Upcoming Webinars

All Yorke Engineering webinars are complimentary and designed for EH&S Professionals to assist with industrial and government facility compliance and permitting.

*Most webinars are offered twice for your convenience and do not require you to sign up for both days.*

Details

Place: Online (via GoToWebinar)
Duration: Approximately 1 Hour
Cost: Free
Questions? Elizabeth Meredith, (949) 248-8490, EMeredith@YorkeEngr.com

Air Quality

Storm Water & Hazardous Materials

Occupational Health & Safety

See details and sign-up links for each webinar below.

Air Quality Webinars

Evaluating Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG Emissions as a Path to Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently proposed rule amendments that require many large businesses to include climate-related information as part of business registration documents and periodic reports, including the reporting of Scope 1 and Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Investors have started to weigh the GHG impacts of the businesses in which they choose to invest, as well as their plans to reduce those impacts.

Many businesses already disclose their emissions using protocols that classify emissions by scope. The SEC is seeking to standardize the information that is provided, such that all businesses will be required to include this information.

This presentation will cover the basics for business entities to determine their GHG emissions using accepted disclosure frameworks, including the GHG Protocol and EPA standards. The discussion will include how to define the scope of GHG emissions for reporting and the basics for how to prepare and submit a GHG inventory.

Evaluating Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG Emissions as a Path to Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
Monday, December 05, 2022, 09:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP
Thursday, December 08, 2022, 02:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP

AB 617 Update – Statewide Requirements for Reporting of Criteria Air Pollutants and Toxic Air Contaminants (CTR)

Assembly Bill (AB) 617 requires the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and local air districts to develop new statewide and community-based programs to reduce air pollution. This webinar will summarize and discuss the new requirements that may impact facilities, including:

  • Uniform Statewide Emissions Reporting under CARB’s new Criteria and Toxics Reporting (CTR) program;
  • Best Available Retrofit Control Technology (BARCT) requirements;
  • Community-Specific Air Monitoring and Emission Reduction Plans; and
  • Mobile source emission reductions.

AB 617 Update – Statewide Requirements for Reporting of Criteria Air Pollutants and Toxic Air Contaminants (CTR)
Tuesday, December 06, 2022, 09:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP

CARB Upcoming Requirements for OFF-ROAD Vehicles

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is actively creating the next set of requirements for both Off-Road Diesel and Large Spark-Ignition (LSI) fleets. This webinar will provide an overview of the existing requirements, as well as CARB’s plan to amend the Off-Road Diesel Regulation and transition LSI forklift fleets to 100% zero emissions. Impacted fleets include:

  • Off-Road Diesel Fleets; and
  • Off-Road LSI Forklifts.

Join us as we discuss strategies that will help fleets plan for existing vehicle turnover, upcoming phase-out dates, and the LSI transition to zero emission technologies.

CARB Upcoming Requirements for OFF-ROAD Vehicles
Wednesday, December 07, 2022, 09:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP

SCAQMD Rule 1147 Series: NOx limits for Miscellaneous Combustion Sources, Aggregate Dryers, and Metal Melting and Heating Furnaces

On-road vehicles have a myriad of requirements in California. This webinar will provide an overview of the existing regulations and upcoming requirements from new and future regulations. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted new smoke test requirements and is developing multiple vehicle turnover requirements under the Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) regulation for Public, Federal, and High-Priority (Large-Entity) Fleets, which will require the transition to 100% zero emission technologies by 2035, where feasible.

SCAQMD Rule 1147 regulates nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from miscellaneous combustion equipment. Recent rule amendments include additional equipment, such as microturbines, autoclaves, tunnel dryers, absorption chillers, and tunnel kilns.

  • Rule 1147.1 regulates NOx from Aggregate Dryers and was adopted in August 2021.
  • Rule 1147.2 regulates NOx from Metal Heating and Melting Furnaces.

Regional Clean Air Incentives Market (RECLAIM) facilities that have previously been exempt from the NOx requirements of these rules will become subject to them as the RECLAIM program winds down. These rules establish Best Available Retrofit Control Technology (BARCT) emission standards that RECLAIM facilities will have to meet in the future.

