Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14 § 17870

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 24, June 14, 2024

Section 17870 - Site Restoration

All compostable materials handling operations and facilities shall meet the following requirements:

(a) The operator shall provide the EA written notice of intent to perform site restoration, at least 30 days prior to beginning site restoration.

(b) The operator(s) and owner(s) shall provide site restoration necessary to protect public health, safety, and the environment.

(c) The operator shall ensure that the following site restoration procedures are performed upon completion of operations and termination of service:

(1) The operation and facility grounds, ponds, and drainage areas shall be cleaned of all residues including, but not limited to, compost materials, construction scraps, and other materials related to the operations, and these residues legally recycled, reused, or disposed of.

(2) All machinery shall be cleaned and removed or stored securely.

(3) All remaining structures shall be cleaned of compost materials, dust, particulates, or other residues related to the composting and site restoration operations.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 17870

1. New article 9 and section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-30-95 (Register 95, No. 26).
2. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (a) filed 4-4-2003; operative 4-4-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 14).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502, 43020 and 43021, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 43020 and 43021, Public Resources Code.