The California Water Boards' Annual Performance Report - Fiscal Year 2012-13
REGULATE:LAND DISPOSAL-WASTE MANAGEMENT UNITS |
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LAND DISPOSAL. OTHER LAND DISPOSAL FACILITIES (Excluding Landfills) |
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NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS
NUMBER OF FACILITIES INSPECTED |
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| MESSAGE: |
43% of other land disposal facilities were inspected during FY 12-13. |
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MEASUREMENTS
WHAT THE MEASURE IS SHOWING
The data show that a significant percentage of closed landfills not receiving waste regulated under the land disposal program were inspected. Overall, 43% of the facilities were inspected. Several facilities were inspected more than once a year, that is why the total number of inspections is greater than the total number of facilities inspected.
WHY THIS MEASURE IS IMPORTANT
It is the policy of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to ensure compliance with Water Quality Control Plans, NPDES permits, and Waste Discharge Requirements through Regional Board implementation of a comprehensive self- monitoring and compliance inspection program. 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. Inspections are a primary tool used in the Land Disposal program to assess compliance with requirements. Inspection frequencies for Land Disposal facilities are based on threats to water quality. In addition, the Regional Boards assess compliance by reviewing self-monitoring reports submitted by the discharger and responding to complaints. Validation of conditions described by self-monitoring data must be done through periodic inspection, and inspection is the only means to evaluate system maintenance and to observe unreported activities. Inspections are performed by priority, with high-risk sites and registered complaints receiving more attention. Other Land Disposal facilities include waste ponds, waste piles and land treatment units that are not included in the landfills category.
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.
- Inspection (Compliance and Non Compliance)
- The Regional Board or State Board may inspect the facilities of any discharger at any time pursuant to Water Code, Section 13267. Compliance activities include all activities necessary to determine if discharges are in compliance with waste discharge requirements, NPDES permits, and related enforcement orders. Compliance inspections are classified as either Level A or Level B, with Level A being more thorough.
