California Department of Toxic Substances Control                               October 1988

                                    Office of Pollution Prevention and Technology Development

                                    Sacramento California

                                    (916)322-3670

On July 17, 1991, the California Environmental Protection Agency officially came into existence and the Toxic Substances Control Program became the Department of Toxic Substances Control under that Agency. The Toxics Program is no longer affiliated with the Department of Health Services or the Health and Welfare Agency. The wording within this particular document has not been changed to indicate this new affiliation. The new mailing address follows:

Department of Toxic Substances Control

Office of Pollution Prevention and Technology Development

400 P Street, 4th Floor

P.O. Box 806

Sacramento, CA 95812-0806

(916) 322-3670

This document was prepared by Nancy S. Ostrom, under the direction of David 1. Leu, Ph.D., and Kim Wilhelm, P.E., of the California Department of Health Services, Toxic Substances Control Division, Alternative Technology Section. Dave Hartley, Paul Hadiey, Benjamin Fries and Jim Potter, also of the Alternative Technology Section, provided extensive critical comment, review and guidance during the devlopment and production of this Checklist. The Department expresses appreciation to Mr. Wesley M. Toy, P.E., Consulting Engineer, Saratoga, CA, for the preparation of the original waste audit study from which this document was derived. The Department also extends its thanks to the owners and operators of auto repair shops who reviewed this document.

This document, Hazardous Waste Reduction Checklist - Automotive Repair Shops, is a revised edition of the previous document issued by the Alternative Technology Section, titled Hazardous Waste Reduction Checklist -Automotive Repair Shops, Book 1 (originally with a light blue cover). The companion to this document, Hazardous Waste Reduction Assessment Handbook - Automotive Repair Shops, is a revised edition of the previous document titled Hazardous Waste Reduction Checklist - Automotive Repair Shops, Book 2 (originally with a gray cover). The changes in these booklets reflect many of the comments received by auto repair shop owners and operators who reviewed the original documents. These booklets may be updated as new technologies emerge and regulations change. If you have any suggestions for improving the usefulness of these documents, please call or write the Alternative Technology Section (the address and telephone number are in the Appendix).

The mention of commercial products, commercial services, their sources or their use in connection with material reported herein is not to be construed as actual or implied endorsement of such products or services.

USING THIS CHECKLIST

This Checklist provides you, the auto repair shop owner and/or manager, with information that will help you to reduce the amount of hazardous waste generated in your shop. This Information is strictly for your use. This is not a form that you must fill out and return to the Department of Health Services (DHS). Complete only the sections that apply to your shop and keep it in your files for future reference. If your shop moves, grows or changes its services, go over the Checklist again to see if any new waste reduction strategies will apply to your new situation.

Do You Generate Hazardous Wastes?

Most auto repair shops generate some types of hazardous waste. Some common waste types include:

Remember, if you mix a nonhazardous waste or material with a hazardous waste, the mixture may become hazardous. For example, when you use a sawdust absorbent to clean up hazardous spills in your shop, the sawdust then may become a hazardous waste. In addition, unused hazardous materials that become too old to be used may also become hazardous wastes.

In general a waste is hazardous if it is toxic, corrosive, ignitable, reactive or infectious. The criteria for determining these hazardous properties are complex. You can find the criteria in the California Code of Regulations (CCR) (Article 9 and Article 11 in Chapter 30 and Title 22). There is an order form in the Appendix if you want to request a copy of the Code. According to these regulations, it is the generator’s responsibility to use these criteria to find out if his wastes are hazardous. If you’re not sure if your wastes are hazardous or you need help understanding the criteria, call your local OHS Regional Office or the DHS Alternative Technology Section (telephone numbers are listed in the Appendix).

An auto repair shop may generate several different types of hazardous waste and these wastes must be stored, handled and treated according to the regulations issued by the State of California (Chapter 30, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations). Your Regional DHS office is the best source of additional information on your regulatoiy requirements (telephone numbers are listed in the Appendix and on the inside back cover of this booklet).

If you want to take advantage of hazardous waste management methods that will save you money, use this booklet to learn about waste reduction. Waste reduction is one of the methods that will save you money and simplify your hazardous waste management efforts.

This Hazardous Waste Reduction Checklist for Automotive Repair Shops contains a list of questions about the ways you generate and manage your hazardous waste, and hints that will help you spot the waste reduction options that suit your shop. When you have finished with these questions, keep the booklet in your files so that you can refer back to it later to see if it has helped you reduce your hazardous waste.

