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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
On or before January 1, 1998, each regional board shall complete and submit to the state board a toxic hot spots cleanup plan. On or before June 30, 1999, the state board shall submit to the Legislature a consolidated statewide toxic hot spots cleanup plan. The cleanup plan submitted by each regional board and the state board shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
(a) A priority ranking of all hot spots, including the state board's recommendations for remedial action at each toxic hot spot site.
(b) A description of each hot spot site including a characterization of the pollutants present at the site.
(c) An estimate of the total costs to implement the plan.
(d) An assessment of the most likely source or sources of pollutants.
(e) An estimate of the costs that may be recoverable from parties responsible for the discharge of pollutants that have accumulated in sediment.
(f) A preliminary assessment of the actions required to remedy or restore a toxic hot spot.
(g) A two-year expenditure schedule identifying state funds needed to implement the plan.
(h) A summary of actions that have been initiated by the regional board to reduce the accumulation of pollutants at existing hot spot sites and to prevent the creation of new hot spots.
(i) The plan submitted by the state board shall include findings and recommendations concerning the need for establishment of a toxic hot spots cleanup program.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Water Code - WAT § 13394 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/water-code/wat-sect-13394/
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