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CONTAMINATION FROM FENTANYL AND OTHER HIGHLY TOXIC NARCOTICS TH-J3

Thursday 8am to 11:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-ABC
Seating	99 of 168 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Brian Escamilla
Objective	This course will cover the different types of narcotics being synthesized and found at hazardous waste sites and protocols to follow once discovered.
Description	Personnel will be informed on the dangers of multiple types of narcotics as well as common adulterants. Personnel will also be taught recommended protocols involving these highly potent compounds including mitigation and remediation challenges: common types of clandestine labs, expected contaminants, PPE, conducting site evaluations, exposure symptoms, containment of waste, and limitations of commercially available decontamination products.

AVOID COMMON HAZ WASTE MISTAKES TH-J5

Thursday 8am to 9:45am

Room	REGENCY-B
Seating	54 of 156 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Scott Lyons
Objective	Attendees will understand the principles in waste ID and gain a repeatable process to identify if a waste is hazardous or non-hazardous.
Description	To determine if a material is a hazardous waste, its important to have a structured and consistent approach because being incorrect can have a significant ripple effect. We recommend asking these four questions in this order: 1. Is it solid waste? 2. Is it exempt? (not covered in this presentation) 3. Is it listed? 4. Is it characteristic? Presentation provides context and a detailed case study to better understand the waste identification process. It will offer practical insights and suggestions on how to comply.
Presentation	Avoid Common Haz Waste Mistakes

REVIEW OF THE LATEST INNOVATIONS ADOPTED BY LARGE CUPA PROGRAMS TH-N1

Thursday 8am to 9am

Room	BAYSIDE
Seating	26 of 50 seats available
Credits
Speakers	Cameron Garrison
Objective	Improving efficiency through adoption of modern web based technology
Description	Demonstration of innovative new data management technologies deployed in the previous year for large CUPAs from Sacramento to Riverside. A discussion of how other CUPAs in the state can levergae the work done by these agencies. Presenter will also discuss preparing for CERS Next Gen.

UNDERSTANDING COMMON RAGAGEPS TH-A2

Thursday 10am to 11:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	44 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Chad Collin
Objective	Overview of common RAGAGEPs such as anhydrous ammonia, sulfur dioxide, chlorine and petroleum.
Description	Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) vary based on the substance and covered process. This course will provide an overview of RAGAGEP requirements as well as its application to common substances. Finally we'll look at RAGAGEP examples in the field. Substances in this discussion will include anhydrous ammonia, sulfur dioxide, chlorine and petroleum.
Presentation	TH-A2 UNDERSTANDING COMMON RAGAGEPS

SATELLITE ACCUMULATION RULES AND UPCOMING CHANGES TH-B2

Thursday 10am to 11:45am

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	5 of 255 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Regan Bottomley, Andy Smith
Objective	In this session you will learn the satellite accumulation requirements as well as common misconceptions and upcoming changes to the regulations.
Description	Always a popular topic! No matter how long you have been managing hazardous waste, there is always something to learn about the satellite accumulation regulations. In this class we will discuss the satellite rules, including those unique to California. We will also identify the pitfalls and most common violations associated with satellite accumulation rules plus discuss the various interpretations and guidance from the EPA and DTSC.
Presentation	SATELLITE ACCUMULATION RULES AND UPCOMING CHANGES

WHICH AST INSPECTION STANDARD APPLIES? AN STI VS. API COMPARISON TH-G2

Thursday 10am to 11:45am

Room	REGENCY-A
Seating	101 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Gary Diewald
Objective	This topic provides a comparison of tank integrity standards and will help attendees better understand the applicability for tank management.
Description	The course presents an overview of tank integrity management standards (Steel Tank Institute (STI) SP001 and American Petroleum Institute (API) 653) for oil-containing aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) in accordance with the California Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA). This course will help guide tank owners/operators and regulators regarding required tank integrity management. Case studies will also be used for tank management examples.

