Discovery and Enforcement Program
Public Engagement
The Discovery and Enforcement (D&E) Program under the Cleanup in Vulnerable Communities Initiative (CVCI) works to engage communities and stakeholders in the Program’s activities. The D&E Program does this by providing Work Notices and Community Updates to community members and stakeholders in effected areas and by hosting community meetings.
Latest News
- 1x Sloan Dry Cleaners (Los Angeles) – Community Update October 2024
- 1x Sloan Dry Cleaners (Los Angeles) – Community Update October 2024 (Spanish)
- Courtesy Cleaners (Compton) – Community Update August 2024
- Courtesy Cleaners (Compton) – Community Update August 2024 (Spanish)
- Courteous Cleaners (Richmond) – Community Update February 2024
- Courteous Cleaners (Richmond) – Community Update February 2024 (Spanish)
Upcoming Activities
To be announced
Past Events
April 2021 Listening Sessions
In April 2021, DTSC held listening sessions about the Administration’s $300 million budget proposal.
Tuesday 4/27/2021 Session – Local Government, Labor, & Industry Focus
Presentation Slides: English | Español | Webinar YouTube Video
Wednesday 4/28/2021 Session – Community & Environmental Justice Focus
Presentation Slides: English | Español | Webinar YouTube Video
November 16, 2021 Roundtable Forum
The Cleanup in Vulnerable Communities Initiative held a Roundtable Forum on November 16, 2021 to announce the launch of the Discovery and Enforcement Program. The Roundtable Forum served as an opportunity for the public to provide input to DTSC staff on implementation considerations, including upcoming community engagement and involvement in the D&E Program.
December 8, 2021 DTSC Quarterly Public Forum
DTSC holds quarterly public forums to share information regarding DTSC programs and activities and to provide the public with an opportunity to ask questions and share perspectives with DTSC leadership. During the December 8, 2021 quarterly public forum, DTSC presented the latest information on the Discovery and Enforcement Program.
Video (D&E presentation begins at 6 minutes 30 seconds) (opens page in new window)
June 9, 2022 Web-n-Learn About Year 1 Sites
The D&E Program has selected the 112 dry-cleaning sites that it will evaluate for Year 1 of the program. On June 9, 2022, the D&E Program hosted a Web-n-Learn to share how the list was developed and answer any questions from the public. The D&E Program also introduced the petition application process for members of the public who may want to refer sites to the D&E Program for evaluation.
- Slides – coming soon
- Video
- Fact Sheet on Site Selection Criteria and Process for Year 1 Sites
- List of 112 sites for Year 1
- Petition website
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Petition Process
Public Engagement Contacts
Sign up to the D&E email list serve
Email: DiscoveryEnforcement@dtsc.ca.gov
Toll-Free Hotline: (833) 862-1615
Discovery and Enforcement Program Links
Site Mitigation & Restoration Program Links
- Brownfields
- Cleanup in Vulnerable Communities Initiative (CVCI)
- EnviroStor
- Exide
- Human and Ecological Risk Office
- Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Facility Investigation and Cleanup Program
- Loans & Grants
- Land Use Restriction Sites
- Santa Susana Field Laboratory
- School Sites
- Sea Level Rise
- State Superfund Program
- Strategic Plan and Program Enhancement Work Plan
- Vapor Intrusion
- Contact Information