Signal Hill Municipal Code Ch. 8.46 Hazardous Waste Control

The purpose of this chapter is to designate the Long Beach/Signal Hill CUPA as the Certified Unified Program Agency under Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code, and the applicable requirements thereunder, within the jurisdiction of the City of Signal Hill.

(Ord. 97-07-1218 § 5 (part): Ord. 96- 08-1208 § 5 (part))

(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 § 5 (part): Ord. 96-08-1208 § 5 (part))

The City of Signal Hill designates the Long Beach/Signal Hill CUPA as the Certified Unified Program Agency for Signal Hill 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. 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. The Long Beach/Signal Hill CUPA under this chapter shall administer its responsibilities 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 The designation of authority granted hereunder may be modified or rescinded at any time by modification or repeal of this section.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 § 5 (part): Ord. 96-08-1208 § 5 (part))

All persons and businesses shall pay those fees established by the Long Beach/Signal Hill 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. 97-07-1218 § 5 (part): Ord. 96-08-1208 § 5 (part))

All persons and businesses 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. 97-07-1218 § 5 (part): Ord. 96-08-1208 § 5 (part))