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CALIFORNIA CUPA FORUM BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO ALL) M-1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	ELITE
Seating	22 of 75 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Dennis Karidis
Objective	CALIFORNIA CUPA FORUM BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO ALL)
Description	CALIFORNIA CUPA FORUM BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO ALL)

CALARP 101 M-A1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS NORTHEAST
Seating	53 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Alexa Kostrikin, Linnea Chandler
Objective	Understand the general requirements of the CalARP program, including the definition of covered process and regulated substances.
Description	The 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
Presentation	CalARP 101

HAZARDOUS WASTE 101 M-B1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS NORTHEAST
Seating	125 of 268 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Brennan Ko-Madden, Marcus Powell-Ford
Objective	Provide an overview of the hazardous waste standards at state and federal levels for inspectors, though it will be open for industry to attend.
Description	This 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.
Presentation	Hazardous Waste 101

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAMS EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO DISCUSS M-B3

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	GOLD KEY III
Seating	123 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Larry Sweetser
Objective	Present how HHW programs operate and discuss compliance issues and weird wastes. HW programs are subject to many statutes, regulations, and exemptions
Description	Household 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
Seating	25 of 380 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0 ICC: 2.0
Speakers	Austin Lemire-Baeten, Greg Breshears
Objective	Attendees will learn the roles and responsibilities of UST personnel under the new UST Regulations that become effective January 1, 2026.
Description	This 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.
Presentation	UST Regulations Stakeholder Impacts

DELIVERING EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE M-D1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	138 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jim Delia
Objective	This workshop equips participants with knowledge/insights to maintain high service standards to adapt to changes, and increasing demands.
Description	This 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
Seating	51 of 108 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	JUSTIN LEE
Objective	Identify, approach and clean hazardous waste spills
Description	Students 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
Seating	60 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Amanda Liu, Erik Cheng, Justin Tao
Objective	This session will provide an overview of a typical APSA inspection conducted by regulators.
Description	This 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.
Presentation	WHAT TO EXPECT AN AT APSA INSPECTION: 101

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS RCRAINFO: HOW TO REGISTER AND NAVIGATE M-H1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	189 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Kyle McManus, Tarig HassabElkarim, Maxa Silva, Shelley Ford, Marissa Lopez
Objective	This session will show hazardous waste handlers how to register, navigate, and use the RCRAINFO portal. Registering will be mandatory in Jan.2025.
Description	This 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.
Presentation	What in the World is RCRAinfo: How to Register and Navigate

LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES: FIRES, CHEMICALS, HEALTH, AND CLEANUP M-I1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating	128 of 280 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Karen Riveles
Objective	This session provides information on Lithium-Ion Battery fires, chemical pollutants, their health effects & injuries, and cleanup challenges.
Description	This 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.
Presentation	Lithium-Ion Batteries: Fires, Chemicals, Health, and Cleanup

SATELLITE WASTE MANAGEMENT M-J1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS CENTER
Seating	316 of 400 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Regan Bottomley
Objective	This class will take a deep dive into the satellite accumulation requirements including historical interpretations and guidance from the EPA and DTSC.
Description	The 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.

CERS NEXTGEN M-L1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	50 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Erika Michelotti, Schumin Wong, Nick Kuka
Objective	Course attendees will hear the latest news concerning the development of the CERS NextGen reporting system.
Description	The 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.
Presentation	CERS NEXTGEN

OPENING CEREMONY & LEADERSHIP AWARDS M-D2

Monday 10am to 11:30am

Room	PLATINUM BALLROOM
Seating	136 of 1200 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Dennis Karidis, Gary Cantwell, Jason Boetzer, Keirsten Tallion
Objective	OPENING CEREMONY: State address, Secretary and Cal CUPA Forum Leadership Awards.
Description	OPENING CEREMONY: State address, Secretary and Cal CUPA Forum Leadership Awards. Keynote Speaker Keirsten Taillon, Max Potentials.
Presentation	MaxPotentials Embracing Change & Collaboration

LUNCH, MONDAY ON 3/24 M-Z1

Monday 11:45am to 12:45pm

Room	PLATINUM BALLROOM
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

IIAR STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR AMMONIA AND CO2 REFRIGERATION M-A2

Monday 1pm to 2:30pm

Room	MARQUIS NORTHEAST
Seating	59 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Eric Smith
Objective	Attendees will learn about required standards and non-mandatory guidelines developed and published by the IIAR, and benefits of government membership.
Description	This 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
Presentation	IIAR Standards and Guidelines for Ammonia and CO2 Refrigeration

HAZARDOUS WASTE IDENTIFICATION FUNDAMENTALS (Hazardous Waste 201) M-B2

Monday 1pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS NORTHEAST
Seating	111 of 268 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Samantha Wooten, Trent Smith
Objective	Students will learn the basic steps in the hazardous waste identification process.
Description	Topics 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.
Presentation	Hazardous Waste Identification Fundamentals

UST 101 M-C2

Monday 1pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating	196 of 380 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0 ICC: 4.0
Speakers	Nick Umemoto, Xavier Bryant
Objective	This course will outline recommended steps needed to conduct an underground storage tank inspection in California.
Description	This 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
Seating	54 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jim Delia
Objective	This workshop equips participants with essential skills to improve: listening, speaking clarity, and overcome barriers for effective communication.
Description	This 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.

WATER BOARD REGULATORY UPDATE M-F2

Monday 1pm to 2pm

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	10 of 125 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Dayna Cordano
Objective	Participants will learn about new initiatives, procedures, and processes within the Water Boards.
Description	The State Water Board, Division of Water Quality will provide updates that will help the regulated and regulatory communities navigate the cleanup programs within the Water Boards. We will provide updates on new initiatives, GeoTracker features, joint-agency projects, and upcoming processes. We will also provide insight on the differences between the main cleanup programs, UST and Site Cleanup, and how to navigate between the two programs.

WEIRD OILS (OIL VS PETROLEUM VS NEITHER) M-G2

Monday 1pm to 3pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	0 of 122 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Steven Lichten
Objective	To better understand what an APSA petroleum is, what an SPCC oil is, and when they're (likely) not.
Description	Sure, 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).
Presentation	Weird Oils (Oil vs Pertroleum vs Neither)