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THE MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKPLACE M-D1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	47 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Maryam Tasnif-abbasi, Gregory Shaffer, Anthony Rosas, Natasha DiPietro, Alexander (Ed) Morelan
Objective	Enticing and Retaining Millennial/Gen-Z Talent to Government Service - What does it take to make it all work?
Description	The Great Resignation, the pandemic, and changing attitudes towards work-life balance are contributors to a newly defined workplace. Government organizations working in the environmental sector are not immune to the challenges presented by a multi-generational workplace, and the need to expand recruitment to a younger age-bracket. Meet our Boomer, Gen-X, Millennial and Gen-Z team in the open and candid conversation on working together effectively
Presentation	The Multi-Generational Workplace

MANAGER'S WORKSHOP M-D2

Monday 10am to 5pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	73 of 130 seats available
Credits	REHS: 6.0
Speakers	John Paine, Frederick Chun
Objective	Obtain updates from the CalEPA, BDOs, and CFB on various current Unified Program Topics.
Description	The annual manager's workshop is an opportunity for collaboration between CalEPA, BDOs, CFB, and other UPA agencies. Current Unified Program Topics will be discussed by the various groups such as CERS NextGen, Strategic Plan Updates and legislative updates.
Presentation	2023 Manager's Workshop

OPENING CEREMONY & LEADERSHIP AWARDS Tu-D0

Tuesday 8am to 10am

Room	PLATINUM BALLROOM
Seating	446 of 1200 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Royce Long, Jason Boetzer
Objective	Opening Ceremony & Leadership Awards
Description	Join us to recognize the Annual Environmental Leadership and Safety Awards, Annual reports from California CUPA Forum & the Secretary of CalEPA.

INTRODUCTION TO ICS TU-D1

Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	93 of 130 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	John Wilson
Objective	This session provides a fundamental understanding of the Incident Command System used during emergencies and major events.
Description	The Incident Command System (ICS) refers to the combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure or jointly with other organizations and is designed to aid in the management of resources during incident response. It can be used in small or large operations and allows for a uniform operational structure among many agencies. This session provides an understanding of what ICS is, how it works, and how it can be implemented in your organizational emergency action plan.

THE CUPA PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS TU-D2

Tuesday 1pm to 5pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	88 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Matthew McCarron, Julie Unson, Esme Hassell-Thean, Garett Chan, Jenna Hartman, Glenn Warner, Mary Wren-Wilson, Denise Villanueva, Tim Brandt, Kaeleigh Pontif
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

CUPA 101 W-D1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	8 of 155 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, including a brief history of environmental regulations which led to the creation of the program. The course will further examine the coordination, consolidation, & implementation of the six program elements. And finally, this course will provide an overview to the collaborative efforts of the stakeholders demonstrating successes.
Presentation	CUPA 101

CUPA LEADERSHIP: CELEBRATING THE PAST AND ARTFULLY MOVING FORWARD W-D2

Wednesday 10am to 12pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	122 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	John Elkins, Christie Bautista
Objective	This course will provide CUPAs with the historical context affecting current day management issues and effective tools for leading into the future.
Description	This course will examine the CUPA program's rise to success, current day management issues, and approaches for leading into the future. Topics include acknowledging management methodologies of the past and embracing a style that is adaptable to change, addressing accountability and transparency by measuring progress through data, leading a diverse multi-generational workforce, and cultivating the workforce and technology.
Presentation	CUPA Leadership: Celebrating the Past and Artfully Moving Forward

BUILDING THE PLANE AS WE FLY IT - LI-ION BATTERIES IN PRACTICE W-D3

Wednesday 1pm to 3pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	52 of 130 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Robert Salvesen
Objective	Theory and practical application of energy storage systems, application of insults and their outcomes combined with Real-world experience.
Description	The news has exploded with news of battery incidents lately. No place on Earth has been experiencing more than New York City. Take a journey with the guys who are on the ground handling the incidents, how the process has evolved, what we are currently doing, and where this is going. Plenty of time will be allowed for discussion.

PREPARING FOR A CUPA PERFORMANCE EVALUATION VIA THE SELF-AUDIT W-D4

Wednesday 3pm to 4:30pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	50 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Nicholas Crain, Robert Hunt, Danielle Desaussure
Objective	This session will identify best practices for a successful CUPA performance evaluation, including preparation by way of a rigorous Self-Audit.
Description	This session will discuss the key to a successful performance evaluation by way of an honest Self-Audit of your local program, utilizing data to inform decisions. By utilizing an annual deep dive into an UPA's processes & data during the Self-Audit, areas of improvement will be identified more readily. The focus will be on Riverside County's internal Self-Audit process, from start to finish, providing examples of documents and reports utilized.
Presentation	RivCo DEH Self-Audit Checklist
	RivCo DEH Self-Audit Summary
	Preparing For A CUPA Performance Evaluation Via The Self-Audit

THE 11 PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP TH-D1

Thursday 8am to 12pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	52 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	John Wilson
Objective	This session provides proven lessons in effective, positive leadership.
Description	In 1948, the United States Department of the Army developed a publication titled, "Leadership" (Field Manual 22-10). It was a culmination of literally hundreds of years of organizational leadership knowledge. The manual was first published in 1951 after several years of review. The original manual (FM 22-10) and its concepts have been used ever since, developed into further military, government, and civilian policies and doctrines. The concepts provided in the "11 Principles of Leadership" are timeless and apply to any organization that wants to better itself and its people. CBLTAC's adaptation of "The 11 Principles of Leadership" is a motivational, inspirational, and educational seminar about leadership and foundational concepts of how we can all be the best we can be. It is full of encouraging quotes about guidance and authority in an everchanging world. This class will provide leaders and subordinates alike with valuable tools they can use every day to apply or provide purpose, motivation, and direction to the daily activities and their long-term goals.

DTSC POLICY BRANCH REGULATION PRIORITIES FOR 2023 TH-D2

Thursday 1pm to 2pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	29 of 130 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Jessica Twining, Ricardo Rivera, Tracy Young, Bavneet Benipal
Objective	This session will provide an overview of the priority regulation packages for the Policy Branch in 2023.
Description	DTSCs Policy Branch will present a summary of rulemaking packages being developed in the Branch and provide an outlook on future regulations. The session will also go over opportunities for CUPA and industry participation in the rulemaking package development.
Presentation	DTSC Policy Branch Regulations Priorities for 2023