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HAZMAT 2000 Spills
Prevention Conference
Gateway to the Future: Working Together
>nl 4-6, 2000 Regal Riverfront Hotel St. Louis. Missouri www.nrt.org/hazmat2000
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HAZMAT 2000 Spills
Prevention Conference1
Gateway to the Future: Working Together
HAZMAT 20001 gives Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs), State
Emergency Response Commissions (SERCs), environmental managers, firefighters, indus-
try representatives, health and safety officials, academics, and the media the resources
and knowledge base to improve their chemical accident prevention, preparedness, and
response efforts. This year's conference focuses on chemical emergency prevention ini-
tiatives for the 21st century.
You can choose from a wide range of sessions focusing on prevention from a variety of
perspectives, including:
Special Event Planning for Olympics 2002, NATO's 50th Anniversary, and the Papal Visit;
Risk Communication; and
Lessons Learned from a Variety of Case Studies.
We also brought back your favorites:
Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO) Training; and
How to use the Internet as an Information Resource.
Other hot topics include:
RMP*lnfo Database Analysis;
HAZWOPER Refresher Training;
Special Assets/National Domestic Preparedness Office;
Coordinating Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Risk
Management Program (RMP), and Counter-terrorism Issues into Your Emergency Plan;
and
Methamphetamines and Clandestine Drug Labs.
Visit our website (www.nrt.org/hazmat2000) to find out more!!!
HAZMAT 2OOO is your opportunity to stay on the
cutting edge of hazrnat issues. Join us in St. Louis!
1 Formerly known as the 15th International Hazardous Material Spills Conference.
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Listen and participate in discussions about the latest technological advances,
lessons learned, and breaking news in the hazmat field to promote better safety and health.
You can customize the conference to fit your individual needs.
Hazmat planners, first responders, and health and
safety officials encounter many challenges throughout
the prevention, planning, and response cycle.
Coordination among agencies is key to a successful
program. Find out more about:
Ammonia Refrigeration Operations;
Crime Scene Operations;
« CAMEO for Responders - Chemical Database and
Reactivity;
Personal Protective Equipment;
Fire Suppression Systems; and
Chemistry for Non-chemists,
SERCs must work effectively with all levels of govern-
ment to plan for and respond to spills. Build your
knowledge by attending sessions on:
State and Local Successful Practices in Chemical
Safety Implementation;
Advanced RMP* Review Training; and
Area Contingency Planning.
LEPCs are on the front line of emergency planning
and response. Get up to speed on:
Lessons Learned from a Chemical Storage Tank
Release/Fire;
Effective Grant Writing;
CAMEO for Planners - Information Modules and
Tier II Data; and
Comprehensive Hazmat Emergency Response
Capability Assessment (CHER-CAP).
Industry representatives will not want to miss new,
important information on emerging hazmat issues
and tools to help you comply with the regulations.
Your job depends on gathering and understanding
the latest regulatory news. Some sessions that should
catch your interest include:
Innovations in Accident Prevention;
Lessons Learned from Ethylene Oxide Explosions;
The Chemical Safety Information, Site Security
and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act;
Stakeholder Meeting Seeking Your Feedback on a
Web-based RMP*Submit System; and
' The National Association of Chemical
Distributor's (NACD) Responsible
Distribution Process.
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Tuesday, April 4
8:30- 10:00
10:30- 12:00
1:30-3:00
3-30 - 5:00
5:30 - 7:00
State and Local
Successful Practices
in Chemical Safety
Implementation
Hazardous
Materials: Are We
Addressing the Real
Problems?
Demystifying
Communication
Barriers Between
Responders,
Planners, and
Industry
The Chemical
Safety Information,
Site Security, and
Fuels Regulatory
Relief Act (Public
Law 106-40)
Special Event
Planning for
Olympics 2002,
NATO's 50th
Anniversary,
and the Papal Visit
Special
Assets/National
Domestic
Preparedness Office
HAZMAT/HAZSUB
Response Plan
Development
Introductory Plenary Session
CHER-CAP
.: Operational Risk
i Assessment During
"". a Hazmat Response
CAMEO: What's it
All About?
How to Improve
Your Joint
Information Centers
Area Contingency
Planning for St.
Louis/Joint US Coast
Guard & US EPA
Planning
Ethylene Oxide
Explosions in
Industrial Ethylene
Oxide Sterilization
Facilities &
a Chemical Storage
Tank Release/Fire
NFPA 704 - Hazard
Rating System
(Standard System to
Identify Hazardous
Materials to
Emergency
Responders)
How to Weave Your
Way Through the
CAMEO Website
and Technical
Assistance Center
Advanced RMP*
Review Training
Reception in Exhibit Hall
Wednesday, April 5
8-30 - S:OQ
8:30-10:00
H):.lO- 12:00
Coordinating
EPCRA, RMP, and
Counter-terrorism
Issues into Your
Emergency Plan
Innovations in
Accident Prevention
LEPCsin the 21st
Century
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Computer Training \
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Propane Tank
Explosion (BLEVE) 7: On-Scene
Resulting in Command and
Firefighter Fatalities Control: A Technical '
& Fire Suppression V Tool to Support the
System Carbon Incident Command
Dioxide Release - System
CAMEO Sleuthing
Risk
Communication
(Offering #1)
CAMEO for
Planners:
Information
Modules and Tier II
Data
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Wednesday. April 5 (cont.)
12:00-1:30
1:30-5:00
1:30-3:00
3:30-5:00
5:00 - 6:30
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Luncheon Speaker - Chief Don Manno, Overland Park, Kansas Fire Department
Exercise .
CAMEO for
Responders:
Chemical Database
and Reactivity .
