California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 7 - Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Chapter 8 - Used Oil Recycling Program
Article 6.0 - Used Oil Collection Center Certification and Operation Standards
Section 18650.4 - Certification Process

(a) CalRecycle issues an identification number to all used oil collection centers upon receipt of an application for initial certification.

(b) All applications for certification are reviewed by CalRecycle for compliance with these regulations and with the Act.

(c) CalRecycle or persons authorized by CalRecycle will periodically conduct field investigations to verify the ongoing accuracy of information contained in a certification application.

(d) CalRecycle will notify an applicant in writing within ten (10) working days of receipt of the application that it is either:

(e) Upon determining that an application is complete and correct, CalRecycle shall notify the applicant in writing within forty-five (45) calendar days that certification is either:

(f) If CalRecycle grants certification, the applicant shall receive the written notice, a certificate, and a certification sign.

(g) CalRecycle may deny a used oil collection center's certification for failure to comply with the applicable collection center requirements including failure to submit any information required by CalRecycle. Reasons for denial of certification may include, but are not limited to:

(h) If CalRecycle denies an application for certification, the site may appeal that decision within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of notification of denial. Any appeal received by CalRecycle after thirty (30) calendar days from the date of notification of denial shall be denied without consideration of the appeal.

(i) If the certification of a used oil collection center is denied, the applicant can reapply for certification no sooner than three (3) months after CalRecycle's denial of certification.