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52 responses were received.
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 |
11, 1, 3 = 15 |
| B. Reviewing application packages
for completeness/correctness |
10, 10, 4 = 24 |
| 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 |
12, 11, 7 = 30 |
| D. Permit consistency with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) |
5, 9, 5 = 19 |
| E. Financial assurances/operating liability |
1, 1, 1 = 3 |
| F. Conformance findings - county integrated waste
management plans |
0, 2, 2 = 4 |
| G. Writing permits |
2, 4, 3 = 9 |
| H. The process of reviewing and preparing permit
packages for Board submittal by Board staff |
3, 3, 4 = 10 |
| I. Completing five-year permit review reports |
4, 2, 7 = 13 |
| J. Processing/issuing tiered permits |
0, 3, 4 = 7 |
| K. 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.) |
0, 1, 8 = 9 |
| L. AB 1497 public hearing and CDI medium volume
public hearings. |
3, 4, 2 = 9 |
Comments
- Within M: final closure and postclosure training i.e. inspection,
drafting of plans, amendments, cost estimates, etc.
- Within G: the use of conditions to achieve the desired behavior of
the operator. Also, how the SWFP can be used to enhance landfill gas
monitoring requirements of T27.
- Choice topic A is a good one to offer again, in case folks missed it
the first go round. Also we have a few new employees that would benefit.
- The recent training on this issue was excellent. But CEQA is still,
and may always be, a sticky issue that needs lots of attention. Also,
particular attention needs to be paid to C&D facility permitting.
- Hints, tips, and rules-of-thumb for writing a clear, enforceable
permit that is consistent with CEQA and other documents, addresses past
problems, and prevents future misunderstandings.
- All items have importance and should be incorporated in all
permitting training in some way.
Inspections
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Landfill inspections |
6, 2, 6 = 14 |
| B. Transfer/processing
operations/facility inspections |
8, 5, 6 = 19 |
| C. Composting operations/facilities inspections |
3, 5, 8 = 16 |
| D. Closed facility/site inspections |
8, 2, 5 = 15 |
| E. Solid waste facility
inspections with a focus on CIWMB-LEA consistency--compliance vs.
violation vs. area of concern |
18, 10, 8 = 36 |
| F. Solid waste facility inspections with a focus on
gaining compliance - educating/ interacting with the operator and
employees |
0, 8, 1 = 9 |
| G. How to fill out an inspection report |
0, 0, 2 = 2 |
| H. What to look for when
inspecting operator records |
1, 12, 8 = 21 |
| I. CDI
inspections-processing/disposal |
7, 6, 6 = 19 |
Comments
- Greater understanding of the inspection process for landfill gas
systems.
- Estimating pile volumes should be taught and practiced in field
training exercise. How to inspect and review record keeping practices
and the "theory" or purpose behind the records that are required to be
kept by operator. The value, if any, for pathogen.
- What is an area of concern and how should it be used?
- How to deal with old closed sites.
Enforcement
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Enforcement actions and
follow-up |
9, 4, 8 = 21 |
| B. Writing and enforcing notice
and orders and interacting with legal (county/city counsel, DA's
etc.) |
13, 12, 6 = 21 |
| C. Processes involved for hearing
panels and hearing officers |
7, 6, 5 = 18 |
| D. Investigative techniques and
how to involve other agencies (e.g., Code Enforcement, Fish and
Game, Regional Boards, etc.) in investigation and prosecution |
10, 7, 6 = 23 |
| E. Evidence collection and case
file preparation |
3, 6, 4 = 13 |
| F. Administrative civil penalties
and fines |
3, 7, 10 = 20 |
| G. Enforcement actions for permit violations |
4, 7, 8 = 19 |
Comments
- A two-day training with a great level of detail, set-up like the
permits A-Z training. How enforcement can be used to improve a landfill
gas problem site.
- Emphasis should be placed on avoiding use of the hearing panel.
Also, "outside the box" enforcement tools such as settlement agreements.
How to enforce an OIMP! or at least make good use of it.
- Since an inspection report and notice of violation is not
enforceable, at what point should the LEA write an N&O?
