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CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE WORKPLACE    W-J2
Wednesday     1pm to 5pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating362 of 400 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersJohn Wilson, Amy Segui
ObjectiveThis course gives employees at all levels insight, information, and practical tools to address and resolve interpersonal and professional issues.
DescriptionA revised class from 2024, Conflict Resolution in the Workplace builds on Communication and De-escalation and is a comprehensive course designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively address and resolve conflicts that commonly arise in professional settings. This course explores various types of workplace conflicts along with their root causes and provides practical strategies and techniques to manage and resolve them. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the human dynamics of conflict and the importance of fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. This class is complete with a quick reference guide and practical reference to help guide conflicts to resolution.
LIDS, LEAKS, AND LABELS: HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPLIANCE FOR SQGS    W-J5
Wednesday     1pm to 3pm
Room GOLD KEY III
Seating0 of 50 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersSande Facinelli, Richard Casagrande
ObjectiveThis session will provide tips and activities for small quantity hazardous waste generators on how to prevent violations and maintain compliance.
DescriptionThis course is intended for people who identify, inspect, ship, manage, store, and dispose of hazardous waste. Although the primary focus will be small quantity generator requirements, participants will receive a general overview, including hands-on activities, on all hazardous waste topics including packaging, marking, labeling, storage, and shipment of hazardous waste, in addition to tips on preventing violations and maintaining compliance.
TRANSITIONING TO NEW CUPA DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, LESSONS LEARNED    W-L3
Wednesday     1pm to 3pm
Room GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating124 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJeff Holwager, Nicholas Crain
ObjectiveParticipants will learn key strategies and lessons for transitioning to new CUPA data management systems, including CERS NextGen compliance.
DescriptionThis session will feature a panel discussion with Unified Program Managers sharing their experiences and insights from transitioning to new data management systems, particularly in light of the upcoming CERS NextGen requirements. Panelists will discuss challenges and successes encountered during vendor selection, budget planning, contract management, data migration, and staff adoption. Attendees will gain valuable lessons and best practices to help navigate their own transitions smoothly, ensuring compliance and efficiency in data management. CalEPA representatives will also be available to answer questions regarding CERS NextGen and provide additional guidance.
HMBP 101    W-M3
Wednesday     1pm to 3pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating121 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersMelisa Custer, Nicole Bandak
ObjectiveGeneral overview of Health and Safety Code 6.95 and the Hazardous Material Business Plan requirements.
DescriptionThis course will provide a general overview of the Hazardous Material Business Plan. This course will provide a brief history, a review of the regulations, and an examination of how to determine a hazardous material. And finally, this course will discuss the requirements of the hazardous material business plan.
Tyler DHD / EH User group Meeting    W-4
Wednesday     3pm to 4:30pm
Room ELITE
Seating28 of 30 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.5  
SpeakersEric Scott
ObjectiveDHD User Group Meeting
DescriptionDHD User Group Meeting
LIFE CYCLE OF A RECOMMENDATION    W-A4
Wednesday     3pm to 4pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating125 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.0  
SpeakersRyan Bray, Manon Maschue
ObjectiveThis course will provide insight into how regulators can follow the implications of a recommendation throughout the plan to gauge a facility's engagem
DescriptionThis course reviews how a recommendation from a Process Hazard Analysis or Compliance Audit can had ripple effects on many CalARP/RMP/PSM program Elements. This course will describe and provide examples of how recommendations can require updates to multiple program elements to demonstrate how a facility must respond to a recommendation to fully close it out.
BASICS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE ANALYSIS PLAN    W-B4
Wednesday     3pm to 5pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating195 of 268 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersMike Dudasko, Geoff Knight
ObjectiveParticipants will learn when a Waste Analysis Plan is required for hazardous waste generators and how to develop its key components.
DescriptionHazardous waste analysis plans (WAPs) are required by various regulatory programs and they help with obtaining defensible data, yet they are not implemented often enough. This course will review the basics of a good WAP, discuss the regulatory initiatives that require or benefit from WAPs, and explore the specific requirements for each program.
