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HOW TO KEEP YOUR STAFF INVOLVED AND ENGAGED M-J5 100767

Monday 1pm to 3pm

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	131 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jim Delia
Objective	Approaches to managing and effectively motivating staff during these uncertain times and beyond.
Description	Some employees, whether seasoned or relatively new, may be resistant to changes that may come with the new normal. As a result, even though they may be doing good work, they may have decreased motivation impacting their commitment to their work, as well impacting their interactions with their co-workers. Topics will include: Employee engagement; Motivational factors; Motivating remotely; and best next steps.

HUMAN FACTORS M-A4 100652

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	187 of 200 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Miguel Zepeda
Objective	Human factors in process safety are often misunderstood or confused with ergonomics; this presentation will help make that distinction very clear and provide a base knowledge on human factors that is consistent with the views of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS).
Description	This presentation will discuss 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 Services (CCHS) to determine whether the qualifying stationary sources are systematically and adequately addressing human factors concerns as specified by CalARP regulations.

SATELLITE ACCUMULATION REQUIREMENTS M-B4 100666

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating	199 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Regan Bottomley, Andy Smith
Objective	Participants will learn the complex satellite accumulation requirements, identify common violations and understand EPA/DTSC interpretations.
Description	This class is great for both new and experienced students as these rules are complicated and no matter how long you've been in the RCRA world, you will likely learn some new nuance. In this interactive presentation, students will come to understand the satellite accumulation regulatory requirements, including day-to-day management of containers, common violations, plus how to avoid them, and important interpretations from both the EPA and DTSC.

BACK-TO-BASICS: HMBP & HAZARDOUS WASTE FOR BEGINNERS M-H4 100730

Monday 3pm to 4:45pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	147 of 180 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jayme Dryden
Objective	This session will provide participants with basic applicability and requirements for industry with respect to HMBP and HW program implementation.
Description	The course will provide facilities with a refresher on basic requirements and tricks of the trade for HMBP reporting and compliance with hazardous waste requirements. With the high turnover seen in various industries over the past couple of years, going back to the basics might be what your organization needs to reinforce HMBP & hazardous waste management protocols and develop a sustainable compliance program.

AVOIDING GROUPTHINK M-J6 100768

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	124 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jim Delia
Objective	How to navigate group dynamics so that rocking the boat can be considered a good thing when making effective decisions.
Description	Groupthink happens when members of a team see whats happening to them and around them through a biased, narrow lens. The result can be that conclusions are reached too quickly, and teams often make bad decisions. Participants will explore what causes it, understand common warning signs to recognize it, and learn practical strategies that can be used to prevent and overcome groupthink.

OPENING CEREMONY & LEADERSHIP AWARDS Tu-D0 100775

Tuesday 8am to 10am

Room	PLATINUM BALLROOM
Seating	990 of 1200 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Royce Long, Jason Boetzer
Objective	Opening Ceremony & Leadership Awards
Description	Join us to recognize the Annual Environmental Leadership and Safety Awards, Annual reports from California CUPA Forum & the Secretary of CalEPA.

BASIC CAMEO/ALOHA/MARPLOT TU-A1 100653

Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	193 of 200 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Tom Bergman
Objective	The CAMEO Awareness course covers the four CAMEO Suite programs: CAMEO Chemicals, CAMEOfm, ALOHA, and MARPLOT.
Description	The competencies covered in this course include: 1.Using CAMEO Chemicals to identify substances, evaluate the Datasheets, compile several substances into a list for analysis, and use the Reactivity Worksheet; 2.Plotting Control Zones and other pertinent data onto MARPLOT digital maps; 3.Evaluating the zones and map area surrounding the incident; and 4.Using ALOHA to Predict Downwind Concentrations of Dangerous Atmospheres.

VIOLATION CLASSIFICATION - FOCUS ON HAZARDOUS WASTE TU-B1 100667

Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating	203 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	April Ranney, Ryan Miya
Objective	This session will provide participants with opportunities to collaboratively discuss violation classification using example violations.
Description	This course is a collaborative regulator-only discussion on violation classification with a focus on hazardous waste generator violations. This course will provide Hazardous Waste Generator Program inspectors with an opportunity to evaluate and classify violations applying the criteria established in regulations as well as described in the 2020 CalEPA Violation Classification Guidance for Unified Program Agencies.

