California has one of the country s most rigorous compliance and enforcement regimes for hazardous materials and wastes. This is further complicated by the complex interactions among federal, state, and regional jurisdictions that address toxics not as a single issue, but as an amalgam of issues covered by separate protective programs. The Complete Guide to Hazardous Materials Enforcement and Liability: California details relevant requirements in straightforward, clear language and explains how they apply to the generation, handling, storage, transport, and use of these materials.