august 9 - agenda
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August 9 - Agenda. Introduction Summary of July 11th Workshop Overview. CIWMB Review Process Board Action Permit Issuance. LTV Policy LF Gas LF Gas and F/A in relation to the LTV Policy. PEP Policy (Permit Enforcement Policy ). Application Requirements (Laundry List). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
August 9 - Agenda
PEP Policy(Permit Enforcement Policy)
Workshop Issues
PEP Policy Options Panel
Next Steps
Application Requirements (Laundry List)
Discussion
CIWMB Review Process
Board Action
Permit Issuance
Complete/Correct Application & Timelines
Complete/CorrectApplication & Timelines Panel
LTV PolicyLF GasLF Gas and F/A in relation to the LTV Policy
LTV PolicyPanel
•Introduction•Summary of July 11th Workshop•Overview
Next Steps Next Steps
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Process Steps CIWMB ReviewBoard ActionPermit Issuance
August 9
Issue DiscussionPermit Enforcement
Policy (PEP)Financial Assurances (F/A) and Permit ActionComplete/CorrectTimeframesLong-term Violation (LTV) PolicyLandfill Gas and Land Acquisition
August 9 - Agenda
PEP Policy Options(Permit Enforcement Policy)
Workshop Issues
PEP Policy Options Panel
Application Requirements (Laundry List)
Discussion
CIWMB Review Process
Board Action
Permit Issuance
Complete/Correct Application & Timelines
Complete/CorrectApplication & Timelines Panel
LTV PolicyLF GasLF Gas and F/A in relation to the LTV Policy
LTV PolicyPanel
•Introduction•Summary of July 11th Workshop•Overview
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cess PEP - Background
1987 - Board direction to address outdated permits Resulting program identified reasons for outdated
permits 1990 - Permit Enforcement Policy developed to
address problems Board adopted policy in November 1990 Policy makes clear that all permits have limits Exceeding limits is a violation requiring
enforcement action Policy applies only to permit violations
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Between 1990 and 1999 approximately 60 operators were issued a notice and order because of violations in the terms and conditions of the permit 46 -- tonnage
7 -- hours of operation
4 -- no permit
2 -- expansion
1 -- change in type of operation, i.e., cut & fill to area The policy continues to be used by LEAs to
address problems with pre-1988 permits The policy has been applied by some LEAs to
facilities with permits issued after 1990
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PEP -- Options
1) No change, maintain current policy
2) Abolish current policy
3) Further define the criteria for EA consideration in determining
compliance timeframes
4) Keep policy with changes
5) Make changes as directed by the Board
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Option 1. No Change, maintain current policy.
Option 2. Abolish current policy.
Option 3. Further define the criteria for EA consideration in determining compliance timeframes:
•A hardship or if other compelling reasons exist to maintain the facility design or operation which cause the permit violation
-Change in infrastructure
-Sole or regional facility in the jurisdiction(s)
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•All other waste management alternatives were considered and none would relieve the problem
-Send waste to another facility
-Increase recycling
-What did the LEA analyze for this consideration?
PEP Options -- Continued
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PEP Options -- Continued
•The costs and benefits to public health and environment were thoroughly considered for each alternative
-Cost of transportation
-Facility remains in compliance
-Reduce revenues
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•The facility design and operation which cause the permit violation pose a threat to the environment or to public health and safety
(Example: vertical expansion versus gas violations where gas generation would increase)
-CEQA limitations
-Complaints
- Inspections/violation of State Minimum Standards
- Serious threat/;injury/death
- Other agency consultation
PEP Options -- Continued
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PEP Options--Continued
•The facility design and operation which cause the permit violation are consistent with local planning objectives
-Waste increase projections have been accounted for in RFI, etc.
-Consistent with General Plan/CIWMP
-Meet diversion goals
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Option 4. Keep With Changes:
•Clarify that PEP shall not be used to allow for changes that have not occurred
•Allow LEA to issue Notice and Order for Permit violations only.
•Time period for correction is limited to 180 days, (the current regulatory permit processing timeframe).
•If the permit is not revised in the 180 day time period, the facility must revert to the original permit terms and conditions.
•A public hearing would be held to notify the public of the new terms and conditions.
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PEP Options -- Continued
(Option 4 continued)
•Issue a N&O allowing the facility to operate under limits established by CEQA until the permit is revised, however long this may take
Option 5. Make changes as Directed by the Board.
