Upcoming Webinars
Environmental Compliance & EH&S Webinars
Yorke Engineering offers complimentary environmental compliance and EH&S webinars for industry and government professionals. Specifically, our webinars cover regulatory updates, permitting, and compliance. Topics include air quality, hazardous waste and materials, stormwater, CEQA, and occupational health and safety.
*Some webinars are offered twice for your convenience and do not require you to sign up for both days.*
Details
Format: Online via GoTo Webinar
Duration: Approximately 1 Hour
Cost: Free
Questions? Emily Bernstein, (949) 248-8490, EBernstein@YorkeEngr.com
Air Quality
- SB 253 Regulations for Scope-Based GHG Emissions Reporting/California Climate Disclosure
- Navigating the Revised Bay Area Air District Rule 11-18: Phase I Updates & Compliance Strategies
- California Air Permitting Basics
- Air Permitting for California Solid Waste Facilities
- CARB LCFS Expectations for New Entities Requiring Third-Party Verifications
Waste and Water
- California Tiered Permitting
- State of California Hazardous Waste Classification Criteria
- Batteries, Wastes, Fuels and Other Tricky CERS Reporting Topics
- U.S. EPA TRI Program Basics
- Introduction to the Commercial, Industrial and Institutional (CII) Storm Water Permit
CEQA
Occupational Health & Safety
See details and sign-up links for each webinar below.
Air Quality Webinars
SB 253 Regulations for Scope-Based GHG Emissions Reporting/California Climate Disclosure
Senate Bill (SB) 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, requires certain large companies doing business in California to disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Beginning in 2026, covered companies must report Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In addition, Scope 3 reporting requirements begin in 2027. The regulation also introduces third-party assurance requirements, annual fees, and specific emissions reporting requirements.
This webinar provides an overview of SB 253 requirements for 2027 and beyond. The presentation reflects the most up-to-date information available. Additionally, it covers recent updates to CARB’s implementation timeline and key considerations for companies preparing for Scope 3 reporting. Attendees will also gain practical context on emissions reporting and preparing compliant reports.
SB 253 Regulations for Scope-Based GHG Emissions Reporting/California Climate Disclosure
Tuesday, December 01, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Monday, December 07, 2026, 9:30-10:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP
Navigating the Revised Bay Area Air District Rule 11-18: Phase I Updates & Compliance Strategies
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 introduces important changes to the rule. These changes affect risk evaluations, health risk assessments (HRAs), and compliance and reporting expectations.
This webinar provides a focused overview of the Phase I updates to Rule 11-18. Topics include changes to the HRA process, updated Implementation Procedures, and key milestones for facilities to track. In addition, attendees will learn how the revised requirements may affect applicability, submittal timelines, and coordination with the Air District.
Finally, the webinar addresses common compliance challenges and practical strategies for implementation. The session is designed to help facility owners and environmental managers understand what has changed and what actions may be required.
Navigating the Revised Bay Area Air District Rule 11-18: Phase I Updates & Compliance Strategies
Wednesday, December 02, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 1:30-2:30 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
California Air Permitting Basics
Any equipment that emits air contaminants, or controls air contaminants, may require an air quality permit. However, certain equipment and processes may qualify for permitting exemptions. In addition, California’s local air districts issue permits for applicable equipment and processes.
This webinar provides an introductory overview of the air quality permitting process. Topics include 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.
California Air Permitting Basics
Wednesday, December 02, 2026, 3:00-4:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 9:30-10:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP
Air Permitting for California Solid Waste Facilities
California’s solid waste industry continues to evolve as facilities expand recycling, organics processing, and resource recovery operations to meet changing regulatory and market demands. For example, these facilities can include composting operations, transfer stations, material recovery facilities, anaerobic digestion projects, and landfills. As a result, facilities may face unique air permitting challenges. These challenges can involve VOCs, particulate matter, odors, toxic air contaminants (TACs), and greenhouse gases (GHGs).
This webinar provides an overview of air permitting requirements for solid waste facilities in California. Topics include emissions sources, permit applicability, emissions estimation, source testing, control technologies, and health risk assessment (HRA) requirements. In addition, attendees will gain a practical understanding of common permitting challenges, lessons learned, and emerging regulatory trends, from recent projects involving a range of solid waste management operations throughout the State.
Air Permitting for California Solid Waste Facilities
Tuesday, December 08, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Wednesday, December 09, 2026, 1:30-2:30 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
CARB LCFS Expectations for New Entities Requiring Third-Party Verifications
Beginning in 2027, new entity types, specifically quarterly transaction reporting from hydrogen and electricity-based transactions, are required to undergo verification for the first time based on the data reported under the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program for 2026.
This webinar describes the types of reports that require either validation or verification under the LCFS program. Additionally, it addresses eligibility for exemption or deferral of third-party verification requirements for new entities. Finally, attendees will be provided with the steps required for entities to undergo third-party verification and the typical verification process, including tips to help the new reporting entity obtain a positive verification statement.
CARB LCFS Expectations for New Entities Requiring Third-Party Verifications
Tuesday, December 08, 2026, 1:30-2:30 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Wednesday, December 09, 2026, 3:00-4:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Hazardous Waste and Water Webinars
California Tiered Permitting
Generator self-treatment under the California Tiered Permitting Program (TPP) can help reduce off-site hazardous waste disposal costs. The program allows qualifying wastes to be properly treated before off-site disposal or sewer discharge. However, although the rules for generator self treatment of hazardous wastes have existed in California for over 30 years, this program remains an area of much confusion for generators and is far more limited than the federal program.
