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The following is an itemized list of hazardous waste violations that have not been addressed for JAAS AUTO SERVICE as of April29, 2019. Open violations from June 16, 2015 inspection Violation #301 - Facility not maintained to minimize the release of a hazardous waste. Black staining was observed on the asphalt surrounding the used oil tank and under engines stored in the yard behind the shop. Puddles and stains of used oil were observed throughout the floor in the shop pit storage area. Absorbent granules and rags were observed spread throughout the pit area, some fully saturated with used oil. Facilities shall be maintained and operated to minimize the possibility of a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste to air, soil, or surface water which could threaten human health or the environment Immediately clean all stained areas, removed stained soil, collect all used oil and spent absorbent, and manage these wastes according to Title 22 hazardous waste regulations. Submit a statement and supporting documentation explaining how this waste was managed. Violation #403 -Failed to keep hazardous waste containers closed except when adding or removing hazardous waste. Two plastic buckets of used oil and were observed next to the used oil tank without lids. The used oil tank was observed with an open bung hole; the bung could not be located at the time of inspection. A bucket of used oil mixed with trash was observed in the shop pit storage area without a lid. All hazardous waste containers shall be closed at all times except when adding or removing waste. Immediately close these containers and ensure all hazardous waste containers are closed when not adding or removing waste. Violation#502 - Failed to comply with new hazardous waste tank system assessment requirements. The facility does not have a tank assessment for the used oil tank. Mr. San estimated the tank to be 400 gallons. The owner or operator of a hazardous waste tank shall obtain a written assessment reviewed and certified by an independent, qualified, professional engineer, registered in California attesting that the system has sufficient structural integrity, is acceptable for the transferring, storing, and treating of hazardous waste, and that the tanks and containment system are suitably designed. Immediately have an assessment prepared for the used oil tank. Submit a schedule showing when this will be accomplished to the EHD. Violation #507 -Failed to conduct daily inspections of hazardous waste tank system and maintain records onsite. Inspections of the hazardous waste tank system were not performed and documented. The following items are required to be inspected at least daily: 1. overfill/spill control equipment; 2. aboveground portions of the tank system to detect corrosion or releases of water; 3. data gathered from monitoring and leak-detection equipment; 4. outside areas of the tank system including secondary containment to detect erosion or signs of releases of hazardous waste; 5. for uncovered tanks, the level of waste in the tank. Immediately begin required inspections of the hazardous waste tank system, and document the items inspected. Submit a copy of the inspection log for the next 30 days to the EHD. Violation #605 - Failed to completely label containers or tanks of hazardous waste. A 55 gallon drum of spent absorbent was observed in the motor oil storage room without labeling. Two 55 gallon steel drums of used oil and two plastic buckets of used oil were observed behind the shop, next to the used oil tank, without labels. A bucket of used oil mixed with trash was observed in the shop pit storage area without a label. All hazardous waste containers shall be marked with the following information: -the words"Hazardous Waste" - name and address of generator - hazardous properties (ignitable, corrosive, reactive, toxic) - physical state (liquid, solid) -composition (contents) -accumulation start date Immediately label these containers and ensure that all containers are marked with all the required information. Since it cannot be determined how long these containers have been on site, immediately contact a licensed hazardous waste hauler to dispose of this waste under manifest and submit a copy of the manifest to the EHD. Page 12 of 17