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mandated DTSC to adopt emergency regulations (due February 1, 1996) to ease these requirements and reduce costs. SB 1291 also changed the onsite treatment fee system so that companiesw* 11 only pay a fee on the highest tier they operate. Previously, a separate fee was cha{ged for each tier. The fees for many onsite treatment facilities will be reduced in 1996. SB 1291 also allowed CE and CA to be authorized sooner than 60 days, upon establishing good cause. Two new laws addressed Phase I Environmental Assessment Checklists, which applies to the CA and Permit by Rule (PBR) tiers only: SB 1222 set January 1, 1997 as the Phase I due date for both CA and PBR. (Note: 1996 legislation may extend this date). AB 483 mandated that DTSC study (by July 1, 1997) whether the Phase I should be facility-wide or only regulated units. Upcoming Changes: REGULATORY STRUCTURE UPDATE: DTSC is conducting a review of the California regulatory requirements that go beyond the federal minimum standards. Many of these reviews will affect generators and onsite treaters. Topics include: review of waste classification differences, allowing extensions of the generator 90 day accumulation time, whether some onsite treatment activities are adequately regulated by other agencies, and handling wastestreams that are currently ineligible for onsite tiers (eg. cyanides and other reactive or extremely hazardous wastes). For more information, consult the Cal/EPA Bulletin Board (916) 322-5041 or Internet page call (916) 323-2561 for assistance. UNIFIED PROGRAM: SB 1082 (1993) established a new Unified Program to consolidate six programs at the local level, including hazardous waste generator and onsite treaters, hazardous material inventory and business plans, and above and underground tanks. Most local agencies applied by January 1, 1996 to become a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA). Within two years, most of DTSC's responsibilities to implement the generator and onsite treatment programs will be transferred to the CUPAs who will establish appropriate fees to support the Unified Program. Onsite Tiered Permitting fees will be eliminated in jurisdictions where CUPAs are certified. You will be notified as these certifications occur. New Training Class: California Compliance School celebrated its first birthday in January and is offering a new module on Tiered Permitting. The class covers finding the right tiers for your treatment activity and operating within the onsite tier requirements. Call Bakersfield College at 1-800- 337-1422 for class times, locations, cost information, and to enroll. Training on the four generator modules also is continuing, with classes available for presentation at central locations or at your worksite. -3-