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PREPARING FOR A CUPA PERFORMANCE EVALUATION VIA THE SELF-AUDIT W-D4

Wednesday 3pm to 4:30pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	50 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Nicholas Crain, Robert Hunt, Danielle Desaussure
Objective	This session will identify best practices for a successful CUPA performance evaluation, including preparation by way of a rigorous Self-Audit.
Description	This session will discuss the key to a successful performance evaluation by way of an honest Self-Audit of your local program, utilizing data to inform decisions. By utilizing an annual deep dive into an UPA's processes & data during the Self-Audit, areas of improvement will be identified more readily. The focus will be on Riverside County's internal Self-Audit process, from start to finish, providing examples of documents and reports utilized.
Presentation	RivCo DEH Self-Audit Checklist
	RivCo DEH Self-Audit Summary
	Preparing For A CUPA Performance Evaluation Via The Self-Audit

SPCC PLAN: FACILITY DESCRIPTIONS AND DIAGRAMS W-G4

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	76 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Janice Witul, Pete Reich
Objective	To provide a summary of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan requirements on facility description and diagram
Description	This session will cover the facility description and diagram requirements for SPCC Plans in accordance with 40 CFR Part 112. Discussions will include the prediction of direction, rate of flow, and total quantity of oil that could be discharged for each type of major equipment failure where experience indicates a reasonable potential for equipment failure. Examples of facility diagrams will also be discussed.
Presentation	SPCC Plan: Facility Descriptions and Diagrams

TAPPING INTO TOXICS WITH EPA'S TRI DATA ON FACILITIES WASTE W-H4

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	153 of 180 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Abby Burton
Objective	Learn which facilities are required to report to TRI and understand the extensive TRI data available on facility-level releases and waste management.
Description	The course explains which facilities are required to report to EPAs Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) and presents how to access and understand the facility-level data available on releases of toxic chemicals to air, water, and land, and waste management practices (e.g., treatment, recycling). Participants will learn how to access and use TRI data to better understand a facility's environmental profile.
Presentation	Tapping Into Toxics with EPA's TRI Data on Facilities' Waste

RADIATION NOT SEEN ON TV: REAL RAD RESPONSES & LESSONS LEARNED W-I4

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating	120 of 175 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Juan Garcia, Gregory Rabinovitz, Carl Palladino, Robert Wise, Robert Daniels, Tanya Ridgle, Jeffrey Day
Objective	Participants will learn about real responses first responders have had to radiation incidents. What went right, wrong, and improvements possible.
Description	This course provides an overview of real responses first responders have had to radiation incidents. Speakers will be from various jurisdictions and functions of California. An overview of educational opportunities for expanding ones radiological preparedness/knowledge will be covered towards the end of the module. Q&A session will be at the end of the module.
Presentation	Preservation Aviation
	Stabilization Presentation
	CHP Rad
	RHB CUPA 2023
	Goiania
	LA County CUPA 2023

HMBP -AB480-Imminent and Substantial Endangerment - Emergency Closure W-M4

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	110 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	John Elkins, Karen Riveles, Mario Tresierras
Objective	To share the Criteria developed by the UPAs to be utilized to issue an order under AB 480 for a closure of a portion of a facility creating an imminent and substantial endangerment to public health and safety.
Description	AB 480 Effective January 1, 2022 - Concepts of New Law: A release of a spill, escape or entry of HM, HW, or substances. The UPA in consultation with the Local Health Officer (LHO) determines & imminent and substantial endangerment to public health due to specified factors. An UPA may issue and order to RP to immediately suspend or discontinue the activity causing or contributing to the release. The law precludes the UPA from issuing an order if the material falls below a reporting threshold established by the office in any regulation. UPA must support its order with findings including evidence of LHO consultation and order be consistent with the criteria developed by the UPAs to determine imminent and substantial endangerment to the public.
Presentation	AB 480 Imminent and Substantial Endangerment-Emergency Closure

ENFORCEMENT TAG MEETING W-O4

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	ELITE
Seating	11 of 35 seats available
Credits
Speakers	Heather Tanner
Objective	Enforcement TAG Meeting
Description	Enforcement TAG Meeting

INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE STAKEHOLDER MEETING W-O5

Wednesday 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	59 of 120 seats available
Credits
Speakers	Jason Boetzer, Royce Long
Objective	Industry Roundtable Stakeholder Meeting
Description	Industry Roundtable Stakeholder Meeting

