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INTRODUCTION TO THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) M-J2

Monday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	BAYSIDE
Seating	44 of 65 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	John Wilson, Amy Segui
Objective	Learn the systematic tool for the command, control, & coordination of emergency response through the fundamentals of the Incident Command System (ICS)
Description	Join our comprehensive Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) course, designed for both beginners and experienced professionals. Discover the core principles of ICS, its organizational structure, and effective communication protocols while enhancing your skills with two immersive tabletop exercises simulating real-world emergency scenarios. Reference materials will be provided to boost your confidence in emergency response coordination
Presentation	Intro to ICS

RADIOACTIVE EASTER EGG HUNT - RADIOLOGICAL HANDS-ON WORKSHOP M-J4

Monday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	9052
Seating	31 of 50 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Carl Palladino
Objective	This session will provide participants with hands-on workshop using radiation instruments.
Description	This fun, hands-on workshop will focus on proper use of radiological instrumentation, interpretation of readings, and conducting experiments to demonstrate nuclear radiation concepts. Fascinating animated radiological case studies will also be reviewed.

TECHNOLOGY IN RISK AND SAFETY M-L2

Monday 1pm to 2pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-ABC
Seating	67 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Russell Vernon
Objective	Attendees get a view into academic Risk Management and EH&S operations, along with the RSS technology used to address and minimize adverse outcomes
Description	The session will begin with a general review of the technology used in academic EH&S and Risk Management. We will then delve into everything from hazard assessment through injury reporting, exposure monitoring, respirator fit testing, injury reporting, and reducing risks with business-related travel.
Presentation	Technology in Risk and Safety
	Technology in Risk and Safety Class Resources

HMBP 101 M-M2

Monday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	REGENCY-C
Seating	4 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Melisa Custer, Teresa Quiaoit, Nicole Bandak
Objective	A general overview of the Hazardous Material Business Plan
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.
Presentation	HMBP 101

PANEL DISCUSSION WITH FRONT LINE CUPA AND INDUSTRY M-H3

Monday 2pm to 2:50pm

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	52 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Michelle Le, Sheilah Lillie, Emily Hoe, Mattie Bliss
Objective	Participants will be able to ask those burning program questions to CUPA inspectors and industry environmental professionals.
Description	This interactive Question & Answer session featured seasoned CUPA inspectors and industry environmental professionals. This session provides a valuable opportunity for participants to engage with our panel of experts, allowing you to pose inquiries related to regulatory matters or tactical best management .Our distinguished experts are here to share their wealth of knowledge and offer solutions.

CALIFORNIA HAZARDOUS WASTE CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA M-B3

Monday 3pm to 4:30pm

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	36 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Geoff Knight
Objective	Review California hazardous waste classification and how it varies from the federal RCRA program.
Description	CAs hazardous waste classification scheme is fundamentally different than the federal RCRA regulations. This presentation will cover the basics in CA, including key similarities and differences from the federal program. Streamlined approaches for laboratory analysis will be presented, and we will discuss reading laboratory reports. Classification of universal wastes, recyclable materials and wastes, and listed wastes will also be discussed.
Presentation	California Hazardous Waste Classification Criteria

COMPLETING THE SPCC TEMPLATE FOR QUALIFIED FACILITIES M-G3

Monday 3pm to 4:45pm

Room	REGENCY-A
Seating	78 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Ross Kellogg
Objective	To provide an overview of how to complete the SPCC Plan Template available to Qualified Facilities.
Description	Session will define Qualified Facilities, the differences between Tier I and Tier II, and will delve into common questions regarding completing the SPCC plan templates that Qualified Facilities are allowed to use, including: accurately completing tables in the Template; how to include oil-filled operational equipment and portable containers in the SPCC Plan; and how to address tanks and containers in various sections of the Tier I & II templates.
Presentation	COMPLETING THE SPCC TEMPLATE FOR QUALIFIED FACILITIES

