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In the next several weeks, our Conference Planning Committee and Professional Development Committee will be back to work gathering proposals for dates and locations for the 2025 EHS HazMat Summit. We know how important it is to have these dates reserved on your busy calendar and are hoping to be able to announce as early as September. These teams need your help to make 2025 bigger and better than ever. Please consider joining a committee and sharing ideas, suggestions, and feedback. We are always looking for additional volunteers. We have lots of different committees with various focus looking for volunteers just like you. Reach out to the Leadership Team or send a message to AHMP directly at [email protected] to get connected and involved.
In addition to a Conference Recap, our Newsletter this month provides information on how to be included on the ballot for the 2025 AHMP Board of Directors, the 2024 Bylaw Updates (voting is ongoing), and recognition of AHMP Award Recipients for 2023 calendar year.
Registration is open for the Essentials of Hazardous Materials Management (EHMM) “Night School” . There are scholarship opportunities available to help offset the costs of any EHMM course attendance. Interested in hosting an EHMM as a Chapter? We are here to support you in providing materials and marketing. Reach out to the Leadership Team or send a message to AHMP directly at [email protected] to learn more.
Kelsey Forde CIH CSP CHMM
Chair, AHMP Board of Directors
Recap: 2024 EHS HAZMAT Summit in Kansas City
The EHS HAZMAT Summit, previously the AHMP Annual Conference, was held July 14-17 in Kansas City, Missouri. Over 300 attendees participated in technical sessions, keynote presentations, an exhibit hall showcasing the latest products and services from nearly 30 vendors and multiple networking opportunities. Also featured was pre-conference workshop regarding the Clean Air Act and an emergency response scenario.
Planning for 2025 is beginning, watch your email for information coming soon!
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Monday Keynote: Did you know that electronic waste is the fastest growing solid waste in the world? Have you ever worried about who is recycling your electronics and what happens to it once it’s dropped off? Did your data get scrubbed off the devices? Is e-waste recycling part of your Sustainability program? John Shegerian, CEO of ERI, discussed all these topics and more.
Tuesday Keynote: Jeffery Robichaud of Region 7 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Division of Water spoke on the new PFAS regulations at this year’s EHS Hazmat Summit. We learned about the latest developments on recent rule making and how they will be applied and enforced.
Panel Discussion: On Tuesday, Sean Grady led a panel discussion on the challenges with emergency response readiness for hazmat railroad incidents and other training considerations. We were fortunate to have some of the best railroad and response leaders in the industry participate. Panelists included Howard Skip Elliott, HRE Integrity LLC & John Walsh, Short Line Safety Institute & Chief Dennis Rubin, Kansas City Fire Dept. & Chris Kuhlman, CTEH & Lane Sekavec, Union Pacific Railroad.
Railway Emergency Response Scenario: Tuesday afternoon attendees had the option to observe the annual Emergency Response Scenario. This year the ERS was a railway scenario held at BNSF Railway. Many thanks to BNSF, UP, Environmental Works, and multiple fire departments from the greater Kansas City area!
Award Winners
The AHMP Awards Program recognizes and honors individuals, chapters, and organizations for outstanding contribution in education, training, research, organizational development, operations, and performance that further AHMP's Strategic Plan. Award recipients were recognized during the Summit.
Visit our Awards Program Page to learn more about the nominations process and criteria.
We're proud to announce the following winners of the 2024 AHMP Awards:
- Hazardous Materials Professional of the Year - Kristen R. Dameron, CSP, CHMM
- Distinguished Service Recognition - Glorianna L. Reeser, REM, CSRP, CHMM, CSP
- Distinguished Lecturer - Donna Switzer, CHMM, CPEA, CSR-P
- Friend of the Alliance - Dan Sowry, Ohio EPA
- Organizational Friend of the Alliance - Aarcher Institute
- Al Arnofsky Chapter of the Year Award - AHMP CyberChapter
- Chapter Communication Program Award - NEACHMM - AHMP New England
- Distinguished Chapter Recognition -
Lone Star AHMP, AHMP CyberChapter, Heartland AHMP, NEACHMM - AHMP New England, Central Ohio Certified Hazardous Materials Managers, Gateway Society of Hazardous Materials Managers
- Chapter Milestone Recognition -
- 30 years: AHMP Chicago Chapter, Northeast Ohio Chapter of Hazardous Materials Managers
- 25 years: New Mexico Society of Hazardous Materials Managers
- 20 years: AHMP CyberChapter, Research Triangle Park Chapter
Government Affairs
Education and Workforce Freedom Act approved by House Committee. Next stop is a vote on the house floor.
This bill impacts AHMP membership. Categorical expenses like AHMP conference registration or EHMM night school are reasonable in obtaining and or maintaining credentials. Update below.
U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means approved H.R. 8915, the Education and Workforce Freedom Act, by a vote of 23-13. The bill will now head to the House floor.
The bill would allow families, students and workers to choose an education most suited to their needs by allowing tax-exempt distributions from 529 plans to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with attendance at K-12 school (including homeschool).
It would also allow for 529s to be used to pay for expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials and licenses.
Board Nominations
AHMP's Leadership Committee Needs Your Help!
The AHMP Leadership Committee is asking you to submit a nomination for yourself or names of other interested AHMP national Professional Members who are qualified to serve three-year terms as at-large directors on the AHMP Board of Directors beginning in January 2025.
Deadline for nominations is July 31. Learn More & Submit Your Nomination
Bylaw Revisions
The AHMP Leadership Committee has made several proposed revisions to the AHMP Bylaws to align with the growth of the organization. We ask that you please review and vote on these proposed changes by July 31st. Voting is open to current AHMP members in good standing.
View Redline Version of Bylaws with Proposed Changes
View Clean Version of Bylaws with Proposed Changes
Submit Your Vote
EHMM Night School
EHMM Night School will be presented (live) via the Zoom Platform with ability to interact with the instructors and fellow students. The course consists of topics divided into 11-3 hr segments which helps students to have less overload and more fully absorb the materials. The EHMM training curriculum aligns directly with the new AHMP Desk Reference (vs. 4) and a complimentary electronic copy of the Desk Reference is included with your EHMM course registration. If you’re unsure if this is a suitable course for you, please contact our EHMM course facilitator, Jennifer Koenig at (812) 945-1541 or [email protected].
Learn More & Register
Organizational Memberships
 AHMP wants to partner with Industry leaders who are advancing the profession of hazardous material management.
AHMP’s redesigned Organizational Membership program provides substantial discounts on membership dues, complimentary or discounted National Conference registrations, and value-added features with additional cost savings. All memberships are for the calendar year.
Organizational Membership Form
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