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USEPA COMMAND POST & EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AT VALET TU-T2

Tuesday 1pm to 3pm

Room	VALET PARKING LOT
Seating	38 of 55 seats available
Credits
Speakers	Robert Wise
Objective	Learn Response Capabilities of EPA Emergency Response. At Marriott valet parking.
Description	US 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.

CALARP 201 TU-A3

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	105 of 200 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Uriah Donaldson, Alvin Lal
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

SINGLE-WALLED UST OUTREACH AND RUST TU-C3

Tuesday 3pm to 4pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating	221 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0 ICC: 1.0
Speakers	Johnny Wales, McLean Reich
Objective	To provide updates on the ongoing efforts to assist with closure of single-walled USTs, updates to RUST, and how RUST applies to UST closure
Description	Redhorse Corporation, partnering with the State Water Board and USEPA, has been engaged in both outreach to single-walled UST owners and operators and analysis of the single-walled UST population, and would like to share updates. We will also share updates to the RUST program which assists eligible small businesses with funding for their UST projects, via grants and loans, and relate RUST back to single-walled UST closure.
Presentation	Single-walled UST Outreach and RUST

SUSTAINABILITY IN GW REMEDIATION NON-PETROLEUM VI EVAL FOR UST TU-F3

Tuesday 3pm to 4pm

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	55 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Yue Rong, Maryam Renard
Objective	This presentation will provide a discussion on sustainability in groundwater remediation, from environmental, economical, and social angles.
Description	Conventional environmental groundwater remediation methods usually include physical means to clean up contamination sources, such as excavation, pump, extraction, bury, and burn. Coming into 21st century, the remediation industry starts to emphasize sustainability in site cleanup, which requires consideration of lower use of resources and energy (e.g., lower emission) and resource conservation. In a design of site remediation, the factors such as energy, resources, climate change, green technology, safety and risk evaluation, cost benefit, and public acceptance may be considered. Sustainability is evaluated based on environmental, economic, and social considerations. This presentation will evaluate first cost analysis using case study in Los Angeles Region, which used 179 closed cases of active remediation since 2012. The average cost of cleanup with all methods is about $887,438 per site. Cost for individual remedial method such as soil vapor extraction is also analyzed. For example, cost for average soil vapor extraction is about $926,173 per site, which is higher than the average cost per site. The presentation also discusses the relationship between the cleanup goal and sustainability. Some individual site remedial methods, including soil excavation, groundwater pump and treat, soil vapor extraction, thermal enhancement, dual-phase extraction and air sparging, vapor barrier installation, chemical and biological in-situ treatment, monitoring natural attenuation, and phytoremediation, are also evaluated per the perspective of sustainability.
Presentation	Non-PVI Evaluation for UST Low-Risk Closure

RISK-BASED INSPECTION OF STORAGE TANKS TU-G3

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	109 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Philip Myers
Objective	To cover Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) for storage tanks: Should I use it? Will the regulations accept it? What can go wrong? What are the pros and cons? Can I trust it?
Description	The concept of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) was popularized by API 580 & 581. The complex requirements make RBI implementation opaque, hard to understand and audit for compliance. The talk will cover the history & background, what the industry feedback is, conditions under which it should be allowed, and basic guidelines to validate the methodology for applying RBI to tanks. A brief discussion of similar service assessments will be included.
Presentation	Risk Based Inspection of Storage Tanks

COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION TU-J3

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating	76 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Chris Reiner
Objective	Students will learn tips and techniques for identifying unknown compressed gas cylinders.
Description	An unidentified compressed gas cylinder can be an alarming find, but it doesnt have to be. This course will teach you how to read the clues a cylinder gives and enable you to identify whats inside, or at least what kind of hazard it presents. After the lecture, students will identify multiple mystery cylinders and leave with a better understanding of the risks and realities of compressed gases.
Presentation	Compressed Gas Cylinder Identification

Migrating Data Systems? How to preserve EDT & Regulatory History & Continuity TU-L3

Tuesday 3pm to 4pm

Room	GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating	74 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Darryl Booth
Objective	Attendees will learn the current state of CERS Data Transfer (EDT) and explore the value and potential of moving to real-time communications.
Description	Most CUPAs use CERS EDT to download submittals and to upload inspections/violations (CME). For these CUPAs, the exercise is typically done once a day or once a week. In some cases, it's on-demand. These were the standards and expectations established when CERS was first built. In fact, the technology would also allow for real-time transfer, meaning that new inspections would be posted immediately. New submittals would arrive upon submission.

