Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA)

The Enforcement and Emergency Response Division (EERD) administers the technical implementation of the state's Unified Program- a consolidation of six environmental programs at the local level.  EERD 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.  EERD 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.

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
• 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

EERD Training
DTSC supports the training needs and activities for the CUPAs, DTSC staff, industry, and the regulated community. EERD 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 EERD 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.