Section 2691 - Procedures for Requesting Additional Standards(a) A local agency application for additional design and construction standards shall include: (1) A description of the proposed design and construction standards which are in addition to those described in Article 3 of this chapter.(2) Clear and convincing evidence that the additional standards are necessary to protect the soil and beneficial uses of the waters of the state from unauthorized releases.(3) Any documents required by the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13, commencing with section 21000 of the Public Resources Code).(4) An initial fee of $5,500.(b) The applicant shall be required to pay a fee based on the actual costs of considering the application. The State Water Board will bill the applicant for additional costs or refund any unused portion of the initial fee.(c) The State Water Board shall conduct an investigation and public hearing on the proposed standards and the need to protect the soil and beneficial uses of the water before determining whether to authorize the local agency to implement additional standards.(d) The State Water Board may modify or revoke a previously issued authorization allowing the implementation of additional standards if it finds that, based on new evidence, the additional standards are not necessary to adequately protect the soil and beneficial uses of the waters of the state from unauthorized releases. The State Water Board shall neither modify nor revoke the authorization until it has followed procedures comparable to those in Chapters 1.5 and 6 of Division 3 of Title 23 of the California Code of Regulation.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 23, § 2691
1. Amendment filed 8-9-91 as an emergency; operative 8-9-91. Text remains in effect uninterrupted pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 25299.7 (Register 92, No. 14).
2. Editorial correction of printing errors in HISTORY 1 (Register 92, No. 43).
3. Amendment of section heading and text filed 4-5-94; operative 5-5-94 (Register 94, No. 14). Note: Authority cited: Sections 25299.3 and 25299.7, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 25299.4, Health and Safety Code.
1. Amendment filed 8-9-91 as an emergency; operative 8-9-91. Text remains in effect uninterrupted pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 25299.7 (Register 92, No. 14).
2. Editorial correction of printing errors in History 1 (Register 92, No. 43).
3. Amendment of section heading and text filed 4-5-94; operative 5-5-94 (Register 94, No. 14).