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

FENTANYL NEW HAZARDS FOR CLEANING UP WASTE AT CLANDESTINE LABS W-I1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating	206 of 290 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Brian Escamilla
Objective	Educate and prepare first responders who may encounter hazardous waste at clan lab sites
Description	The waves of new synthetics that continue to surge into the country have created new challenges and hazards for both first responders and agencies tasked with ensuring the sites are mitigated and remediated. This course will cover the different types of narcotics that are being synthesized including methamphetamine, fentanyl, fentanyl analogs, and other synthetic opioids. Common adulterants such as xylazine will also be covered.

FIELD INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES (F.I.T.) - BASIC W-J1

Wednesday 8am to 11:54am

Room	MARQUIS CENTER
Seating	359 of 400 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	John Wilson, Amy Segui
Objective	This presentation covers fundamentals of field interviews and associated techniques
Description	This presentation covers basic legal issues with field interviews and how to conduct interviews when the interview is typically unplanned and informal. This is "Part 1" of a three part series. It is not formal or "interrogative" in nature, but rapport-based, simple, quick, and easy. It is suitable for any professional in a position that they will conduct interviews in the field that could be investigative, witness-based, or criminal-based.

FLUOROSILICIC ACID (FSA) ISSUES AND RESPONSE AT TREATMENT PLANTS W-J3

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	GOLD KEY III
Seating	43 of 50 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Nick Vent
Objective	Understanding how to interpret the Safety Data Sheet provided by the vendor, Understanding how to assess the medical risks of FSA during a spill
Description	Hazmat incidents happen unexpectedly. This real event occurred during a delivery and brought out problems with the Safety Data Sheet and dangerous properties of the material not pointed out by the SDS. Discussing an incident of this type in a realistic manner will have you thinking and possibly changing your response and processes. This incident was well controlled and everyone remained safe

CERS NEXTGEN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY PREPARATION W-L1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	4 of 170 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Erika Michelotti, Jim Bohon
Objective	CERS NextGen users will learn the new system requirements for reporting chemical inventories.
Description	CERS is being updated to a new system called CERS NextGen. Data quality has been a long-standing issue with the current system particularly for the hazardous materials inventory. This session provides an overview of the new system requirements for reporting chemicals, mixtures, and hazardous waste. Topics covered will include hazardous materials, Safety Data Sheets, Chemical Abstract Service (CAS), CAS Numbers, and hazardous waste.
Presentation	CERS NextGen Hazardous Materials Inventory Preparation

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AREA PLANS: OVERVIEW AND RECENT UPDATES W-M1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating	3 of 60 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Paul McCarter, Julie Unson, Gerrit Kovach
Objective	This session is designed to provide an overview of Hazardous Materials Area Plans, including recent regulatory updates and Area Plan content.
Description	This course encompasses two separate presentations by Tait and CalEPA. Tait will cover the regulatory history of Hazardous Materials Area Plans, as well as the current regulatory framework, and general requirements of Area Plans. Different formats for Area Plans will be reviewed. CalEPA will focus on the interpretation of terms in regulations, commonly missed elements, and overall evaluations of the area plans.
Presentation	Hazardous Materials Area Plans Overview and Recent Updates

FACILITY TOUR - DIEMER WATER TREATMENT TOUR W-T1

Wednesday 8am to 11:54am

Room	TOUR BUS
Seating	0 of 25 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Kiersten Melville
Objective	Attendees will tour the plant and view CUPA program areas as they learn the water treatment process.
Description	The Robert B. Diemer Water Treatment Plant in Yorba Linda is essential to Southern California's water infrastructure, treating up to 520 million gallons daily for communities across Orange County and coastal Los Angeles. This tour offers visitors an in-depth view of each stage in the treatment process, from intake and screening to advanced filtration and disinfection, showcasing Diemer's commitment to delivering safe, high-quality water.

CCDEH EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMITTEE W-2

Wednesday 10am to 11:54am

Room	ELITE
Seating	62 of 75 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Christine Sosko, Kristalynne Anderson
Objective	CCDEH Emergency Response Committee
Description	CCDEH Emergency Response Committee

CERS SLEUTHS & CALARP CLUES: SEARCHING FOR HIDDEN CALARP SITES W-A2

Wednesday 10am to 11:54am

Room	MARQUIS NORTHWEST
Seating	93 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Alvin Dong, Minh Le, Alvin Lal
Objective	This session will focus on how to extract CalARP chemicals from your CERS HMBP inventory to filter out possible CalARP regulated facilities.
Description	This course will provide the participants with general instruction on how to extract data of CalARP regulated chemicals from the HMBP inventory via CERS and filter out possible CalARP regulated facilities. The course will aim to provide the participant with a general knowledge of HMBP data structure and the ability to identify and analyze the relevant data. Two small sets of CUPAs inventory data will be utilized as case studies.
Presentation	CERS SLEUTHS & CALARP CLUES: SEARCHING FOR HIDDEN CALARP SITES W-A2
	CERS SLEUTHS & CALARP CLUES: SEARCHING FOR HIDDEN CALARP SITES W-A2