SCAQMD Rule 1147 Series: NOx limits for Miscellaneous Combustion Sources, Aggregate Dryers, and Metal Melting and Heating Furnaces
Wednesday, December 07, 2022, 11:00 AM – Click here to SIGN UP

Air Permitting Basics

California regulates air pollution from industrial sources by requiring facilities to obtain air permits from a local Air District before operating certain equipment or processes. This webinar will provide an introductory overview of the air quality permitting process, including the regulatory framework, regulated air pollutants, permit applicability and exemptions, and the emission calculations and health risk assessments that can be required as part of the permitting process.

Air Permitting Basics
Wednesday, December 07, 2022, 02:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Monday, December 12, 2022, 11:00 AM – Click here to SIGN UP

Mobile Sources Incentives/Funding

Ready to transition to cleaner and/or zero emission technologies for on-road and off-road mobile vehicles in California? Wondering if there are funds available for your facility and operations? In this webinar, we will review some fleet incentive programs and their program structure, needed records, application processes, funding amounts, and program timelines for the delivery of vehicles and funds. Funding programs include Carl Moyer, VW Mitigation Trust, HVIP, CORE, and FARMER, which provide:

  • Replacement of existing vehicles with cleaner and/or zero emission vehicles;
  • Voucher programs for discounted zero emission vehicle purchases; and
  • Infrastructure Incentives.

Join us as we provide a roadmap on how to seek funds for early adoption of zero emission vehicles and/or replacement of older vehicles.

Mobile Sources Incentives/Funding
Thursday, December 08, 2022, 09:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP

CARB Upcoming Requirements for ON-ROAD Vehicles

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted new smoke test requirements and is developing multiple vehicle turnover requirements under the Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) regulation for Public, Federal, and High-Priority (Large-Entity) Fleets, which will require the transition to 100% zero emission technologies by 2035, where feasible.
This webinar will discuss strategies that can help fleets evaluate existing and upcoming requirements, including vehicle turnover planning. Impacted vehicles and fleets include:

  • Truck and Bus Fleets (TRUCRS);
  • Drayage Fleets;
  • Public Fleets; and
  • Federal Fleets.

Join us as we navigate the (bumpy) path to operating cleaner vehicles in California.

CARB Upcoming Requirements for ON-ROAD Vehicles
Thursday, December 08, 2022, 11:00 AM – Click here to SIGN UP

SCAQMD Warehouse Operator Indirect Source Rule, Approved Rule 2305

Warehouse Operators in buildings that have a total of 100,000 square feet or more of indoor floor space are required to submit an Initial Site Information Report (ISIR) to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Additionally, Warehouse Operators with at least 50,000 square feet of warehousing activities must track truck trips to the warehouse, start earning WAIRE Points to offset indirect emissions from these truck trips, and submit Annual WAIRE Reports.
This webinar will cover the applicability of the Warehouse Rule, the ISIR, WAIRE points, and annual WAIRE reporting. Additionally, we will discuss the basics of truck trip tracking and methods to earn WAIRE points.

SCAQMD Warehouse Operator Indirect Source Rule, Approved Rule 2305
Thursday, December 15, 2022, 11:00 AM – Click here to SIGN UP

Storm Water & Hazardous Materials Webinars

Recent and Upcoming Hazardous Waste Regulatory Changes

Statutory and regulatory changes to hazardous waste management in California will increase fees and potentially have significant impacts on industry. A Yorke hazardous waste expert will discuss the recent changes in detail, including potential confusion surrounding the upcoming implementation of the Generator Improvements Rule by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and other developments.

Recent and Upcoming Hazardous Waste Regulatory Changes
Monday, December 05, 2022, 11:00 AM – Click here to SIGN UP

Storm Water – The DRAFT Los Angeles Area Commercial, Industrial and Institutional (CII) Permit

The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, in conjunction with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Region 9, has released a draft of a new storm water discharge permit which, if adopted, will regulate commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities of 5 acres or greater within several densely urbanized watersheds in southern Los Angeles County. The permit will have significant implications on many facilities, whether they are or are not currently covered by the State’s Industrial General Permit. The webinar will review the scope of the new permit, including areas and facilities covered; key permit provisions and requirements; and the process and schedule for permit adoption.

