The Imperial CUPAs mission is to protect human health and the environment in Imperial County from the harmful effects of hazardous materials and hazardous waste by employing coordinated efforts of Unified Program inspections and enforcement of environmental laws.

Vision

To provide a cleaner and healthier environment in Imperial County by; ensuring fair and consistent application of Unified Program requirements, educating the regulated community and public, and upholding the principals of Environmental Justice.

On January 1, 2005, the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) was authorized by the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) as the Imperial County Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA).

The main objective of a Unified Program is to combine and coordinate six formerly separate elements into a single agency.  This makes it simpler for businesses to comply with regulations that protect public health, safety, and the environment.  For more information on the following Unified Program, click on the following:

• Hazardous Waste Generator and Tiered Permitting Program (HWG)
  Public health and environmental protection through regulation of facilities that generate, treat, and/or recycle hazardous waste.
• Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP)
  Public health and environmental protection through regulation and providing public access to information about facilities that store, handle, or use hazardous materials.
• California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP)
  Prevention of hazardous material release and public safety protection through permitting and inspection of facilities storing, handling, or are using extremely hazardous materials.
• Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
  Public health and environmental protection through regulation of facilities that store hazardous materials in underground storage tanks.
• Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA)
  Public health and environmental protection through regulation of facilities that store hazardous materials in aboveground storage tanks.
• Imperial CUPA Fee Schedule
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Contact Us

DTSC Imperial CUPA
627 Wake Avenue
El Centro, California 92243
Phone: (760) 352-0381
Fax: (760) 352-1641
Imperial_CUPA@dtsc.ca.gov

Report a Concern

If you witness illegal dumping in progress, call 911.

For environmental concerns, contact the following:

1. Hotline: (866) 357-3990

2. Imperial CUPA Office: (760) 352-0381

3. Identifying Violations Affecting Neighborhoods (IVAN)

Useful Links

• California Environmental Reporting System (CERS)
• Hazardous Waste Management Project Documents
• Customer Service Survey
• Environmental Justice
• California CUPA Forum