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Complaint: g. Failed to keep containers of hazardous waste closed except when adding or removing hazardous waste, in violation of California Code of Regulations, Title 22, section 66265.173(a) Environmental Health Department: Outside, the DE tank was open. This is a violation of CCR, Title 22, Section 66265.173(a). A container holding hazardous waste shall always be closed during transfer and storage, except when it is necessary to add or remove waste. Sierra Chemical Response and Action: By letter dated August 30, 2005 Ms Foley was notified that the open top DE tank has been covered with a tarp and sealed. Pictures were provided as verification. The material was removed from the tank by Philips Services / 21" Century on 9/14/2005. The tank cleaned and removed from the area. Effected employees were trained on the requirement that all containers have to be closed except to add or remove material. Costs: Cost to cover the tank: Cost to conduct training: $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 Complaint: h. Failed to keep signed copies of manifests for three (3) years, in violation of Health and Safety Code of Regulations, Title 22 section 66262.40(a). Environmental Health Department: Gary Cummings was unable to provide any consolidated manifests for the past three years. Records of all hazardous waste disposal shall be kept for 3 years. This is a violation of HSC 25160.2. Sierra Chemical Response and Action: We did not fail to keep signed copies of manifests for three years. No hazardous waste material had been shipped during that time. Copies of invoices reflecting that batteries had been returned as core and service reports showing the used oil was removed by the contractor servicing the forklifts were provided by letter dated August 30, 2005. Used oil from the service of our trucks was not generated at the facility. Purchase orders and invoices verifying they were serviced offsite were provided by letter dated October 17, 2005. Costs: Cost to collect documents and respond. $ 1,000.00 Complaint: i. Failed to keep copies of the consolidated manifest receipt for three (3) years, in violation of Health and Safety Code section 25160.2(b)(3).