RMP and Beyond
Crimp Scene
OpTratbns
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Roundtae
Environmental
'^cts from
Disasters
Chemistry for
Non-chemists
Demonstration of a
Functional
.Prototype (CAMEO:
The Next
Generation)
Risk
Communication
(Offering #2)
US National Response Team Meeting and Listening Session
Social Event in Evening . . .
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8:30-10:00
10:30-12:00.
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State-Federal V., NACD's ",.
Partnerships in " Responsible
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Web-Based , ; :
RMP*Submit "-,... . -
Svstem '; Meth in Missouri:
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How to Write an '-"
Effective Grant 1~;
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and Response £ Query, and Reports fV
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Closing Plenary
{ Key:
case study ^5 computer training* ^ other training*
Computer training and other training
sessions require pre-registration.
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Preliminary HAZMAT 2000 Conference Program
Tuesday
8:30-10:00
Introductory1 Plenary Session
Welcome to HAZMAT 2000! Key federal, state, and local
representatives will kick off the conference by giving you
their perspective on chemical accident prevention and the
on-going challenges.
10:00-10:30
Break
10:30-12:00
State and Local Successful Practices in
Chemical Safety Implementation
Se.Won Ctair: Art }usth, Missouri Department of Natural
(MO
TBD
Hear how state and local governments have successfully
taken charge of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the Risk Management
Program (RMP). Find out how several state and local
agencies stepped forward to implement RMP at the "local
level." How are these agencies doing with RMP, and how
do these programs differ from EPA Regional programs?
How do they integrate RMP activities with EPCRA? Where
did they get funding and staff? Who are their partners?
Special Event Planning for Olympics 2002, NATO's
50th Anniversary, and the Papal Visit £?
Speakers: TBD
Find out what preparations are underway for the 2002
Olympics in Salt Lake City. Hear some success stories
about NATO's 50th anniversary and the papal visit to St.
Louis. Get a glimpse of what it takes to prepare for an
"out of the ordinary" event in several major US cities.
Learn first hand from federal, state, and local personnel
how it can take years to plan for an event that will last
only days! What were the real threats? Who were the
major players? What existing plans were used?
CHER-CAP
Session Chair: Russell Bookster, Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) Region VI
Speakers: Jim LeGrotte, FEMA Region VI; Steve Mason,
Environmental Protection Agency (VS EPA)
Comprehensive Hazardous Materials Emergency Response
Capability Assessment Program (CHER-CAP) pulls every-
one in the community together to develop or improve an
emergency response plan and execute that plan in an
exercise. Come hear how communities have benefitted
from this six to eight-month program, and find out how to
implement it in your community.
Operational Risk Assessment During
a Hazmat Response
Speaker: Lieutenant Commander Roger Laferriere,
US Coast Guard
Operational risk assessments are key to ensuring that
responders, the community, and the environment are
safeguarded against the hazards of a hazmat response.
Frequently, it is not the chemical hazards, protective
clothing, or monitoring instruments that injure or kill the
responder; rather, it is poor operational decision making.
Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of models,
including the Recognition, Evaluation, and Control model
and EPA's Risk Assessment model.
CAMEO: What's it All About? ^
Instructor: Mark Miller, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administartion (NOAA)
For individuals unfamiliar with CAMEO, MARPLOT,
and ALOHA. Learn about the benefits to planners and
responders.
How to Improve Your Joint Information Centers %^
Session Chair: fiees Mat/sen, British Petroleum (BP)-Amoco
Speakers: TBD
In 1998, BP sponsored a Spill of National Significance
(SONS) exercise in Alaska. In the exercise scenario, the
wind dispersed the spilled oil out of Prince William
Sound, impacting two Captain of the Port Zones and
involving over 4,000 responders within two weeks. Get
tips from the experts on how to set up a joint Information
Center (JIC)., , "
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12:00-1:30
Lunch (On Your Own)
1:30-3:00
Hazardous Materials: Are We Addressing the Real
Problems? Demystifying Communication Barriers
Between Responders, Planners, and Industry
Session Chair: Jennifer Aleknavage, Chemical Educational
Foundation
Speaker: Mike Callan, Callan and Company, Ltd.
How well do you speak hazmat? Communication is a
major problem facing responders, planners, and industry
when it comes to hazardous materials preparedness. Each
organization involved speaks a different language
"Industry," "Emergency Response," and "Government."
This session will take a unique look at a real problem in
hazardous materials response and planning-communica-
tion. If you are not communicating effectively, the other
tools for success cooperation and coordination will
not follow. The speaker has been fluent in these three
"languages" for over 20 years and will give you some
practical and useful tips on how to overcome the language
problem and make emergency planning and response
more effective. You will also be introduced to the
Chemical Educational Foundation's (CEF) many resources
that can help you communicate and educate others about
chemical safety. CEF provides educational materials and
training programs for the chemical industry, emergency
responders, and the general public.
Special Assets/National Domestic
Preparedness Office
Speakers: TBD
With increasing emphasis on domestic preparedness,
numerous special assets have been developed. Find out
how your community can take advantage of these assets.
The National Domestic Preparedness Office was estab-
lished with the first responder in mind. They listened
when you said you needed better plans, training, and
equipment to get the job done right. Find out how this
office can help you find the right solutions.
The National Guard's Rapid Assessment and Initial
Detection (RAID) teams are highly-trained, mobile teams
that are ready to respond to Weapons of Mass Destruction
(WMD) terrorism.
Additionally, there are 26 newly-operational Metropolitan
Medical Response Systems (MMRS). Learn about their
capabilities, including chemical agent detection and iden-
tification, patient decon, triage and medical treatment,
patient transportation to hospitals, and coordination with
local law enforcement.
