§ 25198.2. — 25198.2. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 805, Sec. 3.)

California § 25198.2.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code HSC: Health and Safety Code - HSC
• Div. 20.: DIVISION 20. MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS
• Ch. 6.5.: CHAPTER 6.5. Hazardous Waste Control
• Art. 8.6.: ARTICLE 8.6. Development of Hazardous Waste Management Facilities on Indian Country

Text

(a)
Upon receipt of a written request from any tribe considering a proposal to construct each hazardous waste facility in that tribe’s Indian country within this state, the secretary shall convene negotiations for purposes of reaching a cooperative agreement pursuant to this article, which will define the respective rights, duties, and obligations of the state and the tribe concerning the approval, development, and operation of the facility. In convening the negotiations, the secretary shall consult with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the State Water Resources Control Board, the appropriate California regional water
quality control board, the State Air Resources Board, and the appropriate air pollution control district or air quality management district.
(b)
This article does not apply to any facility located on Indian country within the state if it meets all of the following requirements:
(1)
The facility is owned and operated solely by a tribe.
(2)
All hazardous waste accepted by the facility is generated by that particular tribe.
(3)
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has approved the facility.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 805, Sec. 3.