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i R e CHAPTER 4 Enforcement Options This chapter discusses the responsibilities of local enforcement agencies (LEAs) and the Board for regulating Solid Waste Facilities ( SWF) . The Enforcement Flow Chart in Appendix V graphically shows the types of enforcement actions that may be taken and by whom. LEAs as Primary Enforcers Local enforcement agencies have the primary responsibility for ensuring the. correct operation and closure of solid waste facilities. As agents of the State, they enforce State laws and regulations and implement Board policies. Types of enforcement actions that an LEA may take are described on page 60. An LEA must conduct at least monthly inspections of all solid waste facilities within its jurisdiction and take appropriate enforcement actions when violations are identified. At least one inspection per year must be conducted in conjunction with Board Enforcement Division staff. Annual Board Inspections and Reports In conjunction with the LEA, Board staff conducts annual facility inspections of all solid waste facilities in California to determine whether LEAs are meeting their responsibilities. During a specific time period, Board staff in conjunction with LEA staff, will inspect each of the solid waste facilities within the LEA' s jurisdiction [PRC, 43219(a) ) . Board staff will prepare a State Inspection Report for each facility describing the site 's compliance status. Two copies of the State Inspection Report shall be forwarded by Board staff to the LEA within 30 days of the inspection (PRC, 43219(a) & 45105(a) ) . One for LEA file records and another for the facility operator . The sample transmittal letter is shown in Appendix G. Facilities Evaluation Report Board staff will prepare a Facilities 'Evaluation Report (FER) for presentation to the Board, after inspecting all of the facilities within an LEA's jurisdiction. The PER will contain two recommendations to the Board relating to: ( 1 ) LEA performance, and 58