RCRA SEMINAR

2021 SAEMS ANNUAL RCRA SEMINAR: VACCINATE AGAINST VIOLATIONS

We had another successful RCRA Seminar this year. Than you to all who participated. Certificated have been emails out to attendees. If you attended and didn’t receive a certificate please contact us.

We recorded all the presentations and gathered below is the link to view them.

https://saems.org/uncategorized/2021-rcra-seminar-presentations/

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

PREMIER SPONSOR

PREMIUM SPONSOR: $1,500
- 5 Individual Seminar Registrations
- 30-second video spotlight during seminar
- Logos on digital binder and website
Thank you to our Premier Sponsors:
- Tucson Electric Power
- Terracon

PLATINUM SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSOR: $750
- 3 Individual Seminar Registrations
- 15% discount toward future in-person event
- Logo spotlight during seminar
- Logos on digital binder and website
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors:
- Household Hazardous Waste Program
- Southwest Hazard Control, Inc.
- Tucson Fire

GOLD SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSOR: $500
- 3 Individual Seminar Registrations
- 10% discount toward future in-person event
- Logo spotlight during seminar
- Logos on digital binder and website
Thank you to our Gold Sponsors:
- PolyPrint
- Turner Laboratories, Inc.

SILVER SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR: $250
- 2 Individual Seminar Registrations
- Logo spotlight during seminar
- Logos on digital binder and website
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors:
- ACTenviro
- Engineering & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
- SCS Engineering
- Verdad Group LLC
- Hydro Geo Chem, Inc.
- City of Tucson
- N. Weiss Associates, Inc.

COPPER SPONSOR

COPPER SPONSOR: $100
- 1 Individual Seminar Registrations
- Logo spotlight during seminar
- Logos on digital binder and website
Thank you to our Copper Sponsors:
- Sunflower Environmental Compliance Group LLC
- Environmental Response, Inc.
- Journal of Environmental Management
- Waste Management

About SAEMS RCRA Seminar

SAEMS hosts its Annual RCRA Seminar to promote awareness, education, and the understanding of environmental issues associated with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and provides a forum for people employed in the environmental and safety industries to network, learn, and contribute to the community. Vendors and Sponsors contribute to the Seminar proceeds, which go towards the SAEMS Scholarship Fund. SAEMS has awarded over $10,000 in scholarships to very deserving college students who are majoring in environmental studies at the University of Arizona.

For more information about the RCRA seminar please contact Derek Koller at ddkoller@terracon.com

Why Attend?

4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Miss the SAEMS RCRA Seminar

While we believe that there are countless opportunities why you should attend the SAEMS Annual seminar, we’ve managed to narrow it down to the following four classic reasons:

Hear from the experts

Our speakers are proven professional leaders, strategists, practitioners, and peers. Many of them are current environmental professionals; others are well-respected industry leaders who know what you need to know. Our selection process for speakers is as rigorous as you’ll find anywhere, and we make sure that you’re hearing from the best. You’ll get a solid grounding in tried-and-true environmental fundamentals and unique insight into the innovative new practices that will change how the world handles waste safely.

Learn skills and stay up-to-date

No matter how long you’ve been in environmental management or what position you hold at your company, chances are there is still something you need to learn. Trends, new strategies, and innovations in environmental management happen all the time; to stay up-to-date you need an educational opportunity that provides you with the full range of industry knowledge.

Protect your company from liability – avoid legal risk before it arises by staying current with the latest changes in policy and legislation. From federal legislative compliance, to waste legal issues specific to Arizona, we help you stay on top of the most important legislative priorities.

Meet with new vendors and suppliers

Our exhibitors are industry experts and solution-providers who truly know what is happening in the world of environmental management and business – and they have answers to your questions. Invest time in the exposition hall – our vendors are some of the best people for you to get to know if you want to learn more about what’s happening in RCRA now – and what’s going to happen in the future. Trust us: discovering innovative products and services is necessary to stay competitive in today’s environmental management business world.

Have fun with your peers from the community

Let’s be honest – the Annual Seminar is a lot of learning packed into a short amount of time. But you’ll also have opportunities to relax and get to know your peers. When you meet with your peers, you have an opportunity to collaborate, hear new ideas, and validate or change your perspectives. You may hear what others are doing and be inspired to implement something similar – or you might find a mentor or even become one.

Past Seminars

SAEMS 2020 Annual RCRA Seminar

The SAEMS 2020 Annual RCRA Seminar: Compliance at a Distance was the first virtual seminar held by the organization. The event was held on August 20th, 2020. Even though we had to meet virtually, the event was quite the success! Thank you to the 84 that registered!

Though it was different, our speakers shared some valuable information on great topics:

Brian Lindman, US Ecology–RCRA Basics and Regulatory Update
Tyyo Chase & JB Shaw, ADEQ–Pollution Prevention/Sustainability
Elizabeth Kasik, Turner Laboratories–RCRA Testing Dos and Dont’s
Andrea Ramirez & Chris Van Natta, HDR–Container Selection
Carrolette Winstead, Winstead Consulting and Solana Generating Station–Pollution Prevention Intervention
Justin Bauer, ADEQ–Top Common Violations and Solutions
David Janke–eManifests/myDEQ
Justin Bauer & Mario Barrios, ADEQ–What’s Wrong With This Picture?

