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HAZARDOUS WASTE SAMPLING AND INTERPRETING LAB RESULTS - PART I M-B1

Monday 8am to 8:50am

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	74 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Arleen Gurfield
Objective	This session will provide an introduction to collecting hazardous waste samples, determining appropriate test methods, and interpreting lab reports.
Description	Knowing when, where, what, and how to sample hazardous waste can be tricky; but it many cases, its easier than we expect it to be. This session will discuss various sampling scenarios, methods for collecting samples, determining the appropriate test methods to order, interpreting the analytical laboratory report, and evaluating the potential violations. Join us for Part II: Sampling Case Studies to test your knowledge!
Presentation	Hazardous Waste Sampling and Interpreting Lab Results Part I: Overview

HAZARDOUS WASTE SAMPLING AND INTERPRETING LAB RESULTS - PART II M-B2

Monday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	86 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Arleen Gurfield, Carol Wortham
Objective	This session will apply the information shared in Part 1 to reviewing case studies, discussing sampling questions, and sharing lessons learned.
Description	With the knowledge gained from attending Hazardous Waste Sampling and Interpreting Lab Results Part I, participants will have an interactive opportunity to review several case studies, ask questions, discuss potential violations and next steps for corrective action. Feel free to come with your own sampling questions if you want to brainstorm with CUPA and laboratory experts.

CALIFORNIA HAZARDOUS WASTE CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA M-B3

Monday 3pm to 4:30pm

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	36 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Geoff Knight
Objective	Review California hazardous waste classification and how it varies from the federal RCRA program.
Description	CAs hazardous waste classification scheme is fundamentally different than the federal RCRA regulations. This presentation will cover the basics in CA, including key similarities and differences from the federal program. Streamlined approaches for laboratory analysis will be presented, and we will discuss reading laboratory reports. Classification of universal wastes, recyclable materials and wastes, and listed wastes will also be discussed.
Presentation	California Hazardous Waste Classification Criteria

OVERVIEW OF TIER PERMITTING SUBMITTAL ON CERS TU-B1

Tuesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	175 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Malay Trivedi
Objective	LEARN COMPONENTS OF TIER PERMIT SUBMITTAL ON CERS
Description	This course will aim to provide successful submittal of Tier Permitting (TP) element on CERS. It will outline/discuss different components of TP submittal on CERS. This course will look at hazardous wastes that are eligible for TP, provide an understanding of different standardized tiers-PBR, CA, CE and their requirements as they pertain to CERS submittal. THIS COURSE WILL NOT TOUCH ON HOW TO DO A TP INSPECTION.
Presentation	OVERVIEW OF TIER PERMITTING SUBMITTAL ON CERS

DTSCS POLICY BRANCH REGULATION PRIORITIES FOR 2024 TU-B2

Tuesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	159 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Chosu Khin, Liliana Cahuas, Megan Melnick, Brian Ogg, Tracy Vandewarker
Objective	This session will provide an overview of the priority regulation packages for DTSC Policy Branch in 2024.
Description	DTSCs Policy Branch will present a summary of rulemaking packages being developed in the Branch and provide an outlook on future regulations. The session will also go over opportunities for CUPA and industry participation in the rulemaking package development.
Presentation	DTSC Policy Regulation Priorities for 2024

HAZARDOUS WASTE IDENTIFICATION FUNDAMENTALS TU-B3

Tuesday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	90 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Trent Smith, Samantha Lawler
Objective	Students will learn the basic steps in the hazardous waste identification process.
Description	Topics to be covered include: definitions, waste classification flowchart, RCRA and Non-RCRA hazardous waste, hazardous waste characteristics, RCRA hazardous waste from listed sources, acute and extremely hazardous waste, mixture rule, regulatory and statutory exclusions and exemptions, Universal Wastes, used oil, scrap metal, and special wastes.
Presentation	HAZARDOUS WASTE IDENTIFICATION FUNDAMENTALS

