CA Health & Safety Code Section 41982


The state board shall, after completing the study referred to in Section 41981, in consultation with the affected districts, the Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, and after public hearings, establish guidelines for the issuance of permits by the districts for the incineration of toxic waste materials. The guidelines shall take into consideration factors including, but not limited to, the following:

(a)

The characteristics of the toxic waste materials to be incinerated.

(b)

The methods or equipment available to minimize or eliminate the emission of air contaminants.

(c)

The applicable federal standards, including, but not limited to, the regulations in Part 264 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR 264) concerning standards for owners and operators of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. Where the guidelines deviate from the adopted federal standards, the reason for the difference shall be noted by the state board.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 41982’s source at ca​.gov