Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA)
CUPA Programs
The CUPA Program streamlines and provides consistent regulatory activities, including inspections, permitting, and enforcement, for these specific environmental and emergency response areas:
CUPA stands for Certified Unified Program Agency
Sacramento County's Environmental Management Department has been designated as the Sacramento region's CUPA by CalEPA. The Program is housed within EMD's Environmental Protection Division. CUPA Programs are administered throughout the County of Sacramento and its incorporated cities.
CUPA Permit-Business Survey Questionnaire
All businesses regulated by CUPA programs require a permit. In order to determine the type of CUPA permit your business may require, all Sacramento County businesses without a CUPA permit must complete a Business Survey Questionnaire.
If you have questions, please contact the “Business Survey” staff at cupapermit@saccounty.gov or call 916-875-8550.
How to Obtain a Permit
Permits for all CUPA regulatory programs are obtained by registering with EMD and paying an annual permit fee. EMD has staff available to conduct facility walkthroughs to determine a facility's need for permits to ensure proper program categorization. For more information or to schedule a facility walkthrough, please contact EMD at (916) 875-8550.
Visit the Electronic Reporting information page for the latest information regarding Hazardous Materials Business Plan submittals.