Bill > AB993

This bill amends the existing law regarding the Rural CUPA (Certified Unified Program Agency) Reimbursement Account to expand funding eligibility for counties with populations under 150,000. Currently, only counties that had not been certified as a CUPA by January 1, 2000, and implemented their unified hazardous waste and hazardous materials management program through a secretary-designated CUPA, could receive reimbursement funds. The bill removes the certification date restriction, making all counties with populations under 150,000 eligible for funding, subject to an appropriation by the Legislature. The funding allocation is structured based on county population size, with smaller counties potentially receiving up to 75% of their budgeted implementation costs, and larger counties (between 70,000 and 150,000 residents) receiving a progressively smaller percentage, not exceeding 35%. The total allocation for any eligible county is capped at $60,000. The bill aims to provide more flexible financial support to rural counties for managing hazardous materials programs, recognizing the potential financial challenges these smaller jurisdictions may face in implementing comprehensive environmental management protocols.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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