WHAT INDUSTRY NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THE GENERATOR IMPROVEMENT RULE TH-H2

Thursday 10am to 11:45am

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	50 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Tyler Nakaue, Michelle Le
Objective	This course is co-led by agency and industry. The objective is to inform participants about the federal hazardous waste Generator Improvement Rule.
Description	This course will inform participants about what portions and how California adopted the federal hazardous waste Generator Improvement Rule (GIR). Additionally, practical solutions for how to comply with these changes will be shared.

LESSONS LEARNED AT OIL FACILITIES NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES TH-J6

Thursday 10am to 11:45am

Room	REGENCY-B
Seating	128 of 156 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Mark Howard, Earl Crochet
Objective	Provide an overview of facility operations, the EPA SPCC inspection process, and the lessons learned from incidents and inspection findings.
Description	A speaker with extensive petrochemical experience will provide an overview of oil facility operations and the problems an operator or inspector may encounter in the field. The EPA HQ SPCC National Program Manager will provide a brief overview of the SPCC requirements, the EPA inspection process and a pictorial review of EPA inspection findings
Presentation	Lessons Learned

LONG TERM MONITORING AND PROTECTION OF CLEANUP REMEDIES TH-N2

Thursday 10am to 11:45am

Room	BAYSIDE
Seating	37 of 50 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Bob Wenzlau
Objective	This session explains best practice to protect and monitor cleanup remedies using long term land use controls or vapor intrusion mitigation systems.
Description	Often site cleanups rely on land use controls (LUCs) , engineering controls (ECs) or vapor intrusion mitigation systems (VIMS) to assure long term protectiveness. This session shows techniques to monitor the integrity and effectiveness of LUCs, ECs and VIMS. Terradexs methodology is a USEPA best practice, and applied by DTSC. A demonstration will show newly developed cloud-based sensor monitoring for mechanical and vapor breakthrough of VIMS.

LUNCH,THURSDAY ON 2/29 M-Z1

Thursday 11:45am to 12:45pm

Room	Grand Ballroom/Atrium
Seating	2000 of 910 seats available
Credits
Objective	Catch up with old friends, chat with co-workers, and provide helpful guidance to new people.
Description	Lunch is a great opportunity to maintain and expand your professional network. Sharing a meal is a way to connect with new people and keep up with old friends, and is essential in today's professional world to grow your career. Select Your Lunch HERE From The Following Options: No Lunch (TH-No Lunch)...please select this option if you are registered and don't need a lunch) Plated Lunch Options - Plated Lunches are hosted in Grand Peninsula Ballroom and Atrium Mushroom Ravioli Plated Lunch - Spinach, Frise Pear and Sacramento Almond Salad with red wine vinaigrette; Mushroom Ravioli, roasted eggplant, peppers and pine nut pistou (TH-Plated Mushroom Ravioli) Porcini Crusted Chicken Plated Lunch (gluten free) - Red Wine Onion Confit Risotto, Roasted Broccolini and Crispy Parsnip Curls (TH-Plated Crusted Chicken) Grab and Go Lunch Options - Box Lunches and bottled water will be available in the Atrium Italian on Seeded Hoagie Grab and Go - Italian on Seeded Hoagie with Mortadella, Salami, Cappacola, Pepperoni, Olive Tapenade, Balsamic Glaze; Whole Fruit, Corn and Black Bean Salad, Dessert (Lemon Bars) & Bottled Water (TH-Italian Hoagie) Bahn Mi Chicken Wrap Grab and Go - Bahn Mi Wrap with Chicken Breast, Cabbage, Spring Mix, Carrots, Pickled Daikon, Jalapeno, Cilantro, Sesame-Lime Vinaigrette; Whole Fruit, Corn and Black Bean Salad, Dessert (Lemon Bars) & Bottled Water (TH-Bahn Mi Chicken Wrap) Vegan Asian Noodle Salad Grab and Go - Vegan Asian Noodle Salad with Napa Cabbage, Red Pepper, Shredded Carrot, Cilantro, Sesame Seeds, Tamarin Dressing; Whole Fruit, Corn and Black Bean Salad, Dessert (Lemon Bars) & Bottled Water (TH-Vegan Noodle Salad)

