Site Mitigation & Restoration Program

We protect and maintain California’s land and places
by setting strict standards for land restoration and cleanup

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.

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

Response to Comments – English

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.

Roundtable Forum YouTube Video

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.

Public Engagement Contacts

Sign up to the D&E email list serve

Email: DiscoveryEnforcement@dtsc.ca.gov

Toll-Free Hotline: (833) 862-1615