Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA)

The Enforcement and Emergency Response Program (EERP) administers the technical implementation of the state'sUnified Program- a consolidation of six environmental programs at the local level.  EERP conducts triennial reviews of Unified Program agencies to ensure their programs are consistent statewide, conform to standards, and deliver quality environmental protection at the local level.  EERP oversees the hazardous waste generator and onsite waste treatment surveillance and enforcement program carried out by local Unified Programs.
DTSC was certified, effective January 1, 2005, to be the CUPA for Imperial and Trinity Counties.

CUPA Liaison Hotline

The State Oversight and Enforcement Branch (SOEB) recognizes the need for technical assistance from DTSC in a timely and predictable fashion, and wishes to minimize the disruption any future reorganization may cause.  SOEB/EERP has established a toll-free number for all CUPAs to use in order to reach a liaison.  If you are a CUPA and have a question, please call our toll-free number at 1-888-988-7058.

Guidance

• Hazardous Waste Generator CUPA Inspection Report, (Small Quantity Generator, SQG Sample) rev. 03/2010
• Hazardous Waste Generator CUPA Inspection Report, (Large Quantity Generator, LQG Sample) 
• Permit by Rule Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Inspection Checklist
• Permit by Rule Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Inspection Checklist
• Unified Program Strategic Plan for Hazardous Waste Generator Program
• Hazardous Waste Tank System Assessments Certification Requirements
• The Eight Most Common Hazardous Waste Management Violations at Electroplating Facilities and How to Prevent or Correct Them
• On-Site Tiered Permitting Flow Chart
• Frequently Asked Questions

Forms

• Storage Extension Application for Generators
• Unified Program Consolidated Forms (UPCF) for "Business to CUPA" Reporting  (on the Cal/EPA Web Site) Effective Jan 1, 2013, UPCF forms will no longer exist and will be replaced by CERS
• UPA Model Application For Corrective Action Delegation Form 1447
• UPA Model Application For Corrective Action Delegation Form 1447 - Interactive
• UPA Model Application For Corrective Action Delegation Form 1447 - Instructions

Reports/Notices - Corrective Action Delegation

Tier 2 Level Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Assessment and Corrective Action

• LA County CUPA: Notice of Approval
• Merced County CUPA:  Notice of Approval
• Sacramento County CUPA:  Notice of Approval
• San Diego County CUPA:  Notice of Approval
• San Mateo County CUPA: Notice of Approval
• Ventura County CUPA:  Notice of Approval

Resources

• Cal CUPA
• U.S. EPA Region 9: Compliance and Enforcement 
• U.S. EPA Compliance
• U.S. EPA Enforcement
• U.S. EPA Frequent Questions - By Topic
• U.S. EPA Frequent Questions - Public Access
• U.S. Envirofacts

Unified Program Training

EERP Training
DTSC supports the training needs and activities for the CUPAs, DTSC staff, industry, and the regulated community. EERP staff are members of the Unified Program Trainers Committee which is composed of state and local training coordinators, and addresses CUPA training issues. Through this committee EERP staff worked closely with the CUPAs to assess training needs and plan and coordinate CUPA training. 

• DTSC calendar
• Training for CUPA Inspectors (Cal/EPA website)
• California CUPA Forum Training Calendar
• Cal/EPA Basic Inspector Academy
• Cal/EPA Environmental Enforcement Training
• SWRCB UST Inspector Training

For regulations regarding the Unified Program Administration and programs, please click on the link for Cal/EPAs Unified Program Laws and Regulations.