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 in Hazardous Material Business Plan (HMBP) reportable amounts
• Are part of the California Accidental Release Prevention Program (CalARP)
• Generate or treat Hazardous Waste in any amount
• Generate or treat Medical Waste in any amount
• Are subject to the Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA)
• Own or operate Underground Storage Tanks (UST)

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

HMD Permits Brochure (English)

HMD Permits Brochure (Spanish)