California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 7 - Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Chapter 3 - Minimum Standards for Solid Waste Handling and Disposal
Article 6.0 - Transfer/Processing Operations and Facilities Regulatory Requirements
Section 17403.5 - Emergency Transfer/Processing Operations

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 17403.5

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024

(a) All emergency transfer/processing operations shall comply with the Enforcement Agency Notification requirements set forth in Title 14, Division 7, Chapter 5.0, Article 3.0 of the California Code of Regulations (commencing with section 18100). These operations shall be inspected by the EA as necessary to verify compliance with minimum standards, but in no case shall the frequency be less than monthly. The operator shall specify the operation's boundary area in the operating record.

(b) In addition, the emergency transfer/processing operations shall meet the following requirements:

(1) the land owner has certified his/her knowledge of the proposed activity and agrees to ensure proper termination, and;

(2) The operation shall not exist for a period of time greater than 120 days from the date that the Enforcement Agency Notification is received by the EA. Upon receipt of the reports required by section 17210.5, the operation may continue for an additional period as specified by the EA to assist in the recovery and clean-up as necessary from a state or local emergency.

(c) The emergency transfer/processing operation shall cease operation should the EA determine that any of the following occurs:

(1) the emergency transfer/processing operation is not being used exclusively to handle the state or local emergency;

(2) the emergency transfer/processing operation is no longer necessary in accordance with section 17210.2 of this Division;

(3) the use of the emergency transfer/processing operation will cause or contribute to a public health and safety or environmental problem;

(4) the operator is not utilizing disaster debris diversion programs to the extent feasible.

1. New section filed 3-5-99; operative 3-5-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 11).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502, 43020 and 43021, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 40053, 43020 and 43021, Public Resources Code.

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