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REVIEW OF CERS VIOLATION LIBRARY AND APSA VIOLATIONS    M-G1
Monday     8am to 9:45am
Room REGENCY-A
Seating61 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersErik Cheng, Justin Tao
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with an introduction to the CERS Violation library and violation classifications with a focus on APSA.
DescriptionThis session will provide an introduction to the CERS Violation Library with a focus on APSA violations. We will also provide an overview of violation classifications as it pertains to APSA violations.
PresentationReview of CERS Violation Library and APSA Violations
CONDUCTING A TIER 1 QUALIFIED FACILITY APSA INSPECTION    M-G2
Monday     1pm to 2:45pm
Room REGENCY-A
Seating20 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersIan Phung, Matthew Stueber
ObjectiveProvide an understanding of how to conduct an inspection of a Tier 1 qualified facility.
DescriptionWe will walk-through a virtual inspection of an oil change shop with a below-ground bay. The presentation will begin with a review of available documentation prior to the inspection walk-through. The inspection will include tanks and containers on the main floor and in the belowground area. We will also review required documentation such as periodic inspection records, spill prevention briefings, and other applicable records.
PresentationCONDUCTING A TIER 1 QUALIFIED FACILITY APSA INSPECTION
COMPLETING THE SPCC TEMPLATE FOR QUALIFIED FACILITIES    M-G3
Monday     3pm to 4:45pm
Room REGENCY-A
Seating78 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersRoss Kellogg
ObjectiveTo provide an overview of how to complete the SPCC Plan Template available to Qualified Facilities.
DescriptionSession will define Qualified Facilities, the differences between Tier I and Tier II, and will delve into common questions regarding completing the SPCC plan templates that Qualified Facilities are allowed to use, including: accurately completing tables in the Template; how to include oil-filled operational equipment and portable containers in the SPCC Plan; and how to address tanks and containers in various sections of the Tier I & II templates.
PresentationCOMPLETING THE SPCC TEMPLATE FOR QUALIFIED FACILITIES
PREPARING FOR AN APSA INSPECTION FOCUSING ON SPCC PLAN REVIEW    TU-G1
Tuesday     8am to 9:45am
Room REGENCY-A
Seating42 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersPaul McCarty
ObjectiveProvide an overview of APSA inspection preparation including review of the SPCC plan and formal tank integrity tests.
DescriptionThis is an overview of preparing for an APSA inspection which includes review of the most recent submittal in CERS, past inspections, and in-depth review of an SPCC plan. The course will cover common issues that you may see when reviewing an SPCC plan template or engineered plan. Finally, this course will also provide review of formal tank integrity tests.
PresentationSummary of SPCC Rule Requirements
PREPARING FOR AN APSA INSPECTION FOCUSING ON SPCC PLAN REVIEW
WHY IS API 653 RELEVANT TO APSA?    TU-G2
Tuesday     10am to 11:45am
Room REGENCY-A
Seating122 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersPhilip Myers
ObjectiveThe session will provide an overview of API 653 applicability for an APSA inspection.
DescriptionThis session will cover the requirement for integrity testing of bulk storage containers in accordance with API 653, including an overview of types of inspections, inspection frequencies, qualifications of personnel conducting inspections, components assessed during inspections, and basics of formal inspection reports.
PresentationWhy is API 653 Relevant to APSA
TANK TALK: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGWALL AST PANEL    TU-G3
Tuesday     1pm to 2:45pm
Room REGENCY-A
Seating90 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersMark Howard, Janice Witul, Earl Crochet, Philip Myers, Joseph Mentzer, Devra Lewis, Steve Pollock, Jennifer Lorenzo, Craig Fletcher
ObjectiveProvide the audience an opportunity to ask questions to an AST panel of industry, standard organizations (API & STI), & regulatory representatives.
DescriptionThe meeting of the AST Council of Mateo has been moved from Rivendell to the City of Burlingame in the land of California. The AST Counsel of Mateo Fellowship of the Ring Wall consists of a diverse group of technical/regulatory AST representatives on a quest to share experiences and answer questions on petroleum ASTs, piping, appurtenances, operations, standards, inspections, and associated Federal and State oil spill prevention programs.
PresentationThe fellowship of the ringwall ASTs
panel
CORRELATING STI WITH APSA INSPECTIONS    TU-G4
Tuesday     3pm to 4:45pm
Room REGENCY-A
Seating86 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersSteve Pollock, Craig Fletcher, Joseph Mentzer, Jerry Schollmeyer, Tim O'Toole
ObjectiveProvide tank appurtenance overview and STI SP001 inspection checklist updates and how the checklists are an integral part of an APSA inspection.
DescriptionThe session will provide recent STI SP001 inspection checklist updates and include APSA perspective along with industry experts to understand the role of STI/SPFA, how the standard was developed, and tank appurtenance overview.