- Actually #3 is a tie between D & G
CEQA
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Overview of the CEQA process |
10, 4, 7 = 21 |
| B. Understanding the relationship
between the environmental document and the solid waste facility
permit |
15, 13, 8 = 36 |
| C. When to use a categorical
exemption or addendum |
7, 10, 4 = 21 |
| D. Coordinating with planning
departments and other agencies |
4, 8, 10 = 22 |
| E. The roles and responsibilities
of the LEA and the CIWMB in the CEQA process |
11, 11, 16 = 38 |
Comments
- The overview must be very detailed and related first to landfills
then to other SW regulated types.
- Which mitigation measures go in the permit? How closely should the
LEA as responsible agency look at impacts that are the jurisdiction of
another agency?
Landfill Closure and Postclosure Maintenance
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Closure and post-closure
maintenance plan review process |
11, 7, 7 = 25 |
| B. Verification of cost estimates; coordination of
financial assurances |
1, 2, 3 = 6 |
| C. Coordination with the RWQCB |
2, 3, 5 = 10 |
| D. Evaluation/determination of remaining site life
capacity |
5, 5, 5 = 15 |
| E. Post closure land use, landfill
subsidence |
10, 7, 3 = 20 |
| F. Landfill gas monitoring,
control system design and assessment |
4, 7, 8 = 19 |
| G. The roles of CIWMB, RWQCB, and
the LEA for completeness determination and approval |
8, 6, 7 = 21 |
| H. Disposal site cleanup |
5, 7, 5 = 17 |
Comments
- All aspects of landfill gas in detail, detail and more detail.
- Post closure land use changes on pre-regulation site. Advanced
landfill gas issues.
Postclosure Land Use
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Regulatory requirements |
17, 6, 3 = 26 |
| B. Roles of the various agencies
|
6, 7, 5 = 18 |
| C. Local ordinances |
1, 0, 3 = 4 |
| D. Subdivision of disposal sites |
3, 4, 3 = 10 |
| E. Enforcement of subdivided sites |
3, 2, 1 = 6 |
| F. Determination of waste extent |
0, 6, 2 = 8 |
| G. Waste characteristics |
0, 3, 0 = 3 |
| H. Landfill gas migration,
monitoring and control clean closure |
5, 3, 8 = 16 |
| I. Piling supported foundations |
1, 4, 0 = 5 |
| J. Disclosure & deed restrictions |
2, 4, 5 = 11 |
| K. Buffer zones |
1, 1, 3 = 5 |
| L. Case studies (the good, the bad
and the ugly) |
5, 3, 8 = 16 |
| M. Open space applications |
1, 0, 2 = 3 |
Comments
- All of the above put into a Who, When, Where, What & Why plus the
How added on.
- Would also like to see training on proposed and existing
landscaping/vegetation at pre-'89 closed sites.
- How to determine when an activity is a land use change or consistent
with existing land use. When does CEQA tie into LEA’s responsibility
under Title 27 for closed sites? Too many choices in this section!
- I would like to focus entirely on this topic as a theme for this
year. as land become more in demand the lea is under more pressure for
development on closed sites.
- Again advanced landfill gas migration.
- All the above subjects are important issues that I would like to
have training on.
- Also, I, B and G are important too. There is a critical need for
training in this area. See comments below in next section on CIA sites.
Workshop Planning
What month, between now and June 2006, would be best to hold the
workshop?
| Month |
Votes |
| July 2005 |
0 |
| August 2005 |
1 |
| September 2005 |
4 |
| October 2005 |
11 |
| November 2005 |
4 |
| December 2005 |
2 |
| January 2006 |
0 |
| February 2006 |
8 |
| March 2006 |
1 |
| April 2006 |
2 |
| May 2006 |
2 |
| June 2006 |
1 |
Closed, Illegal, and Abandoned Sites
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Using continuous gas monitoring equipment for
structures near landfills |
8, 1, 2 = 11 |
| B. Designing and installing 27 CCR gas monitoring
networks at legacy municipal disposal sites |
3, 3, 2 = 8 |
| C. Determining the horizontal and
vertical extents of cover and waste at legacy MSW sites |
7, 5, 3 = 15 |
| D. Using trenching, drilling and direct push
equipment |
2, 2, 3 = 7 |
| E. Health risk assessment for
legacy MSW sites proposed for development |
7, 7, 9 = 23 |
| F. Using handheld GPS equipment in field
investigations |
3, 3, 4 = 10 |
| G. Methods to determine location of former landfills
and burn sites (i.e., aerial photos found in phase I office
investigations, etc.) |
4, 3, 4 = 11 |
| H. Reducing inspection frequency for legacy MSW
sites, AKA site investigations process (SIP) |
7, 3, 2 = 12 |
| I. Investigating illegal disposal
sites - enforcement case studies |
2, 10, 3 = 15 |
| J. Post closure land use and tracking systems for
CIA sites |
1, 5, 8 = 14 |
| K. Preparing field investigation work plans |
1, 3, 3 = 7 |
Comments
- Once again all the subjects above are of interest. Here in LA County
the legacy landfills are being developed because land is so precious.
