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COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION TU-M1

Tuesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	REGENCY-C
Seating	87 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Chris Reiner
Objective	Students will learn tips and techniques for identifying unknown compressed gas cylinders.
Description	An unidentified compressed gas cylinder can be an alarming find, but it doesn't have to be. This course will teach you how to read the clues a cylinder gives and enable you to identify what's inside, or at least what kind of hazard it presents. After the lecture, students will identify multiple mystery cylinders and leave with a better understanding of the risks and realities of compressed gases.

WHAT RETAILERS NEED TO KNOW TO GET MORE OUT OF UWRS TU-N1

Tuesday 8am to 9:30am

Room	BOARD-ROOM-II
Seating	16 of 30 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Jamie McDonald
Objective	Understand how to apply the Universal Waste Rules to save cost for your business
Description	In this session, we will talk about the EPA's Univeral Waste Rule (UWR) that affects retailers and how they can apply it to save costs for their business. We will go over UWR for aerosol and options for recycling. Rounding out the session we will give an update on the current status of state adoption of subpart P and how leveraging the pharmaceuticals UWR can significantly reduce costs for retailers.

CHEMISTRY OF UST COMPATIBILITY WITH ETHANOL AND BIODIESEL BLENDS TU-C2

Tuesday 9am to 10am

Room	SEQUOIA-B
Seating	208 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0 ICC: 1.0
Speakers	Amber Camarena
Objective	How to research information on compatibility of UST systems and components with fuels they may store to enforce applicable statutes and regulations.
Description	This presentation will review the statutes and regulations regarding compatibility of UST systems with the substance stored in them to aid in enforcement. This course will examine the chemical structure of emerging fuels, including ethanol and biodiesel blends, and their reactivity with UST components. We will discuss sources of component compatibility records and the documentation required to be submitted and maintained by owners/operators.
Presentation	Chemistry of Underground Storage Tank (UST) Compatibility with Biofuels

CURRENT AND ACCURATE OPERATING PROCEDURES TU-A2

Tuesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	50 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jack Becker
Objective	Participants will gain an understanding of CalARP Program Level 2 and 3 operating procedure requirements and IIAR 7.
Description	This course will review CalARP Program Level 2 and 3 operating procedure requirements as well as provide best practices for developing and reviewing operating procedures. Additionally, ammonia refrigeration specific industry standard requirements will be covered as described in IIAR 7-2019 American National Standard for Developing Operating Procedures for Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems.
Presentation	CURRENT AND ACCURATE OPERATING PROCEDURES

DTSCS POLICY BRANCH REGULATION PRIORITIES FOR 2024 TU-B2

Tuesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	159 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Chosu Khin, Liliana Cahuas, Megan Melnick, Brian Ogg, Tracy Vandewarker
Objective	This session will provide an overview of the priority regulation packages for DTSC Policy Branch in 2024.
Description	DTSCs Policy Branch will present a summary of rulemaking packages being developed in the Branch and provide an outlook on future regulations. The session will also go over opportunities for CUPA and industry participation in the rulemaking package development.
Presentation	DTSC Policy Regulation Priorities for 2024

OVERVIEW OF THE UST LEAK PREVENTION PROGRAM TU-C3

Tuesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	SEQUOIA-B
Seating	152 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0 ICC: 2.0
Speakers	Thomas Henderson
Objective	This session will provide an oversite of the UST program for year 2023, and the expectations for 2024 and 2025.
Description	The session will provide a comprehensive overview of the UST program, with an emphasis on single-walled UST closures and upcoming deadline, and expectations for enforcement of these systems.

HER STORY: A DISCUSSION OF WOMEN IN HAZ MAT TU-D2

Tuesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	CYPRESS-AB
Seating	50 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Christie Bautista, Elizabeth Brega, Jenna Hartman, Allison Wescott, Michelle Le, Linnea Chandler, Jennea Monasterio
Objective	To begin the discussion on the unique challenges women face in hazmat and provide support for future generations of women entering the field.
Description	In this class, panelists from across government and industry will come together to share their personal stories and insights from their hazmat careers. Panelists will paint a historical perspective of women in hazmat and the challenges faced over the past few decades since the establishment of the Unified Program. Moreover, they'll tackle the contemporary hurdles that are unique to our field. All levels of experience are encouraged to attend.

