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CA Health & Safety Code § 25269.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.66 - Oversight Costs|Section 25269.4.

25269.4.  (a)  The department shall establish rates for indirect oversight costs that are specific to each program and shall review and update the indirect cost rates based upon increases or decreases in the amounts of grants received by the department, department reorganizations, and other relevant factors, but not less than once every six months, based upon the previous 12 months of expenditure data. The department shall apply the indirect oversight cost rates prospectively and shall not make retroactive adjustments in those rates. (b)  The department shall review the department’s cost recovery policies at least once every two years. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 576, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25269.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.66 - Oversight Costs|Section 25269.5.

25269.5.  The department shall take the following actions with regard to the department’s relationship with the parties who are performing the investigation and cleanup of the hazardous substance release site or taking a hazardous waste corrective action or response action:(a)  Adopt procedures to improve communication, facilitate the exchange of ideas, eliminate surprises, and allow better financial planning by the department and potentially responsible parties, including a meet and confer process which includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (1)  An estimate of the cost of site remediation by the department for the next phase of the site remediation activity, including a list of estimated personnel labor rates. (2)  An estimate of the total hours that the department expects the department staff to incur in the next phase of the site mitigation process, to the extent that the department can project its time and costs in advance. That estimate shall include the projected hours of the project manager, and the costs of public participation, legal counsel, and technical consultations. (3)  A discussion of the schedule for the remediation action, including a thorough review of the services that the department expects to provide, deliverables, timeframes, expectations of both parties, a process for status reporting by both parties, systematic billing at least once every three months by the department, and an agreement on how the work plan will be modified, and how the costs will be estimated. (b)  Develop a concise statement of its cost recovery policies and billing procedures, including dispute resolution procedures and the availability of program guidance and policies, which shall be distributed to all potentially responsible parties before any site remediation commences, as part of the meet and confer process. (c)  Review all informal guidance documents for the cost recovery program, including fee bulletins, management memos, policies, and procedures, and review and update those documents, as appropriate. (d)  Establish a procedure, when there is a change of project manager for a remediation action, to provide for a detailed status briefing to identify the highlights of past work and identify the current areas of agreement and disagreement among the parties. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 576, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25269.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.66 - Oversight Costs|Section 25269.6.

25269.6.  The department shall adopt a billing system for oversight costs which meets all of the following criteria:(a)  Invoices shall be issued within 60 days to the extent practicable, with appropriate incentives for prompt payment. In no event shall invoices be issued less frequently than on a quarterly basis. (b)  Invoices shall be mailed to the correct person for the potentially responsible party. (c)  Sufficient detail shall be included with each invoice, so that the potentially responsible party can relate the items on the invoice to the benefits received, and additional details, including daily timesheet personnel data, shall be made readily available. (d)  Invoices shall be supplemented with statements of any changes in rates and a detailed justification for any such changes. (e)  Invoices shall be reviewed for accuracy and appropriateness by a member of the department staff who has direct knowledge of the remediation action. (f)  Invoices shall be reasonably consistent with expectations regarding costs, benefits, and outcomes developed during the meet and confer process specified in subdivision (a) of Section 25269.5, if the department’s knowledge of site conditions or other factors which may substantially impact the department’s costs associated with the site, have not changed significantly since the last conference. (g)  A process for the timely review and settlement of any outstanding accounts shall be developed and implemented. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 576, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25269.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.66 - Oversight Costs|Section 25269.8.

25269.8.  The department shall take all of the following actions with regard to uncollectible accounts:(a)  Review all current outstanding receivables and make an appropriate adjustment for estimated uncollectible amounts, consistent with current accounting practices and recognizing the present value of future collection. The department may, if warranted, write off or write down those receivable amounts. (b)  Maintain and report an analysis of outstanding receivables and other control analyses. (c)  Consider whether to enter into a contract with a private collection agency to collect substantially past-due accounts and, for longer term receivables, consider whether credit arrangements should be made with banks or other institutions willing to assist in financing a potentially responsible party’s obligation for remediation. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 576, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25270 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.67 - Aboveground Storage of Petroleum|Section 25270.

25270.  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 626, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25270.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.67 - Aboveground Storage of Petroleum|Section 25270.3.