PresentationUpdates to SP001 Inspection Checklists-7th Edition
Correlating STI with ASPA Checklists
Shop Fabricated AST Components
TU-G4 Correlating STI with APSA Inspections OToole 2
STI ROLE IN TANK LISTINGS & SPOO1/031 UPDATES    W-G1
Wednesday     8am to 9:45am
Room REGENCY-A
Seating110 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJerry Schollmeyer, Steve Pollock, Craig Fletcher, Joseph Mentzer, Tim O'Toole
ObjectiveTo discuss tank and appurtenance manufacturing specifications and performance testing, including UL requirements.
DescriptionWe will cover STI/SPFA, including general updates to SP001/SP031, and how STI develops tank manufacturing specifications in compliance with UL performance testing. An STI affiliate will discuss listing tests for ancillaries and manufacturers recommended periodic inspections, like emergency vents and overfill.
PresentationApproval Criteria For AST System Components
SP001 SP031 Update
W-G1 STI Role in Tank Listings & SP001/SP031 Updates - Introduction OToole 1
STI/SPFA and Tank Listings
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN IMPLEMENTING SPCC PLANS    W-G2
Wednesday     10am to 11:45am
Room REGENCY-A
Seating10 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJack Becker, Ashley Adami
ObjectiveUnderstand APSA and SPCC requirements and evaluate compliance with on-going implementation requirements of the SPCC rule.
DescriptionAshley and Jack will provide their perspective on preparing and implementing SPCC Plans based on their experience developing engineered SPCC Plans for clients throughout California. This course also provides insight on implementing APSA and SPCC requirements, details regarding SPCC technical amendments, 5-year reviews, training, documentation plus the differences of Tier I, Tier II, & PE certified SPCC Plans.
PresentationW-G2-What To Expect When Implementing SPCC Plans-Becker Adami-1
TANK MANUFACTURING & OWNER TANK RECORD    W-G3
Wednesday     1pm to 2:45pm
Room REGENCY-A
Seating126 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersSteve Pollock, Joseph Mentzer, Craig Fletcher, Matthew Taylor
ObjectiveTo provide an overview of tank manufacturing and good tank ownership recordkeeping.
DescriptionThis session will provide an overview of tank manufacturing and listing compliance, how this relates to owners' obligations to start with a good tank record, and other owner obligations. We will cover the relationship between the tank manufacturer and tank customer requests. STI/SPFA will introduce research tools for the APSA inspector.
PresentationSP031 Things That Go Wrong
STI's SP001 AST Record
Research Tools for Tank Info
FEDERAL REGISTER & HISTORY OF SPCC REGULATIONS    W-G4
Wednesday     3pm to 4:45pm
Room REGENCY-A
Seating86 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJanice Witul, Mark Howard
ObjectiveProvide a historical overview of Oil Pollution Prevention regulations of 40 CFR 112 (the SPCC rule) and background found in the Federal Register.
DescriptionThis session will cover the evolution of the SPCC regulations, including how it came to be the way it is today. The session will also include the Federal Register, where additional information on proposed and final rules are published. The Federal Register preambles include general information, background, and comments with responses regarding regulatory changes which can provide clarification for regulators and the regulated community.
PresentationSPCC History
TANKS IN UNDERGROUND AREAS (TIUGA)    TH-G1
Thursday     8am to 9:45am
Room REGENCY-A
Seating73 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersDevra Lewis, Jennifer Lorenzo, Robin Ward
ObjectiveTo provide an overview on tanks in underground areas (TIUGAs).
DescriptionThis class will review the APSA requirements for TIUGAs. Each category of TIUGA will be examined. Examples of TIUGAs and common questions will also be discussed.
PresentationTanks in Underground Areas (TIUGA)
WHICH AST INSPECTION STANDARD APPLIES? AN STI VS. API COMPARISON    TH-G2
Thursday     10am to 11:45am
Room REGENCY-A
Seating101 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersGary Diewald
ObjectiveThis topic provides a comparison of tank integrity standards and will help attendees better understand the applicability for tank management.
DescriptionThe course presents an overview of tank integrity management standards (Steel Tank Institute (STI) SP001 and American Petroleum Institute (API) 653) for oil-containing aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) in accordance with the California Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA). This course will help guide tank owners/operators and regulators regarding required tank integrity management. Case studies will also be used for tank management examples.
APSA - STRANGE BUT TRUE!    TH-G3
Thursday     1pm to 2:45pm
Room REGENCY-A
Seating77 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersSteven Lichten
ObjectiveThis course will help APSA inspectors and facility personnel recognize/understand some of the unusual/non-standard tank, container, & Plan situations.
DescriptionNot every tank, container management, or SPCC Plan is your standard, straight-up situation. Some are atypical or otherwise tough to make sense of and judge (or assure) compliance. This session will present some of those strange but true examples and will help inspectors and facility compliance folks better understand what it means to be in compliance. Bring examples and be prepared for an interactive discussion.
PresentationAPSA - Strange but True! 2-per-page color handouts
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