- Help! This is a critical needs area for urban LEA's. As land prices
go up, all of our closed sites are being built on, and we do not have
the staff or expertise to always know what is the best system for a
given site. We need to focus trainings on postclosure.
Health and Safety
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. 8-hour annual health and safety
field training |
26, 1, 4 = 31 |
| B. Personal inspector safety field
seminar |
6, 13, 11 = 30 |
| C. Radiation safety field seminar |
4, 5, 4 = 13 |
| D. Asbestos awareness field seminar |
0, 9, 10 = 19 |
| E. Confined space field seminar |
4, 3, 4 = 11 |
| F. Landfill gas safety training
field seminar |
7, 15, 8 = 30 |
Comments
- Annual training has always been great. What are the known health
effects of periodic exposure to LFG?
Communication
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Dispute-resolution process |
4, 9, 14 = 27 |
| B. Conducting meetings or
inspections under adversarial circumstances |
21, 7, 8 = 36 |
| C. Coordination with other agencies having
jurisdiction at solid waste facilities |
10, 8, 3 = 21 |
| D. Coordinating timelines and state minimum
standards with RWQCB staff |
4, 9, 8 = 21 |
| E. Effective communication skills
during the exit interview process after an inspection |
7, 11, 9 = 27 |
Comments
- These topics are always good. New inspectors need it and more
experienced inspectors can use a refresher.
- Public hearings required under 1497.
Miscellaneous
| Topic |
Votes |
| A. Preparing/maintaining
enforcement program plans, including annual inventory and
enumeration |
17, 2, 3 = 22 |
| B. Waste tire inspections |
7, 3, 2 = 12 |
| C. Employee health and safety at
solid waste facilities--Cal-OSHA requirements |
5, 6, 8 = 19 |
| D. Illegal dumping |
5, 8, 5 = 18 |
| E. Landfill gas extraction systems, construction,
and plan review |
8, 7, 3 = 18 |
| F. Environmental justice |
3, 4, 2 = 9 |
| G. Historical perspectives of the solid waste
industry |
0, 4, 4 = 8 |
| H. Grants and grant writing |
2, 6, 10 = 18 |
| I. The complaint process and follow-up |
1, 3, 6 = 10 |
No Comments
Top Three Training Needs
| Topic |
First
Choice |
Second
Choice |
Third
Choice |
| Permitting |
14 |
8 |
9 |
| Inspections |
12 |
14 |
3 |
| Enforcement |
6 |
10 |
7 |
| CEQA |
1 |
3 |
4 |
| Landfill Closure and Postclosure Maintenance |
6 |
4 |
9 |
| Closed, Illegal, and Abandoned (CIA) Sites |
7 |
3 |
10 |
| Health and Safety: LEA |
1 |
3 |
4 |
| Communication |
2 |
1 |
1 |
| Miscellaneous |
0 |
3 |
1 |
Preferred Training Formats
| Training Format |
Votes |
| Workshop/lecture |
47 |
| Web-based training |
20 |
| Video tapes |
11 |
| Self-paced book/workbook |
9 |
| Computer-based training |
17 |
| One-on-one |
12 |
| Teleconferencing |
5 |
Criteria Used to Select a Specific Training
| Criteria |
Votes |
| Relevance to job |
48 |
| Commutable distance |
37 |
| SWANA/MOLO credit |
7 |
| Other |
7 |
Comments: Other/Explain
- Value
- Work schedule conflicts
- Must have at least 6 weeks lead time
- When it occurs
- Accessibility from Del Norte County
- Cost (should be cost effective)
- Training must be detailed. No introductory stuff
- Distance
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