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COLLABORATION V. CONFRONTATION: WORKING TOGETHER TO RESOLVE CASES W-H2

Wednesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	93 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Mike McCann, George Gigounas
Objective	To provide an overview of Governmental concerns toward potential violations and how private companies can successfully resolve their cases.
Description	This course will outline the concerns and objectives from a prosecutorial agency and how those legal concerns are communicated with the private sector entity (individual or corporation) and how their attorney can work with the government to zealously advocate for their client while cooperating or collaborating to seek the best possible remedy to ensure future compliance without punitive sanctions.

LIB FIRES AND THE W-I2

Wednesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	REGENCY-B
Seating	71 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Ernie Hernandez
Objective	This course will provide participants with the information needed to safely manage the cleanup phase associated with LIB fires.
Description	This course will recap several high-energy lithium-ion battery incidents in Los Angeles County and describe the corresponding efforts with de-energization, DOT packaging, and disposal. This course will also provide an overview of air monitoring techniques, safety procedures and fire response agency coordination.
Presentation	LIB Fires & the STATIC Cleanup Phase

PFAS OVERVIEW W-J2

Wednesday 10am to 10:50am

Room	CYPRESS-C
Seating	4 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	John Goetze
Objective	Students will learn about PFAS and emerging regulations at the Federal and State level
Description	PFAS chemicals have been receiving greater and greater attention from regulators, the public, and the global trade community in recent years. The presentation will provide an overview of PFAS regulations at the EPA level and Californias developments that are relevant to CalCUPA and members of the industries in California. Potential topics can include drinking water, public awareness/scrutiny, CARB reporting requirements, site investigations, etc
Presentation	PFAS Regulatory Overview

ENFORCEMENT WITH REGULATED SITE PORTAL AND CALENVIROSCREEN W-L2

Wednesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-ABC
Seating	107 of 132 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Karen Riveles, Nicholas Antilla
Objective	Provide participants with a detailed overview of CalEnviroScreen and Regulated Site Portal that can help guide decisions for enforcement actions.
Description	Learn about CalEnviroScreen and the Regulated Site Portal Tools that can be used to prioritize enforcement activities. We will review CalEnviroScreen 4.0 mapping tools, indicators, and the data dashboard. We will provide an overview of the Regulated Site Portal and in-depth analysis of information in the system. Demonstrations of both systems will be provided during the presentation.
Presentation	Enforcement with Regulated Site Portal and CalEnviroScreen

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AREA PLANS GETTING UP TO SPEED. W-M2

Wednesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	REGENCY-C
Seating	73 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Paul McCarter
Objective	The objective of this presentation is to provide the CUPAs with assistance in preparing their updated Area Plans.
Description	CalEPA is now overseeing the completion of Area Plans, and a lot of CUPAS are in the process of updating their Area Plans to comply with the current requirements. This presentation will cover the history of the Area Plan, various formats for Area Plans, and updates to the current requirements. A short section on Hazardous Materials Commodity Flow Studies will also be discussed. Both Area Plans and Commodity Flow Studies can be partly funded by Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grants, which are still available through CalOES.
Presentation	Hazardous Materials Area Plans- Getting up to Speed

CERS ENABLED ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT AND INSPECTION SYSTEM W-N2

Wednesday 10am to 11am

Room	BOARD-ROOM-II
Seating	21 of 30 seats available
Credits
Speakers	Dilshad Albert
Objective	Enterprise CERS Certified Environmental Permit and Inspection System Built on Salesforce Low Code No Code Platform CIRS Certified 30 Permits Online
Description	Enterprise CERS Certified Environmental Permit and Inspection System Over 30 Permit Types Available Online Public Facing Portal allowing Businesses, Consultants, Contractors & Residents to Apply for Permits, Register Complaints, Process Payments CERS Certified Tiers 1 to 5 PDF Permit Generation Mobile Online/Offline Inspections & Violations by Program Fee Calculations & Online Payment Portal Electronic Time Tracking Low No Code Platform

CALARP 201 W-A3

Wednesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	16 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Uriah Donaldson, Dominick Salazar
Objective	Intermediate review and explanation of the CalARP requirements with detailed examples of commonly 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.
Presentation	CalARP 201

UST DESIGNATED OPERATOR AND UST INSPECTOR 2024 W-C4

Wednesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SEQUOIA-B
Seating	0 of 359 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5 ICC: 1.5
Speakers	Angela Samayoa, Brenda Puepke
Objective	UST DO Inspections, 2024 course will discuss topics that are frequently overlooked and not addressed in regs like test result findings.
Description	Reviewing test results is an important task for all UST stakeholders. A UST DO must report test dates, but which ones? We will review various test types and discuss areas of opportunity for improvement to enhance the quality of UST DO report messaging to the UST Owner. We will review Secondary Containment Test, annual Monitoring Cert, Spill Container Test, and important upcoming deadlines that could cause the facility closure if not completed.
Presentation	UST DESIGNATED OPERATOR AND UST INSPECTOR 2024

HOW TO KEEP YOUR STAFF INVOLVED AND ENGAGED W-D3

Wednesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	CYPRESS-AB
Seating	92 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jim Delia
Objective	How to increase commitment for those who are resistant to change and are losing motivation for work and interactions with the co-workers.
Description	This interactive workshop will cover the following topics: Employee engagement; Motivational factors; Motivating remotely; and best next steps to take.