Storm Water – The DRAFT Los Angeles Area Commercial, Industrial and Institutional (CII) Permit
Tuesday, December 06, 2022, 11:00 AM – Click here to SIGN UP
Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 09:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP

HMBP Chemical inventory – CERS Basics

The California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) is used to submit hazardous materials inventory information to Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPAs) and the State in order to satisfy both California and federal requirements. This webinar will review basics of using CERS and discuss requirements, interpretations, and issues around reporting items such as lead-acid batteries, chemical mixtures, hazardous wastes, refrigerants, gases stored in liquid form, and others.

HMBP Chemical inventory – CERS Basics
Tuesday, December 06, 2022, 02:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 02:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP

SB-14 Hazardous Waste Source Reduction and Management Review

California’s SB 14 requirements are often overlooked due to their 4-year documentation cycle and the disappearance of the Summary Progress Report submission requirement some years ago. However, the statutory requirements remain in effect and are subject to both Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) and direct Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) scrutiny during inspections of subject facilities. For most facilities, the next round of SB 14 documentation updates must be completed by September 1, 2023, and requires creating three documents: the Source Reduction Evaluation Review and Plan (Plan), Hazardous Waste Management Performance Report (Performance Report), and Summary Progress Report (SPR). This 1-hour webinar will summarize SB 14 applicability, requirements, and tips for compliance, as well as good practices to avoid difficulties in document development.

SB-14 Hazardous Waste Source Reduction and Management Review
Monday, December 12, 2022, 09:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP
Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 09:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP

CUPA Inspections: Preparing and What to Expect for 2023 Inspections

As the pandemic (hopefully) recedes, Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) inspectors are getting back in the field after a period of mostly desktop and drive-by reviews. Coupled with this is a long-term evolution in California’s Unified Program, which is leading to an increased focus on enforcement methods at the individual CUPA level. Learn about the most common inspection findings, enforcement trends, and how to deal with the inevitable knock-on-the-door regarding hazardous waste, hazardous materials, Underground Storage Tanks (USTs), and other CUPA programs.

CUPA Inspections: Preparing and What to Expect for 2023 Inspections
Monday, December 12, 2022, 02:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP

Occupational Health & Safety Webinars

Personal Exposure Monitoring
California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 8 Section 5155 requires that air monitoring be performed if there is a possibility of exposure to airborne contaminants that may exceed the regulatory levels listed in Table AC-1. Some chemicals require establishing a baseline exposure by performing initial air monitoring. There are so many chemicals in a workplace, how do you prioritize which monitoring should be performed? It is best to approach your air monitoring by formulating a logical plan of attack. This webinar will walk through the process of developing and implementing an industrial hygiene monitoring plan.

Personal Exposure Monitoring
Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 11:00 AM – Click here to SIGN UP

Cal/OSHA Inspections: What are Inspectors Looking For?

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, enforces workplace health and safety regulations in California. It is the largest state OSHA plan in the nation, with a goal of conducting over 7,500 inspections per year. Did you know that Cal/OSHA inspectors can arrive unannounced? Do you know what to expect if they came knocking on your door? In this webinar, we will discuss what triggers a Cal/OSHA inspection, what to expect during and after an inspection, and implications of Cal/OSHA’s new expanded enforcement authority that went into effect on January 1, 2022. We will also give advice on how you can best prepare for an unexpected visit.

Cal/OSHA Inspections: What are Inspectors Looking For?
Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 11:00 AM – Click here to SIGN UP
Thursday, December 15, 2022, 09:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP

CAL/OSHA Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) – The Start of a Great Safety Program

The Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is required by California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 8 Section 3203. This regulation requires employers to create, document, and implement a safety management system, creating a proactive process to find and reduce workplace hazards before injuries occur. Research has shown such programs can be effective in transforming workplace culture and reducing illnesses and injuries to employees.
This webinar will discuss the implications of Section 3203’s hazard recognition requirement, the elements of an effective IIPP, and available resources to support the creation of the program.

CAL/OSHA Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) – The Start of a Great Safety Program
Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 02:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP


Details

Place: Online (via GoToWebinar)
Duration: Approximately 1 Hour
Cost: Free
Questions? Elizabeth Meredith, (949) 248-8490, EMeredith@YorkeEngr.com

 

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