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 5 - LEA Standards and Authorization
Section 17897.25 - Authorized ACW Program

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 17897.25

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

Local Enforcement Agencies (LEA) shall meet the following requirements before being authorized to enforce this chapter.

(a) At a minimum, the LEA shall:

(1) meet the certification requirements as described in Article 2.1 of chapter 5 of this division.

(2) have provided field staff with training in compliance with Title 8 CCR, including but not limited to recognition of asbestos, respiratory protection, and selection and use of personal protective equipment. The LEA shall amend their Injury, Illness and Prevention Plan to comply with this requirement.

(3) submit an Enforcement Program Plan (EPP) amendment which addresses those elements modified by this authorization.

(4) have field staff trained in environmental sampling methodology and practice. The training shall include knowledge of sampling technique, field quality assurance/control, sample custody, sample collection and documentation.

(5) provide field staff with equipment necessary to comply with these requirement including but not limited to personal protective equipment and sample collection equipment.

(b) The LEA shall make an application for authorization to the Deputy Director of the Permitting and Enforcement Division of the California Integrated Waste Management Board by cover letter with documentation establishing that the requirements of subsection (a) have been met.

(c) The Board may make a provisional authorization to an LEA that meets the requirements of subsection (a)(1) and (2) of this section. A provisional authorization may authorize the LEA to implement specific provisions of this chapter. The Board may grant full authorization upon complete compliance with the provisions of this section.

(d) In jurisdictions where the Board does not authorize a local program, the Board will be the enforcement agency for ACW.

1. New article 5 (section 17897.25) 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 A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-29-96 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.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 transmitted to OAL 11-27-96 and filed 1-13-97 (Register 97, No. 3).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 43200 and 44820, Public Resources Code. Reference: Title 14, CCR, Division 7, Article 2.1, Chapter 5; and Title 8, CCR section 5192.

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