California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 7 - Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Chapter 3.5 - Standards for Handling and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Waste
Article 1 - General
Section 17897 - Purpose, Scope and Applicability
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards that define the acceptable management of asbestos containing waste. The standards of this chapter apply only to the owner or operator of a solid waste facility who disposes of asbestos containing waste, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 25143.7.
(b) Nothing in these Articles shall be construed as relieving any owner, operator, or designee from the obligation of obtaining all required permits, licenses, or other clearances and complying with all orders, laws, regulations, or reports, or other requirements of other regulatory or enforcement agencies, including but not limited to, local health agencies, regional water quality control boards, air quality management districts or air pollution control districts, local land use authorities, and fire authorities.
1. New chapter 3.5 (articles 1-5, sections 17897-17897.25), article 1 (sections 17897-17897.15) and section filed 8-1-96 as an emergency; operative 8-1-96 (Register 96, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-29-96 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-1-96 order, including new subsection (a) designator and new subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 11-27-96 and filed 1-13-97 (Register 97, No. 3).
Note: Authority cited: Section 44820, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 25143.7, Health and Safety Code.