August 9 - Agenda
PEP Policy Options(Permit Enforcement Policy)
Workshop Issues
PEP Policy Options Panel
Application Requirements (Laundry List)
Discussion
CIWMB Review Process
Board Action
Permit Issuance
Complete/Correct Application & Timelines
Complete/CorrectApplication & Timelines Panel
LTV PolicyLF GasLF Gas and F/A in relation to the LTV Policy
LTV PolicyPanel
•Introduction•Summary of July 11th Workshop•Overview
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PEP Policy Options Panel
Discussion
August 9 - Agenda
PEP Policy(Permit Enforcement Policy)
Workshop Issues
PEP Policy Options Panel
Next Steps
Application Requirements (Laundry List)
Discussion
CIWMB Review Process
Board Action
Permit Issuance
Complete/Correct Application & Timelines
Complete/CorrectApplication & Timelines Panel
LTV PolicyLF GasLF Gas and F/A in relation to the LTV Policy
LTV PolicyPanel
•Introduction•Summary of July 11th Workshop•Overview
August 9 - Agenda
PEP Policy(Permit Enforcement Policy)
Workshop Issues
PEP Policy Options Panel
Application Requirements (Laundry List)
Discussion
CIWMB Review Process
Board Action
Permit Issuance
Complete/Correct Application & Timelines
Complete/CorrectApplication & Timelines Panel
LTV PolicyLF GasLF Gas and F/A in relation to the LTV Policy
LTV PolicyPanel
•Introduction•Summary of July 11th Workshop•Overview
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Operator Submits Permit Application Package
LEA Reviews Application Package
LEA Writes and Submits Proposed Permit
Board Concurs or Objects to Proposed Permit
LEA Issues Permit
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Review Process
Operator Submits Permit Application Package
LEA Reviews Application Package
Board Staff Reviews Package
Board Action (44009)
LEA Issues Permit
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Review Process
Operator Submits Permit Application Package
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Operator Submittal “Laundry List”
* Application Form* Report of Facility Information (RFI)* CEQA Information* Conformance Finding (w/ Waste Management Plan)* Owner/Operator Certification• Land use and/or conditional use permits• For Disposal sites
– Preliminary Closure/Postclosure Plans– Financial Assurance Mechanism– Operating Liability
* Standardized also
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Review Process
Operator Submits Permit Application Package
LEA Reviews Application Package
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cess Permit Package -
LEA Submittal “Laundry List”
* Copy of proposed permit* Accepted application package• Certification that package is complete/correct• Compliance with RWQCB orders if applicable* Written public comments• Permit review report * CEQA consistency or status of CEQA compliance
* Standardized also
August 9 - Agenda
PEP Policy(Permit Enforcement Policy)
Workshop Issues
PEP Policy Options Panel
Application Requirements (Laundry List)
Discussion
CIWMB Review Process
Board Action
Permit Issuance
Complete/Correct Application & Timelines
Complete/CorrectApplication & Timelines Panel
LTV PolicyLF GasLF Gas and F/A in relation to the LTV Policy
LTV PolicyPanel
•Introduction•Summary of July 11th Workshop•Overview
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Review Process
Operator Submits Permit Application Package
LEA Reviews Application Package
Board Reviews Package
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CIWMB Application Package Processing -Full Permit
Board Staff Review of Application Package:
Evaluate application package for compliance with requirements 27 CCR 21685:
•Complete and Correct Report of Facility Information, certified by the EA
•EA’s Five Year Permit Review Report
•EA’s Proposed Permit
•Conformance Finding Determination-PRC 50001
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CIWMB Application Package Processing-Full Permit (Continued)
Board Staff Review of Application Package:•Documentation that the Preliminary or Final Closure/Post Closure Maintenance Plan has been deemed complete, if applicable
•Land Use / Conditional Use Permits, if applicable
•Documentation of Financial Assurances for Closure, if applicable
•Documentation of Operating Liability
•EA finding that CEQA supports the application package
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- Purpose
Preliminary - provide basis for cost estimate for closure and postclosure maintenance
Final - provide cost estimate, detailed plan and schedule for closure and postclosure maintenance
CLOSURE PLANS
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Closure Plan - Due Dates
Preliminary - with application for permit review or revision or new SWFP
Final - 2 years prior to anticipated closure date
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Closure Plan - Approval Process
Complete - all areas are addressed although not necessarily adequately
Approvable - all areas are addressed adequately, including– Financial Assurances– CEQA (final plans only)
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Closure Plan - Permit Action
