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The following is an itemized list of hazardous waste violations that have not been addressed for SJC FAIRGROUNDS as of December28, 2017. Open violations from July 20, 2017 inspection Violation #113 - Failed to keep copies of consolidated manifesting receipts for three years. Copies of hazardous waste disposal records for 2015, 2016, 2017 were not found on site. Hazardous waste generators shall retain copies of all manifests signed off by the disposal facility and all receipts used in a consolidated manifesting procedure on site for three years and have them readily available for review. Immediately locate a copy of all manifests and receipts for the last three years, maintain them on site, and submit copies to the EHD. Violation #301 - Facility not maintained to minimize the release of a hazardous waste. 2 areas near the toilet storage building had dark oily staining in the dirt. During the business plan inspection, inspector had taken photos of drums leaking in both of these areas. The drums have since been moved near the horse stables, leaving contaminated dirt behind. Facilities shall be maintained and operated to minimize the possibility of a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste to air, soil, or surface water which could threaten human health or the environment. Immediately remove the impacted soil, and manage according to Title 22 hazardous waste regulations. Submit a statement and supporting documentation explaining how this waste was managed. Violation #303 - Failed to maintain all communication or alarm systems, spill control, or decontamination equipment. -Eye wash near pesticide room had not been maintained. When Skip pushed the handle to turn it on, black oily liquid squirted out. -Spill control pallet under 55g drums seen near the horse stalls had black oily liquid in. Spill control equipment must be maintained clean and dry in order to be used in case of an emergency. All facility communications or alarm systems, fire protection equipment, spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment, where required, shall be tested and maintained as necessary to assure its proper operation in time of emergency. Immediately begin this practice. Violation #403 - Failed to keep hazardous waste containers closed except when adding or removing hazardous waste. At time of inspection: white poly container in the shop with waste oil was open. 1 5g bucket with yellow container and freestanding waste oil was open. 1 55g metal drum with a hazardous waste label had a drain container in the bung hole and was open All hazardous waste containers shall be closed at all times except when adding or removing waste. Immediately close these containers and ensure all hazardous waste containers are closed when not adding or removing waste. Violation #404 - Failed to inspect hazardous waste storage areas at least weekly. Hazardous waste containers are not inspected weekly. Hazardous waste container storage and transfer areas shall be inspected weekly for leaking containers and for deterioration of containers and the containment system caused by corrosion and other factors. Immediately begin conducting the necessary weekly inspections for all hazardous waste containers at this facility. Violation #601 - Stored hazardous waste onsite greater than 180 days. At time of inspection: 1 55g drum of used oil had a start accumulation date of 2011. Facilities who generate less than 1000 kg of hazardous waste per month and do not exceed 6000 kg of waste stored on site at any time may store waste on site up to 180 days. Immediately contact a licensed hazardous waste hauler to dispose of this waste under manifest and submit a copy of the manifest to the EHD. Note: While it could not be determined what was in the other 30+ 55g drums or the hundreds of 5g buckets with paint labels, if it is determined they are a hazardous waste they also must be removed immediately by a licensed hazardous waste hauler. Page 2 of 4