Conference Agenda & Scheduling

CALARP 101 M-A1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	144 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

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

Monday 1pm to 2:30pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	140 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Eric Smith, Gerrit Kovach
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

EPA RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (RMP) 2024 RULE UPDATES M-A3

Monday 3pm to 4pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	142 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Bridget Johnson, Rick Sakow
Objective	The objective is to educate regulators and industry on the latest RMP rule updates.
Description	I would like to make a one-hour presentation on the EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule Updates that were finalized in 2024. Using a powerpoint presentation, I will go through each of the impacted RMP elements and explain the new changes, including when they came/come into effect. I may be accompanied by my supervisor, Rick, and/or possibly someone from EPA HQ.

FEDERAL AND STATE CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION ENFORCEMENT M-A4

Monday 4pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	142 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Rick Sakow, Elizabeth Brega
Objective	This session will provide an overview of the federal and state regulations and enforcement actions to reduce chemical accidents.
Description	The course provides an overview of the Federal Risk Management Program and CalARP requirements with a panel of State and Federal regulators. US EPA will provide an overview of the harm caused by non-compliance with industry safety standards, and will discuss recent enforcement settlement that aim to reduce chemical accidents.

CALARP 201 TU-A1

Tuesday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	144 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Uriah Donaldson, CHAD SAN JUAN
Objective	Intermediate / Advanced review and explanation of the CalARP requirements with detailed examples of common regulated industries.
Description	The CalARP 201 class is intended for those with a basic understanding of the CalARP regulation. It will provide a brief review of applicability and program level determination and differences, with an emphasis on detailed examples of compliance related to the various program elements (PHAs, MI, SOPs etc.) for prominent industries.

SYSTEM BASED CALARP INSPECTION TU-A2

Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	141 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Alvin Lal
Objective	Develop a good understanding and best practices for conducting system-based CalARP inspections for a closed-loop ammonia refrigeration system.
Description	Explore the unique hazards associated with ammonia refrigeration systems. Apply RAGAGEP principles to assess the risks associated with ammonia refrigeration systems. Learn effective inspection techniques for ammonia systems, such as visual inspections, leak detection testing, and documentation of system components. By addressing these key areas, participants will gain the expertise necessary to conduct thorough and effective CalARP inspections.

IIAR PUBLICATIONS AS RAGAGEP FOR AMMONIA REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS TU-A3

Tuesday 1pm to 3pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	146 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Thomas Rios, Alvin Lal
Objective	This session will review previous and current IIAR publications as RAGAGEP for ammonia refrigeration systems.
Description	This presentation will review IIAR publications and their use as RAGAGEP for ammonia refrigeration systems. The first part of the session will review previous IIAR publications and their use as RAGAGEP. The second portion will cover why IIAR 9-2020 Addendum A-2024 should be used as RAGAGEP for all ammonia refrigeration systems and how to perform an inspection using the standard (IIAR 9) as a checklist.

A THOROUGH INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR AMMONIA REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS TU-A4

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	144 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Thomas Rios, Alvin Lal
Objective	The presentation is to provide instruction on performing an inspection of closed-circuit ammonia refrigeration systems based on IIAR 9-2020 Addendum A
Description	Safety standards are the basis for operating and maintaining industrial processes safely. This presentation will provide instructions on how to perform a standardized Minimum System Safety Evaluation on a closed-circuit ammonia refrigeration system using ANSI/IIAR 9-2020 Addendum A. Topics will include: - Supporting Codes and Standards - Review of system maintenance records - Machinery room requirements - Equipment protection - System safeties

THE NON-FRIGID SIDE OF CALARP W-A1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	144 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.

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

Wednesday 10am to 12pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	143 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Alvin Dong, Minh Le
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.

THE PRE-STARTUP SAFETY REVIEW (PSSR) - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW W-A3

Wednesday 1pm to 3pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	148 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jeffrey Geiger
Objective	This session will provide a high-level overview of PSSR regulatory requirements, examples of PSSR implementation, and notes for auditors.
Description	This course will break down the PSSR requirements for CalARP Program Levels 3 and 4. Additionally, this course will explore implementation of a PSSR program and what that may look like at a facility, including an interactive portion with class engagement. The class will discuss the nuances within the regulation and dive into the perspectives of both auditors who review these programs and management responsible for their implementation.

LIFE CYCLE OF A RECOMMENDATION W-A4

Wednesday 3pm to 4pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	147 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Ryan Bray, Manon Maschue
Objective	This course will provide insight into how regulators can follow the implications of a recommendation throughout the plan to gauge a facility's engagem
Description	This course reviews how a recommendation from a Process Hazard Analysis or Compliance Audit can had ripple effects on many CalARP/RMP/PSM program Elements. This course will describe and provide examples of how recommendations can require updates to multiple program elements to demonstrate how a facility must respond to a recommendation to fully close it out.

CALARP OFFSITE CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS TH-A1

Thursday 8am to 10am

Room	ELITE
Seating	143 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jack Becker, Miguel Cervantes
Objective	Participants will gain an understanding of offsite consequence analysis requirements, common modeling tools and underlying methodology.
Description	This course will outline the CalARP offsite consequence analysis requirements; model worst-case and alternative release scenarios for toxic gasses, toxic liquids, toxic solids and flammable substances; demonstrate use of common modeling tools (RMP*Comp, ALOHA, Marplot, EJScreen and tables in EPA's Risk Management Program Guidance for Offsite Consequence Analysis); and explain the underlying methodology used to estimate the distance to end point.

NAVIGATING COMPLIANCE: BEST PRACTICES AND AUDITING TECHNIQUES TH-A2

Thursday 10am to 12pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	150 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jeanna Emmons, Jennifer Hall
Objective	Identify Key Components of an Effective Audit: Learn the essential elements that contribute to a thorough and effective compliance audit process.
Description	A compliance audit is a detailed review that ensures an organization adheres to regulatory standards and internal policies. Audits help identify gaps in compliance, assess the effectiveness of current controls, and recommend improvements. They typically involve reviewing of policies and procedures, interviews and observations, evaluation, and reporting findings. Think of it as a health check-up for your organizations practices.