Closure Plan only needs to be deemed ‘complete’ for permit action - new, revised, review
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Closure Plan - Review Process
LEA/RWB review for complete/approvable CIWMB reviews (30-day limit) after LEA
& RWB have determined plan approvable– Exception - if LEA, RWB, and/or operator
requests earlier CIWMB review Pre 1220 - CIWMB coordinated review at
all stages
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Closure Plan - Permit Issues
Revised/Amended/Updated closure plans not submitted with permit review or revision or new permit
CIWMB staff do not review closure plan for determination of appropriateness of cost estimates for financial assurance requirements
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FINANCIAL ASSURANCES
Coverage Requirements Acceptable Mechanisms Flow Charts of Process
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Coverage Requirements Closure and postclosure maintenance
– Total estimated costs Corrective action for known or reasonably
foreseeable releases– Total estimated costs
Operating liability– $1,000,000 per occurrence per site (cap of
$5,000,000 annual aggregate)
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Acceptable Mechanisms Trust fund Enterprise fund (public only) Surety bond Letter of credit Insurance Self-Insurance & Risk Management (public only) Federal Certification Means test (private only) Local Government Means Test (public only) Pledge of revenue agreement (public only)
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Acceptable Mechanisms
The trust fund, enterprise fund, surety bond, letter of credit, and insurance may be used for all coverage types
The means test for postclosure, operating liability and corrective action only(private only)
Self-Insurance for operating liability only The pledge of revenue and local government means
test for postclosure and corrective action only The federal certification for closure and postclosure
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FAS Review in Conjunction with Plan Review
YES NO
YES NO
FAS review forfinancial assurance
demonstration
Plan review by LEAand RWQCB for
completeness
LEA and RWQCB receive planand request FAS review
LEA and RWQCBdetermine completeness(all other aspects of plan
also considered)
Plan approved (all otheraspects of plan also
considered)
Mechanism?
Adequate?
FAS reviewfinancial assurance for
adequacy
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Financial Assurance Review in Conjunction with Permit Review
YES NO
YES NO
Permit application received-LEA request FAS review
LEA submits permitto CIWMB
CIWMB review forconcurrence
FAS review foradequacy of mechanism
LEA review for completenessand correctness
FAS review foradequacy of mechanism
Adequate?
Adequate?
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Financial Assurances Reviews
YES NO
FAS staff receives updatesfrom operator
FAS staff reviews data anddetermines adequacy of
financial assurancedemonstration
Notify operator ofdetermination
Adequate?
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Financial Assurances Questions?
California Integrated Waste Management Board
Financial Assurances Section
Garth Adams, Manager (916) 255-0904
Richard Castle (916) 255-4173
Jonalyn Funk (916) 255-4052
Nancy Jestreby (916) 255-4009
Diana Vaughn-Thomas (916) 255-4045
www.ciwmb.ca.gov
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CEQA
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Board Authority and Responsibility Under Solid Waste and CEQA
Statutes
•CIWMB Shall Concur or Object In Issuance or Revision of Solid Waste Facility Permit [PRC 44009(a)]
•CIWMB Must Review CEQA Documents Prior to Approval [CCR 15004(a)]
•CIWMB Must Make CEQA Findings Prior to Approval of SWFP [CCR 15096]
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Board Responsibilities and Authority Under Solid Waste
Statutes•Purposes of Waste Management Act [PRC 40000(e) and PRC 40052]
•Shared Responsibilities [PRC 40001(a)]
•State (CIWMB) Oversight Responsibilities [PRC 40002]
•Priority for Environmental Protection [PRC 40051]
•Board Concurrence Required Prior to Issuance of Revision of SWFP [PRC 44009(a)]
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Board Responsibilities and Authority Under CEQA
•Board Concurrence as a Discretionary Approval [CCR 15002(i)]
•Board Must Review CEQA Document Prior to Concurrence [CCR 15004(a)]
•Board is Required to Give Major Consideration to Preventing Environmental Damage [CCR, Section 15021]
•Board is Required to Adopt Objectives, Criteria, and Specific Procedures for the Administration of CEQA [CCR, Section 15022]
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Authority Under CEQA
•Board Unable to Delegate Review, Consideration, or Findings [CCR 15025]
•Board May Require Mitigations [CCR 15041]
•Board May Disapprove Projects to Avoid Impacts [CCR 15042]
•Board Authority and Requirements as a Responsible Agency [CCR 15096]
•Board Required to Make CEQA Findings [CCR 15096(h), 15091 and 15093]
•Board Required to File Notice of Determination [CCR 15096(i)]
LEAD AGENCY
Prepare and Circulate NOEC
for ND
