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Ms. Alison Hudson September 13, 1994 Page 5 16. The receipt of compressed gas (greater than 20 pounds), reactive waste, and explosives (including ammunition) will not be permitted at the collection site (unless the staff is able to immediately contact the appropriate authorities to properly handle the detonation and disposal of the wastes). Such waste will be placed in a contained area away from the public for prompt removal by the appropriate authorities. 17. Compressed gas containers (up to twenty pounds), aerosol cans, and smoke detectors or alarms may be collected if directed to appropriate recycling, manufacturing or disposal facilities. 18. All collected waste shall be secured in a fenced area, locked building or remain under surveillance until it is removed to prevent tampering or the possibility of spills or accidental release. All waste must be removed from the site within 144 hours after the collection event. 19. At the closure of the collection site, the secondary containment system, remaining containers, soil, and any other items that are contaminated with hazardous wastes or waste residues shall be decontaminated or removed for appropriate disposal. At the end of the event, the site manager will inspect the facility to ensure that it has been returned to its original state. 20. A manifest summary of collected materials must be submitted to the Department, at the letterhead address within 30 days after the completion of the household hazardous waste collection event. 21. Personnel from the State of California Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Toxic Substances Control shall be allowed to enter hazardous waste collection, segregation identification, packaging, and handling areas for monitoring and inspection. 22. The household hazardous waste collection shall be conducted in accordance with the information and requirements set forth in this variance, the variance application, and all applicable State, Federal and Local regulations. Failure to comply may result in denial for future operations or lead to enforcement actions.