Conference Agenda & Scheduling

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS RCRAINFO: HOW TO REGISTER AND NAVIGATE M-H1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	246 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Kyle McManus, Tarig HassabElkarim, Maxa Silva, Shelley Ford, Marissa Lopez
Objective	This session will show hazardous waste handlers how to register, navigate, and use the RCRAINFO portal. Registering will be mandatory in Jan.2025.
Description	This course is a comprehensive overview of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) RCRAINFO portal. The course will educate industry users on how to register, navigate and use the RCRAINFO portal. Starting January 22, 2025, the EPA is requiring large and small quantity generators (LQGs and SQGs) to register for the e-Manifest module in the RCRAInfo Industry Application to access completed copies of manifests.

ENSURING COMPLIANCE: BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM M-H2

Monday 10am to 11am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	247 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Kiel McClintock
Objective	Participants will learn elements of having a robust confined space program including hazards assessments, labeling, training, and emergency response.
Description	This course covers Californias confined space program requirements, including hazard assessments, labeling, communication and rescue plans, and essential training. Participants will learn the roles of authorized entrants, attendants, and supervisors, along with the importance of regular evaluations and continuous improvement. By following these guidelines, employers can enhance workplace safety and reduce confined space risks.

SPILL & RELEASE REPORTING-WHO YOU GONNA CALL? YOU NEED TO CALL? TU-H1

Tuesday 8am to 9:30am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	247 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Steven Lichten
Objective	To better understand the myriad interweaving federal & Calif. hazmat spill & release reporting requirements (& interpretations/guidance).
Description	A lot of hazmat incidents are reportable, but many are not. How do you decide? Not always obvious. Always a favorite at the Conference, this session is for industry and regulators alike & will cover the multitude of Calif. & federal spill & release reporting requirements including their interactions, any exceptions, and relevant guidance. We'll cover/discuss the reporting decision determination & recommended supporting documentation. Fun for all!

NEW CA/FED ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS: TRENDS, DIRECTIONS & DEVELOPMENTS TU-H2

Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	242 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Gary Lucks, Andrea Sumits
Objective	To apprise regulators & industry of salient environmental legislative, regulatory, judicial developments impacting environmental compliance.
Description	This session will describe recent legislative and regulatory developments at the federal, California, and regional levels including key court opinions. These new requirements will include an analysis and implications with respect to California businesses and government that are regulated by the Unified Program.

COMMON HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATOR VIOLATIONS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM TU-H3

Tuesday 1pm to 3pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	242 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	April Ranney, Ryan Miya, Michael Palazzola
Objective	This session will provide participants with tools and information that facilities can use to adequately comply with common HWG program violations.
Description	The course is a collaborative discussion and general overview of the most common Hazardous Waste Generator Program violations, the regulatory basis associated with each violation, and some examples of methods/suggestions/tools facilities have used to demonstrate compliance with the applicable regulatory requirement(s).

REGULATORY BASICS OF UNIVERSAL WASTE TU-H4

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	234 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Michael Reid, Morgan Hennessy
Objective	This session will provide an overview of the universal waste regulations applicable to facilities that generate and collect universal wastes.
Description	This course will give an overview of what is considered a universal waste in California and how universal wastes must be managed by facilities that generate or collect, but do not treat, universal wastes.

HOW NOT TO GET INTO TROUBLE WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT W-H1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	242 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Ken Kwong, Lee Kirby
Objective	This session will educate participants on common fire code violations founding inspections.
Description	Do you know the common fire code violations fire inspectors most often encounter at businesses? What are fire inspectors looking for during their fire-life safety inspections? How can these violations impact your business operations? Escape the death by PowerPoint routine and join this interactive, open forum to learn about common fire code violations, how to identify them, and make your business operations safer.

COLLABORATION AND COOPERATION - WORKING TOWARD A COMMON GOAL W-H2

Wednesday 10am to 11:30am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	248 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	George Gigounas, Mike McCann
Objective	This session will provide insights from opposing counsel on how to obtain a mutually beneficial resolution to litigation or administrative violations.
Description	This course will consist of a presentation and dialogue between a Deputy District Attorney and a defense lawyer from a multinational law firm representing Fortune 500 companies on how to work together toward a resolution which prosecutors, regulators, and corporations find acceptable.

THE COMPLIANCE PROCESS IS THE ENEMY, NOT EACH OTHER W-H3

Wednesday 1pm to 3pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	247 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Lee Kirby, Craig Gott
Objective	Strategies for developing relationships built on understanding, and strategies for negotiating mutual solutions where parties achieve compliance goals
Description	Compliance complexity is increasing. Agency and industry workforces are asked to do more with less. How can agencies and industry dial back the animosity and work together to achieve compliance and save time? The compliance process should be the enemy, not the other party. This presentation explores why parties view each other with animosity, strategies for developing relationships, and negotiating mutual solutions where compliance is achieved.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WASTE TRANSPORTATION & MANIFESTING W-H4

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	243 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Mike Hagen, Steven Lichten
Objective	Serves as the required triennial USDOT Hazmat Employee & manifest function-specific training.
Description	All those who ship hazardous materials or wastes, prepare containers for shipment, prepares or signs hazardous waste manifests must be trained per DOT rules at least every three years. Heres your chance to complete this required training from a recognized expert in the subject and has over 44 years actual law enforcement experience in hazmat and haz waste transportation (and manifest) inspection, investigation & enforcement.

PRACTICAL HAZARDOUS WASTE DETERMINATIONS TH-H1

Thursday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	232 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Cher Vue, April Ranney, Frederick Chun
Objective	This session will provide participants with the tools to be able to recognize and understand when a hazardous waste determination is needed.
Description	This course will be a comprehensive overview of the Hazardous Waste Determination regulations, specifically Title 22, California Code of Regulations, section 66262.11. Specifically, this course will go over: oThe definition of a waste according to 22 CCR 66261.2 oUnderstand where to look up listed hazardous wastes and quantitation limits as outlined in articles 4 or 4.1 of chapter 11 or in Appendix X of chapter 11. oWhere to find test me

INDUSTRIAL STORMWATER VIOLATIONS FOCUS ON HAZARDOUS WASTE TH-H2

Thursday 10am to 11:30am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	237 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Maxa Silva, Shelley Ford
Objective	This session will provide participants with the opportunity to identify NEC vs NOI guidelines to avoid hazardous materials exposure to stormwater.
Description	This course is a comprehensive overview of the Industrial General Permit (IGP), including No Exposure Certification (NEC) and Notice of Intent (NOI) requirements for industrial facilities. The course will further describe BMPs, monitoring, and how releases of hazardous materials can be a potential source of contaminants and lead to discharges to surface waters. And finally, real world examples will provide guidance to avoid common violations.

GENERATOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CALIFORNIA TH-H3

Thursday 1pm to 2pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	236 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Anthony Cardno, Scott Dunsmore
Objective	Gain insight into the significantly revised and reorganized generator requirements in light of the DTSCs 2024 Generator Improvement Rule adoption.
Description	This session provides an overview of new and/or more stringent requirements adopted by the DTSC in response to the EPAs Generator Improvements Rulemaking. We will review the reorganization of the rules to align with the Federal generator rules. In addition, we will summarize the new, more stringent provisions that are applicable to generators in California, including re-notification, container marking, contingency planning, closure and more.