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environmental factors such as air quality of the area (proximity to nonattainment areas) , water quality and proximity to ground water and aquifers, and presence of endangered and threatened species. • Clarify existing legislation involved in the transporta- tion of hazardous wastes (Section 31303 of the California vehicle code) which deals with routing requirements of such transport. • Determine the need for providing disposal assistance to small quantity generators. In addition, evaluate the need for improved enforcement and consistent monitoring _ to ensure proper management and disposal of small quanti = ty generator (SQG) wastes. • Develop a program for management of household hazardous wastes, including providing for collection centers and informing public about the proper disposal of household hazardou's wastes. • Alert the public to the status of contaminated sites and minimize the threat of soil and ground-water contamina- tion from leaking underground storage tanks containing hazardous materials. Identify the location of such sites and provide the public with information regarding the status of each area. • Ensure continued public. participation and education in every phase of the CHWMP process, from adoption to implementation and enforcement. An important component is public hearings as a vehicle for public input into formulation and modification of the CHWP. • Provide an accessible retrieval system for consolidating and updating waste generation data (both manifested and unmanifested) from all County programs and generators within the County. • Describe County programs currently operating that are geared toward public education, surveillance of genera- tors, transportation of wastes, and emergencyresponsein dealing with hazardous waste incidents. r r r PJ9 9390502D.00D 3-2 Rev. 1 11/08/88