Schedule

08:00 AM PT - 05:00 PM PT

Level VI Inspection Certification Refresher

Laguna Beach, Banquet 1 Level

Instructor: Carlisle Smith, CVSA

This session is for CVSA-certified Level VI inspectors only. This eight-hour refresher course is offered by the CVSA Level VI Inspection Program and its completion meets CVSA’s maintenance of certification requirement for Level VI certified inspectors as outlined in the CVSA Operations Manual. Note: Pre-registration is required for this session.

09:00 AM PT - 04:30 PM PT

Event Registration and Member Services

Pacific Ballroom Foyer, Banquet 2 Level

10:00 AM PT - 12:00 PM PT

Study Hall

Catalina Ballroom, Lobby Level

12:00 PM PT - 01:00 PM PT

Lunch on Your Own

01:00 PM PT - 05:00 PM PT

Training Session - Cargo Tank Cradle to Grave

Catalina Ballroom, Lobby Level

Instructors: Mike Colaner and JP Gibbons

03:00 PM PT - 03:30 PM PT

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

Pacific Ballroom 3-4, Banquet 2 Level

05:15 PM PT - 06:15 PM PT

Introduction to COHMED

Laguna Beach, Banquet 1 Level

Instructors: COHMED Leadership

This session is for first-time attendees to the COHMED Conference. Attendees will be introduced to COHMED leadership and provided with a brief history of the COHMED Program.

07:00 AM PT - 08:00 AM PT

Networking Breakfast

Pacific Ballroom 3-4, Banquet 2 Level

07:00 AM PT - 05:30 PM PT

Event Registration and Member Services

Pacific Ballroom Foyer, Banquet 2 Level

08:00 AM PT - 10:00 AM PT

General Session and Regulatory Updates

Catalina Ballroom, Lobby Level

• Presentation of the Colors and National Anthems
• Welcome Remarks – Sgt. Robert “Joey” Daniels, California Highway Patrol; COHMED Program Chair
• CVSA President’s Welcome Remarks – Capt. John Hahn, Colorado State Patrol; CVSA President
• Presentation of Awards
• Update from Transport Canada – TBD
• Update from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration – TBD
• Update from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration – TBD
• Closing Remarks – Sgt. Robert “Joey” Daniels, California Highway Patrol; COHMED Program Chair

10:00 AM PT - 10:30 AM PT

Networking Refreshment Break | Sponsored by AWM Consulting Services LLC

Pacific Ballroom 3-4, Banquet 2 Level

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10:30 AM PT - 12:00 PM PT

Regulatory Updates - PHMSA

Catalina Ballroom, Lobby Level

12:00 PM PT - 01:30 PM PT

Lunch on Your Own

01:30 PM PT - 03:30 PM PT

Hazmat Olympics

Catalina Ballroom, Lobby Level

Instructors: COHMED Leadership

Conference attendees, organized into teams, will compete to find out who knows the hazardous materials regulations best. The winning team will be awarded COHMED Olympic-style gold medals.

01:30 PM PT - 03:30 PM PT

Hazmat Scenarios

Pacific Ballroom 2, Banquet 2 Level

Instructors: COHMED Leadership

03:30 PM PT - 04:00 PM PT

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

Pacific Ballroom 3-4, Banquet 2 Level

04:00 PM PT - 05:30 PM PT

Region I Enforcement Meeting

Emerald Bay, Banquet 2 Level

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward Island, Puerto Rico, Quebec, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands and Vermont.

04:00 PM PT - 05:30 PM PT

Region II Enforcement Meeting

Pacific Ballroom 1, Banquet 2 Level

Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

04:00 PM PT - 05:30 PM PT

Region III Enforcement Meeting

Newport Beach, Banquet 1 Level

Alberta, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ohio, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Yukon.

04:00 PM PT - 05:30 PM PT

Region IV Enforcement Meeting

Pacific Ballroom 2, Banquet 2 Level

Alaska, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Mexico, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

04:00 PM PT - 05:30 PM PT

Industry Meeting

Catalina Ballroom, Lobby Level

This meeting is for individuals from transportation safety organizations, truck and bus companies, training institutions, state and provincial truck associations, insurance companies and trade associations, as well as owner-operators, consultants and industry suppliers and vendors.