HW: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY W-B1

Wednesday 8am to 8:50am

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	99 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Richard Medina
Objective	This session will provide an overview of hazardous waste best practices, separation and storage highlighting good and bad examples.
Description	The basic elements of this session will cover overall best practice when regulated entities accumulate and or generate waste, proper storage, documentation and disposal. The session will rely on visual aid to compare and contrast the good, the bad and the ugly waste storage practices at real facilities. At the end of the session, participants will have a better understanding of what proper hazardous waste storage areas looks like.
Presentation	HW: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

PROCESS-BASED HAZARDOUS WASTE INSPECTIONS W-B2

Wednesday 9am to 10am

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	137 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Rick Sakow
Objective	This presentation will provide participants with an overview of process-based hazardous waste inspections.
Description	A process-based inspection is an organized and systematic approach to conducting RCRA compliance evaluation inspections of hazardous waste and complex industrial facilities, such as petroleum refineries and chemical manufacturers. This presentation will explain the key steps for conducting process-based inspections and determining when these types of audits are appropriate and will describe the benefits and limitations of this type of evaluation.
Presentation	Process-Based Hazardous Waste Inspections

UNDERSTANDING THE LARGE QUANTITY GENERATOR REQUIREMENTS TH-B1

Thursday 8am to 9:45am

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	41 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Ross Kellogg
Objective	To determine generator status, describe device management requirements and emergency plan elements, and determine if release reporting is required.
Description	This 1.75-hr (2hr) session covers the large quantity generator requirements at 22 CCR 66262.34, including determining a sites generator status, storage device management, marking, time limits, paperwork, and training requirements. Students will learn emergency response, planning requirements, and release reporting requirements applicable to large quantity generators.
Presentation	UNDERSTANDING THE LARGE QUANTITY GENERATOR REQUIREMENTS

SATELLITE ACCUMULATION RULES AND UPCOMING CHANGES TH-B2

Thursday 10am to 11:45am

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	5 of 255 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Regan Bottomley, Andy Smith
Objective	In this session you will learn the satellite accumulation requirements as well as common misconceptions and upcoming changes to the regulations.
Description	Always a popular topic! No matter how long you have been managing hazardous waste, there is always something to learn about the satellite accumulation regulations. In this class we will discuss the satellite rules, including those unique to California. We will also identify the pitfalls and most common violations associated with satellite accumulation rules plus discuss the various interpretations and guidance from the EPA and DTSC.
Presentation	SATELLITE ACCUMULATION RULES AND UPCOMING CHANGES

GENERATOR IMPROVEMENTS RULE TH-B3

Thursday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SEQUOIA-A
Seating	87 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Chosu Khin
Objective	The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is amending Californias hazardous waste program in California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 22, division 4.5 to adopt U.S. EPA's Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule (GIR) requirements. The GIR provides additional environmental protections, regulatory structural changes, and greater flexibility for hazardous waste generators to comply with requirements. DTSC is adopting the GIR requirements in two rulemaking phases (Phase 1 and 2). This session will cover the Phase 1 rulemaking that includes GIR requirements that are more stringent than Californias hazardous waste program (mandatory requirements) and regulatory structural changes. Additionally, the session will cover the Phase 2 rulemaking that includes other GIR provisions that are either less stringent or equivalent Californias hazardous waste program that DTSC is considering for adoption.
Description	The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is amending Californias hazardous waste program in California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 22, division 4.5 to adopt U.S. EPA's Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule (GIR) requirements. The GIR provides additional environmental protections, regulatory structural changes, and greater flexibility for hazardous waste generators to comply with requirements. DTSC is adopting the GIR requirements in two rulemaking phases (Phase 1 and 2). This session will cover the Phase 1 rulemaking that includes GIR requirements that are more stringent than Californias hazardous waste program (mandatory requirements) and regulatory structural changes. Additionally, the session will cover the Phase 2 rulemaking that includes other GIR provisions that are either less stringent or equivalent Californias hazardous waste program that DTSC is considering for adoption.
Presentation	Generator Improvements Rule