Conference Agenda & Scheduling

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Session
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS RCRAINFO: HOW TO REGISTER AND NAVIGATE    M-H1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating189 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersKyle McManus, Tarig HassabElkarim, Maxa Silva, Shelley Ford, Marissa Lopez
ObjectiveThis session will show hazardous waste handlers how to register, navigate, and use the RCRAINFO portal. Registering will be mandatory in Jan.2025.
DescriptionThis 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.
PresentationWhat in the World is RCRAinfo: How to Register and Navigate
ENSURING COMPLIANCE: BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM    M-H2
Monday     1pm to 2pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating217 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.0  
SpeakersKiel McClintock
ObjectiveParticipants will learn elements of having a robust confined space program including hazards assessments, labeling, training, and emergency response.
DescriptionThis 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.
PresentationENSURING COMPLIANCE: BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM
INDUSTRY MEETING TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES    M-H3
Monday     3pm to 5pm
Room GOLD KEY I/II
Seating75 of 125 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJeremy Gates, Michelle Le, Larry Jeffris, Lori Luces-Nakagawa
ObjectiveThis session will introduce the Industry Technical Advisory Group (ITAG) and the opportunity to capture the highest industry pain points as it relates to the CUPA programs. Participants will share issues and help craft solutions to improve communication, understanding, and consistency within the CUPA programs.
DescriptionThis session will introduce the Industry Technical Advisory Group (ITAG) and the opportunity to capture the highest industry pain points as it relates to the CUPA programs. Participants will share issues and help craft solutions to improve communication, understanding, and consistency within the CUPA programs.
SPILL & RELEASE REPORTING-WHO YOU GONNA CALL? YOU NEED TO CALL?    TU-H1
Tuesday     8am to 9:30am
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating66 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.5  
SpeakersSteven Lichten
ObjectiveTo better understand the myriad interweaving federal & Calif. hazmat spill & release reporting requirements (& interpretations/guidance).
DescriptionA 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!
PresentationSpill & Release Reporting - Who You Gonna Call?
Spill & Release Reporting - Who You Gonna Call?
NEW CA/FED ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS: TRENDS, DIRECTIONS & DEVELOPMENTS    TU-H2
Tuesday     10am to 11:54am
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating39 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersGary Lucks
ObjectiveTo apprise regulators & industry of salient environmental legislative, regulatory, judicial developments impacting environmental compliance.
DescriptionThis 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
Seating66 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersApril Ranney, Ryan Miya, Michael Palazzola
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with tools and information that facilities can use to adequately comply with common HWG program violations.
DescriptionThe 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).
PresentationCommon HWG Violations and How to Avoid Them
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WASTE TRANSPORTATION & MANIFESTING    Tu-H5
Tuesday     1pm to 5pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating269 of 292 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersMike Hagen, Steven Lichten
ObjectiveServes as the required triennial USDOT Hazmat Employee & manifest function-specific training.
DescriptionAll 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.
PresentationHazardous Materials/Waste Transportation & Manifesting
Lab Pack Part of the HM/HW Transportation & Manifesting Class
REGULATORY BASICS OF UNIVERSAL WASTE    TU-H4
Tuesday     3pm to 5pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating145 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersMichael Reid, Renee Roberts
ObjectiveThis session will provide an overview of the universal waste regulations applicable to facilities that generate and collect universal wastes.
DescriptionThis 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.
PresentationTu-H4 Regulatory Basics of Universal Waste-Roberts Reid-Large Slides
Tu-H4 Regulatory Basics of Universal Waste-Roberts Reid-Note Slides
HOW NOT TO GET INTO TROUBLE WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT    W-H1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating140 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersKen Kwong, Lee Kirby
ObjectiveThis session will educate participants on common fire code violations founding inspections.
DescriptionDo 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.
PresentationHOW NOT TO GET INTO TROUBLE WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
COLLABORATION AND COOPERATION - WORKING TOWARD A COMMON GOAL    W-H2
Wednesday     10am to 11:30am
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating186 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.5  
SpeakersMike McCann, Caroline Lee
ObjectiveThis session will provide insights from opposing counsel on how to obtain a mutually beneficial resolution to litigation or administrative violations.
DescriptionThis 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
Seating185 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersLee Kirby, Craig Gott
ObjectiveStrategies for developing relationships built on understanding, and strategies for negotiating mutual solutions where parties achieve compliance goals
DescriptionCompliance 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.
MERCURY RESPONSE AND CLEANUP    W-H4
Wednesday     3pm to 5pm
Room GOLD KEY III
Seating32 of 50 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersRobert Wise
ObjectiveTo provide a comprehensive look at the response to, assessment of and removal of Mercury contamination during an emergency response or cleanup.
DescriptionThis class provides a turn key approach to the response, assessment and cleanup of Mercury. It will provide the attendees of a comprehensive look at the hazards of Mercury. the health and safety aspects of Mercury Response, instrumentation, assessment and cleanup techniques. It is taught by EPA Federal On-Scene Coordinators and START contractors with extensive experience with Mercury response and cleanup.
PresentationMercury Response and Cleanup
HAZARDOUS WASTE DETERMINATION    TH-H1
Thursday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating82 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersCher Vue, Kevin Sanchez
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with the tools to be able to recognize and understand when a hazardous waste determination is needed.
DescriptionThis 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
PresentationHazardous Waste Determination
INDUSTRIAL STORMWATER VIOLATIONS FOCUS ON HAZARDOUS WASTE    TH-H2
Thursday     10am to 11:30am
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating91 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.5  
SpeakersMaxa Silva, Shelley Ford
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with the opportunity to identify NEC vs NOI guidelines to avoid hazardous materials exposure to stormwater.
DescriptionThis 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.
PresentationIndustrial Stormwater Violations focus on Hazardous Waste
GENERATOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CALIFORNIA    TH-H3
Thursday     1pm to 2pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating124 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.0  
SpeakersAnthony Cardno, Scott Dunsmore
ObjectiveGain insight into the significantly revised and reorganized generator requirements in light of the DTSCs 2024 Generator Improvement Rule adoption.
DescriptionThis 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.
PresentationGenerator Improvements Rule in California
Q&A FOR THE UNIFIED PROGRAM PANEL DISCUSSION    TH-H4
Thursday     1pm to 2:30pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating161 of 200 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.5  
SpeakersJohn Paine, Dennis Karidis, James Hosler, Ryan Miya
ObjectiveQ&A for the Unified Program. Ask questions to BDO Representatives on a panel discussion. You can post questions in advance at www.calcupa.org.
DescriptionQ&A for the Unified Program. Ask questions to BDO Representatives on a panel discussion. You can post questions in advance at www.calcupa.org.
Since we will be using our calcupa.org "My Itinerary" process for the 2025 Conference for Attendees to Earn CEUs, please create your Itinerary by going to the online agenda and clicking on the "+Add Session" button below the Session Details to Add Sessions you plan to attend to your "My Itinerary".  To View/Edit your Itinerary for Session Attendance, visit your My Itinerary.  We will provide further information on how to 'check in/out' of a Session to verify your attendance. If you have any questions, please email registration@calcupa.org.