Conference Agenda & Scheduling

WHAT TO EXPECT AT AN APSA INSPECTION: 101 M-G1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	116 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.

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

Monday 1pm to 3pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	105 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Steven Lichten, Janice Witul, Mark Howard
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).

SPCC: PIPING, ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIVALENCE & OIL-FILLED EQUIPMENT M-G3

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	109 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Janice Witul, Mark Howard
Objective	Provide attendees with information on three advanced SPCC topics
Description	Attendees are assumed to understand the SPCC rule in this advanced course, which will cover detailed SPCC provisions for: Piping, including containment, testing, inspection, jurisdiction and common pitfalls; Environmental Equivalence (EE), including the EE administrative process, impact of PMAA letter on EE and common pitfalls; and Different classes of oil filled equipment (OFE), oil filled operational equipment (OFOE) and common misconceptions.

APSA INSPECTIONS OF COMPLEX EMERGENCY GENERATOR SYSTEMS TU-G1

Tuesday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	107 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.

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

Tuesday 10am to 11am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	118 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 12pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	119 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.

UL OIL & GAS STANDARDS OVERVIEW TU-G4

Tuesday 1pm to 3pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	116 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Steve Pollock
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.

AN INTRODUCTION TO API 653 FOR APSA INSPECTORS TU-G5

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	115 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Philip Myers
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.

OVERFILL PREVENTION FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE CONTAINERS W-G1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	104 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Andrew Evans, Craig Fletcher, Jerry Schollmeyer
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.

APSA EXCLUSIONS VS EXEMPTIONS W-G2

Wednesday 10am to 12pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	108 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.

COMPLETING A GREAT TIER 1 SPCC PLAN TEMPLATE W-G3

Wednesday 1pm to 3pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	113 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.

ASK ME ANYTHING W-G4

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	116 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Joseph Mentzer, Jerry Schollmeyer, Steve Pollock, Devra Lewis, Craig Fletcher, Mark Howard
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.

COMPLETING THE SPCC TEMPLATE FOR QUALIFIED FACILITIES TH-G1

Thursday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	113 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.

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

Thursday 10am to 12pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	110 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jack Becker, Ashley Adami
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.

SPCC OWNER/OPERATOR STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION TH-G3

Thursday 1pm to 2pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	116 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Lucreatria Holloway
Objective	The objectives of this session are to recommend to Owners/Operators how to build a compliant SPCC plan, prepare an effective Inspection Plan, to recommend prioritization strategies for Owners/Operators, and to show Owners/Operators how to integrate SPCC Inspection efforts with other environmental compliance requirements.
Description	This course is a comprehensive overview of an effective SPCC Plan. We examine an SPCC plan for a large organization analyzing areas where we made improvements. We also make recommendations on building SPCC plans. We talk in-depth about preparation of an effective SPCC inspection plan along with integration strategies for conducting inspections. Finally, we discuss SPCC in the larger context of overall Integrated Contingency Management Plan.

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

Thursday 2pm to 3pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	112 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Tarig HassabElkarim
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.