Area Contingency Planning for St. Louis/Joint US
Coast Guard and US EPA Planning
Session Chair: Barb Naramore, Upper Mississippi River
Basin Association
Speakers: TBD
The Greater St. Louis Region has completed a large-scale
contingency/response planning project encompassing two
states, two US EPA Regions, and numerous local jurisdic-
tions bisected by the
Mississippi River. Maps
have been developed
to aid and augment tra-
ditional planning
efforts. This package,
though developed in
response to the regula-
tory and statutory
requirements, is used
not just by emergency
planners and respon-
ders but also by
resource trustees, local
groups, and industry to
upgrade plans.
The US Coast Guard
and US EPA have addressed federal Oil Pollution Act of
1990 (OPA 90) requirements for area contingency plan-
ning by taking a joint simplified approach. The project,
known as the "One County In," encompasses contingency
planning for the entire county, not just the inland or
coastal areas.
NFPA 704 - Hazard Rating System
(Standard System to Identify Hazardous
Materials to Emergency Responders) ^
Speakers: Guy R. Colonna, RE., National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA); Amy B. Spencer, NFPA
NFPA Standard 704 provides a simple-to-understand and
readily recognized system that alerts emergency responders
to potential health, flammability, and instability (or reactivi-
ty) hazards. These standards are associated with the stor-
age, handling, or use of materials, but do not apply to their
transportation. Find out more about the myth and reality
of this standard. This introductory workshop will cover the
origin, development, and current requirements of NFPA
704, and give you the opportunity to learn how to apply
the criteria. Participants will receive step-by-step checklists
and work sheets to aid in developing ratings.
Key:
case study ^Q computer training*
other training*
Computer training and other training
sessions require pre-registration.
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Tuesday (cont.)
1:30-3:00 (cont.)
Advanced RMP*Review Training** ^
tastrutlort Peter 'Gattuw, US EPA
RMP* Review is a software program used by US EPA and
state a,rid local governments to analyze and manage RMP
data. The software provides the flexibility to allow you to
enter your own data, rank facilities by unique criteria, and
make comparisons between RMPs. By now, you probably
are accustomed to the basic functions of RMP*Review.
Come and learn from the experts the more advanced
queries and capabilities of RMP*Review to help you do
your job more efficiently and use the data more fully.
**This session is open only to federal, state and local agencies
Involved in RMP implementation because RMP*Review contains
Offsite Consequence Analysis (OCA) data. Public Law 1 06-40,
Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory
Relief Act placed restrictions on OCA access by the public.
How to Weave Your Way Through the CAMEO
Website and Technical Assistance Center ^
; TBD
This session will describe the new tiered approach to tech-
nical assistance for CAMEO users. Specifically, attendees
will be given a guided tour of the EPA/NOAA CAMEO
website. Attendees will be encouraged to provide specific
suggestions for improving the website and the technical
assistance it provides.
3:00-3:30
Break
3:30 - 5:00
The Chemical Safety Information, Site Security, and
Fuels Regulatory Relief Act (Public Law 106-40)
TBD
What is new with implementation? What changed? What
is the latest on the required assessment of benefits? How
are Qualified Researchers defined? How is this law affect-
ing states and locals? This session will give you an oppor-
tunity to discuss wha|'s down the road for RMP data.
HAZMAT/HAZSUB Response Plan Development
lieutenant Claudia Gelzer, US Coast Guard;
t Mhii&cl Roldan, US Coast Guard
The US Coast Guard Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) on Tank Vessel Response Plans for Hazardous
Substances was published on March 22, 1999. The regu-
lation, mandated by OPA 90, required response plans for
tank vessels carrying certain chemicals as cargo operating
on U$ navigable waters. Learn about the development of
this proposed rule, including addressing human health
issues, recognizing arid promoting existing industry best
practices, and allowing for flexibility in plan development
to accommodate other effective existing practices.
Ethylene Oxide Explosions in Industrial
Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Facilities and
a Chemical Storage Tank Release/Fire IS
Session Chair: Kathy Franklin, US EPA
Speakers: John Palassis, National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health; David Chung, US EPA
Between 1994 and 1998, ten. ethylene oxide explosions
occurred at different industrial sterilization facilities.
One incident resulted in one fatality and 59 injuries.
Ethylene oxide vapors can easily form explosive mixtures
with air during sterilization or repackaging operations.
Learn about the potential for explosions associated with
ethylene oxide, operations and emission controls, and the
steps that can be taken to prevent these explosions.
A fire and explosion occurred on April 10, 1995, at Powell
Duffryn Terminals, Inc., a commercial bulk liquid chemical
storage and transfer facility in Savannah, Georgia.
Chemicals from six leaking storage tanks reacted to form
hydrogen sulfide gas, forcing about 2,000 residents to
evacuate and sending 300 people to emergency rooms.
After a three-day fire, the site and neighboring area
required extensive clean-up. This accident involved
improper design of a vapor control system, and incomplete
installation of a fire prevention and suppression system.
NFPA 704 - Hazard Rating System
Advanced RMP*Review Training ^
(Continued)
(Continued)
5:30 - 7:30
Reception in Exhibit Hall
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Beginning Tuesday, April 4, 2000, registration is open daily at 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday
8:30-5:00
HAZWOPER Refresher Training ^\
Instructor: Jim McDonald, US EPA Region 7
This course is designed for employees who need an aware-
ness level training course or who have completed the 40-
hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) Hazardous Materials Emergency Response training
according to 29 CFR 1910.120 and require the annual
updated training. The course provides OSHA-mandated
training and offers students the opportunity to demonstrate
their competencies in the following areas: emergency
response planning, recognition and classification of haz-
ardous materials, personal protective equipment, respirato-
ry protection, incident command system, monitoring and
detection, team organization, and safe operating proce-
dures. During the course, students organize a response
team and respond to simulated hazardous materials inci-
dents. This course complies with OSHA's 29 CFR ..
