Upcoming Webinars
All Yorke Engineering webinars are complimentary and designed for EH&S Professionals to assist with industrial and government facility compliance and permitting.
*Some webinars are offered twice for your convenience and do not require you to sign up for both days.*
Details
Place: Online (via GoTo Webinar)
Duration: Approximately 1 Hour
Cost: Free
Questions? Emily Bernstein, (949) 248-8490, EBernstein@YorkeEngr.com
Air Quality
- Air Permitting Basics
- Navigating Recent Changes to CARB’s GHG Reporting and Cap and Invest Program
- Bay Area Air District Rule 11-18 Proposed Amendments: Preparing for Health Risk Assessments at Existing Facilities
- SB 253 Scope-Based GHG Reporting: Compliance Paths for the August 10, 2026 Deadline
- CARB Embodied Carbon: How to Prepare for New Materials Disclosure
Waste and Water
- Is It Hazardous in California? Navigating the State’s Unique Hazardous Waste Classification Criteria
- Monthly Tank Inspections: What ‘Industry Standard’ Really Means and What You Need to Know
CEQA
- Introduction to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
- CEQA Air Quality and GHG: A Brief Guide for Project Developers and Urban Planners
Occupational Health & Safety
- New EPA TSCA Exposure Limits
- Employer’s Guide to Indoor and Outdoor Heat Illness Prevention in Workplaces
See details and sign-up links for each webinar below.
Air Quality Webinars
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 (HRAs) that can be required as part of the permitting process.
Air Permitting Basics
Wednesday, June 03, 2026, 9:30 AM-10:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP
Tuesday, June 09, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Navigating Recent Changes to CARB’s GHG Reporting and Cap and Invest Program
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently approved amendments to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Cap-and-Invent and GHG Mandatory Reporting Regulations. Key changes include extending the program through 2045, adding cement importers into the regulations including new entities into the Cap-and-Invest program, specifically, cement importers, benchmark changes for the oil and gas and refinery industries, updates to the frequency for full verifications, additional options for generating carbon offsets, among other revisions. These changes will likely impact the cost for compliance for entities in the Cap-and-Invest program. This presentation will help summarize the changes and provide a summary of how the amended changes will impact reporting and compliance entities.
Navigating Recent Changes to CARB’s GHG Reporting and Cap and Invest Program
Thursday, June 04, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Bay Area Air District Rule 11-18 Proposed Amendments: Preparing for Health Risk Assessments at Existing Facilities
The Bay Area Air District is revising Rule 11-18 to strengthen and clarify requirements under its risk reduction program for existing facilities. Phase I of the rule updates introduces important changes that affect how facilities evaluate risk, prepare Health Risk Assessments (HRAs), and meet compliance and reporting expectations.
This webinar provides a focused overview of the Phase I updates to Rule 11-18, including changes to the HRA process, updated Implementation Procedures, and key milestones facilities should be tracking. Attendees will learn how the revised requirements may affect applicability, submittal timelines, and coordination with the Air District, as well as common compliance challenges facilities face during implementation. The session is designed to help facility owners and environmental managers understand what has changed, what actions may be required, and how to develop practical compliance strategies moving forward.
Bay Area Air District Rule 11-18 Proposed Amendments: Preparing for Health Risk Assessments at Existing Facilities
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 9:30-10:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP
SB 253 Scope-Based GHG Reporting: Compliance Paths for the August 10, 2026 Deadline
Senate Bill (SB) 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, requires large public and private companies doing business in California to disclose their Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions beginning in 2026 and Scope 3 GHG emissions beginning in 2027. The rule applies to organizations with more than $1 billion in annual revenue and introduces new requirements for emissions calculation, third party verification, and annual fees.
This webinar provides a clear overview of SB 253 requirements, recent updates to the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) implementation timeline, and what companies should understand as they begin planning for compliance. Attendees will gain practical context on how emissions reporting is structured and what steps organizations can take now to prepare.
SB 253 Scope-Based GHG Reporting: Compliance Paths for the August 10, 2026 Deadline
Monday, June 15, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Tuesday, June 17, 2026, 9:30-10:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP
CARB Embodied Carbon: How to Prepare for New Materials Disclosure
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held workshops on September 9 and October 30, 2025, to present the draft form of their Embodied Carbon (EC) Rule, Assembly Bill (AB) 2446. This webinar will critically review the detailed description of the requirements and schedule for the EC Rule as provided by CARB. The EC Rule applies to building material manufacturers and importers, as well as building project owners and developers. The building materials that are impacted include cement, concrete, and asphalt, together with metal, glass, and wood products and other related materials as listed in the draft documents. Initially, the rule requires reporting of building material purchase quantities and costs, along with other related parameters. However, the initial data collected starting for calendar year (CY) 2026 will later be used by CARB to develop a baseline greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions level and prepare a sector-specific plan by 2028 for 40% GHG emissions reduction by 2035. There are reporting options to be considered, and facilities may wish to start recordkeeping in 2026, to more easily meet the reporting requirements when these arrive. To avoid using CARB default emission factors, companies may also decide to perform life-cycle GHG emissions evaluation internally in advance of the rule. The webinar will also discuss other steps needed to prepare for AB 2446, both during rule development and during short-term and long-term rule implementation.
