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Navigating New Regulations: Operational Changes for LEAs at West Valley MRF & TS

This document outlines the implications of newly adopted regulations on Local Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) at the West Valley Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and Transfer Station (TS). It covers the background of the Solid Waste Facility Permit (SWFP), amendments over the years, and the phased approach adopted for processing compostable and inert materials. Additionally, it discusses challenges in compliance with new regulations, including the management of chipping and grinding facilities, and highlights the importance of maintaining compliance with state minimum standards and CEQA documents.

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Navigating New Regulations: Operational Changes for LEAs at West Valley MRF & TS

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  1. Applying New Regulations How LEAs Deal With Changes in Operations at a Permitted Facility

  2. West Valley MRF & TS • SWFP issued May 1996 • SWFP revised September 2001 • 5,000 TPD • 1718 vehicle trips The Permit included a phased approach

  3. New Compostable Materials Regulations adopted April 2002 • West Valley MRF & TS proposal • July 2002 letter of intent to process green material • August 26, 2002 RFI amendment application • September 4, 2002 LEA accepts amendment

  4. Amendment Process • The proposed change is consistent with existing CEQA documents • The proposed change is acceptable and consistent with state minimum standards • The proposed change does not conflict with the terms and conditions of the current SWFP

  5. New CDI Regulations adopted August 2003 • West Valley MRF & TS had notified the LEA of intent to process inert materials April 2003 • October 30, 2003 RFI amendment application • November 6, 2003 LEA accepts amendment

  6. Other Issues Implementing New Regulations • Determining where a chipping and grinding facility falls in the tiers • CST • FAQ guidance on the CIWMB Website

  7. EA Notification neverending story…. • Applicant completes the form • Applicant doesn’t want to complete the form • Not enough information required by the regulations • Additional information required to obtain a SWIS #

  8. San Bernardino County Statistics • # of Composting Facilities/Operations • # of CDI Facilities/Operations

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