California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 7 - Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Chapter 3.2 - In-Vessel Digestion Operations and Facilities Regulatory Requirements
Article 3 - Operating Standards for in-Vessel Digestion Operations and Facilities
Section 17896.23 - Hazardous, Liquid, and Special Wastes
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) An in-vessel digestion operation or facility shall not intentionally accept or store hazardous wastes, including batteries, oil, paint, and special wastes, unless it has been approved to handle the particular waste by the appropriate regulatory agencies. Such approvals shall be placed in the operating record.
(b) At in-vessel digestion operations and facilities where unauthorized hazardous wastes are discovered, control measures as are necessary to protect public health, safety and the environment, such as elimination or control of dusts, fumes, mists, vapors or gases shall be taken prior to isolation or removal from the operation or facility.
(c) In-vessel digestion operations and facilities shall be properly equipped to handle liquid wastes and sludge wastes in a manner to protect public health, safety, and the environment.
1. New section filed 11-10-2015; operative 1-1-2016 (Register 2015, No. 46).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502, 43020 and 43021, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 40053, 43020 and 43021, Public Resources Code.