HUMAN FACTORS TH-A3

Thursday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	60 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Miguel Zepeda
Objective	This class will provide basic guidance on how to properly assess compliance with human factors requirements.
Description	The class consists of an overview of the broad definition of human factors, how they present themselves throughout other CalARP program elements, and when facilities should consider human factors issues. Additionally, an overview of the method used by Contra Costa Health (CCH) to determine whether qualifying stationary sources are systematically and adequately addressing human factors concerns as specified by CalARP regulations.

GENERATOR IMPROVEMENTS RULE TH-B3

Thursday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	87 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Chosu Khin
Objective	The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is amending Californias hazardous waste program in California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 22, division 4.5 to adopt U.S. EPA's Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule (GIR) requirements. The GIR provides additional environmental protections, regulatory structural changes, and greater flexibility for hazardous waste generators to comply with requirements. DTSC is adopting the GIR requirements in two rulemaking phases (Phase 1 and 2). This session will cover the Phase 1 rulemaking that includes GIR requirements that are more stringent than Californias hazardous waste program (mandatory requirements) and regulatory structural changes. Additionally, the session will cover the Phase 2 rulemaking that includes other GIR provisions that are either less stringent or equivalent Californias hazardous waste program that DTSC is considering for adoption.
Description	The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is amending Californias hazardous waste program in California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 22, division 4.5 to adopt U.S. EPA's Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule (GIR) requirements. The GIR provides additional environmental protections, regulatory structural changes, and greater flexibility for hazardous waste generators to comply with requirements. DTSC is adopting the GIR requirements in two rulemaking phases (Phase 1 and 2). This session will cover the Phase 1 rulemaking that includes GIR requirements that are more stringent than Californias hazardous waste program (mandatory requirements) and regulatory structural changes. Additionally, the session will cover the Phase 2 rulemaking that includes other GIR provisions that are either less stringent or equivalent Californias hazardous waste program that DTSC is considering for adoption.
Presentation	Generator Improvements Rule

UST REMOVALS: HOW TO ENSURE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE TH-C2

Thursday 1pm to 2:30pm

Room	SEQUOIA-B
Seating	194 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5 ICC: 1.5
Speakers	Grant Miner
Objective	Participants will be able to recognize the steps required to remove USTs safely and in compliance with applicable regulations.
Description	Whether you've never performed a UST removal, or if you're a veteran who could use a refresher, this course will take you through the steps of UST removal from plan check to closure letter. Incorporating photos, plans and documents from numerous actual UST pulls, the presentation will help attendees visualize the key concepts being discussed. An emphasis is placed on how to conduct the removal safely and compliantly.
Presentation	UST REMOVALS: HOW TO ENSURE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE TH-C2

HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT REPORT AND PLAN TH-D2

Thursday 1pm to 1:50pm

Room	CYPRESS-AB
Seating	84 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Ryan Dominguez
Objective	Provide key findings from the 2023 Hazardous Waste Management Report, update on current research, and update on hazardous waste management planning.
Description	DTSC has begun to develop the first Hazardous Waste Management Plan which is due in 2025. Hazardous waste management planning includes work in four primary areas: Hazardous Waste Criteria Waste Reduction Capacity Assurance Environmental Justice This session will Provide key findings from the 2023 Hazardous Waste Management Report, update on current research, and update on hazardous waste management planning.
Presentation	Hazardous Waste Management Report and Plan

APSA - STRANGE BUT TRUE! TH-G3

Thursday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	REGENCY-A
Seating	77 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Steven Lichten
Objective	This course will help APSA inspectors and facility personnel recognize/understand some of the unusual/non-standard tank, container, & Plan situations.
Description	Not every tank, container management, or SPCC Plan is your standard, straight-up situation. Some are atypical or otherwise tough to make sense of and judge (or assure) compliance. This session will present some of those strange but true examples and will help inspectors and facility compliance folks better understand what it means to be in compliance. Bring examples and be prepared for an interactive discussion.
Presentation	APSA - Strange but True! 2-per-page color handouts