1910.120(q)(6) annual refresher requirements.
8:30-10:00 ' . '
Innovations in Accident Prevention
Session Chair: Jim Be/fee, US EPA
Speakers: TBD
This is the first half of a two-part session that focuses on ;
new developments in accident prevention. The sessions
cover a wide spectrum of industry and government initia-
tives in this area. Topics include:
A new FEMA/DOT hazmat training curriculum to foster
accident prevention at the local level;
Industry initiatives in using EPA RMP data to better
focus accident prevention efforts;
New technological advances in hazardous material spill
prevention; and
Developments in accident prevention through investiga-
tion of mishaps and implementation of lessons learned.
Coordinating EPCRA, RMP, and Counter-terrorism
Issues into Your Emergency Plan
Session Chair: Barbara Benoy, US EPA Region 8
Speakers: Tim Gablehouse, Colorado Emergency
Response Commission
Much has changed since LEPCs first created their commu-
nities' emergency plans. Have you updated your plan to
include EPCRA, RMP, and Counter-terrorism information
and activities? Are you wondering how other LEPCs are
doing this? This session provides LEPCs with tips on
updating their hazmat plans.
Propane Tank Explosion (BLEVE) Resulting in
Firefighter Fatalities and Fire Suppression System
Carbon Dioxide Release &
Speakers: Pat Con/on, OS Chemical Safety Board;
Chip Lagdon, US Department of Energy (DOE)
Two firefighters were killed and seven emergency respon-
ders were injured when an 18,000-gallon propane storage
tank exploded at an Albert City, Iowa, poultry farm on
April 9, 1998. Find out how better training, vehicle barri-
ers, and properly-sized piping downstream of an excess
flow valve could have saved lives and prevented injuries.
One fatality and 12 injuries occurred when carbon diox-
ide was inadvertently released inside a building from a fire
suppression system at a DOE Laboratory on July 29, 1998,
as workers performed routine preventive maintenance on
electrical equipment. Escape and rescue were hindered
by the potentially lethal atmosphere of carbon dioxide,
poor visibility, and the absence of self-contained breathing
apparatus. Find out more about how failure to physically
lock out the system and over-reliance on non-functioning
alarms could have led to this accident.
On-Scene Command and Control: A Technical Tool
to Support the Incident Command System
Session Chair: Lieutenant Junior Grade Michael Bennett,
US Coast Guard
Speaker: Lieutenant Steven Wischmann, US Coast Guard
The On-Scene Command and Control (OSC2) system is
the hub of the US Coast Guard's Office of Marine Safety
& Environmental Protection's overarching Command,
Control, Communication, Computers & Information (C4I)
initiative. Although designed for oil and hazardous sub-
stance response, the system is capable of handling any
multi-agency Incident Command System (lCS)-based
response to a natural or man-made disaster. OSC2 will
support and complement the ICS, serving as the platform
for the integration, display, and redistribution of real-time,
or near real-time, response and planning information for
use by the Unified Command and the Planning and
Operations sections of the ICS. Come hear how OSC2
works and how it will impact future responses.
Key:
case study *t) computer training*
other training*
* Computer training and other training _
sessions require pre-registration.
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Wednesday (cont.)
8:30 -10:00 (cont.)
CAMEO Sleuthing ^
Instrartoft Mark Miller, NOAA
Learn how to use all the tools in the CAMEO package to
solve problems. The session is intended for those respon-
ders and planners who are already familiar with the
CAMEO software suite.
Risk Communication - Offering #1 %\
Instructor: Cdpiain Ah'in Chun, US Public Health Service
Professionals who respond to hazardous materials prob-
lems have more to deal with than just the environmental
problem. Unlike their well-established fire service coun-
terparts who have trust and credibility with the public,
environmental professionals must always be aware that
they need to work at earning public trust. It is often
not enough just to be technical experts. How we
communicate, don't communicate, work with, or don't
work with concerned people in communities often deter-
mines our effectiveness. Learn how to become an "envi-
ronmental firefighter" and gain the credibility you need
with the public.
10:00-10:30
Break
10:30-12:00
Innovations in Accident Prevention (Continued)
LEPCs in the 21st Century
Session Chain Mart- Smith, US EPA Region 7
TBO
Come hear about the issues that will affect LEPCs most in
the 21st century. What community education and right-
to-know activities are the LEPCs performing? How are
LEPCs implementing CAA 112(r) and counter-terrorism ini-
tiatives? What are LEPCs doing to interface and enhance
their relationship with the SERC? How do they receive
funding and leverage community resources? Are LEPCs
supporting the use of the Incident Command System in
their state? Get the answers to these questions and others
in this interactive session.
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CAMEO for Planners: Information Modules
and Tier H Data ^
Instructor: Mark Miller, NOAA
Examine CAMEO's function as a planning tool and
review the CAMEO modules used to enter facility-or
community-specific data. This class also covers using
Tier II data in CAMEO.
Risk Communication - Offering #1 ^ (Continued)
12:00- 1:30
Luncheon Speaker
Chief Don Mannof Overland Park, Kansas Fire Department, Inc.
1:30-5:00
Exercise
In St. Louis, like any other metropolitan area, the
potential for an incident is present everyday. Something
as seemingly routine as an automobile accident can turn
disastrous, not only to the people involved, but also
to emergency responders and by-standers. This will
become evident as our response drill unfolds. The
everyday responder must maintain a high level of pre-
paredness and be alert to warning signs and potentially
dangerous conditions.
1:30-3:00
RMP*Info Database Analysis
Session Chair: Breeds Reilly, US EPA
Speakers: Dr. Bob Lowe, University of Pennsylvania
Medical Center
EPA received approximately 14,500 RMPs, submitted by
a variety of large and small businesses, by June 21, 1999.
