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EMPLOYEE SAFETY M-J2

Monday 1pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating	1020 of 1023 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	John Wilson
Objective	To become familiar with or reacquainted with safety procedures in the field related to mindset, emergencies, and safe actions in critical moments.
Description	With the help of professionals throughout California, CBLTAC combined a number of popular classes into a four hour class full of the most important and popular topics we teach involving "tactical" safety. "Employee Safety" covers on-the-job mindset, emergency operations plans (organizational and personal), accountability, safe actions while at the workplace or remote jobsites, operational honesty in communication, contact and cover techniques, preventing stress from the "information void", physiology of emergencies, personal protective equipment and everyday carry items, emergency location applications, natural emergency response, sheltering and lockdown procedures, and after-emergency topics (accountability, health, social media). "Employee Safety" is not the average "safety" class. It is an interesting, exciting look at how to be proactive at ensure you and your employees make it home safer each night.

UNDERSTANDING EPAS TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY M-J4

Monday 1pm to 3pm

Room	GOLD KEY III
Seating	45 of 50 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Abby Burton, Kendall Johnson
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 EPA's 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. Target audience regulators and industry.

DRONE TECHNOLOGIES FOR INSPECTION IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY M-L2

Monday 1pm to 2pm

Room	GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating	159 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Greg Mann
Objective	This session will provide participants with insight and examples of how drones are being used for inspection and analysis in the oil and gas industry
Description	This course shows how drones are emerging as a leading inspection tool in the oil and gas industry. A drone inspection allows you to pinpoint, identify, record, evaluate, display, and report areas of concern and repair. Using both LiDAR and photogrammetry, drones can create 3D models of areas previously inaccessible to humans. Ultrasonic Thickness (UT) drones have given the ability to obtain steel thickness data in previously inaccessible areas.

HMBP 101 M-M1

Monday 1pm to 3pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	151 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Melisa Custer, Nicole Bandak
Objective	General overview of Health and Safety Code 6.95 and the Hazardous Material Business Plan requirements.
Description	This 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.

IMPROVISED NUCLEAR DETONATION CONSIDERATIONS MI2

Monday 1pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating	273 of 280 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Charles Tobias
Objective	The course is designed to provide self-protection and emergency response options for rescue and recovery following a nuclear event.
Description	The course will define a nuclear event and radioactive fallout. The deference between an air verses and ground blast will be identified along with the damage expected ns from both. The FEMA Guidance will be used as a reference as we explore self-protection and emergency response actions to enhance life safety.

EPA RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (RMP) 2024 RULE UPDATES M-A3

Monday 3pm to 4pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	140 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Bridget Johnson, Rick Sakow
Objective	The objective is to educate regulators and industry on the latest RMP rule updates.
Description	I would like to make a one-hour presentation on the EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule Updates that were finalized in 2024. Using a powerpoint presentation, I will go through each of the impacted RMP elements and explain the new changes, including when they came/come into effect. I may be accompanied by my supervisor, Rick, and/or possibly someone from EPA HQ.

DIGITAL LEADERSHIP: AN INTRODUCTION TO AI AND DIGITAL TOOLS M-D4

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	140 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jim Delia
Objective	This workshop equips participants with basic knowledge to leverage AI and digital tools for leadership, decision-making, innovation, and adaptability.
Description	This interactive workshop provides participants with a foundational understanding of how to leverage AI and digital tools for effective leadership in the modern workplace. Topics will include: benefits and applications of AI, digital collaboration tools, and strategies for integrating AI into everyday leadership practices. Participants will explore how AI tools can enhance decision-making and foster innovation to stay ahead in the digital age.

DTSC REGULATORY UPDATE M-F3

Monday 3pm to 4pm

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	93 of 108 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Cheryl Prowell, Maryam Tasnif-abbasi
Objective	Participants will learn about organizational changes within DTSC and new procedures and guidance for the cleanup process
Description	DTSC Office of Brownfields and Site Mitigation will provide updates that will help the regulated community navigate our process and will help Local Agency staff stay consistent with DTSC. We will cover changes to our organization, updates to EnviroStor, trends and trouble spots in case management, and vapor intrusion updates

SPCC: PIPING, ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIVALENCE & OIL-FILLED EQUIPMENT M-G3

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	106 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Janice Witul, Mark Howard
Objective	Provide attendees with information on three advanced SPCC topics
Description	Attendees are assumed to understand the SPCC rule in this advanced course, which will cover detailed SPCC provisions for: Piping, including containment, testing, inspection, jurisdiction and common pitfalls; Environmental Equivalence (EE), including the EE administrative process, impact of PMAA letter on EE and common pitfalls; and Different classes of oil filled equipment (OFE), oil filled operational equipment (OFOE) and common misconceptions.

EXTREME HEAT AND WILDFIRE SMOKE AND OEHHAS CALHEATSCORE TOOL M-J5

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	45 of 50 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Karen Riveles, Walker Wieland
Objective	This session will discuss the combined risk to health of both extreme heat and wildfire smoke and demonstrate OEHHAs new CalHeatScore tool.
Description	This course will discuss exposure to both wildfire smoke and extreme heat at the same time and the increased risk for health effects. In addition, we will discuss OEHHAs CalHeatScore which is a tool for individuals, communities, decision makers, policy makers and researchers, seeking up-to-date information about heat risks and resources to keep themselves and their communities safe.