If you want more information on certain topics or you want to do a more complete analysis, consult the Waste Reduction Assessment Handbook for Automotive Repair Shops.

The Hazardous Waste Reduction Assesemnt Handbook contains detailed information about waste reduction and hazardous waste management, and includes tables for summarizing waste amounts, estimating the costs of different waste management methods, and evaluating your waste reduction options. These activities are complex. If you don't have the time to do an assessment, but you are still interestd in the results, consider hiring a consultant to do the work for you. Together the Checlist and Handbook form a do-it-yourself balance sheet for wast generation. To get a copy of the Hazardous Waste Reduction Assessment Handbook for Auto Repair Shops, call or write the Alternative Technology Section, Toxic Substances Control Division, Department of Health Services at (916)324-1807.

Remember, this information is for your use only. Complete only the sections in the booklets that will help you reduce your hazardous wastes. You may want to review these booklets each year, or every other year, to see if your waste reduction options are working and if there are any new options you can use. Most of the information and hints in the Checklist and Handbook are aimed at the shop that generates small amounts of hazardous waste. If your shop is large or your operations are complex, you may want to hire a consultant to help you with a hazardous waste assessment.

INTRODUCTION TO WASTE REDUCTION

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Reducing your hazardous wastes can help you comply with hazardous waste regulations. You can also save money by reducing your waste disposal costs. Waste reduction can also help you to reduce your liability since it reduces the chances that your waste will be improperly disposed to the environment and require cleanup. Finally, reducing your hazardous waste will help protect your employees’ health and safety because it will reduce exposure to hazardous substances, especially when you include employee training or material substitution in your waste reduction program.

Waste reduction describes waste management approaches that reduce hazardous waste amounts:

Source reduction - substituting input material, or changing production processes or waste handling methods to reduce the amount of waste generated.

Recycling - employing onsite or offsite techniques to remove or destroy contaminants from a waste stream so that the material can be reused.

Treatment - employing onsite or offsite techniques which remove some portion or all of the hazardous components in a waste to make it either nonhazardous or less hazardous.

To be successful, your waste reduction program must be organized. It is not hard to organize waste reduction, but you will need to spend some time at first to get started. Keep in mind the following eight principles of waste reduction.

1.Shop owners and managers must be committed to waste reduction for it to work.

2.You should know the types of hazardous materials you use and the types of hazardous waste you generate, how you generate it, and how much you generate.

3. You should know how your hazardous waste is managed and how much your present waste management costs.

4.Good housekeeping reduces spills and other waste.

5.Store different waste types in separate containers. Make sure your containers are leak-proof and kept covered. Avoid spillage when filling containers with waste.

6.Train all your employees in hazardous waste handling and your waste reduction methods.

7.Be aware of the hazardous materials regulations that apply to you. Assign an employee to keep track of environmental regulations. Have this contact person keep a reference binder or file with regulatory information, telephone numbers, and a short record of telephon, calls (such as the d~te, who they spoke with and what was discussed).

8.Keep up-to-date on new technologies for waste reduction. The Alternative Technology Section in the Department of Health Services is a good source for information on technologies. Trade magazines, newsletters, trade associations, and equipment suppliers are also good sources of information.

The preferred answers are in bold print and helpful hints are in the right hand column.

Raw Materials

How often do you inventory your supplies to spot unnecessary accumulation?_________________

Do you minimize your shop’s stock to keep supplies from becoming too old to be used?

___Yes ___No

If your shop keeps large amounts of supplies, do you use a first-in, first-out material usage policy to prevent materials from deteriorating in storage?

___Yes ____No

Do you maintain, and enforce, a clear policy of using raw materials only for their intended uses?

___Yes ___No

• Don’t stockpile "perishable" supplies.

• You can easily rotate and maintain your stock by labelling, dating and inspecting new material containers as they are received. Then, use the earliest labelled stock. Keep simple records of the dates of receipt and usage to help reduce overstock and material degradation. Schedule a foil scale inventory of your raw materials at least once a year.

• You may generate unnecessary hazardous waste if you use supplies for purposes other than their intended uses. For example, don’t use parts cleaning solvents to clean your floors.

