CA Pub Res Code Section 42821


The regulations for a major waste tire facility permit shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:

(a)

Requirements for submission of a detailed operations plan that contains the following components:

(1)

Fire prevention measures consistent with applicable regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 42820.

(2)

Fencing and other security measures.

(3)

Vector control measures.

(4)

Limits on the size and height of tire piles.

(5)

A closure plan.

(b)

Requirements for submission of a detailed plan and implementation schedule for the elimination or substantial reduction of existing tire piles using any of the following methods or techniques:

(1)

Polymer treatment.

(2)

Rubber reclaiming and crumb rubber production.

(3)

Pyrolysis.

(4)

Production of supplemental fuels for cement kilns, lumber operations, or other industrial processes.

(5)

Tire shredding and transportation to an authorized solid waste landfill.

(6)

Energy recovery through incineration of whole or shredded tires in accordance with the terms and conditions of a permit issued by an air pollution control district or air quality management district.

(7)

Other applications determined to be appropriate by the board.

(c)

Requirements for the submission of evidence of financial assurances secured by the operator of the facility that are adequate to cover damage claims arising out of the operation of the facility and that are adequate to cover the cost of closure if that becomes necessary. The financial assurance shall be a trust fund, surety bond, letter of credit, insurance, or other equivalent financial arrangement acceptable to the board.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

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