It is expected to result in major changes. An evaluation team is currently reviewing the CUPA applications from the cities that took part in the recent suit regarding the disapproval of their earlier CUPA applications. DTSC may repeat the recent hazardous waste inspector training if there is a need. CUPAs are encouraged to let DTSC know if they have staff that need to attend. In response to the recent enforcement alerts that resulted after problems were found in Arco stations in San Joaquin, LA and Sacramento Counties, several CUPAs are inspecting their Arco stations.
Problems continue to be found.
EPA are evaluating enforcement options against Arco. The reg package for SB 989 has gone out for comments and a public hearing was held in soCal. The database will have upload capability in order to facilitate inclusion of data from CUPAs. A work group has been convened to review requirements for marina fueling stations. They have contacted the Underwriters Laboratory to establish standards for these operations.