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REPORT ON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE
MASTER PLANNING ACTIVITIES
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No Council action is required. This is a report by County staff
concerning hazardous waste master planning activities.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
In 1986, Assembly Bill 2948 (Tanner) was adopted by the
legislature and approved by the Governor. Among other things,
the Tanner Bill authorized counties to prepare hazardous waste
management plans describing how all of the hazardous waste stream
can safely be managed within the county. Should a county elect
to prepare its own hazardous waste management plan an advisory
committee must be established to assist in the preparation of the
plan; the plan must include certain prescribed guidelines; the
plan must be approved by a majority of the cities representing a
tiajority of the population in each county and the plan must be
enforced by the county and each of the cities in the county.
The County of San Diego has determined to prepare its own
hazardous waste management plan. An advisory committee has been
created to assist the county in preparing the plan. The planning
process is presently underway and the Utilities and Maintenance
Director represents the City of Carlsbad on the advisory
committee.
The attached material and the presentation by county staff will
provide additional information for the Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None as a result of this report.
EXHIBITS:
1. San Diego County Hazardous Waste Master Plan information,
SAN DIEGO COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
INTRODUCTION
On September 10, 1986 the Governor signed into law Assembly Bill 2948
(Tanner). The goal of the Tanner Bill is to provide a mechanism to move
California away from its current dependence on landfills for the ultimate
disposal of its hazardous waste. To accomplish this goal, counties are
authorized to prepare Hazardous Waste Management Plans describing how
100% of the hazardous waste stream can be safely managed within their
county. This legislation has provided an impetus for counties to once
and for all address the critical issue of hazardous waste management in
a realistic and comprehensive framework.
THE TANNER PROCESS
AB 2948 provides a 3 pronged approach to resolving California's hazardous
waste dilemma. First, through the development of local Hazardous Waste
Management Plans (HWMP), counties and cities are made more accountable
for the ultimate disposition of wastes produced in their jurisdiction.
Second, the permitting of new hazardous waste treatment facilities has
been streamlined by mandating concurrent permit review by State and local
agencies. Third, AB 2948 establishes an appeals process whereby a local
agency's decision on a hazardous waste facility can be overturned. Key
Provisions of AB 2948 are listed in Attachment A.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Hazardous Waste Management Plans prepared pursuant to AB 2948 must meet
certain requirements.
- The law requires the establishment of an advisory committee consisting
of at least seven members, including six members from designated
organizations, to assist the county in preparation of the HWMP.
- The completed plan must include, but is not limited to, a set of
prescribed elements or guidelines developed by the State.
- The HWMP must be approved by a majority of the cities within the county
which contain a majority of the population of the incorporated area of
the county.
- The completed and approved HWMP must be incorporated into the county's
General Plan or an ordinance enacted which insures consistency of the
HWMP with applicable land use provisions.
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY APPROACH
The San Diego County Department of Health Services has been designated
as the lead agency for the development of the County's HWMP. In
addition, SANDAG will be providing technical/planning expertise to
facilitate the process. A 32-member Advisory Committee has been created
and is composed of appointed representatives from each of the
incorporated cities and the County, as well as industry, environmental
organizations and the public (Attachment B). The role of the Advisory
Committee is to assist in plan development and to advise and make
recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and city councils.
The goal of the HWMP is to ensure the proper management of all the
hazardous waste generated in the San Diego region. This will be done
through a hierarchy of waste management techniques which include, in
order of priority; reduction of the waste at the source, on-site
treatment, and off-site treatment at a multi-user facility.
The completed San Diego HWMP will:
- Detail information on the types and volumes of hazardous waste being
produced in San Diego County.
- Analyze waste generation patterns by city and major statistical area
(Attachment C).
- Contain a complete description of the generalized land use (GLU) areas
appropriate for these facilities along with identification of available
areas by jurisdiction.
- Contain criteria for siting hazardous waste facilities.
The HWMP will not identify or propose specific sites, but simply identify
general land use areas which are appropriate for Hazardous Waste
Treatment Facilities.
