1. (a) The Cleanup Oversight Agency must grant closure consistent with all applicable state policies for water quality control adopted pursuant to article 3 (commencing with section 13140) of chapter 3 of division 7 of the Water Code.

   1. (1) The Cleanup Oversight Agency only may require recording of a land use restriction as a condition of closure of an underground storage tank release case for a release of petroleum if recording of a land use restriction is a requirement of the least restrictive standards available for closure under all applicable state policies for water quality control adopted pursuant to article 3 (commencing with section 13140) of chapter 3 of division 7 of the Water Code.
   2. (2) The Cleanup Oversight Agency only may require recording of a land use restriction as a condition of closure of an underground storage tank release case for a release of a hazardous substance that is not petroleum if the Cleanup Oversight Agency determines that a land use restriction is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, or the environment.
2. (b) Upon completion of required corrective action, the Cleanup Oversight Agency must inform all responsible parties in writing that no further work is required for the case at that time, consistent with section 25296.10 of the Health and Safety Code.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 25299.3 and 25299.7, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25296.10, 25296.15, 25296.40 and 25299.7, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-28-2025; operative 1-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 44).