About the Committee

The hazmat committee works to address Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) program related issues, including providing input on pending legislation and coordinates closely with the California CUPA Forum Board on several issues that impact the implementation of this program and other emerging trends at local level. The hazmat committee also works closely with the CalEPA, and the Boards Departments Offices (BDO’s) that are responsible for overseeing the implementation of this program. Following are the programs that the hazmat committee oversees: Hazardous Materials Business Plan Program (HMBP); Hazardous Waste Program;  Underground Storage Tank Program (UST); Local Oversight Program (UST Cleanups); Aboveground Storage Tank Program; California Accidental Release Program (CalARP); Emergency Response; HazMat Cleanups.