FEMA CBRNRESPONDER PLATFORM OVERVIEW AND USER ORIENTATION M-L3

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating	160 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Richard Sommers
Objective	This workshop will provide participants with an overview of CBRNResponder and demonstrate methods of employing CBRNResponder during CBRN incidents.
Description	The workshop is a comprehensive overview of FEMA's CBRNResponder platform. CBRNResponder is a single, secure platform for all chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incident data sharing and multi-hazard event management. CBRNResponder integrates with federal assets and incorporates national-level policy and guidance, providing a one-stop shop for all CBRN planning, preparedness, and operational tools and resources.

HMBP REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IN CERS M-M2

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	144 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Teresa Quiaoit, Melisa Custer
Objective	Understanding HMBP reporting requirements in CERS
Description	This course is an in-depth look at CERS and meeting HMBP requirements. This course will cover a a brief history, review of each of the elements found in CERS: Facility Information, Hazardous Material Inventory, Site Map, and the Emergency Response Plan. And finally, this course will provide an overview of how CERS is reviewed and the most common reasons a CERS submittal may be not accepted.

LACOFD HEALTH HAZMAT RESPONSE VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT DEMONSTRATION M-T1

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	VALET PARKING LOT
Seating	191 of 200 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Harmik Bazik
Objective	This course will provide participants information on emergency response vehicles and equipment used by LACoFD HHMD during hazmat incidents.
Description	This course is an overview of the response vehicle used during hazmat incidents by the Los Angeles County Fire Department Health Hazardous Materials Division. During this course, responders will demonstrate the various air monitoring equipment, chemical detectors and response materials commonly used during an incident.

FEDERAL AND STATE CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION ENFORCEMENT M-A4

Monday 4pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	140 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Rick Sakow, Elizabeth Brega
Objective	This session will provide an overview of the federal and state regulations and enforcement actions to reduce chemical accidents.
Description	The course provides an overview of the Federal Risk Management Program and CalARP requirements with a panel of State and Federal regulators. US EPA will provide an overview of the harm caused by non-compliance with industry safety standards, and will discuss recent enforcement settlement that aim to reduce chemical accidents.

CALARP 201 TU-A1

Tuesday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	142 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Uriah Donaldson, CHAD SAN JUAN
Objective	Intermediate / Advanced review and explanation of the CalARP requirements with detailed examples of common regulated industries.
Description	The CalARP 201 class is intended for those with a basic understanding of the CalARP regulation. It will provide a brief review of applicability and program level determination and differences, with an emphasis on detailed examples of compliance related to the various program elements (PHAs, MI, SOPs etc.) for prominent industries.

CERS, HWTS, RCRAINFO: WHAT INSPECTORS NEED TO KNOW TU-B1

Tuesday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating	253 of 268 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Kendall Johnson, Cyndi Gill
Objective	This session will provide participants with an understanding of the data tools available to inspector for inspection information gathering.
Description	This course is an overview of the databases hazardous waste facility, compliance monitoring, and enforcement data can be found. It will walk hazardous waste inspectors through the various data tools that they can use for information gathering pre- and post-inspection. And finally, the course will emphasize the importance of proper and timely data entry by showing how this data is shared with the public.

UST 201/301 TU-C1

Tuesday 8am to 12pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating	314 of 380 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0 ICC: 4.0
Speakers	Andrew Evans, Nicole Bandak
Objective	A deep dive into intermediate and advanced level topics related to the UST routine inspection
Description	Intermediate/advanced level routine inspection topics with real world examples: CERS review and inspection prep, reviewing the Veeder Root tape from an inspector's perspective, inspection of sumps/UDCs, issues with testing sensors, tampering of VPH systems, issues with spill bucket testing, issues with overfill testing, issues with SB989 testing, and DO reports. Selecting the right violation will be addressed along the way.

MANAGER'S WORKSHOP TU-D1

Tuesday 8am to 12pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	145 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	John Paine, Frederick Chun, Royce Long
Objective	Session to provide updates and discussion on various topics of interest for UPA managers.
Description	Session to provide updates and discussion on various topics of interest for UPA managers.

WHAT'S NEW ABOUT VAPOR INTRUSION FROM THE CALEPA WORKGROUP TU-F1

Tuesday 8am to 9:30am

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	104 of 108 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Cheryl Prowell, Ben Stanphill
Objective	To understand and comprehend the current changes in vapor intrusion science and regulatory approaches.
Description	The CalEPA Vapor Intrusion Workgroup will provide an update on implementation of the Supplemental Vapor Intrusion Guidance. We will focus on lessons learned screening projects, using multiple lines of evidence to create site specific approaches, and current perspectives on cleanup strategies, mitigation, and long term monitoring. The team will also provide an update on the new J&E model and efforts to gather VI data in GeoTracker and EnviroStor.

APSA INSPECTIONS OF COMPLEX EMERGENCY GENERATOR SYSTEMS TU-G1

Tuesday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	105 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Craig Fletcher
Objective	This class provides information about inspecting complex emergency generator systems, such as data centers, hospitals, and others.
Description	Complex diesel emergency generator systems provide essential backup power for continuing critical operations in many industries where the required electrical load demands are high, such as at hospitals, data centers, and many others. This presentation includes a review of common features found at emergency generator systems at complex facilities and how these should be inspected. Key design and operational considerations are also covered.