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31 surveys received
This survey was taken of LEAs, solid waste facility operators and CIWMB
staff.
Responses tallied in order of highest priority (i.e. 2, 4, 6 = 12 where
2 is
the number of responses for the highest priority, 4 is the number for the
second highest priority, 6 is the number for the third highest priority and
12 is the total number of responses.
The top vote-getters in each
category are
highlighted in yellow.
Permitting
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. The solid waste facility permit process and time
frames |
8, 3, 2 = 13 |
| B. Reviewing application packages
for completeness/correctness |
3, 6, 2 = 11 |
| C. Reviewing reports of facility
information (e.g., joint technical documents, reports of disposal
site information, transfer/processing reports) for 1) initial review
and 2) amendment and processing review |
4, 8, 3 = 15 |
| D. Permit consistency with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) |
3, 1, 4 = 8 |
| E. Financial assurances/operating liability |
2, 0, 0 = 2 |
| F. Conformance findings-county integrated waste
management plans |
0, 1, 1 = 2 |
| G. AB 1497 public hearing and construction,
demolition and inert debris medium volume public hearings |
1, 1, 2 = 4 |
| H. Landfill permit application remaining capacity
guidance |
0, 5, 4 = 9 |
| LEAs Only |
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| I. Writing permits |
3, 2, 1 = 6 |
| J. The process of reviewing and preparing permit
packages for Board submittal |
1, 4, 3 = 8 |
| K. Completing five-year permit review reports |
2, 0, 3 = 5 |
| L. Processing/issuing tiered permits |
3, 1, 1 = 5 |
| M. Granting emergency waiver of standards (14 CCR, Art. 3, Section 17210, et
seq.) and temporary waiver of terms (14 CCR, Art. 3.5, Sec. 18304, et seq.) |
2, 1, 3 = 6 |
Comments
Inspections
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Landfill inspections |
5, 7, 3 = 15 |
| B. Transfer/processing
operations/facilities inspections |
8, 4, 8 = 20 |
| C. Composting operations/facilities inspections |
5, 3, 5 = 13 |
| D. Closed facility/site inspections |
1, 5, 4 = 10 |
|
LEAs Only |
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| E. Solid waste facility
inspections with a focus on CIWMB-LEA consistency--compliance vs.
violation vs. area of concern |
6, 2, 2 = 10 |
| F. Solid waste facility inspections with a focus on
gaining compliance-educating/interacting with the operator and
employees |
1, 2, 0 = 3 |
| G. How to fill out an inspection report |
0, 1, 0 = 1 |
| H. What to look for when
inspecting operator records |
2, 2, 2 = 6 |
| I. Construction, demolition and inert debris (CDI)
inspections-processing/disposal |
2, 0, 2 = 4 |
| J. Landfill
gas (LFG) screening/monitoring for compliance with the LFG standards
at active landfills |
2, 2, 0 = 4 |
| K. Inspector
field training tour |
0, 2, 4 = 6 |
Comments
- Questions on what the philosophy of CIA sites is. How much
enforcement vs. monitoring, etc. Also, process for dealing with landfill
gas issues.
Enforcement
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Enforcement actions and
follow-up |
4, 5, 4 = 13 |
| B. Writing and enforcing notice and orders |
3, 2, 0 = 5 |
| C. Evidence collection and case
file preparation |
1, 2, 2 = 5 |
| D. Administrative civil penalties
and fines |
3, 4, 3 = 10 |
| E. Enforcement actions for permit violations |
5, 3, 4 = 12 |
| LEAs Only |
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| F. Writing and enforcing notice and orders and
interacting with legal (county/city counsel, DAs, etc.) |
7, 1, 3 = 11 |
| G. Processes involved for hearing
panels and hearing officers |
0, 3, 1 = 4 |
| H. Investigative techniques and
how to involve other agencies (e.g., Code Enforcement, Fish and
Game, Regional Boards, etc.) in investigation and prosecution |
2, 1, 1 = 4 |
| I. Evidence collection and case file preparation |
1, 0, 0 = 1 |
| J. Administrative civil penalties and fines |
0, 2, 4 = 6 |
| K. Process involved for hearings and appeals |
0, 2, 3 = 5 |
Comments
- Again, haven't done much enforcement yet
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Overview of the CEQA process |
10. 5, 3, = 18 |
| B. Understanding the relationship
between the environmental document and the solid waste facility
permit |
12, 9, 10 = 31 |
| C. When to use a categorical
exemption or addendum |
4, 4, 4 = 12 |
| D. Coordinating with planning
departments and other agencies |
1, 6, 3 = 10 |
| E. The roles and responsibilities
of the LEA and the CIWMB in the CEQA process |
5, 9, 8 = 22 |
Comments
- A training to give LEAs understanding of the interaction between
CEQA, Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB), Air Boards, etc.
