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e Regulatory Authority: The San Joaquin County Environmental Heath Department (EHD), as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) for the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), is authorized by Division 30 Public Resources Code (PRC) Sections 43209, and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (14 CCR) Sections 18051 and 18084, to implement the solid waste regulatory program in San Joaquin County. Pursuant to PRC Sections 45000, 45005, and 45011, the LEA is further authorized to order solid waste facility owners or operators who are in violation of the aforementioned statutes and regulations, to cease and desist any improper action, and correct the violations according to a time schedule established by the enforcement agency in order to abate a nuisance or to protect the public health and safety or the environment. Furthermore, pursuant to PRC 45011 and 14 CCR 18304.1, the LEA may impose administrative penalties for violation of any Order issued. The Snyder Dump is located at 22865 South Henry Road, Escalon, APN 249-060-10. The regulatory status of the site is considered "closed" site in accordance with Title 27, California Code of Regulations (T27 CCR) Section 21099(a) (2). The site ceased operation prior to November 18, 1990, in accordance with any regulations in effect at the time of the last receipt of waste. Pursuant to Title 27 CCR Section 21100(d) "Closed sites for which closure plans were not approved pursuant to Section 21099 which pose a threat to public health and safety or environment shall implement the provisions of these regulations as required by the LEA". The site is in violation of the November 10, 2008 Notice and Order. Background: This disposal site poses a threat to human health, safety and the environment from chemical and physical hazards, from exposed solid and hazardous wastes. Ongoing violations have been documented at this site since November 20, 2003, May 18, 2004, September 28, 2005, October 31, 2006, December 6, 2007, December 12, 2008, December 9, 2009, and December 30, 2010 which include: 1. Title 27 CCR Section 20650 Grading of Fill Surfaces. Improper grading of fill surfaces, 2. Title 27 CCR Section 20820 Drainage/Erosion Control. Improper drainage/erosion control. 3. Title 27 CCR Section 20750 Site Maintenance. Abandoned autos and other solid waste on the property. A Notice and Order (Order) was issued to the owner/operator of the site on November 10, 2008, that established a compliance schedule with a deadline. The LEA determined that the site did not comply with requirements of the Notice and Order. Owner/operator is uncooperative, fails to return any communications with the LEA. This Penalty Order is being issued to the owner/operator for failure to comply with compliance dates in the Order.