W R P P N - Western Region Pollution Prevention Network

Conference Agenda

Tuesday, October 22
9:30 - 12:00 p.m.	Steering Committee Meeting (click for a PDF version of the agenda)
11:00 - 4:00 p.m.	Early Registration
	Training (concurrent sessions)
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.	How to do p2 measurements and do it cost effectively (2 hours)	John Katz
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.	Integrating P2 into Inspections -Details- This training will provide hands-on activities to develop techniques for integrating P2 into inspection programs. This workshop will target both inspection supervisors and field inspectors to find solutions for businesses that reduce pollution at the source.	Judy Lankey
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.	Energy Efficiency Training and On-site Walk Through Inefficient energy use results in unnecessary depletion of fossil fuels, ecological damage from resource extraction, and power plant emissions that contribute to acid rain, smog, regional haze, and global climate change. This training will provide education on energy basics and cost-saving energy efficiency opportunities in commercial buildings and industrial operations. It will address: Building Envelope, Lighting, HVAC, Pumps, Motors, Compressors, and Boilers. A facility walk through will provide hands on training related to energy efficiency opportunities and technologies for commercial buildings applicable to industrial, office, retail, service, restaurant, and warehouse facilities. An optional happy hour informal question and answer session will follow.	Kevin Dick Marlyn Aguilar Speaker: Denis Donovan Energy Assessment Center University of Nevada, Reno
Wednesday, October 23
Registration Continues- All Day
7:00 - 7:45 a.m.	Breakfast
	Training (concurrent Sessions)
8:00 a.m - 11:45 a.m.	How to be a good facilitator: How to Win Friends and Influence People through Good Meetings! Ever have to get a group to come to consensus? Thinking of starting up a workgroup to tackle a thorny problem? Been assigned to start a partnership with no direction? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should take this training! Using lots of real examples and interactive exercises, the training will cover the principles of facilitation, strategies for planning and running good meetings, and tips and techniques for making groups both effective and fun. The course will be taught by Lori Lewis, regional facilitator for EPA Region 9.	Christine Flowers John Katz
10:00 a.m. - Noon	Grant Writing (1-2 hours)	Eileen Sheehan
8:00 a.m. - Noon	Business Decision-Making -Details-	Marc Siegel
8:00 a.m. - Noon	Educational Ideas to Boost Your Pollution Prevention Program /Plant Tours -Details- Learn about local educational programs including Creek Watchers and Peer Partners and get tips for starting or revving up your program!	Shannan Szychowski
8:00 a.m. - Noon	EMS and Life Cycle Assessment Tools -Details- Learn the basics of Environmental Management Systems and discover useful tools to help your community. Topics will include environmental performance analysis, including practical metrics and indicators that lead to action and improvement, and a session regarding LCA as a component to a successful EMS.	Peter Johnsen UNR Business Environmental Program David Jaber -Natural Logic Bob Boughton DTSC-OPPTD
Noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch/ Keynote Speaker	Welcoming Address: Honorable Marty Blum, Mayor, City of Santa Barbara Keynote Speaker: Philippe Pierre Cousteau, President, Philippe Cousteau Foundation "Philippe Cousteau Foundation: Continuing a Legacy" -Details-
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.	Opening Plenary
2:15 - 2:30 p.m.	Break
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.	Technical Sessions
-	Fabricare Alternatives -Details-	Robert Ludwig
-	E2 for P2 Providers As P2 providers we interact daily with facilities that use energy. Come to this seminar to learn about cost-saving, pollution reducing, energy efficiency opportunities that are commonly found in commercial buildings and industrial operations. Add E2 to your P2 arsenal with these tips and free resources.	Kevin Dick Speaker: Denis Donovan Energy Assessment Center University of Nevada, Reno
-	BMPs for commercial dischargers BMPs have been used in the San Francisco Bay area for more than 10 years to regulate commercial and light industrial facilities. The presenters will cover a range of topics that explore the various ways that regulation by BMPs has been done. They will also cover some measurement strategies on their success. Additionally, they will talk about the use of a regional approach to capitalize on resources.	Karen McDonough City of San Jose
-	Local Government PBT issues -Details-	Kelly Moran Facilitator/ Speaker John Katz, USEPA Betsy Elzufon, Larry Walker Associates
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.	Networking/icebreaker activity
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.	Dinner
8:30 - 10:00 p.m.	Networking
Thursday, October 24
7:00 - 7:45 a.m.	Breakfast
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.	Technical Sessions
-	Air Toxics and P2 -Details- Topic 1: SCAQMD's outdoor air toxics study (MATES II), new regs on halogenated solvents and P2 Opportunities Topic 2: California ARB's Neighborhood Air Toxic Assessment Program - results and P2 opportunities Topic 3: Diesel Mitigation Measures - the big picture and effective mitigation measures	Leif Maguson, Frances Gilliland
-	Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plans How SUSMP came about and examples its implementation by stormwater programs. This session includes the design/permitting phases and the facility inspections, both during construction and for the O&M of Post-Construction BMPs.	Jack Betourne Vallejo Sanitation and Flood Control District
