(a) The CUPA, in cooperation with its PA(s), if applicable, shall develop and implement a written Inspection and Enforcement Plan. The Inspection and Enforcement (I&E) Plan shall include:(1) An inspection process for each program element that includes pre-inspection, on-site and off-site inspections, post-inspection procedures, and re-inspections.(2) A schedule of the inspection frequencies to be conducted that shall, at a minimum, meet the following inspection frequencies as mandated in the following statutes: (A) Hazardous Waste Generator Program -- No mandated frequency.(B) Onsite Hazardous Waste Treatment Activities (PBR, CA, and CE) -- Initial inspection within two years of notification and every three years thereafter (HSC Section 25201.4(b)).(C) UST Program -- At least once every year (HSC Section 25288(a)).(D) HMRRP and Inventories Program -- At least once every three years (HSC Section 25511(b)).(E) CalARP Program -- At least once every three years (HSC Section 25537).(F) APSA Program -- At least once every three years for tank facilities with 10,000 gallons or more of petroleum (HSC Section 25270.5(a)).(3) A description of inspection coordination efforts between the CUPA and its PAs, if applicable.(4) Enforcement notification procedures that ensure:(A) Appropriate confidentiality; and(B) Coordination and timely notification of appropriate agency(ies).(5) Identification of all available enforcement options.(6) Uniform and coordinated application of enforcement standards that includes: (A) Identification of penalties and enforcement actions that are consistent and predictable for similar violations and no less stringent than California statutes and regulations.(B) A description of the progressive enforcement actions the UPA shall initiate and implement until compliance has been achieved.(7) Provisions for multi-media enforcement in order to promote the effective detection, abatement and deterrence of violations affecting more than one environmental medium or regulatory scheme.(8) A description of how the CUPA minimizes or eliminates duplication, inconsistencies, and lack of coordination within the inspection and enforcement program.(9) Procedures for coordinating enforcement efforts between the CUPA and its PA(s), if applicable.(10) Procedures for addressing complaints, including but not limited to the receipt, investigation, enforcement, and closure of a complaint.(11) Provisions for ensuring the CUPA has sampling capability, which may include sampling by a qualified person and ensuring the analysis of any material shall be performed by a state certified laboratory pursuant to HSC, Chapter 6.5, Section 25198.(b) The CUPA shall review the Inspection and Enforcement Plan annually and revise it as necessary.(1) The CUPA shall consult and reach consensus with its PA(s), if applicable, prior to any changes that affect program elements for which a PA is responsible.(c) Inspections shall be conducted according to the standards contained in statutes and regulations identified below: (1) Hazardous waste generator inspections [refer to HSC Sections 25150, 25159; 22 CCR, Division 4.5, Chapter 12].(2) Inspection of Onsite Hazardous Waste Treatment activities under the CE, CA, and PBR tiers of Tiered Permitting [refer to HSC Sections 25200.3 and 25201.5; 22 CCR, Division 4.5, Chapter 45].(3) UST Program inspections [refer to HSC Section 25288; 23 CCR, Division 3, Chapter 16, section 2712 et seq.].(4) HMRRP Program inspections [refer to HSC Section 25500 et seq.].(5) CalARP Program inspections [refer to HSC Section 25533 et seq.].(6) APSA Program inspections [refer to HSC Section 25270.5 et seq.].(7) Other inspections that may be consolidated pursuant to HSC Section 25404.2(a)(4).(d) Consolidation of Unified Program inspections should be considered when feasible.(e) If there is no mandated inspection frequency, the CUPA shall establish an inspection frequency considering the following: local zoning requirements, population density, local groundwater conditions, identified hazards of a type of business, quantity and type of hazardous materials and hazardous waste, emergency response capability, compliance history, and any other pertinent local issues.(f) In addition to the mandatory elements of HSC Division 20, Chapter 6.5, the CUPA may integrate optional waste reduction and pollution prevention programs into the unified inspection and enforcement program.(g) UPAs are responsible for initiating enforcement actions, but may refer formal enforcement cases to the appropriate local, state, or federal agency for their consideration.(h) These regulations shall not limit the authority of any state agency to investigate alleged violations of state law. These regulations shall not limit appropriate state agencies from taking any other actions that are mandated, allowed, or authorized pursuant to state law.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 27, § 15200
Note: Authority cited: Sections 25404, 25404.2 and 25404.6(c), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25404(c), 25404(d), 25404.2, 25404.2(a), 25404.2(c), 25404.4(b)(3), 25150, 25159, 25179.4, 25200.3, 25201.5, 25288, 25500 and 25533, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 25404, 25404.2 and 25404.6(c), Health and Safety Code; and Section 6254(f), Government Code. Reference: Sections 25404(c), 25404(d), 25404.2, 25404.2(a), 25404.2(c), 25404.4(b)(3), 25150, 25159, 25179.4, 25200.3, 25201.5, 25288, 25500 and 25533, Health and Safety Code; and Section 6254(f), Government Code.
1. New section filed 11-14-94 as an emergency; operative 11-14-94 (Register 94, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-20-95 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 3-7-95 as an emergency; operative 3-7-95 (Register 95, No. 10). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-5-95 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. New section refiled 7-7-95; operative 7-7-95 (Register 95, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-4-95 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
4. New section refiled 11-3-95 as an emergency; operative 11-3-95 (Register 95, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-2-96 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. Certificate of compliance as to 11-14-94 order including amendment of subsection (b), repealer of subsection (b)(2)(A), amendment of subsection (b)(4), Figure 4 and subsections (f), (f)(1)(C), (f)(1)(F), new subsection (f)(1)(G), amendment of subsection (f)(2)(A)(i), redesignation of subsections (f)92)(A)(iii)-(iv) to subsections (f)(2)(B)-(C) and subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (f)(2)(B)-(F), (f)(3), (f)(3)(A), redesignation of (f)(4) as (f)(3)(B) and subsection relettering, and amendment of Note transmitted to OAL 12-15-95 and filed 1-31-96 (Register 96, No. 5).
6. Amendment of section heading and section filed 4-13-2007; operative 5-13-2007 (Register 2007, No. 15).
7. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a), (a)(2)(D), (a)(4), (a)(12) and (b)(1) filed 3-21-2008 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2008, No. 12).
8. Amendment of subsections (a) and (a)(2)(E), new subsection (a)(2)(F), subsection relettering, amendment of subsections (a)(3)(A)-(a)(4) and (a)(12) and new subsection (a)(13) filed 12-17-2013; operative 12-17-2013 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2013, No. 51).
9. Amendment filed 6-14-2018; operative 7/1/2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 24).
10. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 3-14-2024; operative 7/1/2024 (Register 2024, No. 11).