HMBP - AB 2059 - NEW REQUIREMENTS TU-M3

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	1 of 167 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Frederick Chun, John Elkins
Objective	To discuss the purpose of AB 2059 and best means of implementation and compliance with the new law.
Description	This class will cover new requirements as required by AB 2059 for businesses and UPA personnel.
Presentation	AB 2059 - New Requirements

DHD USER GROUP TU-O2

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	ELITE
Seating	24 of 35 seats available
Credits
Speakers	Sheryl Baldwin
Objective	DHD User Group
Description	DHD User Group

HOT TOPICS IN WASTE CLASSIFICATION AND RECYCLING W-B1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating	19 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Tracy Young, Bavneet Benipal, Samantha Lawler
Objective	To provide an overview of hot topics pertaining to Waste Classification and Hazardous Waste Recycling.
Description	Topics to be covered include the overview of the following: Recent enforcement-related issues of waste determination and hazardous waste recycling Specific waste streams Types of sampling.
Presentation	Hot Topics in Waste Classification and Recycling.

OVERVIEW OF THE UST LEAK PREVENTION PROGRAM W-C1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating	105 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0 ICC: 2.0
Speakers	Thomas Henderson
Objective	This session will provide participants with knowledge of past, present and future UST Program activities as they relate to all types of stakeholders.
Description	This session will provide participants with an extensive overview of UST Program activities over the last year, and those activities that are planned for the future. Additional topics include the connection between inspection and compliance, as well as how design, construction, testing, and maintenance have a significant impact on reducing the number of releases to the environment. Single-walled USTs and Chapter 16 rewrite will be addressed.

CUPA 101 W-D1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	8 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jason Boetzer, Kristen Ward
Objective	This session will provide participants with the history and evolution of the Unified Program.
Description	This course is a comprehensive overview of the Unified Program, including a brief history of environmental regulations which led to the creation of the program. The course will further examine the coordination, consolidation, & implementation of the six program elements. And finally, this course will provide an overview to the collaborative efforts of the stakeholders demonstrating successes.
Presentation	CUPA 101

UPDATE ON WATER BOARD CLEANUP PROGRAMS, VI, AND AB304 W-F1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	58 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Cheryl Prowell, Gregory Shaffer
Objective	Learn about changes within the Site Cleanup Program at the Water Boards and Local Agencies, and vapor intrusion guidance and policy progress
Description	This course is an overview of what's new within the Site Cleanup Program at the Water Board including updates regarding statewide investigations for PFAS, updates to vapor intrusion guidance, and progress toward developing a vapor intrusion policy. We will also provide an update on the changes to the Local Agencies Cleanup Programs, observations, and lessons learned since the passage of AB304.
Presentation	Update on Water Board Cleanup Programs and VI

STI WORKSHOP: GENERATOR BASE TANKS AND MORE W-G1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	91 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Tim O'Toole, Steve Pollock, Joseph Mentzer, Will Holman, Craig Fletcher
Objective	This session intends to inform attendees of Aboveground Storage Tank system standards with a look into UL 142 Special Purpose tanks.
Description	STI/SPFA staff and affiliates will point out differences in fabrication, appurtenances, and operation and maintenance that make generator base tanks unique compared to other tank systems. With an introduction to UL 142A, the course covers tank fabrication for mounting of generators, and installing genset system components. An experienced SP001 inspector will cover the challenges of auditing these systems with conflicting codes and operator needs.
Presentation	W-G1 Generator Base Tanks and More
	W-G1 STI Workshop: Generator Base Tanks and More
	W-G1 142A Summary Pollock spkr 2
	Fueling Arrangements for Diesel Powered Appliances

