Voluntary Site Cleanup Program (VCP)

What is the VCP?

The Voluntary Site Cleanup Program (VCP) began in 1996 with the passage of SB 1248 by the State Legislature. This bill allows local environmental health programs to oversee the cleanup of sites where hazardous materials or wastes have been released. The Ventura County Environmental Health Division has established the VCP in order to assist local businesses in the cleanup of these sites.

What are the advantages to participation in the VCP?

1. Significant oversight cost savings on smaller sites
2. Significant time savings
3. Local point of contact

What does the VCP do for my business?

This Program provides a local oversight alternative for site cleanups. Formerly, site cleanups could only have Cal/EPA oversight.

Which sites are eligible for the VCP?

Generally, sites participating in the Program have small and localized contamination. Sites on the National Priority List (NPL), State CalSites list, or already under State oversight are not eligible.

How does the VCP work?

After preparation of a Preliminary Endangerment Assessment (PEA), Environmental Health staff evaluate the site to see if it fits local oversight characteristics. If the site is accepted into the Program, an agreement is executed between the County and the Responsible Party (RP) for the performance of the work. The RP then submits work plans for assessment and cleanup of the site which are reviewed by County staff for adequacy with State standards. Once the agreed upon cleanup standards are reached, a completion letter is issued to the RP.

What is the cost of VCP participation?

The RP agrees to pay hourly for County staff time spent performing oversight.

What do I receive at the completion of cleanup?

The County will issue a compliance letter stating that State standards set out in the initial cleanup agreement have been met in the cleanup process. While this is not a final site closure letter, the State has agreed to accept these compliance letters as closure for sites in the Program.

Where can I get more information?
Erin O'Connell PG	(805) 662-6511	Erin.O'Connell@ventura.org
Documents & Links
► Voluntary Cleanup Program Site List - Geotracker
► Voluntary Cleanup Program Process
► Voluntary Cleanup Program Process - Methamphetamine Labs
► Voluntary Cleanup Program Manual - Methamphetamine Labs
► Voluntary Cleanup Program Application