Do you generate hazardous wastes due to spills during raw material or waste handling or storage, or during repairs? ___Yes ____No

If yes, describe the frequency of thepills:_____________________________

• Some spills will occur. Hang a clipboard in a handy spot and keep a record of larger spills (when they occur and why). Use this information to identify the spill prevention options that might help your shop. Many of these options are listed throughout the checklist. Some easy options include locating parts cleaning equipment near the service bays while in use, and allowing cleaned parts to drain thoroughly. Remember, minimizing spills helps to reduce the amount of cleaning material you use, and reduces the amount of hazardous spent absorbent and used floorwash you generate.

Storage

You may generate additional hazardous waste if you store raw materials or hazardous wastes improperly. Store them in covered containers. A locked, covered, indoor area with a concrete floor and curbs for spill containment would be ideal for storage. Inspect the storage area often, at least once each month to look for leaky containers or improper storage.

Do you inspect the storage area(s) to make sure containers aren’t leaking and are stored properly?

___Yes ____No

Do you store different waste types in separate

containers? ___Yes ___No

How long do you usually store your hazardous wastes?

_______________________________________________________________

Are storage containers covered?

___Yes ___No

Have you installed containment, such as a curb or dike, in storage areas to minimize the area contaminated by a spill? ___Yes ___No

Are your personnel trained in proper raw material and hazardous waste handling and storage techniques? ___Yes ___No

• A good time to inspect your storage area(s) is during your raw material inventory.

• Waste reduction requires waste segregation. Mixed wastes cost more to manage.

• You may store hazardous waste in tanks or containers (less than 5000 gallons or 45,000 pounds) for up to 90 days. If you generate less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste in a calendar month, you may begin counting the 90 days of storage after you have collected a total of 220 pounds of hazardous waste (or 2.2 pounds of extremely hazardous waste). If you must store hazardous waste for more than 90 days, you will need a storage permit or variance. Contact your local DHS Regional Office for more information on applying for a permit or variance. Also, your local county or city requirements may be more restrictive. Contact your community health or environmental health off ice for more information on local requirements. See the Hazardous Waste Reduction Assessment Handbook for more information on storage.

• Covered containers will help reduce spills and evaporation.

• A curb or dike that surrounds the storage pad will prevent spills from leaving the storage area. A slightly sloped storage pad will help accumulate the spill in a smaller area so it will be easier to clean up.

• You can reduce the amount of waste generated by spills if you train your employees to properly handle and store hazardous materials (OSHA requires this employee training). Some trade associations and local environmental health agencies sponsor employee training seminars and some consulting firms offer employee training as part of their package of services for hazardous waste management. DHS is in the process of developing a training program for small quantity generators. For more information, contact the Alternative Technology Section’s Technology Clearinghouse Unit at (976) 324-2807.

Miscellaneous Auto Repair Waste

If you change engine oil, flush radiators, replace dead batteries, or perform similar repairs, then you may produce hazardous wastes such as spent antifreeze solution, spent lead acid batteries, spent transmission fluid, used oil and/or waste fuel. Reducing spills will help reduce the amount of unnecessary waste. However, since you can’t stop using oil and batteries and other supplies, recycling and treatment are the best waste reduction approaches for these types of waste. Some haulers and recyclers are listed in the Appendix.

Does an oil recycler coiled your waste oil?

___Yes ___No

Does a battery collector remove your used batteries? ___Yes ___No

Do you take used batteries to a storage or recycling facility? ___Yes ___No

Does a recycler or equipment leasing service collect your spent antifreeze solution?

___Yes ____No

Do you use a laundry service to clean your dirty

rags and uniforms? ___ Yes ____No

While replacing brake shoes, do you collect and contain any loose asbestos waste that may be released? ____ Yes ____ No

• When the price of oil is high, some oil recyclers will pay you for waste oil. Shops typically combine transmission oil with other waste oils, but first check with your oil recycler.

• A battery collector often picks up your batteries after you have collected a certain number. Sometimes a battery collector will pay you for intact lead acid batteries.

• You can transport intact lead acid auto batteries yourself, without using a manifest or registered hauler, to a facility which stores or recycles the batteries if you either generate ten or fewer batteries in one year, store ten or fewer batteries at one time, or transport ten or fewer batteries at one time in one vehicle. If you must transport more than ten batteries to a recycler, you can still do it yourself but you must use a bill of lading. However, you do not need to use a manifest or registered hauler as long as you have not stored the batteries for more than a year, or you do not store more than a ton of batteries for more than six months. See the Waste Reduction Assessment Hand book for more details on hazardous waste transportation. Local codes may be more restrictive. Contact your community health or environmental office for more information on local requirements. Cracked or broken batteries are not included in these exceptions and must be transported as a hazardous waste.