Much of the RMP information is stored in RMP*lnfo.
Come see what others are uncovering from the RMP data.
This session addresses characteristics of the RMP data,
interesting findings, and the direction of future research.
Tribal Emergency Planning Roundtable
Session Chair: Heather Westra, Prairie Island
Speakers: TBD
Native American communities have unique emergency
planning needs. Come hear what some tribes have done
to successfully implement chemical accident prevention
programs and emergency response plans. Bring your
ideas and questions to help make this session interactive!
Key:
case study ^ computer training*
other training*
Computer training and other training
sessions require pre-registration.
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Wednesday (cont.)
1:30 -3:00 (cont)
3:30 - 5:00
Chemistry for Non-chemists ^
Instructor: Sybil Ctund(ffrf Metropolitan Community College
Does the discussion of the chemical and physical
properties of chemicals and compounds give you an
extra-strength headache? You may study all night, listen
to lectures, go to class and take lots of notes, memorize
all the "ides", "anes", "ates" and the functional groups,
but do you really know your chemistry? Join us for this
three-hour training as we unlock the secrets of chemical
hazards. This training session is designed for those with
a basic chemistry background, but who lack formal train-
Ing in chemistry.
CAMEO for Responders: Chemical
Database and Reactivity ^5
tesfwtor.- Mark Millvrt ;VOA4
Not sure how to get the information you need from
CAMEO? In this hands-on session you will practice
searching and making changes to the chemical database
and using the Screening and Scenarios and Chemical
Inventory modules. The Chemical Reactivity Worksheet
will also help you identify reactivity hazards.
Risk Communication - Offering #2 %>
(See description above)
3:00_-_3:30
Break
RMP and Beyond
Session Chair: Patjustis, MO DNR
Speakers: TBD
The initial deadline for submission of RMPs was June 21,
1999. But that was not the end. How often and when do
you have to update your RMP? How do you submit an
update? What about enforcement? Is your facility going
to be audited or inspected? What should you do to make
sure an audit goes well? How do inspectors perform an
audit in accordance with RMP Audit (Guidance? How
does an audit differ from an inspection? What are some ....
of the common compliance problems that EPA has found
during audits, inspections, and reviews? These and other
questions will be addressed during this session.
Crime Scene Operations
Session Chair: Don LaBlanc, NFPA
Speaker: David Lesak, Hazard Management Associates
This session will examine hazmat team operations at inci-
dents that involve regulatory enforcement or crime_scene
activities. Such operations include illicit labs, environ-
mental crimes, terrorism, etc. Find out how evidence
preservation and possible collection become significant, in
addition to scene control, zoning, evidence and scene
contamination, and decontamination.
Environmental Impacts from Disasters
Speakers: TBD
Concern has grown about the environmental impacts of dis-
asters, both industrial and natural. In 1999, the major
flooding in North Carolina from Hurricane Floyd caused
extensive environmental and health damage, and all levels
of government were involved in the recovery. The EPA
Science Advisory Board recommends that EPA develop pro-
grams to deal with environmental impacts of natural haz-
ards and human,health issues. Come learn more about,
what can be done to anticipate environmental impacts, and
how both the private and public sectors can play a role.
Chemistry for Non-chemists %» (Continued)
Demonstration of a Functional Prototype
(CAMEO: The Next Generation) ^5
fnstructors: Mark Miller, NOAA; Peter Cattuso, US EPA
Come see what may be the future for CAMEO! The
EPA/NOAA CAMEO team is planning to re-write the data-
base portions of the CAMEO system, converting it from an
older version of Foxpro, to a more modern cross-platform
(Mac and PC) database system that is compatible with the
latest hardware .and operating systems. While the basic
functionality should remain the same, the look and fee!
will surely be different.. This is your opportunity to
explore a prototype of this new system and provide feed-
back, to the CAMEO team.
Risk Communication - Offering #2 ^ (Continued)
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Thursday
5:00 - 6:30
8:30-10:00
US National Response Team Meeting
and Listening Session
National Response Team (NRT) Chair: Jim Makris, US EPA
With an increasing amount of resources being dedicated
to counter-terrorism, it is more important than ever to
ensure that coordination among and within different
levels of government is occurring. Come share.your
views on the role of the NRT in this important endeavor.
The NRT will also.likely discuss the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) it expects to sign with the Panama
Canal Authority, which will extend the assistance original-
ly provided under the NRT/Panama Canal Commission
MOU; in-situ burning; the Federal Response Plan; and
the newly completed FRERP and NCP Reconciliation
Report. In addition, the NRT wants to hear suggestions
from conference participants on electronic planning.
The session.will close with a discussion of NRT products
planned for completion during 2000.
May 1999 Tornados in OklahomaState-Federal
Partnerships in Emergency Management £7
Session Chair: Monty Elder, Oklahoma Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ) "
Speakers: Larry Gales, Oklahoma DEQ;
Ky Nickols, US EPA; Kyle Mills, FEMA
So your experience with state-federal partnerships has
been disappointing. Maybe you have never even had an
opportunity to develop and/or use a state-federal partner-
ship. Come to this session and hear a panel discussion on
the state-federal partnership that was formed to address
the environmental issues stemming from tornadoes that
struck Oklahoma on May 3, 1999. The environmental
partners, the Oklahoma DEQ, EPA, and FEMA, had their
own perspectives and responsibilities. Through partner-
ship, the environmental trio reached consensus and meld-
ed their individual roles/responsibilities into a common set
of goals and activities. The end result was a single-mind-
ed set of solutions for assisting
Oklahoma's citizens
on the road to recovery.
National Association of Chemical
Distributors Responsible
Distribution Process
Session Chair: Bill Allmond, National
Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD)
Speakers: TBD
Hear a thorough description of the
NACD's Responsible Distribution Process
(RDP) Guiding Principles, Codes of
Management Practice, third-party verifi-
cation, as well as concrete examples of
company policies and procedures.
