The Checklist Summary of Violations for Tiered Permitting is an inspection element checklist published by the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD), Environmental Compliance Division. It lists common violations of federal, state and local requirements for onsite hazardous waste treatment tiers and for household hazardous waste (HHW) collection facilities, each with a violation code and its legal authority. On this page you can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it; the checklist itself is published by EMD at the official source URL.
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What is Checklist Summary of Violations for Tiered Permitting – Sacramento County, CA?
The Checklist Summary of Violations for Tiered Permitting is the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) checklist that lists common types of violations of federal, state or local laws and regulations covered by tiered permitting and household hazardous waste inspections.
The document is a reference, not an application. It does not grant a permit or a license, and it tells you to refer to your Official Inspection Report for the details of a specific inspection. Each entry gives a violation code, the authority (CCR for the California Code of Regulations, HSC for the Health & Safety Code, SCC for the Sacramento County Code) and a description of the failure.
The 8-page checklist is organized by program:
- All Tiers: items such as holding a valid Permit to Operate from the CUPA and reporting program data electronically.
- Conditionally Authorized (CA), Conditionally Exempt (CE) and Permit By Rule (PBR): general operating requirements, notification, on-site records and observations.
- Permanent and Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities (PHHWCF / THHWCF): operating, file review, notification and record items, with separate sections for each type.
- A closing table of general codes for Tiered Permitting (3210 to 3255) and HHWCF (3310 to 3355).
EMD publishes separate checklists for other programs, such as hazardous waste generators, underground storage tanks and CalARP; this one covers tiered permitting and household hazardous waste only. The revision printed on the checklist is 09/16/2024.
Who needs to file Checklist Summary of Violations for Tiered Permitting – Sacramento County, CA?
The checklist is aimed at facilities regulated under tiered permitting and household hazardous waste programs in Sacramento County. It does not impose an obligation to file anything; it shows the kinds of violations an inspection can record.
Groups it speaks to:
- Businesses treating hazardous waste onsite under conditional authorization (CA), conditional exemption (CE) or permit by rule (PBR), including operators of fixed treatment units.
- Operators of permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities (PHHWCF) and temporary household hazardous waste collection facilities (THHWCF).
- Operators of household hazardous waste materials exchange programs, which have their own entries.
- Owners, operators and consultants preparing for an EMD inspection or reviewing an inspection report.
Entries apply only to the tier or facility type under which they appear, so read the section that matches your operation. The "All Tiers" section applies across tiers.
Do not use this document for other EMD programs. The agency's forms page lists separate checklists for hazardous waste generators, RCRA large quantity generators, underground storage tanks, CalARP and the Hazardous Materials Business Plan.
When to file Checklist Summary of Violations for Tiered Permitting – Sacramento County, CA
This checklist has no filing date: it is not filed, and no due date is printed on it. It is useful before and after an inspection, when you compare your operation against the violations EMD commonly records, and it points you to your Official Inspection Report for the specifics of your inspection.
Several entries describe timing rules that the checklist treats as violations when missed. Examples printed on it:
- An amended notification to the CUPA within 30 days of a change in operation.
- Closure cost estimates adjusted for inflation by March 1st.
- A Phase I Checklist to DTSC within one year of commencing operations.
- A PHHWCF or THHWCF Permit by Rule Notification at least 45 days in advance of operation.
- A written report of noncompliance incidents within 15 days.
Check the full entry for the conditions that go with each date.
How to fill out Checklist Summary of Violations for Tiered Permitting – Sacramento County, CA
Identify your tier or facility type
Find the section that matches your operation: All Tiers, Conditionally Authorized (CA), Conditionally Exempt (CE), Permit By Rule (PBR), or the household hazardous waste sections for PHHWCF and THHWCF.
Review the category headings
Within each section, entries are grouped under General Operating Requirements, File Review, Notification, On-Site Records and Observations. Go through the groups that apply to you.
Match violation codes and authority
Each entry shows a violation code, such as 3210043, the authority (CCR, HSC or SCC citation) and a description. Use the code to compare with the same code in your inspection report.