SAEMS 2019 Annual RCRA Seminar

Thanks to everyone who made the 2019 Annual SAEMS RCRA Seminar a great success! The seminar was held on May 9, 2019, with 150 attendees and 25 sponsors. The net seminar profit this year was $8,257 — these proceeds help fund our annual scholarships. We couldn’t put on this event without the dedication of our committee members — consider being a volunteer next year, we are always looking for more help! Our speakers also deserve a big hand:

Jennifer Lynch, PDEQ – RCRA Basics
David Janke, ADEQ – myADEQ and e-Manifests
Sara Phillips, Waste Connections – RCRA Exemptions & Common Misconceptions
Michelle de Blasi, Fennimore Craig – RCRA Update
Mary Cottrell & J.B. Shaw, ADEQ – Pollution Prevention Online Reporting/Sustainable Materials Management
Brandon Green & Mario Barrios, ADEQ – Hazardous Waste Compliance Inspections: What to Expect
Elizabeth Kasik, Turner Laboratories – Ins & Outs of RCRA Sample Analysis
Jeff Christensen, U of A – Drug Into History Update
Erin Lansey, HDR – RCRA Evolution

SAEMS 2018 Annual RCRA Seminar

The SAEMS 2018 Annual RCRA Seminar – “Stranger RCRA Things & EPCRA Too” was held on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Hilton Tucson East.

Topics and presenters for this year’s seminar included RCRA Basics & Regulatory Update, Brian Lindman, US Ecology; Local Emergency Planning Committee Updates, Courtney Bear, Pima County, and Paul Kramkowsik, Raytheon; The Ten Commandments of RCRA Compliance, Barton Day, The Law Offices of Barton Day, PLLC; Drug Into History – History of Pharmacy Museum, Jeff Christensen, University of Arizona Risk Management Services; Legislative Updates, Amanda Stone, ADEQ; How to Establish a Lamp Recycling Program, Erin Zeller, Veolia North America; ADEQ Emergency Response Unit, Chris Nutter, ADEQ; e-Manifests: The Latest on EPAs New Hazardous Waste Tracking System, David Janke, ADEQ. Presentations were followed by a Question & Answer Session, Wrap-up, & Final Door Prizes. A Happy Hour was held at the Hilton East Vista Bar.

Thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible!

SAEMS 2017 Annual RCRA Seminar

SAEMS hosted its 2017 Annual RCRA Seminar – “The RCRA Files: Compliance is Out There” – on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Hilton Tucson East.

Topics and presenters for this year’s seminar included RCRA Basics, Nora Atondo, PDEQ; Local Emergency Planning Committee Updates, Courtney Bear, Pima County Local Emergency Planning Committee; Managing Medical and Universal Waste, Jeff Christensen, University of Arizona; RCRA Law, Yvonne Young, Quarles & Brady; The Disposal Files: Different Hazardous Waste Disposal Scenarios, Jay Zandell, ERI; Waste Program Updates, Laura Malone, ADEQ; E-Waste Recycling, JB Shaw, ADEQ; Waste Minimization to Recycling Optimization, Steve Caldwell, GreenSheen; Hanford Nuclear Site, Shawn Calendine, HydroGEOPHYSICS; Waste Program Case Scenarios, Terry Baer, ADEQ; Getting Ready for the New RCRA Generator Improvement Rule, Brian Lindman, US Ecology. Presentations were followed by a Question & Answers Session, Wrap-up, & Final Door Prizes. A Happy Hour was held at the Hilton East Vista Bar.

Thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible!

SAEMS 2016 Annual RCRA Seminar

SAEMS would like to thank our sponsors and the 161 registered attendees for the very successful 2016 SAEMS RCRA Seminar – Compliance Continues at the Hilton East in Tucson, Arizona on May 5, 2016.

Topics and presenters for this year’s seminar included RCRA Basics, Jennifer Lynch, Pima County Department of Environmental Quality; Universal and Medical Waste, Jeff Christensen, University of Arizona; Profiling Waste into a TSDF, Andy Marshall, US Ecology; EPA Next Generation Compliance, Combining Environmental and Worker Safety Violations, Jerry Worsham, The Cavanagh Law Firm, P.A.; Updates on Waste Programs, Pamela Nicola, ADEQ; Legislation & SRO Organization, Amanda Stone, ADEQ; LUNCH & Visit Tucson Fire Hazmat & Ladder Truck; Visit Vendor Booths; Hazmat Incidents and Initial Owner Response, Captain James Cosmas, Tucson Fire Department; Hazmat Placarding for Highway Transportation, Officer Gary Mitchell, Arizona Department of Public Safety; Mastering Container Compatibility, Tracy Carlise, H2O Environmental; Implementing Green Technology & Programs, Andre Fuentes, Frito Lay Casa Grande; RCRA Quiz Show, Amanda Lam, ADEQ; Question & Answers Session, Wrap-up, & Final Door Prizes; Happy Hour!

Want to Participate?

Email Derek Koller at Derek.Koller@terracon.com

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