To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Grant Colfax, Health Services Director
Report Title: Agreement Delegating Hazardous Materials Administration And Enforcement to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Acting as the County Board of Supervisors:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director or designee to enter into an agreement with the Fire Chief or designee delegating County administration and enforcement of the six statewide environmental and emergency response programs regarding hazardous materials, collectively known as the Certified Unified Program Agency ("CUPA"), as well as the County's industrial safety ordinance ("ISO").
Acting as the Fire District Board of Directors:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief or designee to enter into an agreement with the Contra Costa County Health Department delegating County administration and enforcement of the six statewide environmental and emergency response programs regarding hazardous materials, collectively known as the Certified Unified Program Agency ("CUPA"), as well as the County's industrial safety ordinance ("ISO").
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action. No monetary consideration is being paid by the County or Fire Protection District.
BACKGROUND:
On December 4th, 1995, the Board of Supervisors authorized the County Health Officer to submit Contra Costa County's application to become the CUPA. The county designated the Health Services Department as the Administering Agency of the CUPA for all of Contra Costa County on or effective December 17, 1985.
The original CUPA application was submitted to CalEPA in late 1995/early 1996. A public hearing was held on October 23, 1996, to discuss the County's intention to become the CUPA for all of Contra Costa County. On December 31, 1996, CalEPA issued a letter to Contra Costa County certifying the County as the CUPA effective January ...
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