CONDUCTING AN EFFECTIVE PROCESS HAZARD ANALYSIS TH-A1

Thursday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	106 of 200 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jack Becker
Objective	This session will provide insight for participants to evaluate the effectiveness of a PHA and identify potential gaps in safety.
Description	This session will provide information on an effective PHA process and act as a guide of best practices for industry and inspectors to utilize in the preparation, facilitation and management of recommendations to improve safety. Topics of discussion will include techniques to better identify hazards; integrate previous incidents; document containment and controls, safeguards and mitigation measures; and understand the consequences of failure.
Presentation	Conducting an Effective Process Hazard Analysis

GENERATOR IMPROVEMENTS RULE - MANDATORY AND OPTIONAL PROVISIONS TH-B1

Thursday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating	114 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Kareem Taylor, John Schofield, Chosu Khin
Objective	Presenters will provide details of the rulemaking of the Generator Improvements Rule (GIR) Mandatory Provisions and GIR optional provisions updates.
Description	The presentation will be divided into two parts. In the first part, the presenters will provide details of the DTSC's current regular rulemaking project of the Generator Improvements Rule (GIR) mandatory provisions (what is included in the rulemaking package and projected timeline.) In the second part of the presentation, the presenters will provide optional provisions that are being considered for adoption through a second rulemaking process.
Presentation	Generator Improvements Rule Adoption

UST PLAN CHECK: VPH SYSTEM INSTALLATION AFTER REMOVAL TH-C1

Thursday 8am to 12pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating	123 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0 ICC: 4.0
Speakers	Angela Samayoa
Objective	An overview of how evaluate plans for the installation of a new UST system after the removal of a UST system at the same location. More than you think
Description	As most agencies large and small are learning, even cities that are built up are now seeing tank replacement projects that add more than the usual installation project. We will start our session from the premise that you have removal plans and a set of install plans for the same location. We will dig into Fire Code, CHSC, 23 CCR and more
Presentation	UST Plan Check VPH System Installation After Removal

THE 11 PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP TH-D1

Thursday 8am to 12pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	52 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	John Wilson
Objective	This session provides proven lessons in effective, positive leadership.
Description	In 1948, the United States Department of the Army developed a publication titled, "Leadership" (Field Manual 22-10). It was a culmination of literally hundreds of years of organizational leadership knowledge. The manual was first published in 1951 after several years of review. The original manual (FM 22-10) and its concepts have been used ever since, developed into further military, government, and civilian policies and doctrines. The concepts provided in the "11 Principles of Leadership" are timeless and apply to any organization that wants to better itself and its people. CBLTAC's adaptation of "The 11 Principles of Leadership" is a motivational, inspirational, and educational seminar about leadership and foundational concepts of how we can all be the best we can be. It is full of encouraging quotes about guidance and authority in an everchanging world. This class will provide leaders and subordinates alike with valuable tools they can use every day to apply or provide purpose, motivation, and direction to the daily activities and their long-term goals.

PRESCRIPTIVE VS. PERFORMANCE BASED EMERGENCY RESPONSE Th-F1

Thursday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	75 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Eileen Woodbury, Scott Melton
Objective	Recognizing the difference between prescriptive and performance based activities before and during an emergency event.
Description	CalARP facility emergency response & preparedness requires both complying with regulations & applying performance based decisions with a good action plan. No emergency event follows a prescriptive course, thus we are always confronted with a need for performance based decisions. During this course we will show how quickly prescriptive only thinking can lead to a less effective response, whereas a combination of the two can lead to success.

STI UPDATES FOR SHOP BUILT TANKS/GENERATOR BASE TANKS TH-G1

Thursday 8am to 12pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	120 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Tim O'Toole, Steve Pollock, Jason Greer, Will Holman, Craig Fletcher
Objective	This session will explore AST fabrication and inspection updates, corrosion studies, and the challenges that generator tanks create for inspectors.
Description	The course updates progress on SP001 and SP031 standards for 2023. We will also investigate the results of recent fuel corrosion studies before diving into generator tank fabrication, along with appurtenances for inventory control and venting. Inspectors will be interested in learning about the odd situations with generator base tank systems that need to be resolved for a complete SP001 checklist as well as unique APSA/SPCC regulatory triggers.
Presentation	TH-G1 STI Updates for Shop Built Tanks/Generator Base Tanks
	TH-G1 Updates for Shop Built Tanks Generator Base Tanks - Introduction
	Emergency Generator Systems & APSA
	Diesel Powered Appliance Tank Challenges

