The Colorado Emergency Planning Committee (CEPC) is hosting a 3 ½ day conference for Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) members, first responders and local, state and federal partners responsible for hazardous material transportation response planning. LEPC101 is designed for new LEPC members and LEPC201 is designed to focus on advanced topics and avoid legal liabilities.
Conference Overview
- Date: August 27 to 30, 2024
- Location: Beaver Run Resort, 620 Village Road, Breckenridge, Colo., 80424
Conference Registration
Conference registration has closed for 2024. We look forward to meeting our 125 participants.
The conference schedule is found in the table below:
| Day | Time | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | 1 - 4:30 p.m. | LEPC101 / LEPC201 | Breckenridge Ballroom |
| Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | CEMA Business Meeting | Peaks 9-12 CEMA Reception Imperial Ballroom |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 5:30 - 9 p.m. | Full Day Conference | Breckenridge Ballroom NASTTPO Foundation Reception | Imperial Ballroom |
| Thursday, August 29, 2024 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Full Day Conference | Breckenridge Ballroom DHSEM Hosted Dinner | Imperial Ballroom |
| Friday, August 30, 2024 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Half Day Conference | Breckenridge Ballroom |
Conference Contact
- Name: Micki Trost, DHSEM
- Email: micki.trost@state.co.us
- Phone: 303-472-4087
Conference Agenda and Flyer
The conference agenda is available to download or view below:
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
- 12p.m.: Registration Begins
- 1 p.m.: LEPC 101 - Basics: Bre Bockstahler
- 2:30 p.m.: Break
- 3 p.m.: LEPC 201: Advanced LEPC Topcs: Tim Gablehouse
- 4:30 p.m. : CEMA Business Meeting – Peaks 7-9, Lori Hodges, CEMA
- 5:30 p.m.: CEMA Reception – Imperial Ballroom
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
- 7:30 a.m.: Registration and Breakfast Buffet
- 8 a.m. : Red, White and Blue Fire Protection District Honor Guard with presentations of the colors and opening remarks by RWB Fire Chief Hoehn
- 8:30 a.m.: CEPC Introductions and Updates: CEPC Co-Chairs
- 9 a.m.: Electric Power Research Institute: Lithium-Ion Battery Health and Safety Research: John Shober
- 10 a.m.: CSP/HazMat - Operational Updates and Colorado Hazmat Summit: Sgt. Rob Madden
- 10:30 a.m.: Networking Break
- 11 a.m. EPA Regulatory Update: Bre Bockstahler
- 12 p.m. Lunch
- 1:30 p.m.: Union Pacific Railroad Hazmat Program: Jesse Duplechin
- 2:30 p.m.: EPA's Experience with Lithium-Ion Batteries: Eric Sandusky
- 3:30 p.m.: Break and Networking
- 4 p.m.: Hazmat Roundtable of Important Findings for LEPCS: Roy Rudisill
- 5:30 p.m.: NASTTPO Foundation Reception in the Imperial Ballroom
Thursday, August 29, 2024
- 7:30 a.m.: Registration and Breakfast Buffet
- 8:30 a.m.: Legislative and Regulatory Update: Tim Gablehouse
- 10 a.m.: Break and Networking
- 10:30 a.m. LEPC Community Involvement and Communicating with the Public: Monty Elder
- 11:30 a.m. Lunch
- 1:30 p.m.: CISA Training and Exercise Programs: Dr. David Baker
- 2:30 p.m.: Break and Networking
- 3 p.m.: HB24-1030 Rail Safety Implementation: Rebecca White (PUC) and John Putnam (CDOT)
- 5:30 p.m.: Dinner hosted by DHSEM with Speaker Director Kevin Klein
Friday, August 30, 2024
- 7:30 a.m.: Registration and Buffet Breakfast
- 8:30 a.m.: How CDPHE Collects and Distributes Tier II Information: Gabe Catenacci
- 9 a.m.: Using Tier II for Planning and Preparedness: Carol Way and Dave Burns
- 10 a.m.: Break and Networking
- 10:30 a.m. LEPC Panel: Grand, Adams and Weld Counties
- 11:30 a.m.: Closing Discussion: LEPC Mission and Nexus to the State Strategy with CDPHE and DHSEM
- 12 p.m.: Boxed Lunch
Conference Resources and Presentation Links
Access to presentations and resources is available on the LEPC Conference Google Folder.
Conference Lodging
Two LEPC members per LEPC (five per regional LEPC) are eligible for lodging Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. The LEPC chair must designate the LEPC representatives to Micki Trost.
- LEPC chairs start the process by emailing DHSEM no later than Friday, July 26. DHSEM will maintain a list of approved attendees and will make all reservations for the hotel directly that will be paid for by the division.
- Attendees not covered by DHSEM must contact the hotel directly at 1-800-525-2253 with the group code to arrange their own lodging.
- CEPC members contact DHSEM directly to arrange for lodging.
For federal and private partners, unfortunately, we cannot cover your lodging costs under the HMEP grant. Reservations can be made by calling the Beaver Run Resort at 1-800-525-2253 and identifying yourself as part of the State of Colorado LEPC Conference. The group discount (cost dependent on size of room chosen and tax-exempt status) will apply to all reservations made before July 26, 2024. Our agreement with the hotel includes Internet access, parking and breakfast. After reserving your room, please e-mail DHSEM and let us know you are coming to the conference. DHSEM is tracking overall attendance numbers. Use the conference online hotel booking link for your reservation.