California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 7 - Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Chapter 5 - Enforcement of Solid Waste Standards and Administration of Solid Waste Facility Permits; Loan Guarantees
Article 2.1 - LEA Certification Requirements
Section 18070 - Scope
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) This article sets forth the LEA certification types, the requirements for certification and certification maintenance including, but not limited to: technical expertise, adequacy of staff resources, adequacy of budget resources, training, and the LEA's Enforcement Program Plan (EPP), which the designated local agency shall develop, submit for board approval, and adopt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 43209(e) and Section 18077 of this Chapter, and the periodic review of the LEA certification(s) pursuant to Article 2.2 of this Chapter.
(b) After certification(s) is issued and upon board approval, the designated local agency shall become the sole LEA in its jurisdiction, and shall maintain and comply with its board approved EPP to exercise its statutory power and authority pursuant to Division 30 of the Public Resources Code, 14 CCR Division 7, and 27 CCR Division 2, Subdivision 1 (§ 20005 et seq.). The LEA shall enforce the state and local minimum standards for solid waste collection, handling, storage, and disposal for the protection of the air, water, and land from pollution and nuisance, and for the protection of the public health and safety, and the environment. This Article also addresses board directories of hearing panels or hearing officers and enforcement agencies.
1. Repealer and adoption of new section, article heading and NOTE filed 12-17-91; operative 12-17-91 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 92, No. 13).
2. Amendment filed 10-26-94; operative 10-26-94 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 94, No. 43).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) filed 3-8-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 11).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) filed 10-17-2007 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2007, No. 42).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502, 43020 and 43200, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 43200- 45601, Public Resources Code.