Attendees will gain an understanding
that will likely foster more dialogue
between public agencies and chemical
distributors.
Personal Protective Equipment %^
Session Chair: Maureen Scott, Dupont
Speakers: TBD
- Learn about the selection, use, and
| limitations of personal protective equip-
f ment (PPE). Discuss OSHA regulations
on general requirements, respiratory,
foot, and hand protection, and EPA's
suggested action levels. This session
dicusses new developments in the
arena of PPE.
Key: & case study ^5" computer training* %> other training*
' Computer training and other training
sessions require pre-registration. " -t-t
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Thursday (cont.)
8:30 - 10:00 (cont.)
10:00-10:30
Electronic Planning and Response
Stos/ow Chair: /oftn Gusfafcon, US NRT
SpwAers; TBO
Electronic planning shows promise in vastly improving
the speed and efficiency of incident response. Electronic
planning includes web-based planning, geographic infor-
mation systems, response data management, integrated
; contingency plans
for specific sites,
and other computer
applications. Come
see cutting-edge
demonstrations of
electronic contin-
gency planning and
response coordina-
tion examples from
industry and public
sources. Be the first
to hear about the new US NRT and Regional Response
Team initiatives, as well as other government sector and
private industry efforts. Listen to the panel discussion on
the impact of technology on improving contingency plan-
ning and incident response. Learn how these initiatives
have been implemented by the Great Lakes Commission,
who will highlight their use of geographic information sys-
tems to improve planning and response.
CAMEO - Import/Export, Query, and Reports ^5
Imtniftttf: /Vfer GdMuK>, US CPA
Ready to move beyond the basic CAMEO uses and experi-
ment with some of CAMEO's more complex functions?
Learn procedures for importing and exporting CAMEO
data and common problems to consider before importing
data. Develop queries and design reports.
Ammonia Refrigeration Awareness Training ^
5t»»MOn Chair: Mirk Smith, LJS EPA Region 7
Speakers; Hill 4fiW,ife, S£f Region 3; Brecda Reilly, US EPA;
Or,, Mirk Thomas, US EPA Region 7
To complement the tourof the ammonia refrigeration sys-
tem at Anheuser-Busch, this session focuses on safety
awareness and ammonia refrigeration systems. Such
ammonia systems are common across the US and during a
release they can present serious problems for workers, the
public, and safety officials. Recent accidents and common
prevention techniques will be reviewed. EPA's Risk
Management Program, OSHA's Process Safety
Management, and applicable ANSI standards will be dis-
cussed in relation to ammonia refrigeration safety. Come
learn about the safety of a process you are likely to
encounter in your community.
Break
10:30-12:00
Stakeholder Meeting: Give EPA Feedback
on a Web-based RMP*Submit System
Speaker: Lisa Jenkins, US EPA
In its move towards 100 percent electronic reporting, EPA
is considering developing a web-based system, for RMP
Submissions, to replace RMP*Submit. To plan for this
change, the Agency is conducting a series of pilot projects
to test the feasibility of the applications and related certifi-
cation issues.vCome tell EPA about the type of system that
best suits your needs.
Meth in Missouri: What We Have Learned
Session Chair: Ken Teeter, MO DNR
Speakers: Marco Tania, Missouri Public Safety; Jim McKeeny,
Missouri Fire Safety; Brad Harris, MO DNR; Greg Harrell, Sedalia,
Missouri Fire Department
Methamphetamines are a huge problem for many states,
especially those having significant stores of anhydrous
ammonia for use in agriculture. Missouri has been hit
very hard by the "Meth" epidemic and is working to deal
with the problem in a manner that minimizes risk to law
enforcement and response personnel. Officials from
Missouri discuss the problem and the steps they have
taken to clean up these clandestine drug labs. This ses-
sion is especially valuable to those who must deal with the
dangerous and illegal theft of anhydrous ammonia and the
disposal of hazardous materials from seized drug labs.
Personal Protective Equipment %^ (Continued)
Lexan Fire in Southern Indiana £7
Session Chair: Sam Borries, US EPA
Speakers: TBD
On December 18, 1998, a 324,000 square-foot plastics
warehouse in Mount Vernon, Indiana, caught fire. During
the four-day response, 53 firefighting companies, the Boots
and Coots Special Services team, State of Indiana
resources, and EPA helped extinguish the blaze and moni-
tor air and water quality. During the height of the fire,
smoke and odors were reported over 250 miles away in
Northern Indiana. The flames were fueled by 20 million
pounds of Ultem, Valox, and Lexan plastics as well as eight
million pounds of plastic additives stored in the warehouse.
Liquid plastic flowed like hot lava off site into drainage
ditches and storm drains. Fifteen priority air toxins were
identified as byproducts of the burning plastics. Over 250
nearby homes were evacuated, and the State,of Indiana
issued a warning for the residents of the 24 counties in the
path of the plume to remain inside when possible.
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If you have any questions regarding registration, please call Tom Rayburn of the
Great Lakes Commission at (734) 665-9135
MARPLOT and LandView ^
Instructor: Peter Cattuso, US £PA
Maps, maps and more maps. Review basic MARPLOT
concepts and procedures, and learn how to perform
advanced searches and modify maps. Learn how to work
with LandView's databases, and use thematic searches and
other techniques. Learn about the sources of LandView
data and how they are updated.
Ammonia Refrigeration Awareness
Training ^ (Continued)
12:00-1:30
Lunch
1:30-3:00
How to Write art Effective Grant
Session Chair: Andrew White, International Association of Fire Chiefs
Speakers: TBD
Millions of dollars in grant money is available, but you
have to be able to write a winning proposal. Come learn
what makes an outstanding grant proposal and discuss the
various aspects of the proposal process, including the
characteristics that evaluators concentrate on in the deci-
sion making process. Learn about possible sources of
grant funding.
