Environmental Programs Topic Listing

Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks - As of January 1, 2008, the Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA) have the responsibility and authority to implement and enforce the requirements of Chapter 6.67 of the California Health and Safety Code (the Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA)).    [more...]

California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program - The goal of the CalARP program is to reduce the likelihood and severity of consequences of extremely hazardous materials releases.  Any business which handles Regulated Substances (including Federally listed Extremely Hazardous Substances and State listed Acutely Hazardous Materials above reportable thresholds) is required to prepare a Risk Management Plan.  The Risk Management Plan describes current and past practices and releases, what the impact of releases may be, and what they do or plan to do to prevent releases and minimize their impact if one occurs. [more...]

What is a CUPA? - Senate Bill 1082, passed in 1993, created the Unified Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials Management Regulatory Program (Unified Program), which requires the administrative consolidation of six hazardous materials and waste programs under one agency, a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA).  The intent has been to simplify the hazardous materials regulatory environment and provide a single point of contact for businesses to address inspection, permitting, billing, and enforcement issues. [more...]

Environmental Management Area - Many areas in the City of Berkeley are known or suspected to have groundwater contamination.  These areas are known as Environmental Management Areas (EMA).  You can obtain a copy of the EMA map at the Permit Service Center or click here for a copy. [more...]

Hazardous Materials Reporting/Business Plan Program (Hazardous Materials Business Plan) -   [more...]

Hazardous Waste Generator - The Toxics Management Division (TMD) ensures the safe and legal handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. [more...]

Underground Storage Tank Program - The Toxics Management Division (TMD) regulates underground storage tanks (USTs), that contain hazardous substances, in Berkeley.  USTs are used to store large quantities of hazardous materials such as gasoline, diesel, and bio-diesel.  TMD oversees regulatory compliance and construction permits for USTs. [more...]

Environmental Programs -

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF BERKELEY, ALAMEDA COUNTY, AND BAY AREA ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS:  

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