Permits

Unified Program Facility Permit

The Hazardous Materials Division (HMD) is the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for San Diego County and is responsible for regulating facilities that:

• Handle or store Hazardous Materials
• Are part of the  California Accidental Release Prevention Program
• Generate or treat Hazardous Wastes
• Generate or treat Medical Waste
• Store at least 1,320 gallons of Aboveground Petroleum
• Own or operate Underground Storage Tanks

All businesses in the County of San Diego that conduct any of these activities are required by law to obtain and maintain a valid Unified Program Facility Permit through the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS). For additional information please visit our CERS information website.

Unified Program Facility Permit Fees

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Underground Storage Tank Fees

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