AEC-EIA BREAKFAST SEMINAR

Hilton Hotel, Concord

19 September 2023

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER AND REGISTRATION – 8:00 a.m.

WILDFIRE CLEANUP & RESPONSE – 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

WILDFIRE REPSONSE IN CA, 5 YEARS OF LESSONS IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE: THE ROLE OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORIES FOR REBUILD AND RISK ASSESSMENT – Presented by Will Rice, Enthalpy Analytical

Discussion Topics -

The unique challenges faced in wildfire response; the differences in risk faced by rural and urban communities; comparing lab data to natural occurring levels to determine risk

SMOKE IMPACTS FROM WILDFIRES: THE SCIENCE OF MEASURING AND MODELING SMOKE TO BETTER DETERMINE SMOKE DAMAGE-RELATED LOSSES – Presented by Tami Lavezzo, Sonoma Technology, Inc.

Discussion Topics -

The science of wildfire smoke; the data and tools used in analysis; uses of data for insurance

LEAD STANDARD POLICY CHANGES – 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ – PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CAL/OSHA LEAD STANDARD – Presented by David Brinkerhoff, CIH – Forensic Analytical Consulting Services, Inc.

Discussion Topics –

The history of lead regulations; recent changes to lead regulations; proposed changes to lead regulations with emphasis on enforcement and impacts to trades and the construction industry

LEAD POLICY PANEL- Paneled by David Brinkerhoff, Forensic Analytical Consulting Services, Inc., Michael Sharp, Safety Director, Janus Corporation, and Hermes Parra, Principal, Parra Environmental Training

Discussion Topics -

Panel dialogue regarding policy changes, improvements, recommendations; question & answer.

ADJOURNMENT – 12:15 p.m.