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AN INTRODUCTION TO API 653 FOR APSA INSPECTORS    TU-G5
Tuesday     3pm to 5pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating88 of 120 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersPhilip Myers
ObjectiveTo learn how to apply API 653 for aboveground storage tanks.
DescriptionThis course will provide an introduction to API 653, an industry standard used for maintaining field-erected petroleum storage tanks. An industry expert will provide an overview of the standard and provide practical applications and explanations of how to implement the standard in the field.
REGULATORY BASICS OF UNIVERSAL WASTE    TU-H4
Tuesday     3pm to 5pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating188 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersMichael Reid, Renee Roberts
ObjectiveThis session will provide an overview of the universal waste regulations applicable to facilities that generate and collect universal wastes.
DescriptionThis course will give an overview of what is considered a universal waste in California and how universal wastes must be managed by facilities that generate or collect, but do not treat, universal wastes.
EXPLORING CALCUPA.ORG'S LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)    TU-L4
Tuesday     3pm to 5pm
Room GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating40 of 50 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersTim Snellings, Branden Hendrix
ObjectiveExplore the benefits of CalCUPA's Learning Management System (LMS) for your professional development to receive CUPA Program education, REHS/ICC CEUs.
DescriptionThe LMS will improve accessibility to training materials for CUPAs/PAs/Industry/Students. Training includes access to all CUPA programs, such as in the HMBP, CalARP, UST, and Hazardous Waste programs. This allows CUPA personnel to access the learning materials, quizzes, and assessments at their own pace and convenience. Come explore the different methods to access over 75 Haz Mat Training Courses and earn CEUs/ICC credits in support of your professional certifications. Don't get left behind as this is the future of your training.
HMBP VIOLATION CLASSIFICATION AND MOST CITED VIOLATIONS    TU-M4
Tuesday     3pm to 5pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating113 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJimmy Padilla, Frederick Chun
ObjectiveAttendees will learn about the HMBP violation list, classification of the violations, and most commonly issued violations in the State.
DescriptionAttendees will learn about the HMBP violation list, classification of the violations, and most commonly issued violations in the State. Class will provide scenarios or examples of when these types of violations should be issued. Explore which are the most commonly issued violations in the State and what you need to do to avoid them.
A CUPA'S APPROACH TO MAINTAINING A UST TRAINING PROGRAM    TU-C4
Tuesday     4pm to 5pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating312 of 380 seats available
CreditsREHS: 1.0  ICC: 1.0
SpeakersKarly Becker, Michelle Santos, Ana Bui
ObjectiveThis session will provide attendees with an approach to expand their agencies UST training program.
DescriptionThis course will review one CUPAs development and implementation of the UST training program, from the preparation for the ICC exam to clearance as a UST inspector. This session will further outline how the UST training program is maintained through regular inspector meetings to ensure unified delivery of regulations to UST facilities.
HAZWASTE TAG    W-1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room ELITE
Seating13 of 30 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersArleen Gurfield
ObjectiveHazWaste TAG meeting
DescriptionHazWaste TAG meeting
THE NON-FRIGID SIDE OF CALARP    W-A1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating122 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersAlvin Dong, Marco Escobedo, Minh Le
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with recognition knowledge of non-refrigerant related CalARP chemicals and their common uses in the industries.
DescriptionThe course will go over CalARP chemicals that appeared in Table 1, 2, & 3 and will provide pattern recognition knowledge to apply during field inspections. The course will also go over industry-specific uses of some common, non-refrigerant, CalARP chemicals.
GEOTRACKER'S TANK CLOSURE PORTAL 101    W-C1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating332 of 380 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  ICC: 2.0
SpeakersDayna Cordano
ObjectiveThis session will introduce CUPAs and Cleanup Agencies to the new GeoTracker Tank Pull Portal.
DescriptionThe State Water Board's new GeoTracker Tank Pull Portal was developed to streamline the UST removal reporting requirements outlined in Chapter 16 of the CCRs. This course includes an overview of GeoTracker's new Tank Pull Portal, including a comprehensive look at both the CUPA and Cleanup Oversight Agency tools. The course will outline the improvements to the reporting requirements and will provide a live demonstration of the Portal.
CUPA 101    W-D1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating93 of 155 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersJason Boetzer, Kristen Ward
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with the history and evolution of the Unified Program.
DescriptionThis course is a comprehensive overview of the Unified Program (UP), including the history of environmental regulations which led to the creation of the program. Furthermore, this course will examine the coordination, consolidation, and implementation of the six hazardous materials management program elements. And finally, the course will provide an overview of the collaborative efforts taken by the stakeholders to demonstrate successes.
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DATA    W-F1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room GOLD KEY I/II
Seating87 of 108 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersCarl Palladino
ObjectiveThis session will provide participants with a basic understanding of the statistical treatment of environmental data.
DescriptionThis course covers common data distribution models, graphical tools for determining outliers and multiple data populations, calculating UCLs, UPLs, and BTVs, hypothesis testing and reducing decision errors. A primer on how to use EPA's statistical software, ProUCL, will be presented. Statistics can be fun and cool--come find out!
OVERFILL PREVENTION FOR ABOVEGROUND STORAGE CONTAINERS    W-G1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating47 of 120 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersAndrew Evans, Craig Fletcher, Jerry Schollmeyer, Bruno Busnardo
ObjectiveAn in-depth review of overfill prevention requirements for APSA-regulated aboveground storage containers, including case studies, equipment review, and testing.
