Long Beach Municipal Code Ch. 8.87 Hazardous Waste Control

The purpose of this Chapter is to designate the Long Beach CUPA as the administering agency for the enforcement and regulation of Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code, and the applicable requirements thereunder, within the jurisdiction of the City.

(ORD-23-0010 § 2, 2023; Ord. C-7483 § 3, 1997)

A. "Certified Uniform Program Agency" or "CUPA" means the agency certified by the Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency to implement the unified program in the City of Long Beach.

B. "Long Beach CUPA" means the Long Beach Certified Unified Program Agency created by the City of Long Beach and certified by the Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency.

(ORD-23-0010 § 2, 2023; Ord. C-7483 § 3, 1997)

The City designates the Long Beach CUPA as the Certified Unified Program Agency for Long Beach for the purpose of enforcing the requirements of Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code and the regulations related thereto, as provided for under Section 25404(c)(1) of the California Health and Safety Code, all as may be amended and/or supplemented from time to time. As permitted by State law, the Long Beach 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. The Long Beach CUPA under this Chapter shall administer its responsibilities. The designation of authority granted hereunder may be modified or rescinded at any time by modification or repeal of this Section.

(ORD-23-0010 § 2, 2023; Ord. C-7483 § 3, 1997)

All persons and facilities shall pay those fees established by the Long Beach CUPA, by Ordinance or Resolution, for purposes of implementing and carrying out the responsibilities of the Certified Unified Program Agency under Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code and all applicable regulations thereunder.

(ORD-23-0010 § 2, 2023; Ord. C-7483 § 3, 1997)

All persons and facilities governed by Chapter 6.5 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-23-0010 § 2, 2023; Ord. C-7483 § 3, 1997)