LEA Full Permit Process and Timelines

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This table illustrates the general tasks and timelines for LEA processing of a full permit. Each task is linked to more detailed instructions, resources, and tools.

Note: This page has been updated to reflect the Permit Implementation Regulations effective April 13, 2007. Newly inserted text is shown with a shaded background.

LEA Full Permit Process Tasks	Time Lines (Calendar Days)
Provide guidance to applicant and local planning agencies on permit process, local land use permits, and CEQA.	Prior to submittal of application
Receive permit application package from operator at least 180 days prior to implementing proposed changes per PRC Section 44004(b).	30 Days to accept or reject application package. Title 27 Section 21650(b)	60 Days to hold informational meeting for revised and new permits.
Review application package for completeness and correctness. Accept or reject the application package for filing, or Accept application as incomplete per Title 27 Section 21650(e). Determine if proposed changes in design or operation will be processed as a permit revision, permit modification, or RFI amendment.
Notice and conduct informational meeting for new and revised permits only. Notify Board of proposed determination and submit to the Board for comment.	Note 1: For new and revised full permits, the LEA must hold a informational meeting within 60 days of receiving an application, in addition to making a completeness determination within 30 days. Note 2: The informational meeting must be held after the LEA has made its' completeness determination. Note 3: Modified permits require the LEA to notice the LEA's preliminary determination to modify the permit. Note 4: For new and revised full permit applications, the EA is required to notice the governing body of the local jurisdiction where the facility is located and the appropriate State Assembly Member and State Senator of an upcoming informational meeting.
Inform the operator of LEA determination to do any of the following per PRC Section 44004(d): Allow the change without a revision to the permit. Disallow the change because it does not conform with the requirements of this division or the regulations adopted pursuant to this division. Require a revision of the solid waste facilities permit to allow the change. Require a modification of the permit to allow the change. Require review under Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) before a decision is made (CEQA). Forward final determination to CIWMB.
Write proposed permit (may also submit draft permit for Board review). Submit proposed (unsigned) permit package and accepted application package to Board.	55 60 days Title 27 Section 21650(f)	120 days PRC Section 44008
Assist board staff with agenda item. Accompany Board staff on pre-permit inspection. Attend board meeting.	Board has 60 days to concur or object PRC Section 44009.
Issue or deny permit per PRC Section 44007
Submit copy of signed issued permit to Board.
Enforce terms and conditions of permit.	Until permit is revoked or site is closed.
Review permit.	At least once every 5 years after issuance until closure.
Review amendments to RFI.	As changes occur or are proposed at the facility.

LEA Full Permit Process Tasks

Time Lines (Calendar Days)

Provide guidance to applicant and local planning agencies on permit process, local land use permits, and CEQA.

Prior to submittal of application

Receive permit application package from operator at least 180 days prior to implementing proposed changes per PRC Section 44004(b).

30 Days to accept or reject application package.

Title 27 Section 21650(b)

60 Days to hold informational meeting for revised and new permits.

Review application package for completeness and correctness.
Accept or reject the application package for filing, or
Accept application as incomplete per Title 27 Section 21650(e).
Determine if proposed changes in design or operation will be processed as a permit revision, permit modification, or RFI amendment.

Notice and conduct informational meeting for new and revised permits only.
Notify Board of proposed determination and submit to the Board for comment.

Note 1: For new and revised full permits, the LEA must hold a informational meeting within 60 days of receiving an application, in addition to making a completeness determination within 30 days.

Note 2: The informational meeting must be held after the LEA has made its' completeness determination.

Note 3: Modified permits require the LEA to notice the LEA's preliminary determination to modify the permit.

Note 4: For new and revised full permit applications, the EA is required to notice the governing body of the local jurisdiction where the facility is located and the appropriate State Assembly Member and State Senator of an upcoming informational meeting.

Inform the operator of LEA determination to do any of the following per PRC Section 44004(d):

Allow the change without a revision to the permit.

Disallow the change because it does not conform with the requirements of this division or the regulations adopted pursuant to this division.

Require a revision of the solid waste facilities permit to allow the change.

Require a modification of the permit to allow the change.

Require review under Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) before a decision is made (CEQA).

Forward final determination to CIWMB.

Write proposed permit (may also submit draft permit for Board review).
Submit proposed (unsigned) permit package and accepted application package to Board.

55 60 days
Title 27
Section
21650(f)

120 days PRC Section 44008

Assist board staff with agenda item.
Accompany Board staff on pre-permit inspection.
Attend board meeting.

Board has 60 days to concur or object PRC Section 44009.

Issue or deny permit per PRC Section 44007

Submit copy of signed issued permit to Board.

Enforce terms and conditions of permit.

Until permit is revoked or site is closed.

Review permit.

At least once every 5 years after issuance until closure.

Review amendments to RFI.

As changes occur or are proposed at the facility.

Note: This page has been updated to reflect Assembly Bill 1497 (effective on January 1, 2004). See the all-LEA email providing interim guidance on implementing the provisions of AB 1479.