WHY IS API 653 RELEVANT TO APSA? TU-G2

Tuesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	REGENCY-A
Seating	122 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Philip Myers
Objective	The session will provide an overview of API 653 applicability for an APSA inspection.
Description	This 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.
Presentation	Why is API 653 Relevant to APSA

HOW FIRE SAFE IS YOUR BUSINESS: FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS & FIRE LOSS TU-H2

Tuesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	CYPRESS-C
Seating	21 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Lee Kirby, Ken Kwong
Objective	To educate businesses on common fire code violations and how these violations may increase the risk of fire at their places of operation.
Description	What is the risk of fire at your businesses? What hazards may be present that increase the risk of fire? This awareness course will introduce businesses to the common fire code violations fire inspectors encounter and how these fire hazards, along with the occupancys use, have the potential to increase the risk of fire at your place of business. Interactive class exercises will place students in the role of a fire inspector, directing them through inspections to identify fire code violations and hazards at various industrial, manufacturing, and mercantile occupancies.

UNIVERSAL WASTE 101 TU-J2

Tuesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	92 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Rita Hypnarowski, Michael Reid
Objective	This session will provide an overview of universal waste management standards as laid out in Californias Hazardous Waste Control Law.
Description	What is a universal waste? Who is considered a universal waste handler? How must universal wastes be managed? These questions, and others, will be covered in this DTSC-led introduction to universal waste regulations.
Presentation	Universal Waste 101 PowerPoint Slides PDF

CERS NEXTGEN OVERVIEW TU-L2

Tuesday 10am to 10:50am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-ABC
Seating	37 of 132 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Erika Michelotti
Objective	CalEPA's project to upgrade the CERS application, CERS NextGen
Description	Please join members of the CalEPA Unified Program and the CERS project team to discuss CalEPA's project to upgrade the CERS application, CERS NextGen. The CalEPA team will update you on the project's progress, provide an overview of the planned implementation timeline, and discuss the key changes associated with replacing CERS. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.
Presentation	CERS Next Gen

SECONDARY & SPILL CONTAINMENT TESTING NEW TECHNOLOGY & INSIGHTS TU-N2

Tuesday 10am to 10:50am

Room	BOARD-ROOM-II
Seating	14 of 30 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Danny Brevard
Objective	This session discusses interesting and sometimes unseen variables when testing sumps/spill buckets & introduction to the Dri-sump technology.
Description	This course is an overview of the various issues encountered with testing sumps and spill buckets. It will provide insight into hydrostatic or "lake" testing and leak location as well as an introduction to the Dri-sump Technology which uses no water and creates zero waste products.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION: FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROGRAMS TU-A3

Tuesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	1 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Elizabeth Brega, Rick Sakow, Mark Wingard, Cyntia Steiner, Michael Dossey, Andrew Kong, ROBERT SALGADO
Objective	This panel discussion will provide participants with an overview of federal, state, and local programs involved in accidental release prevention.
Description	This panel discussion will entail presentations from representatives of US EPA, the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, CalEPA, Cal/OSHA, and Contra Costa County CUPA. Each presentation will address each agencies role and involvement in the universe of accidental release prevention. Following the presentations will be an open question and answer session.
Presentation	ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION: FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROGRAMS

HAZARDOUS WASTE IDENTIFICATION FUNDAMENTALS TU-B3

Tuesday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	90 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Trent Smith, Samantha Lawler
Objective	Students will learn the basic steps in the hazardous waste identification process.
Description	Topics to be covered include: definitions, waste classification flowchart, RCRA and Non-RCRA hazardous waste, hazardous waste characteristics, RCRA hazardous waste from listed sources, acute and extremely hazardous waste, mixture rule, regulatory and statutory exclusions and exemptions, Universal Wastes, used oil, scrap metal, and special wastes.
Presentation	HAZARDOUS WASTE IDENTIFICATION FUNDAMENTALS

