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2007 California Public Resources Code Article 1. Corrective Action Orders
CA Codes (prc:45000-45002)
PUBLIC RESOURCES CODESECTION 45000-45002
45000. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the enforcement agency may issue an administrative order requiring the owner or operator of a solid waste facility to take corrective action as necessary to abate a nuisance, or to protect human health and safety or the environment. (b) An administrative order shall not be issued for any minor violation that is corrected immediately in the presence of the inspector. Immediate compliance in that manner shall be noted in the inspection report. (c) The enforcement agency or the board may contract for corrective action after an order issued pursuant to subdivision (a) becomes final and the owner or operator fails to comply with the order by the date specified in the order. (d) If an enforcement agency or the board expends any funds pursuant to subdivision (b), the owner or operator of the solid waste facility shall reimburse the enforcement agency or the board for the amount expended, including, but not limited to, a reasonable amount for contract administration, and an amount equal to the interest that would have been earned on the expended funds. The amount expended shall be recoverable in a civil action by the Attorney General, upon request of the local enforcement agency or the board. (e) Any contract for corrective action entered into by the board is exempt from approval by the Department of General Services pursuant to Section 10295 of the Public Contract Code. (f) Any corrective action shall incorporate by reference any applicable waste discharge requirements issued by the state water board or a regional water board, and shall be consistent with all applicable water quality control plans adopted pursuant to Section 13170 of, and Article 3 (commencing with Section 13240) of Chapter 4 of Division 7 of, the Water Code, and state policies for water quality control adopted pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 13140) of Chapter 3 of Division 7 of the Water Code, existing at the time of the corrective action or proposed corrective action. 45001. Nothing in this division affects the authority of the state water board or a regional water board to issue enforcement orders or take corrective actions with regard to solid waste facilities. 45002. An order issued pursuant to this part or Part 4 (commencing with Section 43000) shall provide the person subject to that order with a notice of that person's right to appeal pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 43000) and Part 6 (commencing with Section 45030).
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