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Inspections The HWP conducts compliance evaluation inspections at facilities that generate, transport, store, treat, dispose and/or recycle hazardous wastes. The inspection reviews paperwork and facility waste management practices. The paperwork inspection includes, but is not limited to, manifests, contractual agreements, site safety or contingency plans, waste analysis results, annual reports, and training records. To review facility waste management practices, a facility walk-through is conducted. This consists of visually inspecting the areas where wastes are generated and managed. These areas include production lines, work bays, paint areas, storage areas and recycling areas. After the paperwork review and facility walk-through, the inspector will conduct an exit interview. During the interview, the inspector will state the observations made during the inspection (such as, drums not labeled, open container, etc.) and may give the facility recommendations regarding those items. A Notice of Inspection form is completed. The facility representative is asked to sign the form, but is not required to do so. NOTE: If a facility fails to sign the form, the inspector will so note this on the form. A copy of the form is left for the facility's records. The Division's policy is to complete the inspection report within 45 days after the inspection. A copy of the report is sent to the facility. Any violations of the Hazardous Waste Management Rules are noted in the report and in the cover letter. A time is specified for correcting the deficiencies (usually between 20 days). Facilities are required to correct the violations and submit documentation of how the violations are to be corrected. A history of non-compliance may lead to escalated enforcement actions being taken. Under the Hazardous Waste Management Rules, fines of up to $25,000 per day per violation may be assessed against the violator. The Hazardous Waste Program uses a checklist to complete inspections. Facilities may also use this checklist to perform self audits of their waste management activities. Large
Quantity Generator and TSDF Inspection Checklist Division of Waste Management Home Page Updated: 8 Apr. 2008 |
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