Rulemaking

Rulemaking

Under the direction and authority of the California Legislature, CalEPA is tasked with developing and adopting specific rules and regulations needed to protect human health and the environment. This process, known as the rulemaking process, ensures that all stakeholder and community voices are heard, and that all viable options for action have been considered. Only after prescribed periods of public notice and consideration of comment received is a measure adopted.

Proposed Regulations

Proposed Amendments to the California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Regulations, Title 19, Division 5, Chapter 2, California Code of Regulations, Sections 5050.3, 5110.1 5110.13, 5110.16, 5130.6

OAL Notice File Number: Z-2025-0225-02

45-Day Notice of Proposed Action

Public Comment Period: 3/07/2025  – 4/22/2025

Detailed information on how to submit comments relevant to this rulemaking can be found in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Any interested person, or their authorized representative, may submit written comments to either:

Elizabeth Brega
1001 I Street, MS: 2D
Sacramento CA, 95814

Jeannie Lee
1001 I Street, MS: 25C
Sacramento CA, 95814

Comments may also be submitted by email to Elizabeth.Brega@calepa.ca.gov or Jeannie.Lee@calepa.ca.gov.


Legal Authority

California State Law: California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.11, Section 25404(d)

California State Regulations: California Code of Regulations, Title 27, Division 1, Subdivision 4, Chapter 1 Part II, Article 8, Section 15330

If you have any questions regarding the HMBP program, please contact the program at HMBP@calepa.ca.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the CalARP program, please contact the program at CalARP@calepa.ca.gov.