-	Mercury Interested in hearing about the latest initiatives to eliminate the use of mercury? Then this session is for you! Join Dean Menke from Environmental Defense and Alicia Culver from INFORM, Inc. as they highlight the work they are involved with to eliminate the use of this PBT. Topics include the "Mercury Switch the Switch Campaign" with auto manufacturers and "Mercury-Free and More" PBT-free purchasing initiatives.	Marlyn Aguilar Shannan Szychowski
-	EPP -Details-	Roberta Kunisaki Facilitator
9:30 - 9:45 a.m.	Break
9:45 - 11:15 a.m.	Technical Sessions
-	E-wastes E Product stewardship/ brominated flame-retardants -Details- This session will highlight the current Electronic Waste issues and address product stewardship efforts in the Electronics Industry. Featured topics will include: Brominated Flame Retardants, NEPSI update and other Product Stewardship initiatives, CIWMB efforts in Electronic Waste management, and advances in technology for more sustainable products.	KariLyn Merlos Facilitator Speakers Kit Cole Sarah Diefendorf Adrienne Priselac
-	Green Buildings Sustainable Building: A blueprint to prevent pollution Sustainable building design is transforming the market and reducing the negative environmental impacts from buildings. Discover the benefits of sustainable building design. Learn the 7 steps for setting up a local green building program and how Santa Barbara is encouraging sustainable building.	Bill Orr, Christine Flowers Facilitators Clark Williams, CIWMB, LEEDtm Accredited Professional Green Building, Speaker
-	Dental Hg -Details- Today's presentation highlights efforts that POTWs throughout the US & Canada are making to reduce the discharge of mercury from dental offices. Specific topics include: a regulatory overview, dental office waste streams, effective P2 practices ("BMPs"), and suggestions for conducting your own dental mercury outreach program.	Stan Archacki Facilitator Speakers Thomas Barron Keith Linn
-	California Toxics Rule Compliance with Pollution Prevention -Details- In this session, learn about the impacts of the California Toxics Rule and State Implementation Plan on your Pollution Prevention Program; discover how LACSD is incorporating pollution prevention into their programs; and learn about NDMA source control in Orange County.	Betsy Elzufon Larry Walker Associates
11:15 - 1:00 p.m.	Long Lunch on Own Planned activities: Green Business Program discussion. All interested persons welcome. Bike Tour - Indicate interest when registering for conference. Bring your own bike or rent one from the Hotel. Please call the hotel directly to reserve a bike.
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.	Technical Sessions
-	Border P2 -Details- This session will provide an update on Pollution Prevention projects that are being implemented on the Border	Dan Garza Dave Hartley
-	P2 in Healthcare: Healthy Hospitals -Details- Hospitals generate large amounts of diverse wastes on a daily basis - estimates suggest about 13.2 million pounds nationally. Federal, State and local initiatives are helping hospitals reduce their waste generation in very tangible ways. Come hear about California and Nevada efforts and the Hospitals for a Healthy Environment Partnership and their concrete environmental results - mercury reduced, water and energy saved, and solid waste minimized and recycled.	Eileen Sheehan, Cindy Dutro Facilitators Speakers Jack McGurk Mike Verchick
-	Innovative Outreach Strategies to Reduce Pesticide Runoff -Details-	Bill Johnson, San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board Bart Brandenburg, Consultant Gina Purin, Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Annie Joseph, Consultant
-	Developing P2 Marketing Plans -Details- Note: a 4 hour training on "Business Decision-Making" is available on Wednesday morning. Attend this training to gain insights on how to affect business behavior and decision-making.	Tim Ogburn DTSC-OPPTD Speaker Robin Bedell-Waite Susan Blachman
2:30 - 2:45 p.m.	Break
2:45 - 4:15 p.m.	Technical Sessions
-	Grow it Right: Pollution Prevention in Agriculture and Landscaping -Details- Innovative pollution prevention techniques being used in both production agriculture and in landscaping.	John Katz
-	Alternative Fuels -Details-	Frances Gilliland Kevin Gieschen
-	Fats, Oils, and Grease Control -Details-	Wade Jackson El Dorado Irrigation District James Baginski, P.E., City & County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services
-	Environmental Justice Issues -Details-	John Katz
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.	Organized Group Event(s)
6:00 p.m.	Dinner
Friday, October 25
7:00 - 8:15 a.m.	Breakfast
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.	Technical Sessions
-	Hospitality -Details-	Marlyn Aguilar Facilitator Speaker Mary Byrd Pam Evans
-	Pollution Prevention at Colleges -Details- This session will highlight a variety of efforts at different California College Campuses in Pollution Prevention. P2 topics covered by the presentations will include: BMP for automotive shops, IPM implementation, innovation in recycling programs, procurement policies and sustainable building.	Christine Flowers
-	CUPA P2 Integration This session will deal with how inspectors can use SB14 and other documents to assist businesses in thinking and doing P2. Session speakers will be Leslie Goodbody from DTSC and Judy Lankey from the Eastern Municipal Water District.	Greg Beach Robin Bedell-Waite
-	Chlorides -Details-	Ann Heil Sr. Engineer, LA County Sanitation Districts Facilitator and Speaker Speakers Richard Hajas, General Manager, Camrosa Water District Ranch Water District Debra Moore, Environmental Programs Manager, Irvine Ranch Water District
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.	Break
10:15 - 11:30 a.m.	Closing Plenary
11:30 - 5:30 p.m.	Winery Tour Bus leaves and returns to the hotel. Cost will be $25 per person to cover lunch, bus ride, and wine tasting at second winery. Your check will confirm your spot on the tour.