WHEN A CITY BURNS DOWN - THE TRAGEDY OF PARADISE TU-C1 100679

Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating	270 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0 ICC: 2.0
Speakers	Thomas Parker, Thomas Henderson
Objective	To provide a UST CUPA perspective when s natural disaster strikes.
Description	In November 2018, the Camp Fire struck the town of Paradise causing 85 civilian fatalities. Tom Parker of Butte County Public Health will discuss the chaos of the initial days and the strain on the CUPA in the aftermath. Tom will discuss the issues associate with manpower limitations, environmental restoration, and those trials specific to the UST Program that would likely occur during any natural disaster.

INTRODUCTION TO ICS TU-D1 100688

Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	147 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	John Wilson
Objective	This session provides a fundamental understanding of the Incident Command System used during emergencies and major events.
Description	The Incident Command System (ICS) refers to the combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure or jointly with other organizations and is designed to aid in the management of resources during incident response. It can be used in small or large operations and allows for a uniform operational structure among many agencies. This session provides an understanding of what ICS is, how it works, and how it can be implemented in your organizational emergency action plan.

DTSC CLEANING UP VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES DISCOVERY & ENFORCEMENT TU-E1 100698

Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 3/4
Seating	143 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0 ICC: 2.0
Speakers	Rafat Abbasi
Objective	Update on DTSCs implementation of the SB 158 provision for discovery and enforcement of potential releases in vulnerable communities.
Description	This course is an overview of CalEPA DTSC's development and implementation of the SB 158 Cleaning Up Vulnerable Communities Initiative Discovery & Enforcement Program. Overlapping processes that must take place during program development and implementation include pre-screening, contract development, tribal consultation, info gathering, enforcement, liens, penalty assessment, and cost recovery drawing upon a number of State data sources.

UST CLEANUP FUND UPDATE; LUST CLEANUP AND BROWNFIELDS INITIATIVES TU-F1 100709

Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	74 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Diane Barclay, Craig Sanchez, Kenneth Dixon, Matthew Cohen, Eric Byous
Objective	USTCF will provide an update on the USTCF and its subaccount programs; SWB and USEPA will provide updates about LUST cleanup initiatives and funding.
Description	This session will be a summary of UST Cleanup Fund statistics, the status of reimbursements, appeals, and other important updates. The session will also cover updates to EAR, Orphan, and RUST grants, the Expedited Claim Account Program; USEPAs Brownfields program received a substantial funding increase from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and can support LUST site redevelopment via assessment, remediation or reuse planning

WHAT TO EXPECT AT AN APSA INSPECTION TU-G1 100719

Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	133 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Erik Cheng, Justin Tao
Objective	This session will provide an overview of a typical APSA inspection conducted by regulators.
Description	This course will detail the pre-inspection process of general information reviewed for facility history. The course will cover a typical facility walk-through. The presentation will also examine common violations reported to CERS for the APSA program and examples of corrective action follow-ups.

TOP 10 CUPA VIOLATIONS CITED BY PROGRAM AREA TU-H1 100777

Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	89 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Sheilah Lillie, Tyler Nakaue
Objective	Participants will learn about the 2022 top violations for each CUPA program area and tips on how to prevent them at their facility.
Description	The most commonly citied 2022 CUPA program violation data will be shared for each program area. Both of the course instructors are former CUPA inspectors, now working in industry. The instructors will describe what the regulatory requirement is for each violation and share tips on how to prevent these issues for your facility.

DRONES IN HAZMAT RESPONSE TU-I1 100738

Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating	150 of 175 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Steven Hamilton, DIANA NGUYEN, Alvin Dong
Objective	This session will inform participants on how to become a drone pilot and how drones can be used in hazmat response.
Description	This course will cover how the LAFD built their drone program and go into detail on requirements for becoming a drone pilot, pertinent FAA regulations and licensing requirements, types of drones, use scenarios, and data management software. In addition, the course discuss how hazmat meters and thermography can be integrated for use during hazmat incidents.

INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR RADIATION TU-J1 100747

Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating	243 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Carl Palladino
Objective	This session will provide participants with basic knowledge for safety responding to a radiological emergency.
Description	This course will provide a brief overview of nuclear radiation basics, exposure health effects, protection methods, decontamination procedures, radiation instrumentation, and site investigation and emergency response protocols.

WEB DEPLOYED IMMERSIVE COMPUTER BASED HAZWOPER TRAINING TU-K1 100643

Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Room	GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating	48 of 50 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Nick Vent, John Rolando, Carl Bautista, Matt Hayden
Objective	Provide participants with an introduction to web deployed computer based training that can satisfy HAZWOPER and other training requirements
Description	During this presentation the students will be introduced to Virtual Reality environments after being provided with an initial classroom training. Students will be provided with access to several modules to learn by doing through interactive exercises in high fidelity simulations. The modules provided are part of a FRO training series that was created to enable the players to accomplish refresher training or new training at their own pace.