Landfill Closure and Postclosure Maintenance
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Closure and post-closure
maintenance plan review process |
12, 8, 4 = 24 |
| B. Verification of cost estimates; coordination of
financial assurances |
5, 3, 1 = 9 |
| C. Coordination with the Regional Water Quality Control Board
(RWQCB) |
2, 2, 3 = 7 |
| D. Evaluation/determination of remaining site life
capacity |
3, 3, 1 = 7 |
| E. Postclosure land use, landfill
subsidence |
1, 3, 4 = 7 |
| F. Landfill gas monitoring/control system design and assessment |
2, 4, 8 = 14 |
| G. The roles of CIWMB, RWQCB, and
the LEA for completeness determination and approval |
2, 6, 7 = 15 |
| H. Disposal site cleanup |
4, 2, 3 = 9 |
Comments
- Still learning so I can't prioritize in an effective manner.
Closed, Illegal, and Abandoned (CIA) Sites
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Using continuous gas monitoring equipment for
structures near landfills |
2, 1, 0 = 3 |
| B. Designing and installing 27 CCR gas monitoring
networks at legacy municipal disposal sites |
3, 5, 3 = 11 |
| C. Determining the horizontal and
vertical extents of cover and waste at legacy municipal solid waste
(MSW) sites |
3, 0, 2 = 5 |
| D. Using trenching, drilling and direct push
equipment |
1, 1, 1 = 3 |
| E. Health risk assessment for
legacy MSW sites proposed for development |
4, 8, 2 = 14 |
| F. Using handheld global positioning system (GPS) equipment in field
investigations |
1, 2, 2 = 5 |
| G. Methods to determine location of former landfills
and burn sites (i.e., aerial photos found in phase I office
investigations, etc.) |
1, 5, 4 = 10 |
| H. Reducing inspection frequency for legacy MSW
sites, AKA site investigations process (SIP) |
1, 2, 2 = 5 |
| I. Investigating illegal disposal
sites-enforcement case studies |
3, 2, 3 = 8 |
| J. Postclosure land use and tracking systems for
CIA sites |
5, 0, 1 = 6 |
| K. Preparing field investigation work plans |
3, 1, 4 = 8 |
Comments
- LEA responsibility on approving postclosure land use at CIA sites.
- We have lots of these. Much guidance for old Brownfield dumps, etc.,
is desirable.