Meth in Missouri: What We Have Learned
(Continued)
Pollution Prevention and Household
Hazardous Waste
Session Chair: Jim Callier, US EPA Region 7
Speakers: TBD
Has anyone ever asked you how to properly dispose of
old gasoline, pesticides, paint, batteries, or any other
household hazardous waste? Come learn about the
resources and information available to answer their ques-
tions. Leave with an understanding of the basic principles
of pollution prevention which can be incorporated into
many aspects of any job, including purchasing and waste
handling practices.
How to Use the Internet as an Information Resource
Speakers: TBD
Surf's up! The Internet has revolutionized our ability to get
valuable information quickly and there has never been more
information so readily available. There is an entire world of
information just waiting to be downloaded. Make sure you
know how to get your hands on it. Come discuss how to get
"on-line" and how to "surf the net" once you are there. Tour
several government and private-sector websites that will be
valuable to you. Once you've found your resource on the
web, learn how to effectively retrieve data by using the ORA-
CLE search functions. Basic computer knowledge is required.
ALOHA - Hands On ^
Instructor: Debbie Payton, NOAA
Review and practice basic ALOHA operations, including
choosing a source module, plotting a footprint, using the
concentration graph, and selecting and using levels of con-
cern. Build your ALOHA proficiency by completing a
series of class exercises.
Tour of the Anheuser-Busch Ammonia
Refrigeration Plant %v
This session complements the ammonia refrigeration train-
ing in the morning and is limited to the first 30 registrants
attending the training session. Anheuser-Busch, Inc., the
world's largest brewer of beer, is headquartered in St.
Louis, where the company also operates its oldest and
largest brewery. The brewery uses anhydrous ammonia as
a key part of the cooling system that maintains beer at the
proper temperature during certain stages of the brewing
process. In 1996, a new state-of-the-art refrigeration
plant was placed into service. Because this refrigeration
plant contains a large amount of anhydrous ammonia,
maintaining a safe operation is a high priority. The tour
will begin with a brief overview of the plant's function,
followed by a walk-through of the refrigeration system.
This session is limited to 30 participants who are also
signed up for the Ammonia Refrigeration Awareness
Training in the morning. Depending upon the interest in
this tour, participation may be decided by a lottery.
3:00 - 3:30
Break
3:30 - 5:00
Closing Plenary
Key: & case study ^ computer training*
other training*
Computer training and other training
sessions require pre-registration.
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Conference Information
Where is the conference? How do I register?
The Regal Riverfront Hotel is
centrally located in downtown St.
Louis and just minutes away from
the Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium,
and the Mississippi River. Room rates are
$66.00 per night/per person (single occupancy). You
must reserve your hotel room by March 13, 2000, to
receive the conference rate. To make your reservation,
call (800) 222-8888 or (314) 241-9500, and be sure to
mention the HAZMAT 2000 conference. Completing a
conference registration form does not ensure that you
will have a hotel reservation. Conference attendees
must arrange for their own travel and accommodations.
Check out our website (www.nrt.org/hazmat2000) for
more information.
Is there a fee?
The conference fee is $230 US for payment received
before Feb. 15, 2000, and $295 thereafter. Registration
is payable to the "Great Lakes Commission" by check,
money order, VISA, or MasterCard. Please write
"HAZMAT 2000" in the memo area of the check. Fees
are fully refundable until March 3, 2000. Cancellations
postmarked after this date are subject to a cancellation
fee of 50 percent to cover incurred costs. No refunds
will be made after March 17, 2000. All cancellations
must be made in writing and addressed to Tom Rayburn,
Great Lakes Commission, at the address on the registra-
tion form.
What is included in my conference fee?
The conference fee includes admission to all conference
and training sessions, a reception on Tuesday night, and
a, luncheon on Wednesday. Conference attendees will
receive name badges and conference programs upon
arrival. In addition, all attendees will receive a CD-
ROM with conference materials.
Register electronically via the conference web page
(www.nrt.org/hazmat2000). Click on "Registration,"
complete the form, indicate how you will pay, and click
"send." You may pay with a credit card on-line or mail
your registration fee to the address on the registration
form, indicating that you registered electronically. Use a
separate form for each registrant. If you do not have
Internet access, you may use the attached registration
form and fax or mail it to the Great Lakes Commission.
On-line registrants should include the attendee name(s)
on the check to indicate who is covered by the payment.
Can I register on-site?
You may register on-site. The conference feejior on-
site registration is $295. Registration is payable to the
Great Lakes Commission by check, money order,
VISA, or MasterCard, No cash will be accepted.
Badges are required for admission to all conference
sessions and social events. Conference registration
will open Tuesday, April 4, at 7:30 a.m. Be advised
that some of the training classes requiring pre-registra-
tion may be full.
St. LOUIS offers a variety of cultural, histori-
cal, educational, sporting, and sightseeing opportu-
nities. The architecture of St. Louis has a look of its
own, with cobblestone streets, red brick, terra cotta
friezes, and stained glass. One of the best exam-
ples of St. Louis' unique architecture is the Gateway
Arch, a stainless steel curve soaring 630 feet above
the Mississippi River. As you stroll along the
Mississippi River, visit Laclede's Landing, just north
of the Arch, for a variety of restaurants and clubs
housed in restored warehouse buildings.
Educational sites in St. Louis include art museums
and historic sites such as the St. Louis Art Museum,
wax museums, Daniel Boone's home, and Scott
Joplin's house. Missouri is the "Show Me" state.
We'll show you an interesting conference as we
work together toward preventing and preparing for
chemical accidents. Register today!