CALEPA PANEL DISCUSSION TH-H3

Thursday 1pm to 2:30pm

Room	HARBOUR-AB
Seating	89 of 142 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	John Paine, Jennifer Lorenzo, Thomas Henderson, Elizabeth Brega, Ryan Miya, Alvin Lal, Dennis Karidis
Objective	The session will provide participants with the opportunity to express their concerns, and ask questions about, the implementation of Unified Program.
Description	The session will present an open forum where Unified Program concerns and questions from the audience can be discussed and addressed. A panel of State and Local agency representatives will be available to discuss program implementation, address questions from regulators, regulated businesses, and other stakeholders, concerning the implementation and administration of the Unified Program, as well as statutory requirements and regulatory standards.

GOT PUBLIC HEALTH IN ICS? CUPAS AND OIL SPILL RESPONSE TH-I2

Thursday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	REGENCY-C
Seating	41 of 75 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Karen Riveles, Kathleen Jennings, Rachel Fabian, Wesley Smith, Sidney Bennett, Charles Pearson, Darwin Cheng, Trisha Johnson
Objective	Learn about and participate in an oil spill discussion on the Public Health Assessment Unit (PHAU) with federal, state, and local partners.
Description	Learn about Public Health Assessment Unit (PHAU) as an ICS unit in the Planning Section of an oil spill response for coordination of public health sampling, messaging, and integration of local, state, and federal public health agencies. Attendees will participate in a focused discussion as they work through a spill scenario using decision support tools for community air monitoring, water and sediment, and seafood safety to protect public health.
Presentation	Got Public Health In Your ICS? CUPAS and Oil Spill Response

BASICS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY TH-J2

Thursday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	90 of 500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Jerry Bucklin
Objective	To provide hazardous waste generators an overview of the requirements for accumulation and storage of hazardous waste. For regulated businesses.
Description	Training will introduce hazardous waste generators to Federal and State regulations applicable to hazardous waste generators. Determining generator status (LQG, SQG or CESQG), overview of RCRA waste vs. non-RCRA hazardous waste, accumulation time limits and container and tank management standards will be covered. Training will also cover the CUPAs role for inspections and enforcement of these regulations.

CALIFORNIA ID NUMBER ISSUANCE: TRANSITION TO US EPA FORM 8700-12 TH-J4

Thursday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	REGENCY-B
Seating	130 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Cyndi Gill, Angella Brown
Objective	This session will provide the reasons for transition from DTSC Form 1358 to US EPA Form 8700-12 and demonstrate how to apply for an ID number.
Description	This course provides information about the benefits of using the US EPA Form 8700-12 for the issuance and maintenance of California Hazardous Waste ID Numbers, the reason for the gradual transition away from DTSC Form 1358, and a demonstration showing how to apply for an ID number using both the paper application and the federal online database (RCRAInfo system).
Presentation	DTSC ID Number Issuance Transition

DOT HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFEST REQUIREMENTS IN TRANSPORTATION TH-J7

Thursday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-ABC
Seating	117 of 168 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Richard Casagrande, Sande Facinelli
Objective	This session will provide participants with a detailed understanding of the 49CFR DOT Hazardous Waste Manifest and Transportation requirements.
Description	This course will provide a general overview, including hands-on exercises, of the Department of Transportation (DOT) training required for generators who ship hazardous waste, including a detailed overview of how to prepare a uniform hazardous waste manifest. Topics include classifying hazardous waste, labeling, marking, packaging, loading, and placarding hazardous waste. Also, there will be a detailed overview of how to prepare a hazardous waste manifest, federal training requirements for hazmat employees, security awareness, and understanding the Hazardous Materials Table found in Title 49 or the Code of Federal Regulations.
Presentation	DOT HW Manifest Requirements