California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 78900

The state board or a regional board that has jurisdiction over a hazardous substance release site pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code may refer the site to the department as a candidate for listing pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 78760) of Chapter 4. After determining that the site meets the criteria adopted pursuant to Section 78765, the department may place the site on the list of sites subject to this part and establish its priority ranking pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 78760) of Chapter 4.