1. (a) For each confirmed unauthorized release that requires a Corrective Action Plan, the Cleanup Oversight Agency must inform the public of the proposed activities contained in the Corrective Action Plan. This notice must include at least one of the following:

   1. (1) Publication in a Cleanup Oversite Agency meeting agenda;
   2. (2) Public notice posted in a Cleanup Oversight Agency's office;
   3. (3) Public notice in a local newspaper;
   4. (4) Block advertisements;
   5. (5) A public service announcement;
   6. (6) Letters to individual households; or
   7. (7) Personal contacts with the affected parties by Cleanup Oversight Agency staff.
2. (b) The Cleanup Oversight Agency must ensure that information and decisions concerning the Corrective Action Plan are made available to the public for inspection upon request.
3. (c) Before concurring with a Corrective Action Plan, the Cleanup Oversight Agency may hold a public meeting when requested by any member of the public, if there is sufficient public interest in the proposed Corrective Action Plan.
4. (d) Upon completion of corrective action, the Cleanup Oversight Agency must give public notice that complies with subdivision (a).
5. (e) The Cleanup Oversight Agency must comply with all applicable provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code, commencing with section 21000.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 25299.3 and 25299.7, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25296.20 and 25297.15, Health and Safety Code; and 40 CFR Section 280.67.

History

1. New section filed 12-2-91 as an emergency; operative 12-2-91. Text remains in effect uninterrupted pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 25299.77 (Register 92, No. 9).

2. Editorial correction of printing errors in History 1. (Register 92, No. 43).

3. Repealer and new section heading and section filed 10-28-2025; operative 1-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 44).