Chapter 8.44 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE PLANS

Sections:

• 8.44.010 Assumption of administrative responsibility.
• 8.44.020 Delegation of administrative responsibility.
• 8.44.030 Definitions.
• 8.44.040 Handler to report release and provide access.
• 8.44.050 Violations.

Pursuant to its agreement with the fire protection district of Los Angeles County, dated December 22, 1987, Signal Hill assumes responsibility for the administration of Chapter 6.95 of the California Health and Safety Code from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section. The Los Angeles County forester/fire warden shall cease to be the administering agency for said chapter from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section. (Ord. 88-08-1008 § 1 (part))

The city designates the Long Beach/Signal Hill CUPA as the administering agency for Signal Hill for the enforcement and regulation of Chapter 6.95 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety 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 in this section. The city clerk shall cause to be filed three 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 The designation of authority granted hereunder may be modified or rescinded at any time by modification or repeal of this section.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. 97-07-1218 § 2)

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 Signal Hill and Long Beach 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. 97-07-1218 § 3)

The handler of any hazardous material shall, upon discovery, immediately report any release or threatened release of a hazardous material to the administering agency and to the State Office of Emergency Services. Each handler shall provide all state, city, or county fire or public health or safety personnel and emergency rescue personnel with access to the handler's facilities. This section does not apply to any person engaged in the transportation of a hazardous material on a highway which is subject to, and in compliance with, the requirements of Sections 2453 and 23112.5 of the Vehicle Code.

(Ord. 88-08-1008 § 1 (part))

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. 97-07-1218 § 4)