TANK MANUFACTURING & OWNER TANK RECORD W-G3

Wednesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	REGENCY-A
Seating	126 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Steve Pollock, Joseph Mentzer, Craig Fletcher, Matthew Taylor
Objective	To provide an overview of tank manufacturing and good tank ownership recordkeeping.
Description	This session will provide an overview of tank manufacturing and listing compliance, how this relates to owners' obligations to start with a good tank record, and other owner obligations. We will cover the relationship between the tank manufacturer and tank customer requests. STI/SPFA will introduce research tools for the APSA inspector.
Presentation	SP031 Things That Go Wrong
	STI's SP001 AST Record
	Research Tools for Tank Info

SPILL & RELEASE REPORTING...IT'S BAAACK! W-H3

Wednesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	46 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Steven Lichten
Objective	Participants will learn/better understand hazmat, haz waste & oil spill & release reporting requirements and the associated interpretations.
Description	After a several year hiatus, Spill & Release Reporting class is back! We'll review the various federal and Calif. requirements for reporting actual and threatened spills and releases of hazardous materials, wastes, oils and other materials. We'll discuss the latest draft OES regulations and interpretations, and Uncle Steve's hints and tips for worry-free reporting (or not reporting). The class is mostly focused on helping the regulated community.
Presentation	Spill & Release Reporting - It's Baaack!! - 3-per-format handout
	Spill & Release Reporting... It's Baaaack!! Full page slides

IDENTIFICATION AND HAZARD ASSESSMENT (IDHA) FOR HAZMAT INCIDENTS W-I3

Wednesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	REGENCY-B
Seating	80 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Grant Miner, Lee Kirby
Objective	Participants will learn how to identify materials involved in an incident, analyze hazards present, and understand how they impact response options.
Description	IDHA 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.
Presentation	Identification and Hazard Assessment (IDHA) For Hazmat Incidents

CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE WORKPLACE W-J3

Wednesday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	CYPRESS-C
Seating	31 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Amy Segui, John Wilson
Objective	This course gives employees at all levels insight, information, and practical tools to address and resolve interpersonal and professional issues.
Description	A brand-new class for 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.

CONNECTED SAFETY FOR ANY FIRE, HAZMAT & EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM W-L3

Wednesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	219 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Doug Mayer
Objective	In this session we will discuss how connected safety contributes to responder education, safety, and coordinated management, using concrete examples.
Description	This presentation will provide attendees with an understanding of the benefits of connected safety technology and the steps any fire, hazmat & emergency response team can take to manage risks and keep first responders and communities safe. This session will teach how new technology can make your responses faster, simpler, more flexible, and more accurate from the moment you start loading the response vehicle to the post-incident hotwash.
Presentation	Connected Safety for Any Fire, HazMat & Emergency Response Team

IDENTIFYING COMMON MISTAKES IN HMBP REPORTING W-M3

Wednesday 1pm to 2pm

Room	REGENCY-C
Seating	32 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Colleen Grainger, Sydney Kwan
Objective	This session will provide an overview of HMBP reporting requirements and how to identify common mistakes facilities make when completing their HMBPs.
Description	The course will begin by providing an overview of the fundamentals of the hazardous materials business plan (HMBP) program elements, including facility information, hazardous materials inventories, emergency response and training plans, and site map requirements. Second, the course will outline common mistakes facilities make when completing their HMBPs and provide guidance on how to identify these mistakes.
Presentation	IDENTIFYING COMMON MISTAKES IN HMBP REPORTING

MOC-O-NAUTS: EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE OF CHANGE W-A4

Wednesday 3pm to 4:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	73 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Miguel Rizo
Objective	Learn MOC principles, regulatory compliance, distinguish temporary vs. permanent MOCs, apply procedures, and analyze cases.
Description	Embark on a cosmic journey as MOC-o-Nauts and explore the vast universe of change! Navigate MOC principles, chart your course through regulatory compliance, and master the optimal techniques. Navigate between temporary and permanent MOCs, execute procedures, and dissect real-life cosmic cases.

UST STATEWIDE TAG MEETING W-C5

Wednesday 3pm to 4:45pm

Room	SEQUOIA-B
Seating	0 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0 ICC: 2.0
Speakers	Thomas Henderson
Objective	Open discussion and training for technical UST topics.
Description	TBD

COACHING FOR PERFORMANCE W-D4

Wednesday 3pm to 4:45pm

Room	CYPRESS-AB
Seating	107 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jim Delia
Objective	This session is designed to expose participants to the basic knowledge and skills needed to coach direct reports.
Description	Topics will include: Adopting a coaching mindset; Active listening; Focusing on strengths; Effective ways to guide employees as a coach; Good coaching questions; and Indicators of coaching opportunities.

FEDERAL REGISTER & HISTORY OF SPCC REGULATIONS W-G4

Wednesday 3pm to 4:45pm

Room	REGENCY-A
Seating	86 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Janice Witul, Mark Howard
Objective	Provide a historical overview of Oil Pollution Prevention regulations of 40 CFR 112 (the SPCC rule) and background found in the Federal Register.
Description	This session will cover the evolution of the SPCC regulations, including how it came to be the way it is today. The session will also include the Federal Register, where additional information on proposed and final rules are published. The Federal Register preambles include general information, background, and comments with responses regarding regulatory changes which can provide clarification for regulators and the regulated community.
Presentation	SPCC History

PFAS TALK W-H4

Wednesday 3pm to 4:45pm

Room	POOLSIDE-PAVILLION
Seating	167 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Philip Myers
Objective	Provide an overview of PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) including users, chemistry, and significance.
Description	This overview of PFAS pollutants will cover how they are ubiquitous but largely unregulated, why they were unrecognized as having significant impacts on environmental health & safety, where found, the very low concentrations that pose hazards, & the first major effort by EPA to address the issue through the Safe Drinking Water Act. The rulemaking timeline & status of PFAS NPDWR is discussed & how municipal potable water suppliers are affected.
Presentation	PFAS Fundamentals