CUPA Program - Hazardous Materials & Waste


Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Facility Inspection

This service allows you to request an inspection of your Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank system operated within San Luis Obispo County.

Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank System Installation Permitting

This service allow you to provide a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) prior to construction or modification of an Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank system.  Required segments of the SPCC plan specify system design, construction and code requirements. Approval of the plan is necessary to ensure proper equipment and installation in addition to building and fire code requirements.

Hazardous Materials Business Plan Facility Inspection

This service allows you to request an inspection of your facility located within San Luis Obispo County where hazardous materials are handled and stored. Routine inspections are required at facilities that store or handle hazardous materials greater than threshold quantities to verify proper handling and storage.

Hazardous Materials Facility - Ownership Transfer - Authorization/Permitting

This service provides information on requirements for prospective new owners of existing or former Hazardous Materials or Hazardous Waste Facilities.

Agency Program District Inspectors and Supervisors are available to answer questions on requirements. All of the programs have pre-operation requirements to be met prior to operating a hazardous materials facility. Some of the programs, such as Underground Storage Tanks, Tiered Permitting (hazardous waste treatment), and California Accidental Release Prevention (Cal ARP) require a permit or authorization to be issued to the new owner and/or operator before the system can be operated. Permitting can be completed within 30 days if all completed required documents and training records are submitted.

Hazardous Waste Generator - Contingency Plan Submission Review

This service allows you to submit a Hazardous Waste Generator Contingency Plan.

Hazardous Waste Generator Inspection

This service allows you to request an inspection of your facility located within San Luis Obispo County where hazardous waste is generated and stored. Routine inspections are required at facilities that generate hazardous wastes to verify proper handling, storage, and disposal.

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Information

This service provides residents of San Luis Obispo County with 5 locations to properly dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste for free.

This program is implemented by the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority.

Tiered Permitting Hazardous Materials/Waste Program Permitting

This service allows you to apply for a permit to install a treatment system for facilities located within San Luis Obispo County where hazardous waste materials are generated onsite. Treatment systems are needed by facilities who want to reduce the volume of waste.

Underground Storage Tank (UST) System Removal Permitting

This service allows you to apply for a permit to remove an Underground Storage Tank system within San Luis Obispo County. Permits are required to remove Underground Storage Tank systems and inspections are required to verify compliance with issued permits. Please review the UST Closure Process and Permit Application.

Underground Storage Tank Facility Inspection

This service allows you to request an inspection of your Underground Storage Tank site located within San Luis Obispo County. Annual inspections are required to verify compliance with leak detection, leak prevention, spill response, and permit requirements. Triennial inspections are required to verify tightness of secondary containment systems.

Underground Storage Tank Facility Permitting

This service allows you to apply for or renew a permit to operate an Underground Storage Tank site within San Luis Obispo County.

Underground Storage Tank System Installation/Modification Permitting

This service allows you to apply for a permit to construct or modify an Underground Storage Tank system within San Luis Obispo County.

Underground Storage Tanks Program Forms and References

This service allows you to submit required Underground Storage Tank Program forms.