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OPERATING REQUIREMENTS The following operating requirements apply to Standardized Permit facilities. All citations are to the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, unless otherwise noted. Identification number - (Section 66264.11) The facility must obtain this number issued by DTSC. The number must begin with CAD or CAL. Waste analysis - (Section 66264.13) The facility must maintain a waste analysis plan to ensure that wastes received from generators are within the scope of the facility's permit. Generators must supply the facility with an analysis of a representative sample of the waste being manifested to the facility. All facilities reserve the right to refuse waste that does not meet the criteria of the facility's permit. Security - (Section 66264.14) The facility must maintain a security plan and system to ensure that entry to the active portion of the facility is controlled at all times. Inspection - (Section 66264.15) The owner/operator must maintain a regular facility inspection schedule to ensure any malfunctions at the facility are identified and remedied. Personnel training - (Section 66264.16) The owner/operator must develop a training plan for all facility personnel relevant to their positions to ensure that all personnel have adequate training to perform their duties safely. Facilities must maintain records of employee training. Ignitable/reactive/incompatible waste - (Section 66264.17) Wastes of these types must be separated to prevent accidental ignition or reactions. Location - (Section 66264.18) A facility located in a 100 -year flood plain must demonstrate that the waste can be removed before a flood could reach the facility. Required equipment - (Section 66264.32) Each facility must have an internal communication system, communication to outside emergency response personnel, fire suppression equipment, and an adequate water supply. Arrangements with local authorities - (Section 66264.37) Prior arrangements shall be made with local emergency response authorities. Contingency plan - (Chapter 14, Article 4) Each facility must develop and maintain a contingency plan that outlines the protocol to be followed in the event of an emergency at the facility. DTSC must be notified if the contingency plan is activated. Manifesting - (Sections 66264.71, 66264.72, 66264.76) All waste transported to and from the facility must be manifested. Operating records - (Section 66264.73) Each facility must maintain operating records that include waste received and treatment provided, location of waste within the facility, waste analysis results, contingency plan reports, inspection reports, closure cost estimates, treatment standard notifications, and a copy of the facility's authorization that is provided to generators. Annual report - (Section 66264.75) The owner/operator must submit an annual report to DTSC and the appropriate Regional Water Quality Control Board by March 1 of each year that covers waste management activities at the facility during the previous calendar year. Closure - (Chapter 14, Article 7) Each facility must prepare a closure plan that outlines the steps that will be taken to remove all hazardous waste from the facility at the end of the facility's operating life.. Management of containers - (Chapter 14, Article 9) Each facility that manages hazardous waste in containers must ensure that the containers are compatible with the waste, are closed except when adding or removing wastes and are not handled in a manner that could damage the containers. Management of tanks - (Chapter 14, Article 10) Each facility that manages hazardous waste in tanks must ensure that the tank system is compatible with the waste, has sufficient strength to not collapse, rupture or fail. Any tank that does not have secondary containment must be certified as meeting these criteria by an independent, qualified professional engineer. Secondary Containment - (Sections 66264.175 and 66264.193) Each tank and container storage area for liquids shall have impervious secondary containment that can contain the water from a 24-hour, 25 -year storm (plus 10% of the volume of the containers, or plus 100% of the capacity of the largest tank). The required date for compliance with the requirement for secondary containment depends on the age of a tank. Corrective action - (HSC Section 25201.6) Each facility must submit a Phase I Environmental Assessment with the application. This is an assessment of any past releases of hazardous waste at the facility, based on records, a visual survey, etc. Sampling and testing are not required for a Phase I Environmental Assessment. LOCAL LAND USE/CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT/PUBLIC NOTICE: All Standardized Permit facilities are subject to the environmental impact assessment requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq). Included in these requirements is a public comment and review period for all environmental documents (e.g., draft Negative Declaration, draft Environmental Impact Report, etc.). Cost reimbursement for environmental review will occur under a cost reimbursement agreement. Offsite Standardized Permit facilities are also subject to the Tanner public notification and siting requirements (HSC Chapter 6.5, Article 8.7). Additionally, the draft Standardized Permit must be made available for a 45 -day public comment and review period. It is DTSC's intent to run the public comment DTSC Standardized Permit Fact Sheet