Chapter 8.86 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE RESPONSE PLANS AND INVENTORY

The words and phrases listed below shall be defined as provided in this Section. All other words and phrases not defined in this Section shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 25501 of the California Health and Safety Code, and if not defined therein shall be interpreted in accordance with their plain and ordinary meaning.

A.

"JPA" or "Joint Powers Agreement" means that agreement executed by the Cities of Long Beach and Signal Hill on December 21, 1995 entitled "Joint Powers Agreement Creating a Long Beach/Signal Hill Unified Program Agency", as such Agreement may be amended from time to time.

B.

"Long Beach/Signal Hill CUPA" means the Long Beach/Signal Hill Unified Program Agency created by the JPA and certified by the Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency.

(Ord. C-7483 § 2, 1997)

The City designates the Long Beach/Signal Hill CUPA as the administering agency for Long Beach for the enforcement and regulation of Chapter 6.95 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code and Article 80 of the Uniform Fire Code and all applicable regulations thereunder, as such may be amended from time to time. As permitted by State law, the Long Beach/Signal Hill CUPA may adopt and enforce requirements which are equal to or more stringent than those referenced to herein. The City Clerk shall cause to be filed three (3) copies of such equal or more stringent requirements with the Clerk's office, and these copies shall be maintained at all times by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. Long Beach/Signal Hill CUPA shall administer its responsibilities under this Chapter pursuant to the JPA. The designation of authority granted hereunder may be modified or rescinded at any time by modification or repeal of this Section.

(Ord. C-7483 § 2, 1997)

All persons and businesses governed by Chapter 6.95 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code shall pay those fees established by the Long Beach/Signal Hill CUPA by Ordinance or Resolution, for purposes of implementing Chapter 6.95 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code, and all other provisions related thereto, along with all applicable regulations thereunder.

(Ord. C-7483 § 2, 1997)

All persons and businesses governed by Chapter 6.95 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code shall comply with such provisions and the regulations thereunder. Any violation of this Chapter and the provisions of State law referenced in this Chapter is a violation of this Code and is subject to civil and criminal fines, penalties and other remedies as provided for under State law and under this Code, including restitution and injunctive relief.

(Ord. C-7483 § 2, 1997)