DescriptionThis presentation will provide a deep dive into overfill prevention for APSA-regulated aboveground storage containers. We will review overfill prevention options and requirements found in the SPCC rule and learn how to properly apply those requirements through case studies. SP001 definitions, safe filling practices, equipment review, and equipment testing will also be covered with assistance from industry experts.
HOW NOT TO GET INTO TROUBLE WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT    W-H1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating200 of 250 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersKen Kwong, Lee Kirby
ObjectiveThis session will educate participants on common fire code violations founding inspections.
DescriptionDo you know the common fire code violations fire inspectors most often encounter at businesses? What are fire inspectors looking for during their fire-life safety inspections? How can these violations impact your business operations? Escape the death by PowerPoint routine and join this interactive, open forum to learn about common fire code violations, how to identify them, and make your business operations safer.
FENTANYL NEW HAZARDS FOR CLEANING UP WASTE AT CLANDESTINE LABS    W-I1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating242 of 290 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersBrian Escamilla
ObjectiveEducate and prepare first responders who may encounter hazardous waste at clan lab sites
DescriptionThe waves of new synthetics that continue to surge into the country have created new challenges and hazards for both first responders and agencies tasked with ensuring the sites are mitigated and remediated. This course will cover the different types of narcotics that are being synthesized including methamphetamine, fentanyl, fentanyl analogs, and other synthetic opioids. Common adulterants such as xylazine will also be covered.
FIELD INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES (F.I.T.) - BASIC    W-J1
Wednesday     8am to 12pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating373 of 400 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersJohn Wilson, Amy Segui
ObjectiveThis presentation covers fundamentals of field interviews and associated techniques
DescriptionThis presentation covers basic legal issues with field interviews and how to conduct interviews when the interview is typically unplanned and informal. This is "Part 1" of a three part series. It is not formal or "interrogative" in nature, but rapport-based, simple, quick, and easy. It is suitable for any professional in a position that they will conduct interviews in the field that could be investigative, witness-based, or criminal-based.
FLUOROSILICIC ACID (FSA) ISSUES AND RESPONSE AT TREATMENT PLANTS    W-J3
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room GOLD KEY III
Seating45 of 50 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersNick Vent
ObjectiveUnderstanding how to interpret the Safety Data Sheet provided by the vendor, Understanding how to assess the medical risks of FSA during a spill
DescriptionHazmat incidents happen unexpectedly. This real event occurred during a delivery and brought out problems with the Safety Data Sheet and dangerous properties of the material not pointed out by the SDS. Discussing an incident of this type in a realistic manner will have you thinking and possibly changing your response and processes. This incident was well controlled and everyone remained safe
CERS NEXTGEN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY PREPARATION    W-L1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating82 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersErika Michelotti, Jim Bohon
ObjectiveCERS NextGen users will learn the new system requirements for reporting chemical inventories.
DescriptionCERS is being updated to a new system called CERS NextGen. Data quality has been a long-standing issue with the current system particularly for the hazardous materials inventory. This session provides an overview of the new system requirements for reporting chemicals, mixtures, and hazardous waste. Topics covered will include hazardous materials, Safety Data Sheets, Chemical Abstract Service (CAS), CAS Numbers, and hazardous waste.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AREA PLANS: OVERVIEW AND RECENT UPDATES    W-M1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating132 of 160 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersPaul McCarter, Julie Unson
ObjectiveThis session is designed to provide an overview of Hazardous Materials Area Plans, including recent regulatory updates and Area Plan content.
DescriptionThis session will be jointly presented by CalEPA and Tait. It will cover the regulatory history of Hazardous Materials Area Plans, as well as the current regulatory framework, and general requirements of Area Plans. Different formats for Area Plans will be reviewed. A comparison of smaller CUPA Area Plans and Regional Area Plans will also be covered. The presentation will include a discussion session to clarify any questions and issues.
FACILITY TOUR - DIEMER WATER TREATMENT TOUR    W-T1
Wednesday     8am to 12pm
Room TOUR BUS
Seating0 of 25 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersKiersten Melville
ObjectiveAttendees will tour the plant and view CUPA program areas as they learn the water treatment process.
DescriptionThe Robert B. Diemer Water Treatment Plant in Yorba Linda is essential to Southern California's water infrastructure, treating up to 520 million gallons daily for communities across Orange County and coastal Los Angeles. This tour offers visitors an in-depth view of each stage in the treatment process, from intake and screening to advanced filtration and disinfection, showcasing Diemer's commitment to delivering safe, high-quality water.
CCDEH EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMITTEE    W-2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room ELITE
Seating26 of 30 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersChristine Sosko, Kristalynne Anderson
ObjectiveCCDEH Emergency Response Committee
DescriptionCCDEH Emergency Response Committee
CERS SLEUTHS & CALARP CLUES: SEARCHING FOR HIDDEN CALARP SITES    W-A2
Wednesday     10am to 12pm
Room MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating122 of 150 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersAlvin Dong, Minh Le, Alvin Lal
ObjectiveThis session will focus on how to extract CalARP chemicals from your CERS HMBP inventory to filter out possible CalARP regulated facilities.
DescriptionThis course will provide the participants with general instruction on how to extract data of CalARP regulated chemicals from the HMBP inventory via CERS and filter out possible CalARP regulated facilities. The course will aim to provide the participant with a general knowledge of HMBP data structure and the ability to identify and analyze the relevant data. Two small sets of CUPAs inventory data will be utilized as case studies.
Since we will be using our calcupa.org "My Itinerary" process for the 2025 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.