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ATTACHMENT A
KEY PROVISIONS OF AB 2948
SUMMARY
The objective of AB 2948 (Tanner, 1986) is to insure that all hazardous
waste is properly managed through a tiered approach which emphasizes
source reduction as a first priority followed by on site treatment
and offsite, multi-user treatment. The law seeks to insure that safe,
effective and economical facilities for the management of hazardous
wastes are available when they are needed, and that these facilities
are of a type, and operated in a manner, which protect public health
and the environment.
The law places certain restrictions on the use of hazardous waste
landfills for the disposal of hazardous waste.
LOCAL HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS
1. Allows a county to prepare a County Hazardous Waste Management
Plan for the management of all hazardous waste produced in the
county.
2. The County Hazardous Waste Management Plan, which shall serve
as the County's primary planning document for hazardous waste
management, shall include but not be limited to, the following
elements:
A. Analysis of the hazardous waste stream generated in the county.
B. Description of the existing hazardous waste facilities and
their current capacity.
C. Analysis of the potential for recycling hazardous waste and/or
reducing the volume and the hazard of the waste at the source
of generation.
D. Consideration of the need to manage hazardous waste produced
by small businesses and households.
E. Determination of the need for additional hazardous waste
facilities.
F. Identification of hazardous waste facilities that can be
expanded and sites for new facilities.
G. Statement of goals, objectives, and policies for the siting
of hazardous waste facilities and the management of wastes
through the year 2000.
Each county shall establish an advisory committee to assist in
preparing and administering the County Hazardous Waste Management
Plan.
3. The State Department of Health Services shall prepare guidelines
for the preparation and adoption of county and regional hazardous
waste management plans.
4. The county plan must be approved by a majority of the cities within
the county which contain a majority of the population of the
incorporated area of the county.
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PERMITTING NEW HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES
1. At the request of an applicant, a local agency shall issue a written
determination on whether a hazardous waste facility project is
consistent with the local general plan, zoning ordinances and
the County Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
2. Prior to filing an application for a land use decision with a
local agency the proponent shall file a notice of intent with
a State Office of Permit Assistance and applicable city or county.
Within 90 days after a notice of intent is filed:
A) The Office of Permit Assistance shall hold a public meeting
in the affected city or county;
B) The affected local agency shall appoint a seven-member local
assessment committee to negotiate with the proponent, represent
the interests of the residents, and advise the city or county.
3. The legislative body of the affected jurisdiction shall provide
staff resources to assist the local assessment committee in
performing its duties.
APPEAL OF LAND USE DECISIONS
1. Appeals of a land use decision made by a local agency for a
specified hazardous waste facility project may be filed with the
Governor or his designee under a variety of circumstances.
2. If the appeal is authorized, an appeal board shall be convened
by the State within 30 days. The board shall consist of seven
members nominated by the League of California Cities and County
Supervisors Association of California.
3. The appeal board shall review the appeal and convene public hearings
and workshops.
4. The appeal board may reverse the local agency's land use decision
if the board finds that:
A. Significant environmental impacts will be adequately mitigated;
B. The proposed facility is consistent with the applicable general
plan and Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
C. Reversing the decision is consistent with state-wide, regional
and county hazardous waste management policies, goals and
objectives.
5. If the final decision reverses the local agency's land use decision,
the appeal board shall require the local agency to approve the
application.
HAZARDOUS WASTE LANDFILLS
The bill prohibits the disposal of untreated hazardous waste in landfills
beginning January 1, 1990.
IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINES
Mar 31. 1987 Last day to have notified the State Department of Health
Services (DOHS) whether the County will prepare a
Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HWMP).
Jun 30, 1987 DOHS issued HWMP preparation guidelines.
Dec 31, 1987 Last day for counties to submit draft HWMP to DOHS.
(Pending legislation would extend this deadline).
Jan 1, 1988 Counties conduct hearings on draft HWMP.
Mar 31, 1988 Last day for DOHS to review HWMP and provide counties
with comments
Sep 20, 1988 Last day for counties to adopt the HWMP.
Oct 1. 1988 Last day for HWMP to be submitted to DOHS for review
and approval. Within 90 days of DOHS approval the HWMP
must be incorporated into the County general plan.
