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 6.2 - Operating Standards
Section 17407.4 - Dust Control

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 17407.4

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

(a) The operator shall take adequate measures to minimize the creation, emission, or accumulation of excessive dust and particulates, and prevent other safety hazards to the public caused by obscured visibility. The operator shall minimize the unnecessary handling of wastes during processing to prevent the creation of excessive dust. Measures to control dust include, but are not limited to: reduced processing, periodic sweeping and cleaning, misting systems or ventilation control. One or more of the following may be an indication that dust is excessive:

(1) safety hazards due to obscured visibility; or

(2) irritation of the eyes; or

(3) hampered breathing;

(4) migration of dust off-site.

1. New section filed 10-11-96; operative 10-11-96 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 96, No. 41).
2. Amendment of section and NOTE 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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