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The California Water Boards' Annual Performance Report - 2012

REGULATE:LAND DISPOSAL

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GROUP:  LAND DISPOSAL-WASTE MANAGEMENT UNITS
MEASURE: INSPECTION TRENDS
MESSAGE:  Downward trend in the number of inspections conducted in the Land Disposal program since FY 2000-01.

 

MEASUREMENTS 

Land Disposal. Open Landfill Inspections

Region 2000
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Land Disposal. Closed Landfill Inspections

Region 2000
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Land Disposal. All Otrher Inspections (excluding landfills)

Region 2000
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WHAT THE MEASURE IS SHOWING

The data show a downward trend in the number of inspections conducted since Fiscal year 2000-2001. This downward trend is not equal in every region and regions such R2, R3, R5, R6 and R4 had been able to maintain the number of inspections conducted. For compliance purposes, some facilities are inspected more than once a year, which is why the total number of inspections is greater than the total number of facilities inspected.

WHY THIS MEASURE IS IMPORTANT

Inspections are a primary tool used in the Land Disposal program to assess compliance with requirements. The Land Disposal program regulates discharges of waste to land that need containment in order to protect water quality, including landfills, waste ponds, waste piles, and land treatment units. Other compliance assurance activities include reviewing monitoring reports and responding to complaints.

TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS

GLOSSARY

Land Disposal
The Land Disposal program regulates of waste discharge to land for treatment, storage and disposal in waste management units. Waste management units include waste piles, surface impoundments, and landfills. California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 23, (Chapter 15) contains the regulatory requirements for hazardous waste. CCR Title 27, contains the regulatory requirements for wastes other than hazardous waste.

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