or NOP for DEIR
Prepare IS/ND or IS/NOC for
DEIR
Prepare Response to Comments
or FEIR
Certify FEIR or Adopt ND
Approve Project
File NOD
CIWMB
Prepare Suggestions for Type of
Document and CIWMB Information
Review CEQA Document
Prepare Comments
CIWMB Staff Review of CEQA Document
CIWMB Staff Review SWFP Make Final CEQA Recommendation
Board CEQA Finding and SWFP Concurrence Decision
File NOD
LEA
Prepare Suggestions for Type of
Document and LEA Information
Review CEQA Document
Prepare Comments
SWFP Application Received
LEA Staff
Review CEQA Document Prepare Proposed SWFP and Provide LEA CEQA Finding
LEA SWFP Approval and Issuance
File NOD
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Processing - Standardized PermitBoard Staff Review of Application Package:
•Evaluate application package submitted by the EA for compliance with requirements 14 CCR 18105.5
•Name and address of the EA and section authorizing eligibility for the standardized tier•General facility description•Facility information •Operator information•Report of Facility Information (RFI)•CEQA compliance evidence or status of CEQA compliance•Conformance finding (w/ Waste Management Plan)
•Check proposed permit for any terms or conditions not authorized by the standardized permit.
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Review Process
Operator Submits Permit Application Package
LEA Reviews Application Package
Board Staff Reviews Package
Board Action (44009)
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Processing- Board Role PRC 44009
•Concur or object to permit within 60 days for a full permit or within 30 days for a standardized permit
•Reasons the Board may object:
•Permit is not consistent with state minimum standards
•Financial assurances for operating liability are inadequate
•Inadequate financial ability to provide for closure and postclosure
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Processing- Board Role PRC 44009 (Continued)
•Reasons the Board may object (continued):
•The EA has not provided the Board and the applicant with a copy of the proposed permit, at least 65 days in advance of issuance.
•The permit is inconsistent with standards adopted by the Board
•Special requirements for transformation facility:
• Objection to a permit must be transmitted to the EA.
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Board Role PRC 44009 (Continued)
If the Board does not concur or object within 60 days, the permit can be issued on the 60th day.
•Exception:
•When a landfill operator is not in compliance with an enforcement order from the Regional Water Quality Control Board and all of the following conditions exist:
•The WDRs are pending review in a petition before the State Water Board
•The petition includes a request for a stay
•The Water Board has not taken action on the stay request
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Review Process
Operator Submits Permit Application Package
LEA Reviews Application Package
Board Staff Reviews Package
Board Action (44009)
LEA Issues Permit
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Processing- Permit Issuance
LEA role:
•The EA provides the Board and the applicant with a copy of the proposed permit, at least 65 days in advance of issuance;
•The permit is issued 120 days from the date the application is deemed complete;
•The EA issues the permit after the Board has concurred in the issuance;
• Within 15 days of issuing the permit the EA provides copy to the permittee;
August 9 - Agenda
PEP Policy(Permit Enforcement Policy)
Workshop Issues
PEP Policy Options Panel
Application Requirements (Laundry List)
Discussion
CIWMB Review Process
Board Action
Permit Issuance
Complete/Correct Application & Timelines
Complete/CorrectApplication & Timelines Panel
LTV PolicyLF GasLF Gas and F/A in relation to the LTV Policy
LTV PolicyPanel
•Introduction•Summary of July 11th Workshop•Overview
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Definition of Complete and Correct
“Complete” means all requirements placed upon the operation of the SWF by statute, regulation and other agencies with jurisdiction have been addressed in the application package
“Correct” means all information provided by the applicant regarding the solid waste facility must be accurate, exact, and must fully describe the parameters of the solid waste facility.
Title 27
SECTION
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Timelines to Process a Full Solid Waste Facility Permit
Operator Application Submittal
•150 days before a 5 year Permit Review is due;
•150 days before an significant design or operational change;
•150 days before opening new facility.
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LEA Review and Submittal
•LEA has 30 days to determine if package is complete and correct.
•If yes, then LEA has 55 days to submit the package to CIWMB
•If no, then LEA rejects package and notifies applicant & CIWMB
Timelines to Process a Full Solid Waste Facility Permit
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Acceptance of Incomplete Application
•Applicant can request the EA accept an incomplete application package.
