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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
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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)

LUNCH,TUESDAY ON 2/27 M-Z1

Tuesday 11:45am to 12:45pm

Room	Grand Ballroom/Atrium
Seating	2001 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 (TU-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 Free Range Chicken Plated Lunch - Baby Mixed Kale with apples, candied walnuts, Saint Andre cheese and Sherry Vinaigrette; Black Molasses Glazed Free Range Chicken, sorrel crema, Herb Risotto, Charred Brussel Sprouts (TU- Plated Chicken) Vegan/Vegetarian Vegetable Paella Plated Lunch - Mushroom Ravioli, Roasted Eggplants, Peppers and Pine Nut Pistou (TU- Plated Veg Ravioli) 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, Tri-Color Tortellini Pasta Salad, Dessert (Chocolate Chip Cookies) & Bottled Water (TU-Italian Hoagie) Turkey Dill Havarti On Wheat Grab and Go - Turkey and Dill Havarti On Wheat Hoagie with Roasted Red Peppers, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Aioli, Arugula; Whole Fruit, Tri-Color Tortellini Pasta Salad, (Chocolate Chip Cookies) & Bottled Water (TU-Turkey Hoagie) Caprese on Baguette Grab and Go - Caprese on French Baguette with Mozzarella, Basil, Tomatoes, Spinach, Balsamic Glaze; Whole Fruit, Tri-Color Tortellini Pasta Salad, (Chocolate Chip Cookies) & Bottled Water (TU-Caprese Baguette) Vegan Marinated grilled tofu Bahn mi sandwich Grab and Go - Marinated grilled tofu Bahn mi sandwich with pickled carrots & daikon, cilantro, Sriracha aoli, French Demi Baguette, (Chocolate Chip Cookies) & Bottled Water (TU-Vegan Tofu Sandwish)

LUNCH,WEDNESDAY ON 2/28 M-Z1

Wednesday 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 (W-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 Short Ribs Plated Lunch - Classic Caesar Salad; Short Ribs, smashed potatoes and forest mushroom pan demi (W-Plated Short Ribs) Vegan/Vegetarian BBQ Tofu Plated Lunch - Vegan BBQ Tofu, Warm Potato Salad, Charred Onions and Tomato Relish (W-Plated BBQ Tofu) Grab and Go Lunch Options - Box Lunches and bottled water will be available in the Atrium Pastrami & Swiss Sandwich Grab and Go - Pastrami and Swiss on Rye Bread with Yellow Mustard, Pepperoncini's, Pickles; Whole Fruit, Coleslaw, Dessert (Apple Walnut Flax Bars) & Bottled Water (W-Pastrami/Swiss Sandwich) Curry Chicken Salad Wrap Grab and Go - Curry Chicken Salad Wrap with Curry Dressing, Lettuce, Shredded Carrots, in a Tomato Tortilla Wrap; Whole Fruit, Coleslaw, Dessert (Apple Walnut Flax Bars) & Bottled Water (W-Chicken Salad Wrap) Vegan Super Green Kale Salad Grab and Go - Vegan Super Green Salad with Kale, Dried Cranberries, Edamame, Sunflower Seeds, Shredded Carrots, Sweet Vinaigrette; Whole Fruit, Coleslaw, Dessert (Apple Walnut Flax Bars) & Bottled Water (W-Vegan Kale Salad)

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)