§ 68300. Definitions.

Unless the context indicates otherwise and except as provided in this section, the definitions set forth in Chapter 6.8, Division 20, of the Health and Safety Code (commencing with section 25300) govern the interpretation of this Article. For purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Applicant” means one of the following that has submitted an application package for a loan (1) a city, town, district, county, or other public body (including an intermunicipal agency of two or more of the foregoing entities) created under State law, or (2) an Indian tribe or authorized Indian tribal organization having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, or other waste, or (3) a designated and approved management agency under section 208 of the Federal Clean Water Act applying for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan, or (4) a local public agency with specific authority to conduct groundwater remediation projects.

(b) “EPA” means the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

(c) “Department” means the Department of Toxic Substances Control.

(d) “Groundwater Remediation Project” means actions that are necessary to prevent, minimize, or mitigate damage that may result from a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance to groundwater and that, when carried to completion, allows the groundwater to be permanently used for its planned use without any significant risk to human health or significant potential for future environmental damage or for designated beneficial uses.

(e) “Loan” means a loan from the State Revolving Fund Loan Subaccount for the purposes of providing loans under Article 3, section 79133 of the Water Code.

(f) “Loan Agreement” means the written agreement between the applicant and the Department made in accordance with Section 68305.

(g) “Site Coordinator” means the person or persons with demonstrated expertise and experience in planning, designing, constructing, and operating groundwater remediation projects and who have been identified as responsible for managing the groundwater remediation project.

HISTORY

1. New article 2 (sections 68300-68309) and section filed 6-25-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-25-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-23-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 2 (sections 68300-68309) and section refiled 10-2-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-24-2001 (Register 2001, No. 40). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-21-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New article 2 (sections 68300-68309) and section refiled 2-13-2002 as an emergency; operative 2-13-2002 (Register 2002, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-13-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-13-2002 order transmitted to OAL 2-28-2002 and filed 4-8-2002 (Register 2002, No. 15).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 25150 and 25351.5, Health and Safety Code; and Section 79133, Water Code. Reference: Section 79133, Water Code.