CERS NEXTGEN OVERVIEW TU-L1 100751

Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Room	GOLD KEY III
Seating	10 of 50 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jim Bohon
Objective	CalEPA's project to upgrade the CERS application, CERS NextGen
Description	Please join members of the CalEPA Unified Program and the CERS project team to discuss CalEPA's project to upgrade the CERS application, CERS NextGen. The CalEPA team will update you on the project's progress, provide an overview of the planned implementation timeline, and discuss the key changes associated with replacing CERS. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.

HMBP 101 TU-M1 100756

Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	96 of 125 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Minh Le, Alonso Mejia, Jason Parker
Objective	This session will provide students with basic and introductory fundamentals of the hazardous materials business plan program.
Description	This course will cover the introductory concepts of the hazardous materials business plan program. Goal of the course will cover Business Plan General Requirements, Hazardous Materials Inventory Reporting Requirements, Alternative Hazardous Materials Inventory Requirements, Hazardous Materials Inventory Submittal, Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act Compliance Requirements, Emergency Response Plans and Procedures, and Training.

LUNCH,TUESDAY ON 3/21 TU-Z1 100647

Tuesday 11:45am to 12:45pm

Room	PLATINUM BALLROOM
Seating	2005 of 2000 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. Take a few moments to say "hi" and network during lunch.

CONDUCTING EFFECTIVE AMMONIA REFRIGERATION AUDITS & INSPECTIONS TU-A2 100654

Tuesday 1pm to 3pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	177 of 200 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Eileen Woodbury, Alvin Lal
Objective	An overview of ammonia refrigeration operational knowledge needed to conduct effective regulatory audits and inspections.
Description	Review P&ID drawings against site photographs to walk the system to review refrigeration cycle with equipment, symbols, and safety systems. At key points elements of the CalARP RMP will be highlighted to demonstrate examples of compliance within the P&ID.

HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING LAW (ADVANCED) TU-B2 100668

Tuesday 1pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating	224 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Tracy Young, Bavneet Benipal, Samantha Lawler
Objective	To provide an overview and scenarios of Hazardous Waste Recycling.
Description	Per Sheryl - 3 hours. Topics to be covered include the overview of the following: Health and Safety Code Sections 25143.2, 25143.9, and 25143.10. Scenarios of statutory exclusions and exemptions. Emerging issues involving the recyclable material reporting requirements.

TECHNICAL DETAILS: SINGLE-WALLED SYSTEMS TU-C2 100680

Tuesday 1pm to 3pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating	288 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0 ICC: 2.0
Speakers	Austin Lemire-Baeten
Objective	This session will provide participants with a technical understanding of monitoring and testing compliance related to single-walled systems.
Description	This course will cover technical requirements of single-walled underground storage tank systems. Topics discussed will assist local agencies in ensuring monitoring and testing compliance of single-walled systems, and assist UST stakeholders on compliance requirements after the December 31, 2025 closure deadline, to include new underground storage tanks designed and alternative construction options.

THE CUPA PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS TU-D2 100689

Tuesday 1pm to 5pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	127 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Ryan Miya, Jennifer Lorenzo, Melinda Blum, Elizabeth Brega, Thomas Henderson
Objective	To provide CUPAs with a more in-depth overview of how a CUPA Performance Evaluation is conducted by each state agency.
Description	CalEPA, DTSC, OSFM and the State Water Board will present the tools and technologies used to conduct the CUPA Performance evaluation and assessment. Each state agency will present how an evaluation assessment is carried out using CERS reports or local data management information, as well as information provided as requested in the Evaluation Notification.

COMMUNICATION AND DE-ESCALATION TU-E2 100699

Tuesday 1pm to 5pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 3/4
Seating	127 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	John Wilson
Objective	How to effectively communicate in difficult situations, keep situations from escalating, and how to de-escalate once an interaction becomes difficult.
Description	This presentation will educate attendees on an easy to employ, highly effective, universal communication system (The Wolfson Formula). It helps professionals maintain their own behavior in stressful and critical situations, gain compliance from difficult people, and achieve cooperation where they might not have been able to do so otherwise without the training. The "Wolfson Formula" has been tested and used effectively for over ten years in many situations, including: public interactions, crisis, victim interviews, simple negotiations, consensual encounters, investigations, and other high stakes situations. This course has been taught to 1,000s of professionals and is quickly becoming a gold standard in not only understanding and employing communication and de-escalation skills, but keeping situations from becoming escalated. Attendees will leave with a pocket-sized quick reference guide and access to small poster-style reference.