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Exhibitor Information
This three-day Conference, in its 30th year, is sponsored by US EPA, US NRT, US Coast Guard,
Metropolitan Manufacturers' Association, FEMA, DOT, St. Louis Fire Department, St. Louis LEPC, Missouri
Department of Natural Resources, Regional Commerce and Growth Association, Missouri Emergency Response
Commission, Chemical Education Foundation, National Association of Chemical Distributors, National
Governors' Association Center for Best Practices, and the Great Lakes Commission, and includes an exhibition
hall to highlight public and private sector products, initiatives, and services. The exhibition hall is designed to
provide maximum exposure to a wide range of emergency planners and responders while emphasizing the
conference theme of preventing, preparing for, and responding to emergencies involving hazardous materials.
Regal
Riverfront
Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri
$1,100
(discounts offered
for multiple booths)
600-800
Attendees
April 4-6, 2000
80 8'x 10'cubicles
Exhibitors receive one free conference
registration with the purchase of an
exhibition booth.
For more information on purchasing an
exhibition booth, please call
Kristina Schuchman at (314) 966-1006
or fax (314) 966-4176.
Or write:
Metropolitan Manufacturers' Association
HAZMAT 2000 Conference
10733 Big Bend Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63122
Also check out our website:
www.nrt.org/hazmat2000
or e-mail us at hazmat2000exinfo@yahoo.com
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Gateway to the Future: Working Together
Conference Registration Form
Registrant Information
*First Name:
M.I.:
"Last Name:
Affiliation:
Affiliation Type:
J Private Citizen
_J Industry
_J Federal Government
J State Government
Title:
G Local Government
Q Tribal Government
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Street Address:
*City:
*State/Province:
Zip Code:
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Phone Number:
Fax:
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Planning Committee? 3 Yes Q No
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Mail to: Great Lakes Commission, Attn: HAZMAT 2000, The Argus II Building,
400 Fourth St., Ann Arbour, Ml 48103-4816
Registration for Hands-on
Computer Training Sessions
In order to ensure a truly hands-on experience, class sizes for all hands-on
computer training sessions are limited. Based on registration, we may add
or change the courses offered. Please indicate up to three sessions that
you would like to attend by entering a 1, 2, and 3 in the boxes below (1
is your first choice). Before the conference begins, you will be notified of
your training schedule.
G Tuesday, April 4, 10:30-12:00, CAMEO What's it All About?
G Tuesday, April 4, 1:30 - 5:00, Advanced RMP*Review Training (for
federal, state and local agency representatives involved in RMP
implementation)
G Wednesday, April 5,8:30-10:00, CAMEO Sleuthing
Q Wednesday, April 5,10:30-12:00, CAMEO for Planners:
Information Modules and Tier II Data
G Wednesday, April 5, 1:30 - 3:00, CAMEO for Responders:
Chemical Database and Reactivity
G Wednesday, April 5, 3:30 - 5:00, Demonstration of a Functional
Prototype (CAMEO: The Next Generation)
Q Thursday, April 6, 8:30 - 10:00, CAMEO - ImportyExport,
Query, and Reports
G Thursday, April 6, 10:30 - 12:00, MARPLOT and LandView
G Thursday, April 6, 1:30 - 3:00, ALOHA - Hands On
Registration for Training Sessions
Class sizes for all training sessions are limited. Please note that there,ace
two offerings of the Risk Communication training. Please indicate up to
three sessions that you would like to attend by entering a 1, 2, and 3 in
the boxes below (1 is your first choice). Attendees will be eligible for
training certificates upon completion of the training session. Before the
conference begins, you will be notified of your training schedule.
G Tuesday, April 4, 10:30 - 12:00, How to Improve Your Joint
Information Centers
G Tuesday, April 4, 1:30 - 3:00, How to Weave Your Way Through the
CAMEO Website and Technical Assistance Center
Q Tuesday, April 4, 1:30 - 5:00, NFPA 704 - Hazard Rating System
(Standard System to Identify Hazardous Materials to Emergency
Responders)
G Wednesday, April 5, 8:30 - 5:00, HAZWOPER Refresher Training
Q Wednesday, April 5, 8:30 - 12:00, Risk Communication, offering 1
G Wednesday, April 5, 1:30 - 5:00, Risk Communication, offering 2
G Wednesday, April 5, 1:30 - 5:00, Chemistry for Non-chemists
G Thursday, April 6, 8:30 - 12:00, Personal Protective Equipment
Q Thursday, April 6, 8:30 - 12:00, Ammonia Refrigeration Awareness
Training
Q Thursday, April 6, 1:30 - 3:00, Tour of the Anheuser-Busch Ammonia
Refrigeration Plant. Limited to 30 participants who are also signed
up for the Ammonia Refrigeration Awareness Training in the morn-
ing. Depending upon the interest in this tour, participation may be
decided by a lottery.
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Exhibitor Registration Form
Company Information
Company:
Address:
Representative:
City:
Zip/Postal Code:
Phone Number: .
Email:
State/Province:
Country:
Fax:
Booth Preference:
Exhibitor Cost
Eight by Ten-Foot Exhibit Table:
80 Exhibit Tables Available
Early Bird Discount:
Register Before Dec. 31st
Group Discount:
For Two or More Booths
Total Cost:
$1,100
10%
5%
Electrical Request
Please list any electrical requests.
Payment Information
Payment Method:
Q Check
Q Money Order
Q Purchase Order #_
(Sorry, we do not accept credit cards for exhibitor registration)
Please make checks and money orders payable to Metropolitan
Manufacturers' Association. Send your registration form to:
Metropolitan Manufacturers' Association
HAZMAT 2000 Spills Prevention Exhibition
10733 Big Bend Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63122
Or fax to: (314) 9.66-4176
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