PHARM WASTE INSPECTIONS UNDER NEW RCRA SUBPART P TH-H1

Thursday 8am to 9:30am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	68 of 180 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Gregory Blount, Shannon Slavens
Objective	Goal of this presentation by retail pharmacy representatives is to share experience for how new RCRA Subpart P inspections have worked in other states
Description	The course provides background and practical experience with how new Subpart P inspections are working in states that have adopted this new, sector specific RCRA program designed for pharmacies and hazardous waste management. As DTSC and California consider adopting this new program, panelist representing retail pharmacies will discuss how this program has been implemented by other states, including an inspection checklist.
Presentation	Pharmacy Inspections in Pharm Rule States
	Pharmaceutical Waste Rule Pharmacy Inspections

THE ASSESSMENT AND DECONTAMINATION OF AN OPIOID CONTAMINATED SITE TH-I1

Thursday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating	114 of 175 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Michael A. Polkabla, CIH
Objective	This session details a case study involving the assessment and cleanup of a site contaminated with fentanyl and carfentanil residues following CA regs
Description	The presentation of a case study involving the assessment and decontamination of a property used as an illegal opioid (fentanyl and carfentanil) handling and pill pressing site. This case study will detail the environmental site assessment and sampling procedures, the residues and contaminant findings, and the decontamination methods that were developed and used to successfully mitigate the property following current CA regulations.
Presentation	The Assessment and Decontamination of an Opioid Contaminated Site

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THEY PARK THE TRUCK DIRTY SIDE UP? TH-J1

Thursday 8am to 12pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating	487 of 500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Nick Vent
Objective	Recognition of various highway cargo tankers that could be encountered Understand initial FRO actions to take in the event of an accident
Description	Flammable liquids are transported daily throughout our communities. Accidents will occur and need to be handled safely to protect Life, the Environment and Property. The Responders need to understand the properties of these chemicals and how to properly respond to incidents. To do this a familiarity with Cargo tanker construction is required. Review DOT 406 tanker and review various other cargo tankers and review incidents

NEXT GENERATION OF HAZMAT DATA MANAGEMENT AND CERS INTEGRATION Th-L1

Thursday 8am to 9am

Room	GOLD KEY III
Seating	3 of 50 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Cameron Garrison
Objective	This session will show participants the latest technology being deployed by large California agencies to manage hazmat data and exchanges with CERS.
Description	The presenter will walk the participants through the newest browser based hazmat data management approaches (including integration concepts to CERS) that is being implemented by multiple agencies in California - including Orange County, San Francisco, Sacramento, Riverside, Anaheim fire, and others. Regardless of the direction other agencies go in the future, this will give them concepts and ideas to more efficiently run their CUPA programs.

HMBP - BATTERY GUIDANCE TH-M1

Thursday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	0 of 162 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Apollonia Helm
Objective	Review the current UPAAG Battery Guidance Document Review various battery technologies being installed in the state. Review best practices for reporting into the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS).
Description	Newer battery technologies are being developed and installed at various facilities in the state. This class will examine the reporting of these battery systems and review guidance on the best practices for reporting into the California Environmental Reporting System.
Presentation	Battery Reporting Guidance
	UPAAG Guidance Document 2022

HEDGEROW SOFTWARE TH-N1

Thursday 8am to 9am

Room	GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating	50 of 50 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Sheryl Baldwin
Objective	Hedgerow Software is the only 100% purpose-built EHS Technology for environmental health agencies across North America. Built by experts, for experts.
Description	Hedgerow Software is the only 100% purpose-built EHS Technology for environmental health agencies across North America. Built by experts, for experts, Hedgerow provides technology and professional services for government agencies exceeding client expectations since 1993.

LARGE SCALE AMMONIA SYSTEMS FOR COLD STORAGE FACILITIES ALBERTSON TH-T1

Thursday 8am to 12pm

Room	TOUR BUS
Seating	47 of 55 seats available
Credits
Speakers	Russ Siems
Objective	Attendees will visit Albertson's and gain first-hand information into the workings and management of a large scale ammonia cold storage facility.
Description	A behind the scenes tour of one of Albertsons largest cold storage facilities in Southern California. This ammonia based CalARP facility is utilized to warehouse and distribute the majority of frozen products sold through the Albertsons line of markets. The tour will be led by Albertsons Facility Management staff and will discuss the utilized systems, day-to-day operations, maintenance of the system, and working with the CUPA on CalARP.