This webinar explains how generators can evaluate processes to identify those treatment activities that may be subject to the TPP for the different tiers: Permit-By-Rule, Conditional Authorization, and Conditional Exemption. Specifically, topics include waste stream eligibility, allowable treatment methods, and tier determination. The webinar also covers treatment permit exemptions, unit determination, financial assurance, engineering certifications, and recordkeeping. In addition, real-world examples discussing some of the types of industrial situations will be provided.
California Tiered Permitting
Tuesday, December 01, 2026, 9:30-10:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
State of California Hazardous Waste Classification Criteria
California’s hazardous waste classification scheme is fundamentally different from the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations.
This webinar presents the basics of California’s classification scheme. For example, it examines the key similarities and differences related to 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.
State of California Hazardous Waste Classification Criteria
Tuesday, December 01, 2026, 1:30-2:30 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Wednesday, December 09, 2026, 9:30-10:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP
Batteries, Wastes, Fuels and Other Tricky CERS Reporting Topics
California’s Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) requires reporting of hazardous materials in the State’s California Environmental Reporting System (CERS). However, CERS reporting is not always straightforward. Facilities must determine what is reportable, which thresholds apply, and how materials should be entered into the system. Mixtures, wastes, manufactured articles, and other items can present additional reporting questions.
This webinar examines the reporting requirements and reporting methods for some frequently encountered but not always straightforward items and situations. In addition, this webinar references various statutes, regulations, and guidance issued over the years and suggests methods for explaining and resolving the reporting approach to your Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for some of these situations.
Batteries, Wastes, Fuels and Other Tricky CERS Reporting Topics
Wednesday, December 02, 2026, 9:30-10:30 AM – Click here to SIGN UP
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 3:00-4:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
U.S. EPA TRI Program Basics
Each year, certain industrial facilities must submit Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). The data are submitted through the agency’s web-based reporting system and made available to the public.
During this webinar, we will discuss how to determine if your facility is required to report under the TRI Program for this year’s list of chemicals.
U.S. EPA TRI Program Basics
Thursday, December 03, 2026, 3:00-4:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Monday, December 07, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Introduction to the Commercial, Industrial and Institutional (CII) Storm Water Permit
The Introduction to the Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional (CII) Storm Water Permit webinar provides an overview of the newest permit issued by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. The permit was adopted on July 23, 2026, and is effective October 31, 2026. It covers applicable storm water discharges within specified Los Angeles County watersheds, including the Dominguez Channel/Greater Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbor Watershed and the Los Cerritos Channel/Alamitos Bay Watershed.
Specifically, this webinar is tailored to those seeking to understand the applicability, requirements, implementation, and challenges associated with the CII Permit.
Introduction to the Commercial, Industrial and Institutional (CII) Storm Water Permit
Thursday, December 09, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Wednesday, December 15, 2026, 1:30 PM-2:30 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
CEQA Webinars
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Air Toxics Health Risk Assessment (HRA)
Sometimes health risk assessments (HRAs) are required within a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) air quality analysis. This webinar explains when projects require an HRA, how to identify significance thresholds established by Lead or Responsible Agencies, and why HRAs are often a critical component of CEQA analysis.
This webinar provides a practical overview of HRAs. Specifically, topics include toxic air contaminant (TAC) emissions, dispersion modeling, exposure and risk calculations, Hotspots Analysis and Reporting Program (HARP) modeling, and air district significance thresholds. Finally, the webinar discusses strategies for producing accurate results, reducing calculated risks, and coordinating early with agencies.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Air Toxics Health Risk Assessment (HRA)
Thursday, December 03, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Monday, December 14, 2026, 1:30-2:30 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Occupational Health & Safety Webinars
Illness Injury Prevention Plan
The Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is required by California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 8 Section 3203. Under this regulation, employers are required to create, document, and implement a safety management system. The goal is to identify and reduce workplace hazards before injuries occur. Research has shown that such programs can be effective in transforming workplace culture and reducing illnesses and injuries to employees.
This webinar discusses the implications of Section 3203’s hazard recognition requirement, the elements of an effective IIPP. In addition, attendees will be provided with resources available to support program development and implementation.
Illness Injury Prevention Plan
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 3:00-4:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 1:30-2:30 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
How to Prepare for an EH&S Compliance Audit
Environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) audits give companies a clear, independent view of their overall regulatory compliance status. Periodically examining the effectiveness of the safety management system allows companies to identify and close gaps as they occur before they become systematic weaknesses. Preparing for an EH&S audit should allow EH&S managers to understand whether their organization’s management systems are consistently implemented, maintained, and capable of achieving their intended outcomes.
Yorke’s certified audit professionals frequently support clients as they navigate the audit process. Our experience assisting clients with all aspects of an audit, including preparation, execution, and addressing findings, and serving as the auditor has enabled us to identify common findings in EH&S compliance.
Whether you are preparing for an internal audit, corporate audit, or Internal Organization for Standardization (ISO) 45001/14001 compliance audit, identifying common pitfalls can help companies have the right team available and be prepared with the requested documents and records.
How to Prepare for an EH&S Compliance Audit
Monday, December 7, 2026, 1:30-2:30 PM – Click here to SIGN UP
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 3:00-4:00 PM – Click here to SIGN UP