Section 25269.6 Of Chapter 6.66. Oversight Costs From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 6.66.
25269.6
. The department shall adopt a billing system for oversight
costs which meets all of the following criteria:
(a) Invoices shall be issued within 60 days to the extent
practicable, with appropriate incentives for prompt payment. In no
event shall invoices be issued less frequently than on a quarterly
basis.
(b) Invoices shall be mailed to the correct person for the
potentially responsible party.
(c) Sufficient detail shall be included with each invoice, so that
the potentially responsible party can relate the items on the
invoice to the benefits received, and additional details, including
daily timesheet personnel data, shall be made readily available.
(d) Invoices shall be supplemented with statements of any changes
in rates and a detailed justification for any such changes.
(e) Invoices shall be reviewed for accuracy and appropriateness by
a member of the department staff who has direct knowledge of the
remediation action.
(f) Invoices shall be reasonably consistent with expectations
regarding costs, benefits, and outcomes developed during the meet and
confer process specified in subdivision (a) of Section 25269.5, if
the department's knowledge of site conditions or other factors which
may substantially impact the department's costs associated with the
site, have not changed significantly since the last conference.
(g) A process for the timely review and settlement of any
outstanding accounts shall be developed and implemented.