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The following is an itemized list of hazardous waste violations that have not been addressed for Aztlan Ornamental Iron as of January 21, 2021. Open violations from January 27, 2020 inspection Violation#102-Failed to determine if a waste is a hazardous waste. OBSERVATIONS: 1. Storage of several containers of waste paint, and non-empty aerosol cans,were observed in a storage cabinet on-site.According to Jose Macias, owner, he takes his waste paint and non-empty aerosol cans to Contract Coatings/Velvacon, located at 706 E Main St in Stockton, CA,for disposal. Jose stated that the owner of Contract Coatings,Arland Williams, disposes of Jose's waste paint and non-empty aerosol cans for him.According to Jose, the paint used by his business is primarily oil-based. 1/28/20 Update:After further investigation, it was found that Contract Coatings/Velvacon is a part of the California's Architectural Paint Recovery Program,which allows paint products,five gallons or less,to be dropped-off for recycling. This program does not cover aerosol paints or empty paint containers. 2. Paint filters used on a window in the paint area are disposed of into the trash once determined to be un-usable, according to Jose Macias,without first making a hazardous waste determination on the paint filters. 3. Metal fines generated from cutting metal, in the area adjacent to the facility restroom,were observed on a table and on the ground.According to Jose Macias, metal fines are disposed of into the trash or recycled,without first making a hazardous waste determination on the metal fines. 4.According to Jose Macias, rags with acetone are used to clean out the paint guns, and the rags are disposed of into the trash without first making a hazardous waste determination. 5. Four containers storing residual paint mixed with rain water were observed in front of the facility.According to Jose, the containers will be reused to store scrap metal, however the containers were not covered and in the rain causing the residual paint and water to mix. REGULATION GUIDANCE: Any person who generates a waste shall determine if the waste is a hazardous waste as specified in Title 22 California Code of Regulations(CCR). There are wastes that are listed as hazardous wastes. There are wastes that exhibit one or more of the hazardous waste characteristics:toxic, corrosive, reactive or ignitable. CORRECTIVE ACTION: 1. Immediately stop taking non-empty aerosol cans to Contract Coatings/Velvacon for disposal; 2. Stop disposing of the paint filters, metal fines, and paint and acetone contaminated rags into the trash; 3. Make a hazardous waste determination for each waste listed above, include the four containers of residual paint mixed with water; and 4. Manage each waste according to Title 22 CCR. Use Safety Data Sheets(SDS),waste sampling and test results or other knowledge to support your hazardous waste determination. Waste testing must be done using methods specified in Title 22 CCR including sections 66261.20-24. Metal fine particles 100 microns or smaller must be handled as hazardous waste if the metal is determined to be a hazardous waste. 5. Submit a statement and supporting documentation with your hazardous waste determination. 6. Demonstrate current storage and labeling for wastes determined to be hazardous wastes. 7. Provide disposal records for wastes determined to be hazardous wastes and stored longer than the number of days specified in Title 22 CCR for your hazardous waste generator status. Page 1 of 5