Note the timing and record rules
Mark entries with a time limit, such as 30 days for an amended notification, March 1st for closure cost adjustments, or the three- or five-year record periods.
Check the general codes table
The last page lists general codes for Tiered Permitting (3210 to 3255) and HHWCF (3310 to 3355), including Sacramento County Code local ordinance entries.
Review and download the PDF
Check your notes against your Official Inspection Report, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF.
How to submit Checklist Summary of Violations for Tiered Permitting – Sacramento County, CA
The checklist is not submitted through any channel: it is a reference document, and the form itself prints no mailing address, portal or signature block for it. Questions about it or about your inspection go to EMD.
- By phone: Environmental Compliance Division, voice 916/875-8400 (8am – 5pm); fax 916/875-8513.
- In person or by mail: County of Sacramento, Environmental Management Department, Environmental Compliance Division, 11080 White Rock Road, Suite 200, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.
- Online: http://www.emd.saccounty.gov, and the EMD Regulatory Compliance Forms & Documents page, which lists this checklist as updated 09/16/2024.
Many violations on the checklist refer to electronic submissions to the CUPA or to CERS, such as annual and amended notifications. Follow your Official Inspection Report and EMD for how those are made. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; any submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Reading an entry from the wrong section: CA, CE, PBR and household hazardous waste entries carry different requirements, for example five-year records under CA and three-year records under CE.
- Missing the 30-day deadline to electronically submit an amended notification to the CUPA after a change in operation.
- Not adjusting the closure cost estimate for inflation by March 1st, where the entry for your tier requires it.
- Treating waste that was not generated onsite; the CA, CE and PBR sections each list this as a violation.
- Operating a hazardous waste area without the posted sign "Danger Hazardous Waste Area - Keep Out" and one of the listed means of security.
- Not filing the PHHWCF or THHWCF Permit by Rule Notification at least 45 days in advance of operation.
- Not reporting an incident of noncompliance at a collection facility in writing within 15 days.
- Relying on this summary instead of your Official Inspection Report, which the checklist says governs the details of your inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Checklist Summary of Violations for Tiered Permitting?
It is a Sacramento County Environmental Management Department checklist of common violations of federal, state or local requirements found during tiered permitting and household hazardous waste inspections. Each entry gives a code, authority and description. It refers you to your Official Inspection Report for specifics.
Is this a Sacramento County business license?
No. It is not a license, permit or application. If you searched for a Sacramento County business license, note that this checklist only lists inspection violations. Item 3215 does mention holding a valid Permit to Operate from the CUPA; EMD can tell you how permits are obtained.
Do I have to file or sign this checklist?
No filing or signature is printed on it. It is an inspection element checklist for reference. The notifications and records it mentions, such as the annual Tiered Permit notification, are submitted electronically to the CUPA, as the entries state.
Which tiers and facilities does the checklist cover?
It covers All Tiers, Conditionally Authorized (CA), Conditionally Exempt (CE), Permit By Rule (PBR), and permanent and temporary household hazardous waste collection facilities (PHHWCF and THHWCF). Other EMD programs have their own checklists.
How long must treatment records be kept?
It depends on the tier. The checklist lists five years for conditionally authorized treatment records and three years for conditionally exempt and permit-by-rule records, and at least three years for PHHWCF and THHWCF operation plans and records.
When must an amended treatment notification be submitted?
Within 30 days of a change in operation that requires changing information in the notification. The CA, CE and PBR sections each list failure to electronically submit the amended notification to the CUPA within 30 days as a violation.
Who do I contact about the checklist or my inspection?
Contact the EMD Environmental Compliance Division at 916/875-8400 (8am – 5pm), 11080 White Rock Road, Suite 200, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. The checklist directs you to your Official Inspection Report for the details of your inspection.
Can I fill out this checklist online on FillingPDF?
You can open the PDF on FillingPDF, fill it out online and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not affiliated with Sacramento County, and it does not file or submit anything to EMD.
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