OVERVIEW AND OPERATION OF THE TLS450 TU-C4

Tuesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SEQUOIA-B
Seating	173 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0 ICC: 2.0
Speakers	Dave Emmington
Objective	Provide training on the operation and capabilities of the TLS 450
Description	Training will include installation, startup, programming an operation training on the TLS450. This training is for underground storage tank owners, operator and UST Inspectors.
Presentation	OVERVIEW AND OPERATION OF THE TLS450

MANAGERS WORKSHOP TU-D3

Tuesday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	CYPRESS-AB
Seating	102 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Alvin Lal, Frederick Chun, John Paine, Cheryl Prowell, Justin Malan
Objective	Obtain updates from the CalEPA, BDOs, and CFB on various current Unified Program Topics.
Description	The annual manager's workshop is an opportunity for collaboration between CalEPA, BDOs, CFB, and other UPA agencies. Current Unified Program Topics will be discussed by the various groups such as CERS NextGen, Strategic Plan Updates and legislative updates.

TANK TALK: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGWALL AST PANEL TU-G3

Tuesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	REGENCY-A
Seating	90 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Mark Howard, Janice Witul, Earl Crochet, Philip Myers, Joseph Mentzer, Devra Lewis, Steve Pollock, Jennifer Lorenzo, Craig Fletcher
Objective	Provide the audience an opportunity to ask questions to an AST panel of industry, standard organizations (API & STI), & regulatory representatives.
Description	The 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.
Presentation	The fellowship of the ringwall ASTs
	panel

VIOLATION CLASSIFICATION 101 FOCUS ON HAZARDOUS WASTE TU-H3

Tuesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-ABC
Seating	16 of 168 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	April Ranney, Ryan Miya
Objective	Provide the framework for understanding hazard waste violation classifications of minor, Class II, and Class I per the Hazardous Waste Control Laws.
Description	This course provides the foundation for hazardous waste violation classification and will focus on hazardous waste generator violations. The course will focus on understanding and providing guidance on the violation definitions in the Health and Safety Code and in the California Code of Regulations. Some examples will be discussed to demonstrate violation classification. This class is open to regulators and industry representatives.
Presentation	Violation Classification 101 Focus on Hazardous Waste

THE ASSESSMENT AND DECONTAMINATION OF AN OPIOID CONTAMINATED SITE TU-I2

Tuesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	REGENCY-B
Seating	87 of 156 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Michael A. Polkabla, CIH
Objective	Attendees will receive information to better understand fentanyl contaminant hazards in properties and current regulatory requirements for cleanup.
Description	This presentation will focus on a case study involving the assessment and decontamination of a property that was used as an illegal opioid (fentanyl and carfentanil) handling, processing, and pill packaging site. This study let to enhanced awareness of the hazards associated with opioid contaminated sites and resulted in the establishment of current assessment and regulatory cleanup standards in California for re-occupancy.
Presentation	The Assessment and Decontamination of an Opioid Contaminated Site

COMMUNICATION AND DE-ESCALATION TU-J3

Tuesday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	182 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	John Wilson, Amy Segui
Objective	This course provides valuable insight into psychological and emotional processes that affect communication and keeping situation from escalating.
Description	This presentation provides verbal and kinesic tools to accomplish the following safely and effectively: maintain composure, communicate well, establish rapport and cooperation, and gain compliance with students, parents, members of the public, peers, and administration. Additionally, the course provides important insight into understanding crisis, predictability, bias, and body language. This presentation educates attendees on the fundamental concepts of communication and de-escalation, methods to appeal to basic emotion and psychological needs, overcoming bias, and an easy to employ, highly effective, universal communication system (The Wolfson Formula). It helps professionals maintain their own behavior in stressful and critical situations, gain compliance from difficult people, and achieve cooperation where they might not have been able to do so otherwise without the training. The formula has been tested and used effectively for over ten years in many situations, including: public interactions, crisis, victim interviews, simple negotiations, consensual encounters, investigations, and other high stakes situations. This presentation has been given to 1,000s of professionals and is quickly becoming the gold standard in understanding and employing communication and de-escalation skills. Attendees will leave with a pocket-sized quick reference guide and access to a small poster-style reference.
Presentation	Communication and De-escalation