25270.3.  A tank facility is subject to this chapter if any of the following apply:(a) The tank facility is subject to the oil pollution prevention regulations specified in Part 112 (commencing with Section 112.1) of Subchapter D of Chapter I of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(b) The tank facility has a storage capacity of 1,320 gallons or more of petroleum.(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3), the tank facility has a storage capacity of less than 1,320 gallons of petroleum and has one or more tanks in an underground area meeting the conditions specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (o) of Section 25270.2.(2) If a tank facility is subject to this chapter only pursuant to this subdivision, only those tanks that meet the conditions specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (o) of Section 25270.2 shall be included as storage tanks and subject to this chapter.(3) A tank in an underground area that would otherwise be subject to this chapter only pursuant to this subdivision is not subject to this chapter if any of the following apply:(A) The tank holds hydraulic fluid for a closed loop mechanical system that uses compressed air or hydraulic fluid to operate lifts, elevators, or other similar devices.(B) The tank is a heating oil tank.(C) The tank is a sump, separator, clarifier, catch basin, or storm drain.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 721, Sec. 2. (AB 2902) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25270.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.67 - Aboveground Storage of Petroleum|Section 25270.4.

25270.4.  This chapter shall be implemented by the unified program agency, in accordance with the regulations adopted by the office pursuant to Section 25270.4.1.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 721, Sec. 3. (AB 2902) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25270.4.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.67 - Aboveground Storage of Petroleum|Section 25270.4.1.

25270.4.1.  (a) The office shall adopt regulations implementing this chapter. The office shall also provide interpretation of this chapter to the UPAs, and oversee the implementation of this chapter by the UPAs.(b) The office shall establish an advisory committee that includes representatives from regulated entities, appropriate trade associations, fire service organizations, federal, state, and local organizations, including UPAs, and other interested parties. The advisory committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the office in conducting its responsibilities.(c) The office shall, in addition to any other requirements imposed pursuant to this chapter, train UPAs, ensure consistency with state law, to the maximum extent feasible, ensure consistency with federal enforcement guidance issued by federal agencies pursuant to subdivision (d), and support the UPAs in providing outreach to regulated persons regarding compliance with current local, state, and federal regulations relevant to the office’s obligations under this chapter.(d) Any regulation adopted by the office pursuant to this section shall ensure consistency with the requirements for spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plans under Part 112 (commencing with Section 112.1) of Subchapter D of Chapter I of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and shall include any more stringent requirements necessary to implement this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 452, Sec. 4. (SB 612) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25270.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.67 - Aboveground Storage of Petroleum|Section 25270.5.

25270.5.  (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), at least once every three years, the UPA shall inspect each storage tank or a representative sampling of the storage tanks at each tank facility that has a storage capacity of 10,000 gallons or more of petroleum. The purpose of the inspection shall be to determine whether the owner or operator is in compliance with the spill prevention control and countermeasure plan requirements of this chapter.(b) The UPA may develop an alternative inspection and compliance plan, subject to approval by the secretary and the office.(c) An inspection conducted pursuant to this section does not require the oversight of a professional engineer. The person conducting the inspection shall complete and pass the initial aboveground storage tank inspector training program. The curriculum of the aboveground storage tank inspector training program shall focus on the spill prevention control and countermeasure plan provisions and safety requirements for aboveground storage tank inspections.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 452, Sec. 6. (SB 612) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25270.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.67 - Aboveground Storage of Petroleum|Section 25270.6.

25270.6.  (a) (1) On or before January 1, annually, each owner or operator of a tank facility subject to this chapter shall file with the statewide information management system, a tank facility statement that shall identify the name and address of the tank facility, a contact person for the tank facility, the total storage capacity of the tank facility, and the location and contents of each petroleum storage tank that exceeds 10,000 gallons in storage capacity. A copy of a statement submitted previously pursuant to this section may be submitted in lieu of a new tank facility statement if no new or used storage tanks have been added to the facility or if no significant modifications have been made. For purposes of this section, a significant modification includes, but is not limited to, altering existing storage tanks or changing spill prevention or containment methods.(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an owner or operator of a tank facility that submits a business plan, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 25501, to the statewide information management system and that complies with Sections 25503, 25505, 25505.1, 25507, 25507.2, 25508, 25508.1, and 25508.2, satisfies the requirement in paragraph (1) to file a tank facility statement.(b) Each owner or operator of a tank facility who is subject to the requirements of subdivision (a) shall annually pay a fee to the UPA, on or before a date specified by the UPA. The governing body of the UPA shall establish a fee, as part of the single fee system implemented pursuant to Section 25404.5, at a level sufficient to pay the necessary and reasonable costs incurred by the UPA in administering this chapter, including, but not limited to, inspections, enforcement, and administrative costs. The UPA shall also implement the fee accountability program established pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 25404.5 and the regulations adopted to implement that program.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 187. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25270.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.67 - Aboveground Storage of Petroleum|Section 25270.8.

25270.8.  Each owner or operator of a tank facility shall immediately, upon discovery, notify the Office of Emergency Services and the UPA using the appropriate 24-hour emergency number or the 911 number, as established by the UPA, or by the governing body of the UPA, of the occurrence of a spill or other release of one barrel (42 gallons) or more of petroleum that is required to be reported pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 13272 of the Water Code.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 350. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25270.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.67 - Aboveground Storage of Petroleum|Section 25270.9.

