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MANAGING ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE RISK: TOOLS AND STRATEGIES FO    M-H3
Monday     1pm to 3pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating4 of 180 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersGary Lucks, Andrea Sumits
ObjectiveTo share compliance assurance tools to help improve environmental regulatory performance and strengthen compliance outcomes.
DescriptionAmid a reinvigorated USEPA and robust California environmental enforcement, it is essential that CA businesses understand implications to company compliance programs, staffing, and performance and accountability. The session will assess the current state of USEPA policies, programs, and enforcement and evaluate the interplay with CA regulatory framework, EPA Region IX priorities, State Attorney General initiatives, local and enforcement agencies
MERCURY RESPONSE AND CLEANUP    M-I3
Monday     1pm to 5pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating148 of 175 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersRobert Wise, Tara Fitzgerald
ObjectiveThis course provide a comprehensive approach to the response and mitigation of Mercury Spills.
DescriptionThe course provides a comprehensive approach to responding to, assessing and mitigating spills involving elemental, organic and inorganic Mercury. The course addresses topics including Mercury chemistry, uses of Mercury, Mercury detection technology, assessment techniques, face cream sites, cleanup techniques, risk communications and enforcement strategies.
BASICS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY    M-J2
Monday     1pm to 5pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating404 of 500 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersSteve Reichow, Natasha McClurg
ObjectiveTo provide hazardous waste generators an overview of the requirements for accumulation and storage of hazardous waste. For regulated businesses.
DescriptionTraining will introduce hazardous waste generators to Federal and State regulations applicable to hazardous waste generators. Determining generator status (LQG, SQG or CESQG), overview of RCRA waste vs. non-RCRA hazardous waste, accumulation time limits and container and tank management standards will be covered. Training will also cover the CUPAs role for inspections and enforcement of these regulations.
PresentationBasics of Hazardous Waste Training for Industry
HOW TO KEEP YOUR STAFF INVOLVED AND ENGAGED    M-J5
Monday     1pm to 3pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating88 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJim Delia
ObjectiveApproaches to managing and effectively motivating staff during these uncertain times and beyond.
DescriptionSome 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.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TAG MEETING    M-O2
Monday     1pm to 3pm
Room ELITE
Seating32 of 50 seats available
Credits  
SpeakersMario Tresierras, Gary Cantwell
ObjectiveEmergency Response TAG Meeting
DescriptionEmergency Response TAG Meeting
CONDUCTING EFFECTIVE AMMONIA REFRIGERATION AUDITS & INSPECTIONS    TU-A2
Tuesday     1pm to 3pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating111 of 200 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersEileen Woodbury, Alvin Lal
ObjectiveAn overview of ammonia refrigeration operational knowledge needed to conduct effective regulatory audits and inspections.
DescriptionReview 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.
PresentationHandout 1
Handout 2
Handout 3
Handout 4
Handout 5
Effective Ammonia Refrigeration Audits and Inspections
HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING LAW (ADVANCED)    TU-B2
Tuesday     1pm to 5pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating108 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersTracy Young, Bavneet Benipal, Samantha Lawler
ObjectiveTo provide an overview and scenarios of Hazardous Waste Recycling.
DescriptionTopics 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.
PresentationHazardous Waste Recycling Law (Advanced)
WHEN A CITY BURNS DOWN - THE TRAGEDY OF PARADISE    TU-C2
Tuesday     1pm to 2:45pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating114 of 350 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  ICC: 2.0
SpeakersThomas Parker, Thomas Henderson
ObjectiveTo provide a UST CUPA perspective when s natural disaster strikes.
DescriptionIn 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.
PresentationWhen a City Burns Down - The Tragedy of Paradise
THE CUPA PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS    TU-D2
Tuesday     1pm to 5pm
Room ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating88 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersMatthew McCarron, Julie Unson, Esme Hassell-Thean, Garett Chan, Jenna Hartman, Glenn Warner, Mary Wren-Wilson, Denise Villanueva, Tim Brandt, Kaeleigh Pontif
ObjectiveTo provide CUPAs with a more in-depth overview of how a CUPA Performance Evaluation is conducted by each state agency.
DescriptionCalEPA, 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.
PresentationThe CUPA Performance Evaluation Process and Assessment
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DATA    TU-F2
Tuesday     1pm to 2:45pm
Room GOLD KEY I/II
Seating60 of 100 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersCarl Palladino
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with an introduction to conducting statistical analysis of environmental data.
DescriptionThis class provides a brief introduction to statistical analysis of environmental data with an emphasis on using EPAs software application ProUCL. Basic statistics, hypothesis testing, decision errors, data interpretation and decision making are discussed. ProUCL is explored to understand how to perform simple data analysis. Little to no previous experience with statistics is required.
PresentationStatistical Analysis of Environmental Data
OIL WATER SEPARATORS IN THE SPCC WORLD    TU-G2
Tuesday     1pm to 3pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating35 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJanice Witul, Pete Reich
ObjectiveTo provide an overview of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements on oil water separators
DescriptionThis session will discuss the various uses of oil water separators and provide a detailed discussion of the SPCC requirements based on each use.
PresentationOIL WATER SEPARATORS IN THE SPCC WORLD
INDUSTRY CUPA COMPLIANCE AND INSPECTION EXPERIENCE    TU-H2
Tuesday     1pm to 4:45pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating91 of 180 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersMichelle Le, Lori Luces-Nakagawa, Larry Jeffris
ObjectiveThe objective of this course is to define and prioritize pain points and areas of opportunities with the CUPA programs.
