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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

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 Petroleum vs Neither)
	Weird Oils (Oil vs Pertroleum vs Neither)

LETS PERMEATE THROUGH CONTAINMENT & FAILURE ANALYSIS/PREDICTION M-G3

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	19 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Steven Lichten
Objective	To get a better understanding of secondary containment requirements, spill predictions and failure analysis, and oil-filled equipment.
Description	This session will focus on secondary containment requirements for all kinds of APSA-regulated things. Several examples of sized and general containment will be provided, along with inspecting or monitoring them, oil removal, etc. Spill prediction and failure analysis, including calculations, and qualified oil-filled equipment along with the general containment impracticability allowance/alternative will be discussed.
Presentation	Lets Permeate Through Secondary Containment & Failure Analysis
	Lets Permeate Through Secondary Containment & Failure Analysis

APSA INSPECTIONS OF COMPLEX EMERGENCY GENERATOR SYSTEMS TU-G1

Tuesday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	53 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Craig Fletcher
Objective	This class provides information about inspecting complex emergency generator systems, such as data centers, hospitals, and others.
Description	Complex diesel emergency generator systems provide essential backup power for continuing critical operations in many industries where the required electrical load demands are high, such as at hospitals, data centers, and many others. This presentation includes a review of common features found at emergency generator systems at complex facilities and how these should be inspected. Key design and operational considerations are also covered.
Presentation	APSA Inspections of Complex Emergency Generator Systems

ROBOTS AND DRONES IN TANK INSPECTION: AN OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE TU-G2

Tuesday 10am to 11am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	84 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Earl Crochet
Objective	This session explains how tanks are inspected today using drones and robots and then speculates on what inspections will be performed in the future.
Description	This course will discuss how drones and robots are being used today to perform the various inspections needed on aboveground storage tanks. It will list the advantages and disadvantages of the existing technologies. Then it will cover how the industry might be using robots and drones within the next 5 to 10 years, based on current trends in the industry and advances in technologies.

WHERE TANK OWNERS GO WRONG USING/MIS-USING/NOT USING SP031 TU-G3

Tuesday 11am to 11:54am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	97 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Joseph Mentzer
Objective	To learn what can go wrong with using SP031.
Description	This session will discuss what can go wrong with implementing SP031 for aboveground storage tank repairs. Hear from an STI/SPFA industry standard expert about limitations of the standard. Learn why and when to apply this standard in the field and develop familiarity with it's contents.
Presentation	SP031 Things That Go Wrong
	Where Tank Owners Go Wrong with SP031 - Introduction

UL OIL & GAS STANDARDS OVERVIEW TU-G4

Tuesday 1pm to 3pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	85 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Steve Pollock, Tim O'Toole, Jeff Prusko
Objective	To discuss tank manufacturing specifications and performance testing of tanks.
Description	This class discusses how STI/SPFA develops tank manufacturing specifications in compliance with UL performance testing. Discussion will also include an overview by UL on tank and appurtenance standards, including updates for UL142 and UL142A. Research tools will be presented that may assist inspectors and tank owners/operators.
Presentation	UL Oil & Gas Standards Overview - Introduction
	ULSE Standards Development
	STI/SPFA UL Research and Involvement

AN INTRODUCTION TO API 653 FOR APSA INSPECTORS TU-G5

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	76 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Andrew Yearwood
Objective	To learn how to apply API 653 for aboveground storage tanks.
Description	This course will provide an introduction to API 653, an industry standard used for maintaining field-erected petroleum storage tanks. An industry expert will provide an overview of the standard and provide practical applications and explanations of how to implement the standard in the field.
Presentation	AN INTRODUCTION TO API 653 FOR APSA INSPECTORS

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

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

COMPLETING A GREAT TIER 1 SPCC PLAN TEMPLATE W-G3

Wednesday 1pm to 3pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	35 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Steven Lichten
Objective	To learn how to prepare a Tier 1 SPCC Plan that enhances & eases compliance.
Description	It may seem simple (or maybe not), but there's some tips and tricks to completing the Tier 1 Qualified Facility SPCC Plan Template. Knowing these tips can make it easier to create a good, compliant plan that will preclude the need for a consultant. In addition they will give you operational flexibility, better ensure your ongoing APSA/SPCC compliance, and be easier to implement. This session will cover all of it.
Presentation	Completing a GREAT Tier I SPCC Plan Template - Lichten 2025 Color Handouts 3 per

ASK ME ANYTHING W-G4

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	57 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Joseph Mentzer, Jerry Schollmeyer, Steve Pollock, Devra Lewis, Craig Fletcher, Tim O'Toole, Matthew Taylor
Objective	An opportunity for the audience to ask questions from a panel of experts, including regulatory experts, UL standards experts, and STI/SPFA and affiliates.
Description	This session will provide a panel of experts that will answer questions from the audience related to AST manufacturing, inspection standards, regulatory interpretation, and best safe practices of tank operation and maintenance.
Presentation	STI/SPFA Ask Me Anything - Introduction
	W-G4 ASK ME ANYTHING-Taylor-3.pdf

COMPLETING THE SPCC TEMPLATE FOR QUALIFIED FACILITIES TH-G1

Thursday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	49 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Anthony Cardno
Objective	To provide an overview of how to complete the SPCC Plan Template available to Qualified Facilities.
Description	Session 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.
Presentation	Completing The SPCC Template For Qualified Facilities

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE IMPLEMENTING SPCC PLANS TH-G2

Thursday 10am to 11:54am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	40 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jack Becker, Robert Job
Objective	Understand APSA and SPCC requirements and evaluate compliance with on-going implementation requirements of the SPCC rule.
Description	Ashley 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, and the differences of Tier I, Tier II, and PE certified SPCC Plans.
Presentation	WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE INSPECTING SPCC PLANS

DON'T CRY OVER SPILLED OIL (SPCC/ APSA PROGRAM) PART 1 TH-G4

Thursday 1pm to 2pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	30 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Tarig HassabElkarim, Steven Santos
Objective	The presentation will highlight the requirements for a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) program.
Description	The session will cover: 1) The federal and state regulations governing the (SPCC/APSA) plans. 2) Define the different types of SPCC plans. 3) Spill prevention measures. 4) Training requirements. 5) Spill response. 6) Real world client questions.
Presentation	Th-G3-DON'T CRY OVER SPILLED OIL-HassabElkarim-1

DON'T CRY OVER SPILLED OIL (SPCC/ APSA PROGRAM) PART 2 TH-G3

Thursday 2pm to 3pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	2 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Tarig HassabElkarim, Steven Santos
Objective	The presentation will highlight the requirements for a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) program.
Description	The session will cover: 1) The federal and state regulations governing the (SPCC/APSA) plans. 2) Define the different types of SPCC plans. 3) Spill prevention measures. 4) Training requirements. 5) Spill response. 6) Real world client questions.
Presentation	Th-G3-DON'T CRY OVER SPILLED OIL(Real World Scenarios)-HassabElkarim-2