25270.9.  (a) The board and the regional board may oversee cleanup or abatement efforts, or cause cleanup or abatement efforts, of a release from a storage tank at a tank facility.(b) The reasonable expenses of the board and the regional board incurred in overseeing, or contracting for, cleanup or abatement efforts that result from a release at a tank facility is a charge against the owner or operator of the tank facility. Expenses reimbursable to a public agency under this section are a debt of the tank facility owner or operator, and shall be collected in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, express or implied.(c) Expenses recovered by the board or a regional board pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Waste Discharge Permit Fund. These moneys shall be separately accounted for, and shall be expended by the board, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to assist regional boards and other public agencies with authority to clean up waste or abate the effects of the waste, in cleaning up or abating the effects of the waste on waters of the state, or for the purposes authorized in Section 13443 of the Water Code.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 452, Sec. 8. (SB 612) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25270.12 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.67 - Aboveground Storage of Petroleum|Section 25270.12.

25270.12.  (a) Any owner or operator of a tank facility who fails to prepare a spill prevention control and countermeasure plan in compliance with subdivision (a) of Section 25270.4.5, to file a tank facility statement pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 25270.6, to submit the fee required by subdivision (b) of Section 25270.6, or to report spills as required by Section 25270.8, or who otherwise fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter, is subject to a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each day on which the violation continues. If the owner or operator commits a second or subsequent violation, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each day on which the violation continues may be imposed.(b) (1) The civil penalties provided by this section may be assessed and recovered in a civil action brought by the city attorney or district attorney on behalf of the UPA.(2) Fifty percent of all penalties assessed and recovered in a civil action brought on behalf of a UPA pursuant to this subdivision shall be deposited into a unified program account established by the UPA for the purpose of carrying out the functions of the unified program and 50 percent shall be paid to the office of the city attorney or district attorney, whoever brought that action.(c) (1) The civil penalties provided in this section may be assessed and recovered in a civil action brought by the Attorney General on behalf of the office, the board, or a regional board, or on behalf of the people of the State of California.(2) All penalties assessed and recovered in a civil action brought pursuant to this subdivision shall be deposited in the Waste Discharge Permit Fund created pursuant to Section 13260 of the Water Code. These moneys shall be separately accounted for, and shall be expended by the board, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to assist regional boards and other public agencies with authority to clean up waste or abate the effects of the waste, in cleaning up or abating the effects of the waste on waters of the state, or for the same purposes for which the State Water Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Account may be expended pursuant to Section 13443 of the Water Code.(d) The city attorney, district attorney, or the Attorney General may seek to enjoin, in any court of competent jurisdiction, any person believed to be in violation of this chapter.(e) The penalties specified in this section are in addition to any other penalties provided by law.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 532, Sec. 4. (AB 1566) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25270.12.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.67 - Aboveground Storage of Petroleum|Section 25270.12.1.

25270.12.1.  (a) An owner or operator of a tank facility who fails to prepare a spill prevention control and countermeasure plan in compliance with subdivision (a) of Section 25270.4.5, to file a tank facility statement pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 25270.6, to submit the fee required by subdivision (b) of Section 25270.6, or to report spills as required by Section 25270.8, or who otherwise fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter is liable to the UPA for an administrative penalty of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each day on which the violation continues. If the owner or operator commits a second or subsequent violation, an administrative penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each day on which the violation continues may be imposed.(b) The administrative penalties assessed by a UPA shall be deposited into a unified program account established by the UPA for the purpose of carrying out the functions of the unified program.(c) When a UPA issues an enforcement order or assesses an administrative penalty, or both, for a violation of this chapter, the administering agency shall utilize the administrative enforcement procedures specified in Sections 25404.1.1 and 25404.1.2.(d) The administrative penalties specified in this section are in addition to any other penalties provided by law, except for a violation for which a civil penalty under Section 25270.12 has already been imposed for the same violation.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 532, Sec. 5. (AB 1566) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25270.12.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.67 - Aboveground Storage of Petroleum|Section 25270.12.5.

25270.12.5.  (a) A person who knowingly violates Section 25270.4.5, 25270.6, or 25270.8 after reasonable notice of the violation is, upon conviction, guilty of a misdemeanor.(b) This section does not preempt any other applicable criminal or civil penalties.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 532, Sec. 6. (AB 1566) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25270.13 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.67 - Aboveground Storage of Petroleum|Section 25270.13.

25270.13.  (a) This chapter does not preempt local storage tank ordinances, in effect as of August 16, 1989, that meet or exceed the standards prescribed by this chapter.(b) This chapter does not preempt the authority granted to the board and the regional boards under the Porter Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code).(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 626, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2008.)