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001071796FLE 10/26/07 Hazardous waste generators must maintain copies of TSDF-signed manifests for 3 years and have them readily available for review. The generator of >1000kg/mo, who does not receive a copy of the manifest with the handwritten signature of the owner or operator of the facility within 35 days of the date the waste was accepted by the initial transporter shall contact the transporter and/or the owner or operator of the facility to determine the status of the waste. If the generator did not receive a copy of the manifest with the handwritten signature of the owner or operator of the facility to which the generator's waste was submitted within 60 days (45 days for generators >1000 kg/mo) from the date that the hazardous waste was accepted by the initial transporter, the generator shall submit to DTSC a legible copy of the manifest, with some indication that the generator has not received confirmation of delivery. Within 30 days, May 20, 2010, provide this office with copies of all signed manifests for the previous 3 years or copies of reports filed with the DTSC. Violation #84-(a) Stored Universal Waste onsite for more than 1 year, or (b) was unable to demonstrate the length of time the UW has been accumulated from the date it became a waste or was received 66273.35 CCR. At time of inspection 2 full boxes of waste alkaline batteries were seen. It could not be determined how long the batteries had been onsite. Immediately, have all waste alkaline batteries removed and provide this office with a shipping record. Note: Waste alkaline batteries were being stored in boxes with a label that read 'Please do NOT deposit alkaline, lithium, or non-rechargeable batteries'; from Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Violation #85-Failed to keep records of each shipment of universal waste according to this section 66273.39 CCR. At time of inspection, copies of records of shipment of universal waste for the previous 3 years could not be provided. Hazardous waste generators must maintain records of shipment for 3 years and have them readily available for review. Within 30 days, May 20, 2010, submit copies of all records of shipment of universal waste for the previous 3 years to this office. Medical Waste Management Act (MWMA) Violation #999 Waste pharmaceuticals are not being transported pursuant to 118000 HSC or treated pursuant to 118215 HSC prior to disposal. Waste pharmaceuticals (pharmaceuticals returned by customers or pharmaceuticals that became waste as a result of contamination of some kind) are disposed of through a return logistics company and non-medical waste hauler named Genco also known as Capital Returns. Medical waste haulers are required to be registered hazardous waste haulers through the Department of Toxic Substances Control and approved to haul medical waste through the California Department of Public Health. Waste pharmaceuticals are required to be incinerated [or treated according to 118215(a)] pursuant to the MWMA. This is a violation of 118222(b) HSC. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A HAZARDOUS WASTE VIOLATION IT IS A CALIFORNIA MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT VIOLATION. Within 30 days, May 20, 2010, submit a plan for handling, storing, and disposing of waste pharmaceuticals pursuant to the California Medical Waste Management Act. Within 30 days, May 20, 2010, complete and submit a copy of the Return to Compliance Certification, found on the back of page 1, with a statement addressing how each of the above listed violations have been corrected, Submit all requested and necessary supporting documentation. Note:All EHD staff time associated with failing to comply by the above noted dates will be billed at the current hourly rate. This facility shall be subject to reinspection. 5 EHD Inspector Received by