•If yes, EA notifies applicant. Applicant has 180 days to complete the package.
•If no, EA notifies applicant and CIWMB
Timelines to Process a Full Solid Waste Facility Permit
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Timelines to Process a Full Solid Waste Facility Permit
LEA forwards to CIWMB:
•Proposed permit
•Application package
•Certification that permit package is complete and correct
•Additional items per T 27, Section 21650 [f (4) - (7)]
•CIWMB has 60 days to concur or object to the issuance of the permit.
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Timelines to Process a Full Solid Waste Facility Permit
CIWMB reviews the following:
•Proposed permit
•CEQA conformance
•Compliance with State Minimum Standards
•Report of Facility completeness
•F/A and Operating Liability
•Funding for Closure (if disposal site)
•Closure and Postclosure plans (if disposal site)
60 Days
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•Permit Received: August 9, 2000
•60 Days Deadline: October 8, 2000
•Board Meeting/Hearing Date: September 19, 2000
•Agenda Item Due to Deputy Director: August 21, 2000
•Agenda Item Due to BAWDS: August 30, 2000
•Staff Review Time: 10 - 15 Days
Example of CIWMB Permit Review “Crunch Time”
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Timelines to Process a Full Solid Waste Facility Permit
Solid Waste Facility Permit
If concurred by CIWMB, EA issues the permit to the operator within 120 days of accepting the application as complete and correct.
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Timelines to Process a Standardized Solid Waste Facility Permit
Operator submits application to EA
EA has 30 days to determine if complete and correct
EA has 15 days to submit to CIWMBCIWMB has only
30 days to concur or deny
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Example of CIWMB Review “Crunch Time” for a Standardized
Permit
Permit Received: August 9, 2000
30 Day Deadline: Sept 8, 2000
Options:
•Work with LEA & Operator to hold the permit or waive the timelines
•Special Board Meeting
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Timelines Problems– Financial Assurance certification is missing– Proposed permit does not match CIWMP– Proposed permit is not consistent with the
governing CEQA document– RFI is inadequate or incomplete– Inconsistencies between other submitted
documents.– Portions of the application packet come in piece-
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Potential Solutions
Redefine in regs “complete & correct” Training for LEAs & operators Develop common expectations Letter to LEAs & operators explaining
timelines Develop regs to incorporate CIWMB ability
to accept or reject application packages
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Potential Solutions (Continued)
Define in reg when a package is “received by CIWMB to start 60-day clock
Address this issue only by evaluating LEA performance
Encourage LEAs to accept packages only on certain days that align with the 120-day clock
August 9 - Agenda
PEP Policy(Permit Enforcement Policy)
Workshop Issues
PEP Policy Options Panel
Application Requirements (Laundry List)
Discussion
CIWMB Review Process
Board Action
Permit Issuance
Complete/Correct Application & Timelines
Complete/CorrectApplication & Timelines Panel
LTV PolicyLF GasLF Gas and F/A in relation to the LTV Policy
LTV PolicyPanel
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Complete/Correct and
Timelines Panel
Discussion
August 9 - Agenda
PEP Policy(Permit Enforcement Policy)
Workshop Issues
PEP Policy Options Panel
Next Steps
Application Requirements (Laundry List)
Discussion
CIWMB Review Process
Board Action
Permit Issuance
Complete/Correct Application & Timelines
Complete/CorrectApplication & Timelines Panel
LTV PolicyLF GasLF Gas and F/A in relation to the LTV Policy
LTV PolicyPanel
•Introduction•Summary of July 11th Workshop•Overview
August 9 - Agenda
PEP Policy(Permit Enforcement Policy)
Workshop Issues
PEP Policy Options Panel
Application Requirements (Laundry List)
Discussion
CIWMB Review Process
Board Action
Permit Issuance
Complete/Correct Application & Timelines
Complete/CorrectApplication & Timelines Panel
LTV PolicyLF GasLF Gas and F/A in relation to the LTV Policy
LTV PolicyPanel
•Introduction•Summary of July 11th Workshop•Overview
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LANDFILL GAS (LFG)
The Basics &
The Issue of Achieving Compliance Through Land Acquisition
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Anaerobic Bact.
