Section 18812.6 - Frequency of Origin Surveys(a) At all permitted solid waste facilities, origin surveys shall be conducted continuously, each day of facility operation, for every load, except as described in subsections (b), (c), and (d).(b) An operator of a permitted solid waste facility located in a rural city or county, as defined in sections 40183 and 40184 of the Public Resources Code, may conduct origin surveys as specified in subsection (a) or may conduct origin surveys during the following standard survey weeks each year: March 8 through March 14, June 8 through June 14, September 8 through September 14, and December 8 through December 14 (unless an agency has received Board approval to use alternative weeks pursuant to subsections [e] and [f]). During the standard survey weeks, every load of solid waste shall be surveyed to determine jurisdiction of origin.(c) At all permitted solid waste facilities, origin surveys of each uncompacted load of waste with a volume of 12 cubic yards or less may be conducted as specified in subsection (a) or may be conducted during the following standard survey weeks each year: March 8 through March 14, June 8 through June 14, September 8 through September 14, and December 8 through December 14 (unless an agency has received Board approval to use alternative weeks pursuant to subsections [e] and [f]). Daily origin surveys shall be conducted for all other loads as specified in subsection (a).(d) Origin surveys are not required if: (1) a facility is located in a Board-approved region, the region has authorized the operator to assign all waste tonnage to the region, and the Board does not otherwise require the region to assign waste to the individual cities or unincorporated counties of the region, or(2) a city or county in which a facility is located authorizes the facility operator to assign all waste tonnage to that city or county.(e) If the standard origin survey weeks in subsections (b) and (c) are not representative of disposal activity or facility operation, an agency may request alternative survey weeks that are representative of local conditions. During the alternative survey weeks, every load of solid waste specified in subsections (b) and (c), shall be surveyed to determine jurisdiction of origin. If an agency selects origin survey weeks in addition to the standard survey weeks, the additional weeks shall not require Board staff approval as alternative survey weeks. Continuous origin surveys of every load of solid waste during each day of facility operation includes and exceeds the standard survey week, and shall not require Board staff approval as alternative survey weeks.(f) Prior to using alternative survey weeks, the agency shall: (1) Provide at least a 30-day notice of the proposed weeks to, and accept and respond to comments from: (A) haulers and operators of facilities within the boundaries of the agency,(B) jurisdictions that dispose of waste within the boundaries of the agency, and(C) Local Task Force established pursuant to section 18761 of this Division.(2) Submit the responses to comments received and the list of alternative survey weeks to the Board for review and approval. Within 30 working days from receipt of this material, Board staff shall inform the applicant, in writing, that the information provided is complete and accepted for filing, or that the application is deficient and what specific information is required. Board staff shall approve or disapprove of the alternative survey weeks within 60 working days from the date the agency submits a completed package. The agency may appeal the Board staff determination to the Board.(3) Notify all haulers and operators of approval by Board staff prior to the first alternative survey week.(g) Nothing in this Article shall prevent an operator from collecting additional information as part of its operation. Nothing in this Article shall prevent an agency from requiring an operator to conduct origin surveys more frequently or to collect additional information, based upon its own authority to impose requirements on that operator.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 18812.6
1. New section filed 9-21-2005; operative 1-1-2006 (Register 2005, No. 38). Note: Authority cited: Section 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 41821.5, Public Resources Code.
1. New section filed 9-21-2005; operative 1-1-2006 (Register 2005, No. 38).