Thursday, January 24, 2008

Who Enforces Environmental Laws in California

The following is taken directly from the State Water Resources Control Board website, and may serve some value to our clients.

California's environmental laws are enforced by a matrix of state and local agencies, each charged with enforcing the laws governing a specific media such as air, water, hazardous waste, solid waste, and pesticide laws.
AirAir Resources Board (ARB)Air Districts
WaterState Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) (including underground tanks)State Regional Water Quality Control Boards Local waste water officials (see listing under county or city)State Department of Health Services, Office of Drinking Water
Hazardous WasteDepartment of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA)
Solid WasteIntegrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB)Local Enforcement Agencies (LEAs)
Carcinogens/reproductive ToxinsProp. 65 (OEHHA)
PesticideDepartment of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)County Agricultural Commissioner