 If your facility stores or handles hazardous materials or hazardous waste, you should expect to receive an annual visit from a CUPA inspector. CUPA inspectors are responsible for the enforcement of the Unified Program, which includes the following programs:
Inspections occur annually and are, more often than not, unannounced. A CUPA inspection generally consists of the following: records review, site walkthrough, and exit interview. When an inspector enters your facility, they will tell you what they are there to inspect. The first thing they will do is sit down with you to discuss the facility operations and request to see all of the documentation pertinent to the program that they are inspecting. After this, they will perform a walkthrough of the facility to look at processes and storage areas, usually with an escort. At the end of the inspection, the inspector will discuss with you any deficiencies or violations that require correction. A formal report should be sent to you shortly after the inspection detailing any violations and comments. To help you prepare for an inspection, here are ten things that CUPA inspectors usually look for when they enter a facility: By Lisa Kay
San Diego — San Diego has been working hard to increase alternative water sources through recycling projects, like Pure Water. But one important source has been totally overlooked: stormwater runoff. Currently, rainwater mostly runs down gutters to storm drains and eventually dumps into the ocean. But upcoming changes by the California State Water Board present an opportunity to help local businesses with tough new compliance standards and capture a precious resource.
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In an age of numerous ‘green’ and ‘eco-friendly’ claims there is a growing demand for product transparency in a population that is becoming more conscientious of environmental impacts. Approximately every three years, the California Energy Commission raises its building energy efficiency standards to meet the increasing demand for sustainability. Product sustainability is a common topic that international environmental agencies are addressing worldwide. by Dr. Michelle Hallack and Mallory Graves
Water resources planning and management has become a challenging task. Project applications are diverse and commonly complex. One tool that aids to overcome their complexity is the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). With GIS, we can explore connections, linkages, and relationships between multiple datasets. GIS enables users to compile, organize, and manipulate spatial data layers necessary for performing complex tasks and analyses.
 Environmental compliance on a construction site can be tedious and often burdensome to the project superintendent. Rules and regulations are constantly in a state of flux and when your main focus is building a project on time, within budget and safely, adding storm water compliance to the mix of concerns tends to take lower priority. That is, at least until the State’s Regional Water Quality Control Board Inspector shows up at your job site. Over the past two months I’ve seen a flurry of activity by Regional Board Inspectors performing field Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and Permit compliance inspections throughout Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange and Riverside Counties.
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