Relationship of CUPA Forum to State

The CUPA FORUM BOARD is the managing group for the CALIFORNIA CUPA FORUM, the statewide association of program agencies formed to effectively and efficiently implement the Unified Program by consolidating the administration, permits, inspections, and enforcement activities of local, state, and federal environmental and emergency management programs.

The provided chart shows how the CALIFORNIA CUPA FORUM works in partnership with the Unified Program Administration and Advisory Group, UPAAG in setting program element standards, working with Cal/EPA on ensuring program consistency, and providing training and technical assistance to the CUPAs and Program Agencies.

Relationship to State