California § 78910 - If a hazardous substance release site is referred to the department pursuant to S

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§ 78910. If a hazardous substance release site is referred to the department pursuant to S

(a) If a hazardous substance release site is referred to the department pursuant to Section 78900, and the department makes either of the following determinations, the department shall notify the appropriate regional board and the state board: (1) The department determines that the site does not meet the criteria established pursuant to Section 78765 and the site cannot be placed, pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 78760) of Chapter 4, on the list of sites subject to this part. (2) The department determines that a removal or remedial action at the site will not commence for a period of one year from the date of listing due to a lack of funds or the low priority of the site. (b) If a regional board or the state board receives a notice pursuant to subdivision (a), the regional board or state board may take any further action concerning the hazardous substance release site that the regional board or state board determines to be necessary or feasible, and that is authorized by this part or Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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