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CALEPA ESF10 / CBRNRESPONDER PROJECT UPDATE    W-I1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating143 of 175 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJohn Elkins, Jim Bohon, Elizabeth Brega, Dante Stellar, Megan Callan
ObjectiveThe session will present an update with findings of the state and local CUPA workgroup efforts over the past two years.
DescriptionCalEPA 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.
PresentationCALEPA ESF10 / CBRNRESPONDER PROJECT UPDATE
CALEPA ESF10/CBRNResponder Project Update
MAKING THE COMPLICATED SIMPLE    W-J1
Wednesday     8am to 12pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating165 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersJohn Wilson
ObjectiveThis session provides information on how to handle stressful, complicated situation in an effective and practical way.
DescriptionThis 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
Seating26 of 50 seats available
CreditsREHS: 8.0  
SpeakersKirk Ford
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with leadership tools to make their teams higher performing and intent based.
DescriptionThis 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)
PresentationThe Language of Leadership
HAZWOPER 8 HR REFRESHER TRAINING FOCUSED DEBRIS REMOVAL CONCERNS    W-K1
Wednesday     8am to 5pm
Room GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating17 of 50 seats available
CreditsREHS: 8.0  
SpeakersNick Vent
ObjectiveUnderstand how to recognize various hazard classes, Ability to use reference materials. Understand how to safely work around heavy equipment and roads.
DescriptionCalOSHA 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
Seating157 of 160 seats available
Credits  
SpeakersSheryl Baldwin
ObjectiveEHS Permitting and Inspection solution developed for San Mateo County with focus on the CUPA Programs.
DescriptionDemo 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
HAZWASTE TAG MEETING    W-O1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room ELITE
Seating12 of 45 seats available
Credits  
SpeakersCRAIG COOPER
ObjectiveHAZWASTE TAG Meeting
Description.
MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE & PRE-STARTUP SAFETY REVIEW    W-A2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating131 of 200 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.5  
SpeakersThomas Turner, Diane Ho, Albert Welsh
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with an overview of MOC/PSSR with an extensive amount of breakout sessions to emphasize learnings.
DescriptionThe course is a comprehensive overview of Management of Change and Prestartup Safety Reviews. The course will go over the overview, incidents, documentation, and examples with breakout sessions for each section to emphasize and iterate the importance of the MOC and PSSR process.
PresentationW-A2-MOC & PSSR REVIEW-ALLIUS (Final)
CONDITIONALLY EXCLUDED HAZARDOUS WASTE    W-B2
Wednesday     10am to 11:45am
Room 9052
Seating5 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
ObjectiveThis session will identify several useful exclusions from full regulation available for hazardous waste.
DescriptionThis course will identify and explain the conditional exclusions available for used oil filters, waste fuel filters, common vehicle batteries & household batteries, latex paint, reuseable soiled textiles, PCB Ballast, and more. It will also briefly identify and summarize the requirements for universal waste, waste oil, California empty containers, and other statutory exclusions and exemptions. It will not include recycling exclusions.
PresentationConditionally Excluded Hazardous Waste (also: exemptions & recycling)
UST STATEWIDE TAG MEETING    W-C2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating166 of 350 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  ICC: 2.0
SpeakersLuis Romero Zaragoza
ObjectiveTechnical Advisory Group meeting lead by the Southern California TAG
DescriptionDiscussion of technical UST issue. This meeting is for UST Regulators only.
CUPA LEADERSHIP: CELEBRATING THE PAST AND ARTFULLY MOVING FORWARD    W-D2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating122 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJohn Elkins, Christie Bautista
ObjectiveThis course will provide CUPAs with the historical context affecting current day management issues and effective tools for leading into the future.
DescriptionThis course will examine the CUPA program's rise to success, current day management issues, and approaches for leading into the future. Topics include acknowledging management methodologies of the past and embracing a style that is adaptable to change, addressing accountability and transparency by measuring progress through data, leading a diverse multi-generational workforce, and cultivating the workforce and technology.
PresentationCUPA Leadership: Celebrating the Past and Artfully Moving Forward
VAPOR SAMPLING FRAMEWORK, CHARACTERIZING PFAS IN CA WATERS    W-F2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room GOLD KEY I/II
Seating46 of 100 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersWendy Linck, Suzie Nawikas
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with an overview of the current status of PFAS investigations in the State along with planned actions for 2023.
DescriptionState-wide investigative orders have been issued to target known sources or secondary sources of PFASs and nearby public water supply wells. Those investigations are ongoing and provide invaluable data on the magnitude of the issue for targeted PFAS analytes. The findings of a limited study revealed elevated concentrations of non-targeted PFAS analytes and highlight the present challenge to characterize the full scope of the problem.
PresentationCharacterizing PFAS in Californias Drinking Water, Groundwater, and Wastewater
Vapor Sampling Framework
ASK THE ABOVEGROUND TANK EXPERTS IN ADVANCE AT www.calcupa.org (PANEL)    W-G2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating87 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersCraig Fletcher, Joseph Mentzer, Philip Myers, Steve Pollock
ObjectiveProvide a forum for participants to ask experts of STI/SFPA and API standard questions about aboveground tank systems.
DescriptionThe expert panel will answer questions associated with aboveground tank industry standards, tank construction (shop built, field erected, small and large, and containment tanks), tank inspections, ancillary equipment, and more. You can enter your questions in advance at www.calcupa.org
PresentationAsk The Aboveground Tank Experts Panel
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, CUPA, AND YOU    W-H2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating1 of 180 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersLee Kirby, Ken Kwong
ObjectiveIdentify occupancy classifications and their limitations Understand how hazardous materials influence building classifications
DescriptionHave you ever wondered why the same information is asked for by the fire department and CUPA? Have you ever wondered why you have two agencies that closely regulate hazardous materials but look at different things, that are almost the same? Understand the difference between CUPA regulations and Fire Code regulations. Understand what goes through the mind of a company officer arriving on scene. If you would like the answers to these questions, and maybe learn a little more from a fire inspector and a CUPA fire inspector please attend with an open mind, some questions, and be ready for fun
PresentationThe Fire Department, CUPA, and You
USING CERS DATA FOR HAZMAT EMERGENCIES USING PEAC SOFTWARE & MORE    W-I2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating145 of 175 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersC. Scott Bunning, Steven Hamilton
ObjectiveDevelop a basic understanding of the key components of CERS data that can help in HAZMAT emergency response, specifically using PEAC HAZMAT software.
DescriptionEmergencies involving HAZMAT are low-frequency, high-consequence events. The facility data collected by CUPA's is critical in creating situational awareness for first responders to stay safe along with the public. We'll use real-life scenarios to illustrate how the Los Angeles Fire Department, CAL-OES and countless other emergency response agencies in California use systems like PEAC software along with GIS/CAD programs for safer HAZMAT outcomes.
HMBP 101    W-M2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating72 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersMinh Le, Alonso Mejia, Jason Parker
ObjectiveThis session will provide students with basic and introductory fundamentals of the hazardous materials business plan program.
DescriptionThis 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.
PresentationHazardous Materials Business Plan - HMBP 101
CCDEH EMERGENCY RESPONSE & PREPAREDNESS POLICY COMMITTEE    W-O2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room ELITE
Seating38 of 50 seats available
Credits  
SpeakersSheryl Baldwin
ObjectiveCCDEH Emergency Response & Preparedness Policy Committee
DescriptionCCDEH Emergency Response & Preparedness Policy Committee
LUNCH,WEDNESDAY ON 3/22    W-Z1
Wednesday     11:45am to 12:45pm
Room PLATINUM BALLROOM
Seating2004 of 2000 seats available
Credits  
ObjectiveCatch up with old friends, chat with co-workers, and provide helpful guidance to new people.
DescriptionLunch 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.