INDUSTRY'S EXPERIENCE WITH CUPA PROGRAMS AND INSPECTIONS M-H4

Monday 3pm to 4:45pm

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	20 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Michelle Le, Larry Jeffris, Lori Luces-Nakagawa
Objective	Participants will be given the opportunity to vocalize and solve gaps related to the various CUPA programs.
Description	This session will introduce the Industry Technical Advisory Group (ITAG) and the opportunity to capture the highest industry pain points as it relates to the CUPA programs. Participants will share issues and help craft solutions to improve communication, understanding, and consistency within the CUPA programs.
Presentation	Industry's Experience with CUPA Programs and Inspections

CERS APSA SUBMITTAL: A STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS M-L3

Monday 3pm to 4:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-ABC
Seating	57 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Denise Villanueva, Glenn Warner, Mary Wren-Wilson, Jennifer Lorenzo
Objective	To provide an overview on submitting APSA information correctly in CERS
Description	This session will provide an overview of the APSA submittal element such as the APSA documentation and APSA Facility Information section in CERS. The APSA question in the Business Activities will also be reviewed. This class will discuss common mistakes and misconceptions. Lastly, a step-by-step process of completing an APSA submittal will be shown.
Presentation	CERS APSA SUBMITTAL

HMBP REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IN CERS M-M3

Monday 3pm to 4:45pm

Room	REGENCY-C
Seating	3 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.
Presentation	HMBP REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IN CERS

CALIFORNIA CUPA FORUM BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO EVERYONE) M-O4

Monday 3pm to 4:45pm

Room	REGENCY-B
Seating	31 of 75 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Alvin Lal
Objective	California CUPA Forum Board Meeting (open to everyone)
Description	California CUPA Forum Board Meeting (open to everyone)

AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF PHAS FOR AUDITORS AND INDUSTRY TU-A1

Tuesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	47 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Samuel Calvert, Jeffrey Geiger
Objective	Equip auditors and industry with knowledge of PHA methodologies & common regulatory issues
Description	In this presentation, we will dive into the realm of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), a cornerstone in industrial safety and risk management. We will dissect various PHA methodologies, evaluating their merits and limitations, with a spotlight on the HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) approach. Finally, we will discuss the issues, regulatory and otherwise, that we commonly observe during audits.
Presentation	An In-Depth Exploration of PHAs for Auditors and Industry

OVERVIEW OF TIER PERMITTING SUBMITTAL ON CERS TU-B1

Tuesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	175 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Malay Trivedi
Objective	LEARN COMPONENTS OF TIER PERMIT SUBMITTAL ON CERS
Description	This course will aim to provide successful submittal of Tier Permitting (TP) element on CERS. It will outline/discuss different components of TP submittal on CERS. This course will look at hazardous wastes that are eligible for TP, provide an understanding of different standardized tiers-PBR, CA, CE and their requirements as they pertain to CERS submittal. THIS COURSE WILL NOT TOUCH ON HOW TO DO A TP INSPECTION.
Presentation	OVERVIEW OF TIER PERMITTING SUBMITTAL ON CERS

ORIGIN OF THE STATE WATER BOARD TANKS PROGRAM AND ENFORCEMENT OF SB445 TU-C1

Tuesday 8am to 9am

Room	SEQUOIA-B
Seating	217 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0 ICC: 1.0
Speakers	Brian Taylor
Objective	This session will highlight the evolutionary history of the UST Enforcement unit and its expected role in the Enforcement of SB445.
Description	Both the Unified Program Agencies (UPAs) and the State Water Board Office of Enforcement UST Unit originated from the nations first State UST law addressing the threat of discharges from underground storage tanks to groundwater. This presentation will recap their interagency collaborative history, discuss investigative resources, and explore enforcement options for the implementation of the UST closure requirements of SB445.