AA, BB & CC RCRA AIR REGULATIONS TRAINING W-B2

Wednesday 10am to 11:54am

Room	MARQUIS NORTHEAST
Seating	203 of 268 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Mike Dudasko
Objective	This presentation is to provide an overview of the Volatile Organic Hazardous Waste Air Emission regulations, under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Description	The RCRA Subpart AA/BB/CC program is included in Title 22 and is a complex program to reduce VO emissions from hazardous waste operations. We will discuss critical issues such as identifying the waste streams and equipment these standards apply to, the recordkeeping needed, and the compliance requirements for the different programs. You will learn program applicability/exemptions, as well as requirements for testing, VOC controls, required repairs, and tips on waste analysis.
Presentation	AA, BB & CC RCRA AIR REGULATIONS TRAINING

PREPARING FOR 2026 - THE UST LEAK PREVENTION PROGRAM UPDATE W-C2

Wednesday 10am to 11:54am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating	101 of 380 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0 ICC: 2.0
Speakers	Thomas Henderson
Objective	Cover details on the closure single-walled UST removal and prepare for the intricacies of the Chapter 16 rewrite.
Description	A casual, open question and answer format with Tom on the current state of the UST program. Tom will discuss the current UST statistics, the expectations regarding the single-walled UST permanent closure, and what the proposed Chapter 16 rewrite really means to CUPAs, UST owners and operators, installers and service technicians. Coffee and slippers required. Cardigan and pipe optional.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES W-D2

Wednesday 10am to 11am

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	22 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Rachel Mireles
Objective	This session will provide participants with effective communication strategies related to environmental compliance, regulations, and site visits.
Description	Effective communication strategies include: -Understanding the site -Active listening -Compliance obligations -Collaborative actions Effective communication leads to effective action. Facilities, regulators, and consultant all aim to achieve environmental compliance in an efficient manner; effective communication is part of that process.
Presentation	Effective Communication Strategies

HOW MIGHT A CLEANUP PAY FOR ITSELF & WHAT IS A BACKSTOP LIKE? W-F2

Wednesday 10am to 11:30am

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	82 of 108 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	David Von Aspern
Objective	ENCOURAGEMENT OF REGULATORS IN A POST-LTCP ENVIRONMENT IN ASSISTING REDEVELOPMENT PROPONENTS; AND DESCRIBE COLLEGIAL EFFORTS AMONG COMPETING PARTIES
Description	1 of 2: A 32-acre redevelopment project within an otherwise built-out area minutes from Sacramentos downtown core had a 90-year continuous industrial use as a lumber sawmill, storage, and drying facility, and wooden box and interior moldings plant. All these historical uses remained in the same family ownership the whole time! In-depth site history interviews were crucial to developing a sound conceptual site model (CSM). The large overall land area was divided into five Option Parcels. Over the approximate 90 years the facility operated, its footprint expanded southward from prominent downtown Sacramento thoroughfare, Broadway. The oldest portions of the former facility had frontage along Broadway; the newest and least utilized portion of the original property was at its southern end. Thus, redevelopment commenced at the southernmost property extent, where the least potential existed for hazardous materials impairment. The CSM included an overall soil and groundwater assessment and human health-based risk assessment under an unrestricted future land use. Then, each Option Parcel was further studied and mitigated as warranted. As each Option Parcel was deemed suitable for redevelopment, it was sold and the proceeds of the first sale helped pay for the remediation of the next Option Parcel. The resulting overall project was built-out as The Mill at Broadway. In an era of on-going housing demand, every residential product sold like hot cakes. 2 of 2: David will share some insights into what a post-LTCP redevelopment "backstop" looks like by presenting color photos collected in recent years from actual projects. As shared during quarterly Roundtable meetings hosted by SWRCB, David observed a number of regulatory agencies perhaps feeling a little anxiety over cost recovery, clear line of authority in a post-closure setting and potentially working with a new entity which was not party to escrow when the redevelopment site was previously studied and its case-closed.
Presentation	HOW MIGHT A CLEANUP PAY FOR ITSELF & WHAT IS A BACKSTOP LIKE?

APSA EXCLUSIONS VS EXEMPTIONS W-G2

Wednesday 10am to 11:54am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	1 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jeremy Gates
Objective	This session will provide participants with information regarding the various APSA and SPCC exclusions and exemptions.
Description	This course will provide an overview of the various APSA and SPCC exclusions and exemptions, information regarding the differences between the two categories, reporting requirements, and inspection obligations.
Presentation	APSA Exclusions & Exemptions Presentation