(C6H1005)n + nH20 3nCH4 + 3nC02
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COMPOSITION OF LFG
CO2-45%
Methane-55%
Trace-1%
TYPICAL LANDFILL GAS GENERATION PATTERN
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TYPICAL TRACE GASSESHydrogen Sulfide H2SAmmonia NH3Vinyl Chloride C2H3CLBenzene C6H6Methylene Chloride CH3CLTrichloroethylene C2HCL3
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Magnitude of Molecular Concentrations 1 ppm = 1 red half inch diameter marble in
a box 4 ft x 4 ft x 4 ft filled with white marbles
1 ppb = 1 red marble in a room 40 ft wide x 40 ft long and 40 ft high.
1 ppt = 1 red marble in a building filled with with marbles, 400 ft wide x 400 ft long and 400 ft high ,(approx. 40 stories)
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Magnitude of Molecular Concentrations
Approximately how many molecules of vinyl chloride are in one liter of air (600F& 1 atm) if the concentration is 1 pptv?
Answer: 25,400,000,000 molecules
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MOVEMENT OF LFG UNDERGROUND
•Migration Mechanisms
•Direction of Movement
•Factors Effecting LFG Movement
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PROBLEMS with LFG
•Safety Concerns•Health Concerns•Environmental Concerns -Vegetation and Crop Damage -Ozone Formation -Odor Nuisance -Greenhouse Effects -Limiting Land Value
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STATE MINIMUM STANDARDS
FOR LFG
•Inside on site structures: 1.25 % by volume in air
•At the permitted property boundary: 5.0 % by volume in air
0% LEL
LEAN EXPLOSIVE RICH
100% LEL
0% 100%GAS
5%
LEL15%
UEL
METHANE FLAMMABILITY RANGE
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LONG TERM VIOLATIONS
•Obtaining adequate funding•Taking care of CEQA•Ensuring an adequate monitoring is in place•Obtaining adequate monitoring data•Constructing the control system•Tuning the control system
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SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING LFG
•Active LFG control systems-Gas extraction systems-Air injection systems
•Passive LFG control methods
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EVALUATING LFG AT THE LANDFILL PROPERTY BOUNDARY
•27CCR Sec. 20919.5 Explosive Gases Control
•Effect of distance on gas levels at property boundary
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PERMITTED vs. FACILITY PROPERTY BOUNDARY
•California interpretation of property boundary•Permit revision required•Environmental review•Land acquisition proposal
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
•Water quality
•Air quality
•Land value
•Adjacent land
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MAGNITUDE OF THE LAND
ACQUISITION ISSUE IN CALIFORNIA
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Board adopted long-term violation (LTV) policy inJuly 1994
Initially intended for use when Board served as theEnforcement Agency
No threat to public health and safety or theenvironment
More than 90 days to fully correct or remediate.
Long-Term Violation Policy
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Long-Term Violation Policy (continued)
CIWMB’s policy requires following findings:
•No threat to public health and safety and the environment
•LEA has prepared an enforcement order with compliance dates
•Operator has submitted an interim gas control plan
•Owner/Operator is making a “good-faith” effort
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Financial Assurances & Long-Term Violation Policy
• Owners/Operators are required to provide financial assurance for closure/post-closure maintenance
• In February 2000, CIWMB concurred in permit where financial assurance was an issue
•CIWMB staff utilized the LTV policy until Board could analyze & discuss policy applicability
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Financial Assurances & Long-Term Violation Policy
• CIWMB staff used following criteria:
•Landfill posed no immediate threat to public health and safety or the environment
•There was an active Stipulated Compliance Order which included a compliance schedule for the deficit
•Owner/Operator was making a “good-faith” effort to comply
August 9 - Agenda
PEP Policy(Permit Enforcement Policy)
Workshop Issues
PEP Policy Options Panel
Application Requirements (Laundry List)
Discussion
CIWMB Review Process
Board Action
Permit Issuance
Complete/Correct Application & Timelines
Complete/CorrectApplication & Timelines Panel
LTV PolicyLF GasLF Gas and F/A in relation to the LTV Policy
LTV PolicyPanel
•Introduction•Summary of July 11th Workshop•Overview
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Long Term Violation
Panel Discussion
August 9 - Agenda
PEP Policy(Permit Enforcement Policy)
Workshop Issues
PEP Policy Options Panel
Next Steps
Application Requirements (Laundry List)
Discussion
CIWMB Review Process
Board Action
Permit Issuance
Complete/Correct Application & Timelines
Complete/CorrectApplication & Timelines Panel
LTV PolicyLF GasLF Gas and F/A in relation to the LTV Policy
LTV PolicyPanel
•Introduction•Summary of July 11th Workshop•Overview
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General Testimony