(a) Regulations contained herein are promulgated pursuant to Public Resources Code Article 2.5 of Chapter 2 of Part 7 of Division 30. The regulations implement the Solid Waste Cleanup Program, a program for the cleanup of solid waste at disposal sites and solid waste at codisposal sites where the responsible party(ies) either cannot be identified or is unable or unwilling to pay for timely remediation and where cleanup is needed to protect public health and safety and/or the environment.(b) In implementing this program the Board is vested, in addition to its other powers, with all the powers of an enforcement agency under Division 30 of the Public Resources Code.(c) In administering the program authorized by Public Resources Code section 48020 et seq. the Board may: (1) Expend funds directly for remedial action;(2) Provide loans to responsible parties who demonstrate the ability to repay state funds for remedial actions on solid waste disposal sites and codisposal sites;(3) Provide matching grants to public entities for remedial actions on solid waste disposal sites and codisposal sites; and(4) Provide grants to public entities for the abatement of illegal disposal sites.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 18900
1. New chapter 10 (articles 1-7, sections 18900-18932), article 1 (section 18900) and section filed 9-11-2000; operative 9-11-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 37). Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502 and 48025, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 48021(b), 48021(c) and 48023(b), Public Resources Code.
1. New chapter 10 (articles 1-7, sections 18900-18932), article 1 (section 18900) and section filed 9-11-2000; operative 9-11-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 37).