DescriptionThis is course will use Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodologies to identify new issues within each of the CUPA program elements. New issues, along with existing issues, will be prioritized and ranked. Solutions will be developed and issues will be closed during this session, when permissible. The data collected will be presented at the CalEPA Industry Stakeholder Meeting and used as a roadmap by the Industry Technical Advisory Group (ITAG).
PresentationIndustry CUPA Inspection Experience/Industry Stakeholder Meeting
HAZMAT AND FIRE CODE VI: RISE OF THE PERMITS    TU-J2
Tuesday     1pm to 2:30pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating119 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.5  
SpeakersGrant Miner, Janice Van Mullem
ObjectiveParticipants will learn how Fire Code regulates hazardous materials, how it differs from other regulations, and how to recognize common violations.
DescriptionWhether you work with fire code or are just curious about it, we'll discuss how it regulates hazardous materials, how it differs from other regulations, and how to recognize common violations. New this year, there will be a discussion of fire code permits and how they can be used to increase hazmat safety, as well as tips for identifying the hazard class of materials encountered in the field. Well also analyze an actual incident or two.
PresentationHazMat and Fire Code VI: Rise of the Permits
HIGH PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATIONS, AND INTENT BASED LEADERSHIP    TU-J4
Tuesday     1pm to 4:45pm
Room GOLD KEY III
Seating106 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersKirk Ford
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with an overview of intent based high performance organizations, and give tools for using this leadership style
DescriptionThis course was first presented virtually for CUPA 2022 and is back by popular demand. Now 4 hours instead of 2 as requested. This is a leadership primer for high performing organizations and intent based leadership. We'll discuss what those things are and how they can help you lead your team more effectively. Participants will also be equipped with useable tools to help strengthen communication and build better teams.
PresentationHigh Performance Organizations
LETS GET POSTING THE REASONS AGENCIES SHOULD BE ON SOCIAL MEDIA    TU-L2
Tuesday     1pm to 2:30pm
Room GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating82 of 100 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.5  
SpeakersJoshua Lindsey, Brent Casey
ObjectiveThis session will provide local agencies with tips and tools on how to use and grow social media effectively.
DescriptionThis course is a complete guide for local government agencies in creating engaging daily content for multiple social media platforms. The course will help with simplifying the approval process for posting content as well as give tips in responding to the public. The course will examine different tools and applications for quick content creation. And finally, the course will provide an understanding in interpreting social media analytics.
PresentationLet's Get Posting - The reasons agencies should be on social media
HMBP 201    TU-M2
Tuesday     1pm to 3pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating1 of 165 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersMinh Le, Alonso Mejia, Jason Parker
ObjectiveThis session will be an intermediate class on the business plan program.
DescriptionThis course will cover intermediate topics of the Business Plan Program.
PresentationHazardous Materials Business Plan - HMBP 201
USEPA COMMAND POST & EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AT VALET    TU-T2
Tuesday     1pm to 3pm
Room VALET PARKING LOT
Seating38 of 55 seats available
Credits  
SpeakersRobert Wise
ObjectiveLearn Response Capabilities of EPA Emergency Response. At Marriott valet parking.
DescriptionUS EPA staff will be at the valet parking area with their Emergency Response's command & equipment to show and tell. Sampling equipment and response vehicles will be set up at the Anaheim Marriott valet parking area.
APPLICATIONS OF P&ID DRAWINGS WITHIN SELECT PREVENTION PROGRAM    W-A3
Wednesday     1pm to 3pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating152 of 200 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersEileen Woodbury, Alvin Lal
ObjectivePart 2: An overview of ammonia refrigeration operational knowledge needed to conduct effective regulatory audits and inspections.
DescriptionReal world applications of P&ID drawings within select RMP prevention program elements for program 2 and program 3. Includes inspection tips and best practices.
PresentationApplications of P&ID drawings within select Prevention Programs
ADVANCED HAZARDOUS WASTE CHARACTERIZATION    W-B3
Wednesday     1pm to 3pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating78 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersAndy Smith, Regan Bottomley
ObjectiveStudents will build on their previous hazardous waste characterization training by delving deeper into the definition of hazardous waste.
DescriptionEvery wonder why spent solvents are regulated at 10% or more? What are hazard codes and why do I care? Is my solvent-contaminated rag an ignitable D001 when I'm done cleaning with it; what about a spill? Why are some chemicals repeated in the F001 and F002? What is this whole "sole active ingredient" in unused chemicals all about? These questions and more will be answered as we delve deeper into understanding the nuances of waste identification.
PresentationAdvanced Hazardous Waste Determination
UST COMPONENTS 101 PLUS    W-C3
Wednesday     1pm to 5pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating108 of 350 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  ICC: 4.0
SpeakersGerrit Kovach, Brenda Puepke
ObjectiveTo be able to identify different parts of the UST system included in leak detection, spill containment and overfill protection and certifications.
DescriptionThis course will be an open presentation with an array of UST Components with the objective of learning and identifying different parts and finctions for UST inspections. This will include many field photos and videos and a collection of actual UST sensors, leak detectors, piping and other components from different systems (Veeder Root, Pneumeractor, etc.). A new UST components field guide will also be included with this presentation.
PresentationUST Components 101 Plus
UST Monitoring System Field Guide
Waterboard Monitoring Construction Guide
VEEDER ROOT SENSOR GUIDE
EBW GUIDE
FRANKLING FUELING SENSOR GUIDE
RONAN PDF GUIDE
PNEUMERCATOR PDF GUIDE
UST PIPING GUIDE 1
UST PIPING GUIDE 2 (FLEX BRAVO)
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