• Check with your local water agency and environmental health department to determine your local antifreeze disposal requirements and contact your local DHS Regional Office for a variance. If your local water agency does not allow you to dispose of antifreeze waste to the sewer, contact an antifreeze recycling firm. Some equipment leasing firms will collect additional waste streams, such as spent antifreeze, as part of the service. Ask about these additional services if you are considering using an equipment leasing firm.

• Use your mop rags to wipe small spills when they happen. Then, send the rags to a laundry service with your uniforms for cleaning.

• Asbestos dust and friable asbestos waste (easily crushed with hand pressure) are hazardous wastes. Some equipment leasing companies provide asbestos collection systems. This equipment contains the asbestos dust in a solvent solution which the company collects and recycles.

SOLVENT WASTE

Parts cleaning operations usually generate spent solvent waste in the form of solvent sink mineral spirits and immersion (carburetor) cleaner solvent. Other solvents you may generate include other types of degreasers and paint thinners. If you spill these materials or use them for purposes other than parts cleaning, degreasing or removing paints you may generate additional unnecessary waste. Solvents also evaporate easily.

Do you use parts cleaning solvent for uses other than cleaning parts?

____Yes ____ No

Are the solvent sinks and/or dunk buckets located near the auto service bays to minimize the amount of solvent spilled? ____ Yes ___ No

Do you allow the deaned parts to drain in the sink for a few minutes after cleaning to minimize the amount of solvent dripped on the floor?

___ Yes ___ No

When immersing parts in solvents, do you pull them out slowly? ____ Yes ___ No

• Solvents are expensive. Use them only for their intended purposes. Don’t waste parts cleaning solvent on floors or use them to clean your hands.

• Place your parts cleaning equipment near the service bays to reduce drips and spills. Remember, minimizing spills helps to reduce the amount of solvent you lose and reduces the amount of spent sawdust absorbent and detergent floorwash waste you generate.

• You must use your solvent sink continuously, place an inexpensive steel tray or pan next to the sink Drain the parts in the tray for afew minutes after cleaning them and empty solvent remaining in the tray back into the sink. Or, have your sink fitted with a rack or basket to drain parts. If your sink already has a rack, remember to use it to drain parts.

• Removing parts from solvent baths too quickly will create splashes and allow rapid evaporation.

When cleaning parts with mineral spirits solvent, do you use a solvent sink rather than a dunk bucket or dip tank? ____ Yes ____ No

f you do use a solvent tank, do you keep it covered whennotinuse? ___ Yes ____ No

Does a hazardous waste hauler coiled your solvent waste for recycling or treatment?

____ Yes ____ No

Do you own onsite solvent recovery equipment, such as a distillation unit? ____ Yes ____ No

• A solvent sink cleans parts more effectively and is easier to use than buckets or tanks. Also, solvents are less likely to spill or evaporate if you use a solvent sink. If you lease a solvent sink, the raw material supply, tank maintenance, and waste removal and management are often included in the price of the service. However, the service can be costly. See the Waste Reduction Handbook for cost information. Some equipment leasing services provide raw material supply and waste removal services for equipment that you own. Some additional information on equipment vendors and equipment leasing services can be found in the Appendix.

• A lid on an open tank will help prevent evaporation, especially if the tank is heated. A sliding lid instead of one that lifts up will be more effective.

• If you own your parts cleaning equipment and you transport the solvent waste offsite for recycling or treatment, you must have a registered hazardous waste hauler remove your waste. Some haulers and recyclers are listed in the Appendix.

• If your shop is large and you own your solvent parts cleaning equipment, an onsite solvent recovery system may be cheaper than offsite recycling. See the Waste Assessment Handbook for cost information.

Water-Based (Aqueous) Hazardous Waste

In auto repair shops aqueous hazardous waste refers to water-based detergent wastes and waste suinp solids that are hazardous because they contain caustics, high levels of metals, and/or oily dirt. These wastes are typically generated by engine parts washing equipment.

If you answered "yes" to any of the choices, then you probably generate aqueous detergent waste, aqueous caustic waste, and / or waste sump solids.

Can you replace your aqueous cleaning equipment

(like hot tanks and jet spray washers) with a dry

system such as a high temperature oven?