Health and Safety
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Personal inspector safety field
seminar |
9, 3, 9 = 21 |
| B. Radiation safety field seminar |
2, 5, 1 = 8 |
| C. Asbestos awareness field seminar |
3, 0, 5 = 8 |
| D. Confined space field seminar |
6, 8, 1 = 15 |
| E. Landfill gas safety training
field seminar |
0, 2, 2 = 4 |
| F. Employee
health and safety at solid waste facilities: Cal-OSHA requirements |
7, 7, 3 = 17 |
| G. Violence
in the work place |
4, 6, 2 = 12 |
| LEAs Only |
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| H. 8-hour annual health and safety
field training |
3, 0, 3 = 6 |
| Operators Only |
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| I. Health and safety for landfill operations
personnel |
0, 1, 2 = 3 |
| J. Health and safety for transfer station personnel |
0, 0, 2 = 2 |
| K. Information on bloodborne pathogens |
0, 1, 0 = 1 |
No Comments
Solid Waste Facility Management
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Load-checking |
4, 1, 4 = 9 |
| B. Electronics recycling |
3, 2, 0 = 5 |
| C. Compliance assistance |
6, 3, 5 = 14 |
| D. Emergency event |
1, 3, 3 = 7 |
| E. Personal protective equipment |
0, 9, 7 = 16 |
| F. Universal and electronic waste |
8, 9, 6 = 23 |
| G. Emergency disposal of animal carcasses |
0, 1, 0 = 1 |
| H. Management of landfill gas |
8, 1, 2 = 11 |
| Operators Only |
|
| I. Managing transfer station systems |
1, 0, 1 = 2 |
| J. Managing composting systems |
1, 0, 2 = 3 |
| K. Managing construction and demolition debris |
0, 1, 0 = 1 |
| L. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) debris
management |
0, 0, 0 = 0 |
| M. Leachate management/leachate generation,
collection and treatment at MSW landfills |
0, 0, 0 = 0 |
| N. Groundwater issues |
0, 0, 0 = 0 |
| O. Landfill operational issues/manager of landfill
operations |
0, 0, 0 = 0 |
| P. Principals of management in MSW systems |
0, 0, 0 = 0 |
| Q. How to avoid enforcement actions |
0, 0, 0 = 0 |
Comments
- Landfill gas-an issue I'd like to know more about. E-waste is
another.
Communication
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Dispute-resolution process |
5, 7, 4 = 16 |
| B. Conducting meetings or
inspections under adversarial circumstances |
7, 5, 3 = 15 |
| LEAs Only |
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| C. Coordination with other agencies having
jurisdiction at solid waste facilities |
3, 3, 3 = 9 |
| D. Coordinating state minimum
standards with RWQCB staff |
3, 4, 1 = 8 |
| E. Effective communication skills
during the exit interview process after an inspection |
2, 2, 1 = 5 |
| F. Report writing |
4, 2, 1 = 7 |
| G. Inspection skills/investigative techniques |
4, 4, 5 = 13 |
Comments
- I'd love to learn more about RWQCB coordination.
Miscellaneous
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Preparing/maintaining
enforcement program plans, including annual inventory and
enumeration |
7, 6, 1 = 14 |
| B. Waste tire inspections |
1, 1, 1 = 3 |
| C. Landfill gas extraction systems, construction,
and plan review |
6, 3, 0 = 9 |
| D. Environmental justice |
0, 2, 2 = 4 |
| E. Historical perspectives of the solid waste
industry |
0, 4, 1 = 5 |
| F. Grants and grant writing |
3, 2, 3 = 8 |
| G. The complaint process and follow-up |
3, 1, 3 = 7 |
| H. Leadership skills for solid waste professionals |
3, 6, 7 = 16 |
| I. Data management |
0, 1, 5 = 6 |
Comments
- As a new member of our LEA I would like to see an entire day (or
more) training devoted to bringing new members up to speed on basics and
information needed to do the job-offered quarterly maybe?
Top Three Training Needs
| Topic |
First
Choice |
Second
Choice |
Third
Choice |
Total 8 |
| Permitting |
8 |
6 |
5 |
19 |
| Inspections |
8 |
5 |
2 |
15 |
| Enforcement |
1 |
5 |
7 |
13 |
| CEQA |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
| Landfill Closure and Postclosure Maintenance |
2 |
1 |
4 |
7 |
| Closed, Illegal, and Abandoned (CIA) Sites |
2 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
| Health and Safety: LEA |
0 |
6 |
3 |
9 |
| Solid Waste Facility Management |
4 |
4 |
4 |
12 |
| Communication |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Miscellaneous |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
Preferred Training Formats
| Training Format |
Votes |
| Web-based training |
20 |
| Video tapes/DVDs |
7 |
| Self-paced book/workbook |
16 |
| Computer-based training |
16 |
| One-on-one |
16 |
| Teleconferencing |
10 |
Criteria Used to Select a Specific Training
| Criteria |
Votes |
| Relevance to job |
30 |
| Commutable distance |
20 |
| SWANA/MOLO credit |
3 |
| Other |
5 |
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