6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1007-3-8.51
These amendments to 6 CCR 1007-2, Part 3 are made pursuant to the authority granted to the Hazardous Waste Commission in § 25-15-302(2), C.R.S.
Inspection of Off-Site Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites
These amendments to 6 CCR 1007-2, Part 3 revise the inspection frequency for the Department's inspection of off-site hazardous waste disposal sites. As specified in Section 25-15-209.5, C.R.S., such inspection shall be conducted at intervals determined by rule and regulation of the commission based on the volume and toxicity of the wastes being received. The State's only hazardous waste disposal facility is the Clean Harbors Deer Trail LLC facility (formerly Highway 36 Land Development Company.) This facility, in a meeting on February 6, 2003 and in a letter of March 4, 2003, has notified the Department of its intent to significantly reduce its hazardous waste treatment and disposal activities for the near future.
The existing regulations require the Department to conduct inspections of off-site hazardous waste disposal sites a minimum of four (4) times per month. These amendments, which tie the Department's inspection frequency more closely to the volume of wastes received, replace the existing inspection frequency with the following inspection schedule: a minimum of once per month when waste receipts are less than 500 tons per month; a minimum of twice per month when waste receipts are between 500 tons and 1000 tons per month; and a minimum of four (4) times a month when waste receipts are greater than 1000 tons per month. The Department will continue to inspect the facility more frequently if the type of wastes received, the compliance history of the facility, or findings of previous inspections warrant a greater frequency.
Statement of Basis and Purpose - Rulemaking Hearing of June 17, 2003
6 CCR 1007-3-8.51