San Diego Region - Site Mitigation and Cleanup (SMC) Unit
Department of Defense (DoD) | Site Cleanup Program (SCP) | Electronic Reporting using GeoTracker
Introduction
The San Diego Regional Board Site Mitigation & Cleanup (SMC) Unit is responsible for soil and ground water cleanup of Department of Defense (DoD) and Site Cleanup Program (SCP) sites. The SMC Unit also track the progress of known DoD Underground Storage Tanks (UST) releases in the GeoTracker database. The SMC staff enforces the policies and procedures for the investigation, cleanup and abatement of discharges under the California Water Code, Section 13304. Staff provides regulatory oversight for various types of contaminated sites in the above referenced programs, and interface with local, state and federal agencies to resolve water quality issues. The SMC staff also supports the mission of the Regional Board by: participating in technical work groups for the development of local guidance on mitigation of contaminated sites, developing and distributing technical guidance to the regulated community and local agencies, and achieving public outreach and education through participation in public speaking opportunities.
Site Mitigation & Cleanup Unit Mission Statement
Provide regulatory oversight for the investigation and mitigation of the actual or potential adverse effects of an unauthorized release of petroleum or other hazardous substances.
For More Information
The Site Mitigation & Cleanup Unit consists of San Diego Regional Board staff and student assistants working to accomplish our mission. Please contact Mr. John Anderson supervisor of the Site Mitigation & Cleanup Unit at (858) 467-2975, or by email at John.Anderson@waterboards.ca.gov.