CARB Embodied Carbon: How to Prepare for New Materials Disclosure
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Waste and Water Webinars
Is It Hazardous in California? Navigating the State’s Unique Hazardous Waste Classification Criteria
California’s hazardous waste classification scheme is fundamentally different than the federal Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations. This webinar will present the basics of California’s scheme, including the key similarities and differences relative to, in particular, the hazardous waste characteristics of ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity. In addition, this webinar will touch on other key differences in California hazardous waste law as it relates to classification of universal wastes, recyclable materials and wastes, and listed wastes.
Is It Hazardous in California?
Navigating the State’s Unique Hazardous Waste Classification Criteria
Monday, June 01, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Tuesday, June 02, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Monthly Tank Inspections: What ‘Industry Standard’ Really Means and What You Need to Know
The requirements for tank inspections and testing, found in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 112.8 (c)6, are to be completed in accordance with industry standards. For shop-built steel aboveground storage tanks, the Steel Tank Institute SP001 standard is typically followed. This standard provides detailed monthly and annual checklists for aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) that focuses on checking the tank’s exterior condition—looking for signs of corrosion, leaks, cracks, settlement, overfill issues, and problems with secondary containment. Records of these inspections are required to be maintained for a minimum of 3 years. This webinar will review the regulatory requirements and applicability of these inspections for facilities. We will also touch on common compliance problems and review tank inspection procedures and common questions we’ve had from clients when performing inspections.
Monthly Tank Inspections: What ‘Industry Standard’ Really Means and What You Need to Know
Wednesday, June 03, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
CEQA Webinars
Introduction to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The Introduction to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) webinar will cover the evolution and purpose of CEQA; roles of the lead, responsible, and trustee agencies; types of CEQA documentation; CEQA thresholds; preparation of an Initial Study; and an overview of the CEQA process, from permit application to project approval. By the end of the session, each participant should have a general understanding of the mechanics of the CEQA process as it relates to local agency permitting, contents of an Initial Study, and the mechanics of the CEQA process. This course provides an introduction and is the first step toward learning how to conduct a CEQA issue area evaluation and develop mitigation measures to reduce potential environmental impacts to acceptable levels.
Introduction to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Monday, June 01, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
CEQA Air Quality and GHG: A Brief Guide for Project Developers and Urban Planners
Air quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) impacts are often important factors affecting the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) reviews for new facilities, capacity expansions, and land use projects in California. Requirements related to criteria air pollutants, toxic air contaminants (TACs), and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can cause project delays, additional analyses, or mitigation planning during the entitlement and permitting process.
This complimentary 60-minute webinar provides a brief overview of how air quality, health risk, and GHG impacts are evaluated under CEQA and what project developer teams should understand early to enable successful approvals. Attendees will gain insights on when CEQA applies, how environmental documentation requirements vary by project type and scale, and the analyses typically required for emissions quantification, air quality impact evaluation, health risk assessment, and CEQA significance determinations. The session also reviews recent CEQA streamlining provisions under Assembly Bill (AB) 130 and Senate Bill (SB) 131 for qualifying housing projects, and shares real world lessons learned from navigating CEQA and air quality permitting challenges.
CEQA Air Quality and GHG
Tuesday, June 02, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Wednesday June 10, 2026, 9:30-10:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP
Occupational Health & Safety Webinars
New EPA TSCA Exposure Limits
This presentation provides a comprehensive technical analysis of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) shift from a paper-reporting statute to an active workplace exposure regulator under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). As the EPA increasingly utilizes its Section 6(a) authority to establish Existing Chemical Exposure Limits (ECELs) that are significantly more stringent than the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs), EHS professionals must navigate a complex new compliance landscape. We will examine the toxicological foundations of the ECEL framework, the “Whole Chemical Substance” approach to risk evaluation, and the EPA’s pivotal policy shift regarding the assumed use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace.
The session details the implementation requirements of the Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP), including a chemical-by-chemical deep dive into finalized and proposed ECELs for substances such as Methylene Chloride, Trichloroethylene (TCE), Perchloroethylene (PCE), and Carbon Tetrachloride. Participants will gain practical strategies for managing the “jurisdictional tension” between EPA and OSHA, conducting chemical inventory audits, and developing robust Exposure Control Plans amidst ongoing multi-circuit litigation and regulatory uncertainty. By comparing the EPA’s “unreasonable risk” standard against OSHA’s “significant risk” threshold, this presentation arms EHS managers with the data-driven insights necessary to prioritize substitution analysis and maintain compliance in multi-chemical facilities.
New EPA TSCA Exposure Limits
Thursday, June 04, 2026, 9:30-10:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP
Monday, June 08, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Employer’s Guide to Indoor and Outdoor Heat Illness Prevention in Workplaces
Heat illness prevention has been a regulation in California since 2006 (California Code of Regulations [CCR] Title 8 Section 3395). It was originally designed to protect outdoor workers from heat illness, including workers in the agriculture and construction businesses. On July 23, 2024, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (CalOSHA’s) indoor heat illness prevention standard went into effect (8 CCR 3396). The workers this regulation is intended to protect range from employees in warehouses, restaurants, bakeries, and foundries. This webinar will discuss the similarities and differences of each regulation, along with the different trigger temperatures employers should be aware of. Join us to learn more about these regulations and how to comply with them and keep your employees safe.
TMDLs in Industrial Storm Water
Thursday June 11, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP