PUBLIC NOTICES: Hazardous Materials Business Plan Exemption For Temporary Emergency Generator Deployment

Posted July 9, 2024

Madera County Environmental Health Division (MCEHD) has received notification of deployment/planned deployment of emergency generator units at the following locations in response to Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) or other emergency events.  These notifications allow providers to deploy equipment and temporarily store hazardous materials, such as diesel fuel associated with that equipment, prior to, during, and after PSPS/other emergency events without providing other required forms of disclosure in accordance with the California Health & Safety Code (HSC) Chapter 6.95 and as approved by MCEHD.

If you have questions or concerns regarding these applications or MCEHD’s approvals, please contact MCEHD- CUPA at EHCUPA@Maderacounty.com  or (559)675-7823 option 5.

PUBLIC NOTICES: Hazardous Materials Business Plan Exemption For Temporary Emergency Generator Deployment

Posted June 17, 2024

Madera County Environmental Health Division (MCEHD) has received notification of deployment/planned deployment of emergency generator units at the following locations in response to Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) or other emergency events.  These notifications allow providers to deploy equipment and temporarily store hazardous materials, such as diesel fuel associated with that equipment, prior to, during, and after PSPS/other emergency events without providing other required forms of disclosure in accordance with the California Health & Safety Code (HSC) Chapter 6.95 and as approved by MCEHD.

If you have questions or concerns regarding these applications or MCEHD’s approvals, please contact MCEHD- CUPA at EHCUPA@Maderacounty.com  or (559)675-7823 option 5.

PUBLIC NOTICES: Hazardous Materials Business Plan Exemption For Temporary Emergency Generator Deployment

Posted January 11, 2024

Madera County Environmental Health Division (MCEHD) has received notification of deployment/planned deployment of emergency generator units at the following locations in response to Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) or other emergency events.  These notifications allow providers to deploy equipment and temporarily store hazardous materials, such as diesel fuel associated with that equipment, prior to, during, and after PSPS/other emergency events without providing other required forms of disclosure in accordance with the California Health & Safety Code (HSC) Chapter 6.95 and as approved by MCEHD.

If you have questions or concerns regarding these applications or MCEHD’s approvals, please contact Alexandra Mendez at Alexandra.Mendez@maderacounty.com or (559)675-7823 EXT 3409.

PUBLIC NOTICES: Hazardous Materials Business Plan Exemption For Temporary Emergency Generator Deployment

Posted September 29, 2023

Madera County Environmental Health Division (MCEHD) has received notification of deployment/planned deployment of emergency generator units at the following locations in response to Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) or other emergency events.  These notifications allow providers to deploy equipment and temporarily store hazardous materials, such as diesel fuel associated with that equipment, prior to, during, and after PSPS/other emergency events without providing other required forms of disclosure in accordance with the California Health & Safety Code (HSC) Chapter 6.95 and as approved by MCEHD.

If you have questions or concerns regarding these applications or MCEHD’s approvals, please contact Alexandra Mendez at Alexandra.Mendez@maderacounty.com or (559)675-7823 EXT 3409.

California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program Public Notice

Pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95, Section 25535.2, and California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 4.5, Section 2745.2(c), notice is hereby given that the Risk Management Plan (RMP) has been completed by the following facilities:

1. Mission Bell Winery - 12667 Road 24 Madera, CA 93637  - The RMP is available for public review and comment at the Madera County Environmental Health Division, 200 W. 4th Street, Suite 3100, Madera, CA, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, from March 3, 2023 to April 17, 2023. 
2. La Vina Ranch Cold Storage - 9408 Road 23 Madera, CA 93637 - The RMP is available for public review and comment at the Madera County Environmental Health Division, 200 W. 4th Street, Suite 3100, Madera, CA, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, from March 3, 2023 to April 17, 2023. 

 A RMP is a program designed to reduce the risk of accidental releases of hazardous substances from facilities and thereby protect the community’s health and safety and the environment.  

 All comments and questions should be addressed to Madera County Environmental Health Division - CUPA Program, 200 W. 4^th Street, Suite 3100, Madera, CA 93637, or by calling (559) 675-7823.  Appointments must be arranged in advance for these reviews.

 Notice to Potential Public Water System Applicants

Senate Bill No. 1263 (SB 1263) became effective on January 1, 2017.  The bill was promulgated to address an increasing State-wide issue of existing Public Water Systems (PWSs) becoming unsustainable because of the lack of the capacity in the areas of Technical, Managerial, and Financial (TMF) Capacity.  The intent of the bill is to encourage the consolidation of the PWSs where there is a feasible alternative, and to discourage or prohibit the creation of new PWSs that will become unsustainable.

As a result of the bill, the application process to own a PWS has changed significantly.  Specifically, the bill requires a submittal of a Preliminary Water System Technical Report to the State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water (DDW) for review and approval at least 6 months before initiating construction of any water-related improvement.  By definition, a water-related improvement includes, but not limited to, a water pipe, a water pump, or drinking water infrastructure.  A well for a PWS is considered a drinking water infrastructure.

Therefore, Madera County Environmental Health Division (MCEHD) cannot issue a new public water well construction permit OR allow the use of an existing well if the well is identified to be the source for the new Public Water System.  In order for MCEHD to move forward with the proposed development, approval of the Preliminary Water System Technical Report shall be submitted to DDW and MCEHD with concurrence from DDW.  To expedite the public water well construction permitting process or building permit, you are strongly encouraged to submit the Preliminary Water System Technical Report ASAP, i.e. at the start of the project planning stage to both agencies.

The following information is provided to assist you to understand the requirements of SB 1263.

For additional information on SB 1263
SB 1263 Frequently Asked Questions
SB 1263 Preliminary Guidance Document
SB 1263 - Notice to PWS Applicants for New/Existing Water Wells

Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs) Local Notification Announcement (June 6, 2018)

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has notified all local Environmental Health Services (EHS) agencies who enforce the provisions of the California Retail Food Code (CRFC), regarding the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) order pertaining to foods containing partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) which takes effect June 18, 2018.

For more information, please review the CDPH Notice.