COMMON NATIONAL SPCC MISCONCEPTIONS AT OIL FACILITIES TU-D1

Tuesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	CYPRESS-AB
Seating	131 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Mark Howard
Objective	The EPA SPCC National Program Manager will provide insight on some of the more common regulatory misconceptions related to the SPCC rule (40 CFR part 112).
Description	Federal regulations can be complex and difficult to interpret. The presentation is geared toward CUPA inspectors and the regulated community stakeholders with a general understanding of the SPCC rule. The goal of the presentation is to provide attendees with insight on the rule's more complicated provisions and assist with approving facility compliance. The presentation will be provided in the form of a "Top Ten/Twenty List".
Presentation	Common MISC SPCC

PREPARING FOR AN APSA INSPECTION FOCUSING ON SPCC PLAN REVIEW TU-G1

Tuesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	REGENCY-A
Seating	42 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Paul McCarty
Objective	Provide an overview of APSA inspection preparation including review of the SPCC plan and formal tank integrity tests.
Description	This is an overview of preparing for an APSA inspection which includes review of the most recent submittal in CERS, past inspections, and in-depth review of an SPCC plan. The course will cover common issues that you may see when reviewing an SPCC plan template or engineered plan. Finally, this course will also provide review of formal tank integrity tests.
Presentation	Summary of SPCC Rule Requirements
	PREPARING FOR AN APSA INSPECTION FOCUSING ON SPCC PLAN REVIEW

CUPA REPORTING AND EXEMPTIONS FOR ALL INDUSTRIES TU-H1

Tuesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	CYPRESS-C
Seating	18 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Fatima Ibrahim
Objective	An A-Z session of special use and exemptions under CUPA and the similarities and differences between those and the California fire and building codes.
Description	The six CUPA programs have various thresholds for reporting and exemptions. Exemptions include hazardous materials used within building systems such as refrigeration systems, fire suppression systems etc. It is important for businesses, developers, and facility managers to apply those exemptions properly along with the similar exemptions of the CBC and CFC. Ways to effectively use one programs information for another will be touched upon.
Presentation	CERS Exemptions for All Industries

LITHIUM ION BATTERIES: EMERGENCY RESPONSE, TRANSPORT AND DISPOSAL TU-I1

Tuesday 8am to 11:45am

Room	REGENCY-B
Seating	3 of 156 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Robert Rezende, Gregory Jenkins, Leon Wirschem
Objective	Session will focus on the scientific principles, potential hazards, & fire-related response approaches related to lithium-ion battery fire incidents.
Description	Lithium Ion batteries have dramatically increased in everything from consumer electronics and micro-mobility devices (e.g., e-bikes, scooters) to small and large scale battery energy storage systems. Instructors will information and case studies covering the proper use and disposal. They will also cover how to deal with Lithium Ion batteries in the event of a thermal runaway.
Presentation	LIthum-ion Batteries: Emergency Response, Transport and Disposal
	Lithium Ion Battery Awareness & Emergency Response

COMPARISON: FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA HAZ WASTE REGS TU-J1

Tuesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	50 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Scott Lyons
Objective	Attendees will understand the main distinctions between the federal RCRA hazardous waste regulations and the California Title 22 regulations.
Description	Understanding the difference between the federal and California Title 22 hazardous waste regulations is imperative. Californias regulations are more stringent and broader than the federal regs, resulting in confusion. Understanding where the programs intersect and differ is essential to compliance for both regulators and the regulated community. This session will summarize the differences between federal and California hazardous waste regs.
Presentation	Comparison: Federal and California Haz Waste Regs

HAZWOPER 8-HOUR REFRESHER (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED) TU-K1

Tuesday 8am to 4:45pm

Room	BAYSIDE
Seating	13 of 45 seats available
Credits	REHS: 8.0
Speakers	Nick Vent
Objective	This course is required each year for anyone who has already taken the initial 24 or 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification and has kept current.
Description	This OSHA compliant 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher classroom training session meets the annual refresher requirements for the Federal OSHA HAZWOPER Standard. The objectives of this course are to meet the Federal OSHA HAZWOPER training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8), 29 CFR 1910.120(p)(7)(i) or 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(8) for general industry, and 29 CFR 1926.65(e)(8), 29 CFR 1926.65(p)(7)(i) or 29 CFR 1926.65(q)(8) for construction.
Presentation	8hr Hazwoper Refresher