TCR & REPORT 6: HOW TO THRIVE & SURVIVE YOUR UST EVALUATION    W-C4
Wednesday     3pm to 5pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating324 of 380 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersMagnolia Busse, Michelle Suh, Kaitlin Cottrell
ObjectiveThis session will teach the components of the UST Inspection, biannual Report 6, and the Technical Compliance Rate (TCR).
DescriptionEvery UST inspector and manager should know the connection between the UST inspection report, Report 6 and the Technical Compliance Rate (TCR). The State Water Board evaluation team will provide an in-depth look at how they assess compliance with the Federal UST program, California leak detection requirements, and the implications these have for the CUPA Performance Evaluation.
GEOTRACKER'S TANK CLOSURE PORTAL 101    W-F4
Wednesday     3pm to 5pm
Room GOLD KEY I/II
Seating88 of 108 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersDayna Cordano
ObjectiveThis session will introduce CUPAs and Cleanup Agencies to the new GeoTracker Tank Pull Portal.
DescriptionThe State Water Board's new GeoTracker Tank Pull Portal was developed to streamline the UST removal reporting requirements outlined in Chapter 16 of the CCRs. This course includes an overview of GeoTracker's new Tank Pull Portal, including a comprehensive look at both the CUPA and Cleanup Oversight Agency tools. The course will outline the improvements to the reporting requirements and will provide a live demonstration of the Portal.
ASK ME ANYTHING    W-G4
Wednesday     3pm to 5pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating84 of 120 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJoseph Mentzer, Jerry Schollmeyer, Steve Pollock, Devra Lewis, Craig Fletcher, Mark Howard, Matthew Taylor, Tim O'Toole
ObjectiveAn opportunity for the audience to ask questions from a panel of experts, including regulatory experts, UL standards experts, and STI/SPFA and affiliates.
DescriptionThis 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.
IDENTIFICATION AND HAZARD ASSESSMENT (IDHA) FOR HAZMAT INCIDENTS    W-I4
Wednesday     3pm to 5pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating248 of 290 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersGrant Miner
ObjectiveParticipants will learn how to identify materials involved in an incident, analyze hazards present, and understand how they impact response options.
DescriptionIDHA plays a crucial role in responding to hazmat incidents. This course will provide responders at all levels, from FRA to Specialist, with tools for identifying materials and their properties, understanding the dynamics of an incident and ensuring a safe, effective response. Topics will include resources for IDHA, awareness of multiple hazards, reassessing hazards as information changes, and analysis of actual incidents.
HAZARDOUS WASTE SAMPLING AND LAB RESULTS INTERPRETATION    W-J6
Wednesday     3pm to 5pm
Room GOLD KEY III
Seating of 50 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersAmineh Aghabali, Karlaina Gipson
Objective- Select lab tests and interpret results. - Ensure data quality and identify report flags. - Apply QC/QA and chain of custody practices.
DescriptionProper hazardous waste sampling and interpretation are essential for enforcement. This course builds on the sampling techniques covered in Part I, focusing on interpreting lab results. Key topics include lab testing selection, data interpretation, addressing report flags, and QA/QC best practices. Real-world case studies will offer insights into managing lab results.
USING CUPA CHEMICAL DATA IN GIS SYSTEMS FOR EMERGENCIES    W-L4
Wednesday     3pm to 5pm
Room GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating148 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersC. Scott Bunning, Steven Hamilton
ObjectiveThis session will present participants with LAFD CERS data and how it is available in multiple GIS platforms used for emergency response.
DescriptionWe will use HAZMAT scenarios that have taken place in the City of Los Angeles and how the LAFD used CERS chemical inventory information in their various GIS systems to address the emergency. Specifically, we will cover LAFD GIS systems such as PEAC software and LAFD Ready GIS as well as future projects for incorporating CERS data into 911 dispatch. We will show CUPA's how to correct location info in CERS to aid critical for GIS success.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AT MEDICAL/LABORATORY FACILITIES    W-M4
Wednesday     3pm to 5pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating77 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersKaren Blanchard, Ashley Acevedo
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with an introduction to hazardous materials that are commonly found in medical/laboratory settings.
