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1-1 9 1.0 INTRODUCTION The following document, known as the Joint Technical Document (JTD), provides engineering design and operational information for the Forward Landfill, in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 27 (27 CCR). Those local, state, and federal regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over Forward Landfill will utilize this JTD to understand the facility's design features and operational procedures and to inspect day-to-day operations for compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and permits. Under current regulations, the California Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery (CalRecycle), formerly known as the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB), the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD), and the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department (EHD), acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA), perform regulatory inspections at the landfill. Both CalRecycle and the RWQCB require an operator of a waste management facility to obtain an operating permit. Chapter 4 of 27 CCR requires an operator of a non -hazardous waste landfill to obtain an operating permit known as a Solid Waste Facility Permit (SWFP). The SWFP is concurred on by CalRecycle and then issued by the LEA (i.e., the San Joaquin County EHD). The RWQCB, through regulations under 27 CCR, Chapter 4, Article 4, requires that an operator of a waste management facility that discharges wastes to land obtain an operating permit known as Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs). The main supporting document that is required for a landfill to obtain, revise, or update both the SWFP and WDRs is called a JTD. In addition to the JTD, prior to the issuance of a new SWFP (or whenever there will be a significant change in design and/or disposal operations), the owner/operator must provide CalRecycle with a new or updated Preliminary Closure and Post -Closure Maintenance Plan (PCPCMP). The objectives of the PCPCMP are to provide a reasonable estimate of the maximum expected cost to close and maintain the landfill during a 30 -year post -closure period. The PCPCMP for the Forward Landfill has been prepared and is included as Appendix A of this JTD. 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this JTD is to present a comprehensive description of the Forward Landfill including, but not limited to, site characterization information, refuse disposal and ancillary facilities/operations, current and proposed design, and operational features and procedures. The updated PCPCMP includes closure and post -closure maintenance activities. The closure and post -closure design and maintenance procedures are provided as a basis for developing associated cost estimates required under 27 CCR. The cost estimates establish the level of funding to be secured under an approved financial assurance mechanism. Forward Landfill SWT Engineering Joint Technical Document - April 2014 z:\projects\allied waste\forward\five year permit rvw 2013\itd-5 yr pr 2013\text\sec 1—final.doc