From Policy to Practice: EHS Compliance in Chemical and Refining
Join us for a complimentary workshop designed specifically for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals working in the chemical and refining industries. We will provide updates on several evolving topics relevant to the chemical and refining industries, with the remaining time focused on the practical implementation of various programs. Through interactive presentations and case studies, attendees will leave the session knowing the status of the progress of key regulatory reviews being conducted by the current administration and foundational knowledge regarding the execution of various compliance programs.
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Where:
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
3000 East NASA Parkway
Houston, Texas 77058
Who Should Attend:
- EHS managers
- Compliance auditors
- Environmental engineers
- Operational leaders in the chemical and refining sectors
Key Topics Include:
- Current state of U.S. EPA’s deregulatory agenda, including progress on rule reconsiderations
- 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) updates
- Revised requirements and upcoming deadlines for refrigerant management program
- Digital solutions for fenceline monitoring programs
- Several fundamentals sessions, including waste characterization, the benzene waste organic NESHAP (BWON), and continuous monitoring systems (CMS)
- Update on the PM2.5 NAAQS reconsideration
The day will be split into two parts. The morning session will cover issues relevant to professionals who provide multimedia (e.g, water, waste, and air) support, while the afternoon session will be dedicated to Clean Air Act (CAA) topics. Join us for the first half, second half, or the full day! We will end the day with a happy hour for everyone to unwind and network.
Working Agenda – Check back for updates
If you have any questions about the workshop, feel free to contact Kristin Gordon directly at 610-247-3843.
Time |
Agenda Item |
Presenter |
| 7:30 – 8:30 AM | Arrival and breakfast | |
| 8:30 – 9:30 AM | Introduction and update on current state of U.S. EPA’s deregulatory agenda, including progress on rule reconsiderations. | Chris Ward |
| 9:30 – 9:45 AM | Break | |
| 9:45 – 10:30 AM | Fundamentals of waste management, including waste characterization and on-site accumulation. | Paul Johnson |
| 10:30 – 11:00 AM | Multi-Sector General Permits – Anticipated U.S. EPA updates and 2026 renewals in Texas and Louisiana. | Michael Burfield |
| 11:00 – 11:30 AM | Refrigerant management program updates and upcoming deadlines | Chris Ward |
| 11:30 – 12:45 PM | Lunch | |
| 12:45 – 1:30 PM | CMS fundamentals and refresher | Aditya Shivkumar |
| 1:30 – 2:15 PM | Fenceline monitoring (FLM) session, DSP solutions for FLM data management, Mapistry tool | Kyle Hunt |
| 2:15 – 2:30 PM | Break | |
| 2:30 – 3:15 PM | BWON/ LDAR | Eric Libolt |
| 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Unforeseen capital project impacts – diving into ERCs and project planning. | Chris Lehmann, Anew |
| 4:00 – 4:30 PM | PM2.5 NAAQS Update | Kyle Hunt |
| 4:30 – 7:00 PM | Happy Hour |
