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Question 5: The construction, demolition, and inert debris processing regulations allow a facility that existed prior to the approval of the regulations to continue to operate until the enforcement agency determines a permit is needed [14 CCR 17385(b)]. If the enforcement agency determines that a full permit is required, the operator must then apply and obtain a full permit within 180 days from the date the owner/operator receives the enforcement agency's written determination. The regulations allow a temporary registration permit as a phase [14 CCR 17385(c)]. If the operation requires a full permit and the operator begins the permitting process, in the interim of applying and obtaining the permit, must the enforcement agency issue a temporary registration permit or a notice and order? Answer 5: The regulations allow for a "grace period" to obtain the required approval. Therefore, no enforcement action needs to be taken by the enforcement agency until the "grace period" allowed in the regulations (JA CCR 17385) has been exceeded. If the operator fails to obtain the required permit within the timeframes, the enforcement agency must issue a cease and desist order to the operator to cease that portion of the operation which requires a permit. The operator of an existing large volume construction and demolition/inert debris processing facility may obtain a temporary registration permit to delay the deadline for it to obtain a full permit. The temporary permit is only used to bridge the gap between no permit and the issuance of a full permit. The temporary permit must be obtained in the timeframes and in the same manner for processing a registration permit. If the operator fails to obtain a temporary permit within the timeframes, the enforcement agency must take appropriate enforcement action to address the portion of the facility which requires a solid waste facility permit.