___ Yes ____ No

Do you use a detergent based cleaning solution instead of a caustic based solution when you are cleaning aluminum engine parts? ___ Yes ____ No

Do you use a drip tray on hot tanks to minimize the amount of waste spilled on the floor?

____ Yes ___ No

Are the hot tank(s) and/or jet spray washer(s) located near the auto service bays?

___ Yes ___ No

Do you pre-rinse the dirty engine parts (two-stage cleaning process)? ___ Yes ___ No

• In some larger shops a high-temperature "burn out" oven can be used to remove oil, dirt and grease from parts. The oven burns off the oil and then burns off airborne particles before release into the atmosphere. The dry ash residue left on the parts is removed with shot blast ers, machines that bombard the parts with small glass beads or metal shot. Often the ash can be sent to a sanitary landfill.

• If a detergent-only solution is used, the waste solution may still be hazardous if it has dissolved metals or oily dirt; you may have to have the waste tested to see if it is not hazardous. Pre-washing parts can reduce contamination of the washing solution. Or, try using Iwo hot tanks, one with detergent solution only for aluminum engine parts, and one with a caustic solution for aLl other types of engine parts.

• Place an inexpensive stainless steel tray or pan next to the tank and drain the parts in the tray for a few minutes after cleaning them. Carefully empty any detergent remaining in the tray back into the tank

• Designate a set of bays as primarily intended for service requiring hot tank or jet spray parts desning and locate the equipment naar these bays. This will help reduce spills and drips within your shop, reducing floor cleaning waste.

• To extend the life ~ the cleaning solution and clean your parts faster, consider an extra tank which would contain partially spent solution for rinsing most of the dirt and grime off the parts. Or, use a non-heated tank with partially spent solution for pee-rinsing.

Do you remove the sludge and solids from your cleaning equipment and reactivate the remaining solution to use it again? CI Yes CI No

Do you screen out sludge and solids before they reach the waste sump?

___ yes ___ No

Do you lease hot tank(s)?

___ Yes ___ No

Do you lease jet spray washer(s)?

___ Yes ___ No

Do you own your hot tank(s)?

___ Yes ___ No

Do you own your jet spray washer(s)?

___ Yes ___ No

Does a hazardous waste hauler coiled your aqueous waste for recycling or treatment?

___ Yes ___ No

Do you own onsite aqueous waste treatment equipment? ___ Yes ___ No

Do you recycle your radiator flush water?

___ yes ___ No

• If your hot tank does not have heating elements on the bottom of the tank, you can remove the solids from the solution to extend the life of the cleaning solution. If the cleaning solution has become weak, you can test the solution and add more detergent or caustic material as needed. Some equipment leasing services will provide this maintenance service for tanks you own.

• Sludge and solids area major contaminant from auto repair shops to the sewer system. Screen solids before they reach your sump to reduce these wastes and your future sump cleaning costs.

• A leased system can be easier to use since new detergent compounds, tank maintenance, and waste management are included in the price of the service. Leasing equipment often appeals to small -and medium-sized shops since equipment purchase can be costly. The cost of leasing varies. See the Waste Reduction Assessment Hand book for Auto Repair Shops for cost information. Some information on equipment leasing vendors is included in the Appendix.

• Purchasing your own equipment is another option for engine parts cleaning, often fizwred by larger shops. However, you must make certain that your waste handling storage, transportation and treatment techniques are safe and legal. Some equipment leasing services will provide raw material supply and waste removal services for tanks that you own. Some information on equipment suppliers is included in the Appendix.

• If you own your parts cleaning equipment and you transport the waste offsite for recycling or treatment, you must have a registered hazardous waste hauler remove your aqueous hazardous waste. Some haulers are listed in the Appendix.

• If your shop is large and you own your hot tank or jet spray washer equipment, an onsite aqueous waste treatment system may be cheaper than offsite disposal. See the Waste Reduction Assessment Hand book for more information.

• If your shop is primarily a radiator shop, a radiator flush booth may help you reduce the amount of was tewater you generate.

USING WASTE REDUCTION

Many waste reduction techniques cost little or nothing to use. For example:

The following table lists the waste reduction options discussed in the cheddist. Use it to identify the ones you are most likely to use. Refer back to this table from time to time to make sure you’re doing eveiytlting you can to reduce wastes. Because cost is an important part of your waste reduction decisions, the Waste Reduction Assessment Handbook for Auto Repair Shops contains a method for comparing costs.

Appendix

This appendix contains sources for more Information on many

of the topics contained In this checklist.