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ATTACHMENT B
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairperson
Cities:
Carl bad
Chula Vista
Coronado
Del Mar
El Cajon
Encinitas
Escondido
Imperial Beach
La Mesa
Lemon Grove
National City
Oceanside
Poway
San Diego
Betty Kujawa
Ralph Anderson
Di rector, Uti1ities/Maintenance
Doug Reid
Environmental Review Coordinator
Janes Walker
Director of Fire Services
Jim Sandoval
Assistant Director
Jim Griffin
Assistant Planning Director
Craig Jones
Senior City Planner
Brian Smith
Planning Department
Charlie VanValkenburgh
Planning Commissioner
David Mitt
Assistant Planning Director
Jim Butler
Community Development Director
Roger Post
Planning Director
Glenn Prentice
Public Services Director
Reba Touw
Planning Director
George Story
Management Assistant to the
City Manager
San Marcos Paul Maione
Administrative Assistant
Santee
Sol ana Beach
Vista
County:
Department of Planning
and Land Use
Air Pollution Control District
Department of Public Works
Other:
Industrial Environmental
Assoc. of San Diego County
Greater San Diego Chamber
of Commerce
Small Business
Hazardous Waste Treatment
Industry
Environmental Health Coalition
San Diego County Council
of Environmental Organizations
County Planning Groups
SDSU Graduate School
of Public Health
League of Women Voters
U.S. Navy
Frank Boydston
Department of Public Works
Don Neu
Planning Department
Jack Larimer
Senior Planner
Michael Evans
Environmental Management Specialist
Richard Smith
Deputy Director
Richard Anthony
Solid Waste Program Manager
Debra Sibert
Environmental Specialist
Hewlett Packard
Steven McDonald
Attorney
Dorazio, Barnhorst & Bonar
Not yet designated
Kathy Economy
General Manager
IT Corporation
Diane Takvorian
Executive Director
Philip Pryde
Professor of Geography, SDSU
Gordon Shackelford
Professor of Physics, SDSU
Jack Conway
Professor of Public Health, SDSU
Anita Reith
Bill Grouse
Public Works Center
ATTACHMENT C
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SAN DIEGO REGION INCORPORATED AREAS & MAJDR STATISTICAL AREAS
I8IPE COUNTY
North County-Wwt
East County
12 North County - East
13
North City
14
1* > Em Suburban
Central
Cities
1 Carlsbad
2 Chula Vista
3 Coronado
4 Del Mar
5 El Cajon
6 Encinitas
7 Escondido
8 Imperial Beach
9 La Mesa
10 Lemon Grove
11 National City
12 Oceanside
13 Poway
14 San Diego
15 San Marcos
16 Santee
17 Solana Beach
18 Vista
1 South Suburban MEXICO
Itaior Statistical Ann
HMMD SURVIELLANCE DATA
BY JURISDICTION
(9/85 THROUGH 9/86)
CITY
Carlsbad
Chula Vista
Coronado
Del Mar
Encinitas
El Cajon
Escondido
Imperial Beach
La Mesa
Lemon Grove
National City
Oceanside
Poway
San Diego
San Marcos
Santee
Sol ana Beach
Vista
County Unincorporated
TOTAL
HAZ WASTE/TONS
1,250
4,680
2,860
20
80
1,160
610
40
130
60
21,920
770
100
81,230
1,240
50
10
40
150
116,400
% OF TOTAL
1.1
4.0
2.5
< 0.1
< 0.1
1.0
0.5
< 0.1
0.1
< 0.1
18.8
0.1
< 0.1
69.8
1.1
< 0.1
< 0.1
< 0.1
0.1
100. OX
HWIS GENERATION DATA ( > 50 TONS )
GENERALIZED TREATMENT METHOD
SOLVENT RECOVERY (4.3K)
OTHER RECYCLING (12.
RESIDUALS (25.9*)
INCINERATION (5.5%)
AQ LIQ W/METALS (7.25K)
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OIL RECOVERY (38.6*)
STABLIZATION (5.6*0