06:30 PM PT - 08:30 PM PT

Welcome Networking Reception

Fountain Terrance, Lobby Level

07:00 AM PT - 04:30 PM PT

Event Registration and Member Services

Pacific Ballroom Foyer, Banquet 2 Level

07:00 AM PT - 08:00 AM PT

Networking Breakfast

Pacific Ballroom 3-4, Banquet 2 Level

07:00 AM PT - 12:00 PM PT

FMCSA HM Team Meeting (Invitation Only)

Dana Point, Lobby Level

08:00 AM PT - 09:30 AM PT

Morning Training Session - Ag Exempt Commodities

Emerald Bay, Banquet 2 Level

Instructor: Adam Balk

08:00 AM PT - 09:30 AM PT

Morning Training Session - Ops Policy 14 and 15 - How to Document a Violation

Pacific Ballroom 1, Banquet 2 Level

Instructor: Kevin Hogan

08:00 AM PT - 11:30 AM PT

Morning Long Session - Cylinders

Laguna Beach, Banquet 1 Level

Instructors: PHMSA

08:00 AM PT - 09:30 AM PT

Morning Training Session - IBC Focused Class and Hazard Communication

Pacific Ballroom 2, Banquet 2 Level

Instructor: Joey Daniels

09:30 AM PT - 10:00 AM PT

Networking Refreshment Break

Pacific Ballroom 3-4, Banquet 2 Level

10:00 AM PT - 11:30 AM PT

Repeat of Morning Training Session - Ag Exempt Commodities

Emerald Bay, Banquet 2 Level

10:00 AM PT - 11:30 AM PT

Repeat of Morning Training Session - IBC Focused Class and Hazard Communication

Pacific Ballroom 2, Banquet 2 Level

10:00 AM PT - 11:30 AM PT

Repeat of Morning Training Session - Ops Policy 14 and 15 - How to Document a Violation

Pacific Ballroom 1, Banquet 2 Level

11:30 AM PT - 01:00 PM PT

Lunch on Your Own

01:00 PM PT - 02:30 PM PT

Afternoon Training Session - Characteristic of Hazardous Waste

Emerald Bay, Banquet 2 Level

Instructor: Adam BalkInstructor: Adam Balk

01:00 PM PT - 02:30 PM PT

Afternoon Training Session - Emergency Response/ How to Interpret an SDS

Instructor Tom KrolakInstructor Tom KrolakInstructor Tom Krolak

01:00 PM PT - 04:30 PM PT

Afternoon Session (Advanced Track)

02:30 PM PT - 03:00 PM PT

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break | Sponsored by AWM Consulting Services LLC

Sponsored by AWM Consulting Services LLC.

03:00 PM PT - 04:30 PM PT

Repeat of Afternoon Training Session 1

03:00 PM PT - 04:30 PM PT

Repeat of Afternoon Training Session 2

06:30 PM PT - 08:30 PM PT

Chairman's Reception

07:00 AM PT - 08:00 AM PT

Networking Breakfast

07:00 AM PT - 05:30 PM PT

Event Registration and Member Services

08:00 AM PT - 09:30 AM PT

Morning Training Session 1

08:00 AM PT - 09:30 AM PT

Morning Training Session 2

08:00 AM PT - 11:30 AM PT

Session (Advanced Track)

09:30 AM PT - 10:00 AM PT

Networking Refreshment Break

10:00 AM PT - 11:30 AM PT

Repeat of Morning Training Session 1

10:00 AM PT - 11:30 AM PT

Repeat of Morning Training Session 2

11:30 AM PT - 01:00 PM PT

Lunch on Your Own

01:00 PM PT - 02:30 PM PT

Afternoon Training Session 1

01:00 PM PT - 02:30 PM PT

Afternoon Training Session 2

01:00 PM PT - 04:30 PM PT

Afternoon Session (Advanced Track)

02:30 PM PT - 03:00 PM PT

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

03:00 PM PT - 04:30 PM PT

Repeat of Afternoon Training Session 2

03:00 PM PT - 04:30 PM PT

Repeat of Afternoon Training Session 1

04:30 PM PT - 05:30 PM PT

Region Meeting: Region I (Joint Meeting of Industry and Law Enforcement)

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward Island, Puerto Rico, Quebec, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands and Vermont.

04:30 PM PT - 05:30 PM PT

Region Meeting: Region II (Joint Meeting of Industry and Law Enforcement)

Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

04:30 PM PT - 05:30 PM PT

Region Meeting: Region III (Joint Meeting of Industry and Law Enforcement)

Alberta, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ohio, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Yukon.

04:30 PM PT - 05:30 PM PT

Region Meeting: Region IV (Joint Meeting of Industry and Law Enforcement)

Alaska, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Mexico, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

07:00 AM PT - 10:30 AM PT

Member Services

07:00 AM PT - 08:00 AM PT

Networking Breakfast

08:00 AM PT - 10:00 AM PT

Session 1

10:00 AM PT - 10:30 AM PT

Networking Refreshment Break

10:30 AM PT - 12:30 PM PT

Session 2

12:00 PM PT - 01:00 PM PT

Lunch on Your Own

01:00 PM PT - 03:00 PM PT

COHMED Leadership Meeting (Invitation Only)