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

For questions about these booklets, specific waste types or treatment alternatives, COntact:

For information about your regulatory requirements, use the mailing addresses and phone numbers below to contact the OHS regional office nearest you (also see the map on page 23):

Region 1— Sacramento Region 3— Los Angeles
Toxic Substances Control Division Toxic Substances Control sion
Department of Health Services Department of Health Services
4250 Power Inn Road 107 South Broadway, Rm 7011
Sacramento, CA 95826 Los Angeles, CA 90012
(916) 739-3145 (213) 620-2380

Region 1— Fresno

Toxic Substances Control Division

Department of Health Services

5545 East Shields Avenue

Fresno, CA 93727

(209) 445-5938

Region 4 — Long Beach

Toxic Substances Control Division

Department of Health Services

245 West Broadway, Suite 360

Long Beach, CA 90802

(213)590-5950

Region 2— Emeiyville

Toxic Substances Control Division

Department of Health Services

2151 Berkeley Way, Annex 7

Berkeley, CA 94704

(415) 540-2043

To order the California Code of Regulations or the Health and Safety Code, complete and mall the form on page 21 to:

Department of General Services

Publication Section

P.O. Box 1015

North Highlands, CA 95660

(there is a charge for the regulations)

For information on haulers, contact:

Surveillance and Enforcement

Toxic Substances Control Division

Department of Health Services

714/744 P Street

P.O. Box 942732

Sacramento, CA 94234-7320

(916) 323-6042

To get an EPA or California ID number, contact:

Program Monitoring and Personnel Section

Toxic Substances Control Division

Department of Health Services

714/744 P Street

P.O. Box 942732

Sacramento, CA 94234-7320

(916)324-1781

For general questions about small quantity generators or federal regulations, call:

U.S. EPA, Small Quantity Generator Hotline (800) 368-5888

HAZARDOUS WASTE. RECYCLERS, HAULERS, EQUIPMENT

LEASLNG COMPANIES AND EQUIPMENT MANU FACTURERS

The following table lists some hazardous waste recyclers, haulers, equipment leasing and service companies and equipment manufacturers. This list Is not complete and Inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement by DHS. Contact your local DHS Regional Office before using a facility, service or equipment you are not familiar with.

To supplement this list, each year DHS publishes and distributes, free of charge, the California Waste Exchange Directory of Industrial Recyclers. To request this document, contact the Resource Recovery Unit in the Alternative Technology Section at (916)324-1807. For more information on haulers, contact Surveillance and Enforcement (telephone number is on page 16).

To find the names of other equipment leasing and service companies, and equipment distributors and manufacturers in your area, consult trade publications, trade associations and other shops and vendors. The telephone directory for your area or the nearest metropolitan area is also a good source of information.

Listings in the Yellow Pages may be found under several headings, including but not limited to:

• Degreasing Equipment and Supplies

• Service Station Equipment

• Steam Cleaning Equipment

• Solvents

• Industrial Equipment and Supplies

• Cleamng Systems

State of California--Environmental Protection Agency

DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL

ORDERING CALIFORNIA HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTROL

STATUTES AND REGULATIONS

The statutes (Chapters 6.5 through 6.98, Division 20, California Health and Safety Code) were enacted by the Legislature. Recent history indicates that the laws change to some extent each year, usually effective January first. To keep up to date with the laws, reorder them each year because no amendment service is available.

The regulations (Title 22, California Code of Regulations [CCR], Division 4.5) were adopted by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) within the scope of DTSC authority under the laws. The regulations may change at any time during the year according to specified administrative procedures. Therefore, continuous amendment service is available by annual subscription, but is useful only in conjunction with the complete regulations (i.e., Title 22, CCR, Division 4, which includes Division 4.5).

The statutes and regulations are not identical. Therefore, both may be needed to obtain complete information.

Copies of the hazardous waste control laws administered by DTSC may be ordered from the California Department of General Services, Publications Section. Copies of the hazardous waste control regulations may be ordered from Barclays Law Publishers. Addresses and phone numbers for each are below:

LAWS: Department of General Services, Publications Section P.O. Box 1015

North Highlands, CA 95660 Phone: (916) 973-3700 (Information only; NO phone orders)

REGULATIONS: Barclays Law Publishers

File No. 42021, P.O. Box 60000

San Francisco, CA 94160-2021 Phone: (415) 244-6611

See REVERSE side for information and forms to order both the statutes and regulations.