RETAIL HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPLIANCE W-H1

Wednesday 8am to 9:30am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	1 of 180 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Jeremy Hojnicki, Tracey Anzar
Objective	This session will provide participants with an overview of hazardous waste compliance from a retail perspective.
Description	The course is an overview of the challenges of managing a retail hazardous waste program, including how to drive compliance and engagement at retail stores. The session will provide tips on how to retailer and CUPA stakeholders on how to have successful hazardous waste inspections at retail store facilities.
Presentation	W-H1-Retail Hazardous Waste ULTA Beauty-Anzar Hojnicki

CALEPA ESF10 / CBRNRESPONDER PROJECT UPDATE W-I1

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating	143 of 175 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	John Elkins, Jim Bohon, Elizabeth Brega, Dante Stellar, Megan Callan
Objective	The session will present an update with findings of the state and local CUPA workgroup efforts over the past two years.
Description	CalEPA has been working with CUPAs, CalOES, FEMA, and FEMAs contractor Chainbridge to evaluate the CBRNResponder web based tools ability to support California emergency response. This includes use by CalEPA for coordinating large scale hazmat responses, by the Unified Program to support an electronic and operationalized Area Plan, and by CUPAs to support administrative and response requirements. This session presents findings from that effort.
Presentation	CALEPA ESF10 / CBRNRESPONDER PROJECT UPDATE
	CALEPA ESF10/CBRNResponder Project Update

MAKING THE COMPLICATED SIMPLE W-J1

Wednesday 8am to 12pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating	165 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	John Wilson
Objective	This session provides information on how to handle stressful, complicated situation in an effective and practical way.
Description	This session provides information related to complicated situations and how to make those situations simple. It will allow you to get better at making difficult scenarios and tight schedules more digestible, easy to explain to others, easy to understand, and easy to expand upon. This class is especial helpful for those working or managing very complex or multiple situations. It also helps with understanding problem solving with a solution-based mindset. This session also helps in bringing calm to chaos, using the logical brain versus the emotional brain. It covers on-site actions, post-scene actions, follow-up information, tips to overcome information overload, and professional interactions.

THE LANGUAGE OF LEADERSHIP, THE NEW LEADERSHIP PLAYBOOK W-J3

Wednesday 8am to 5pm

Room	GOLD KEY III
Seating	26 of 50 seats available
Credits	REHS: 8.0
Speakers	Kirk Ford
Objective	This session will provide participants with leadership tools to make their teams higher performing and intent based.
Description	This course is based on the book "Leadership is Language" by David Marquet. We'll go over his new leadership playbook that uses language to empower your team to perform at their highest potential and build a framework that achieves the right balance between deliberation and action. This book has been the single best tool for leadership I've found and I want to share it with the CUPA community. (not endorsed or sponsored by David Marquet)
Presentation	The Language of Leadership

HAZWOPER 8 HR REFRESHER TRAINING FOCUSED DEBRIS REMOVAL CONCERNS W-K1

Wednesday 8am to 5pm

Room	GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating	17 of 50 seats available
Credits	REHS: 8.0
Speakers	Nick Vent
Objective	Understand how to recognize various hazard classes, Ability to use reference materials. Understand how to safely work around heavy equipment and roads.
Description	CalOSHA 5192(e)(8) requires refresher training each year. Students must attend the entire session to obtain a certificate from the instructor. The content will include using scenarios to discuss the Hazard Classes, 2020 ERG, NIOSH Pocket guide, Wiser usage and Safety Data Sheets. Working within post firestorm scenes will require understanding ICS, Site Safety plans and how to safely work around heavy equipment. There will be interactive games. Pre-Registration Required.

INCAPSULATE DEMO SOFTWARE FOR EH W-N1

Wednesday 8am to 9am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	157 of 160 seats available
Credits
Speakers	Sheryl Baldwin
Objective	EHS Permitting and Inspection solution developed for San Mateo County with focus on the CUPA Programs.
Description	Demo of the EHS Permitting and Inspection solution developed for San Mateo County with focus on the CUPA Programs. The solution is developed Salesforce the world's No1 Cloud Platform. The demo will be a walk through of the various scenarios/roadmap for - Application intake - Inspections - Violation Creations - Enforcement action - Permits - CERS Integration - Time Keeping