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If hazardous materials are detected, the area shall be <br /> isolated immediately with traffic cones or similar devices. <br /> The San Joaquin County Department of Environmental Health, <br /> (LEA) , (209) 468-3400 shall be notified immediately. If the <br /> LEA determines it to be necessary the Department of Health <br /> Services shall be notified. <br /> The waste shall remain isolated and undisturbed until the LEA <br /> decides on a proper disposal method that is in accordance with <br /> State hazardous waste handling procedures. <br /> If the LEA determines that it is safe, an effort should be <br /> made to look for a name, address or phone number on or around <br /> the hazardous waste so that the disposer of the hazardous <br /> materials can be contacted, educated in proper disposal <br /> methods of hazardous wastes and billed for the removal of the <br /> wastes. <br /> The operator that discovers the wastes shall complete a full <br /> report that describes the type and quantity of hazardous waste <br /> found, the time and circumstances of the hazardous waste <br /> discovery, the isolation measures taken, any information that <br /> may identify the origin of the wastes and any other pertinent <br /> information. This report shall be completed when the <br /> hazardous waste is secured and submitted by the facility <br /> supervisor to the LEA within 24 hours. <br /> No hazardous waste will be stored at the facility for extended <br /> periods. The waste will be removed within 144 hours by a <br /> licensed hauler and disposed of in a proper location as <br /> determined by the LEA. <br /> PHASE III Random Load Checking <br /> The third phase of the hazardous waste screening program is <br /> a random load checking program. The load checking shall be <br /> conducted by an inspector trained in hazardous waste detection <br /> and handling. <br /> On a random basis, the trained inspector will select a load <br /> for inspection. The driver will be asked to unload the waste <br /> at a designated location. The driver will be instructed to <br /> pull forward while unloading, so that a long, narrow windrow <br /> is formed. The inspector will then sort through the windrow, <br /> using a rake or shovel. The material will be carefully <br /> observed for the presence of any prohibited wastes in the <br /> load. The methods by which the acceptability of wastes will <br /> be determined are described below. Observations will be <br /> recorded on the data sheet for the load. If necessary <br /> photographs and samples will be taken. <br /> 4 <br />