1. Lazy Susan in Ballroom - The Food Court Buffet, The Food Court - Mediterranean Buffet

  • Roasted Garlic Lemon Hummus and Pita chips (V, DF)
  • Spinach, Arugula, Radicchio Chickpea, Pickled Red Onion Salad, Greek Dressing (V)
  • Turmeric Roasted Vegetable Cous Cous, Lemon oil (V)
  • Roasted Chicken, Kalamata, Artichokes, Roasted Tomato Citrus Jus
  • Seared Salmon and Spinach with Warm herb Vinaigrette (GF)
  • Aged Asiago Vegetable Risotto (V)
  • Fruit Tarts (V)
  • Assorted European Macaroons (V)

2. Box Lunch - Roasted Turkey Breast
3. Box Lunch - Beef Tenderloin
4. Box Lunch - Garden Grilled Vegetable
5. Box Lunch - Gluten Free chef choice

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)
Since we will be using our calcupa.org "My Itinerary" process for the 2024 Conference for Attendees to Earn CEUs, please create your Itinerary by going to the online agenda and clicking on the "+Add" button on the right of the page to Add Sessions you plan to attend to your "My Itinerary".  To View/Edit your Itinerary for Session Attendance, visit your My Itinerary.  We will provide further information on how to 'check in/out' of a Session to verify your attendance. If you have any questions, please email registration@calcupa.org.