DescriptionThe course is an overview of hazardous materials that are commonly found in medical/laboratory facilities. From complex multi-department hospital campuses to single waste stream clinic settings, overall, this course will provide regulators with an idea of how to conduct inspections at these facilities and operators with an idea of what regulators review for compliance.
INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDER MEETING    W-5
Wednesday     4:45pm to 5:30pm
Room ELITE
Seating55 of 75 seats available
Credits  
SpeakersJohn Paine, Dennis Karidis
ObjectiveIndustry Stakeholder Meeting
DescriptionIndustry Stakeholder Meeting
WOMEN IN HAZMAT MIXER RECEPTION    W-5
Wednesday     5pm to 6:30pm
Room PLATINUM BALLROOM
Seating172 of 200 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.5  
SpeakersElizabeth Brega
ObjectiveWomen in HazMat mixer Reception
DescriptionWomen in HazMat mixer Reception
CALARP OFFSITE CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS    TH-A1
Thursday     8am to 10am
Room ELITE
Seating118 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJack Becker, Miguel Cervantes
ObjectiveParticipants will gain an understanding of offsite consequence analysis requirements, common modeling tools and underlying methodology.
DescriptionThis course will outline the CalARP offsite consequence analysis requirements; model worst-case and alternative release scenarios for toxic gasses, toxic liquids, toxic solids and flammable substances; demonstrate use of common modeling tools (RMP*Comp, ALOHA, Marplot, EJScreen and tables in EPA's Risk Management Program Guidance for Offsite Consequence Analysis); and explain the underlying methodology used to estimate the distance to end point.
DTSC POLICY BRANCH REGULATION PRIORITIES FOR 2025    TH-B1
Thursday     8am to 10am
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating226 of 268 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersLiliana Cahuas, Chosu Khin, Megan Melnick, Brian Ogg, Tracy Vandewarker
ObjectiveThis session will provide an overview of the priority regulation packages for DTSC Policy and RCRA Implementation Branch in 2025.
DescriptionDTSCs Policy Branch and Regulatory Information and RCRA Implementation Branch will present a summary of rulemaking packages being developed and provide an outlook on future regulations and other general program topics. Rulemaking packages that will be covered include the Plant Waste Exclusion, Airbag Rule, Pharmaceuticals Rule, Manifest Exemption, Definition of Waste and Requirements for Recycling, and Industrial Ethyl Alcohol Exemption.
0.1 GPH ELLD TESTING: ENSURING COMPLIANCE W/ EVOLVING REGULATIONS    TH-C1
Thursday     8am to 9am
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating290 of 380 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.0  ICC: 1.0
SpeakersGabe Messerly
ObjectiveThis session will familiarize participants with testing equipment and methodology for testing ELLD for 0.1gph leak detection.
DescriptionThis presentation introduces a new testing device that simulates controlled leaks at the 0.1 gph threshold, allowing for accurate verification of the functionality and sensitivity of installed ELLD systems. By enabling technicians to create precise leak conditions in real-world settings, the device ensures that ELLD systems can effectively detect and respond to leaks at the required regulatory level.
THE CUPA PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS    TH-D1
Thursday     8am to 12pm
Room ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating116 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersTim Brandt, Kaeleigh Pontif, Jessica Snow, Pheleep Sidhom, Kaitlin Cottrell, Magnolia Busse, Michelle Suh, Denise Villanueva, Mary Wren-Wilson, Mia Goings, Andrea Moron-Solano
ObjectiveTo provide CUPAs with a more in-depth overview of how a CUPA Performance Evaluation is conducted by each state agency.
DescriptionCalEPA, DTSC, OSFM and the State Water Board will present the tools and technologies used to conduct the CUPA Performance evaluation and assessment. Each state agency will present how an evaluation assessment is carried out using CERS reports or local data management information, as well as information provided as requested in the Evaluation Notification.
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