SB 673 Permit Criteria – Community Protection
Background
When Senate Bill (SB) 673 was signed into law, it provided an important opportunity for the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to improve the permitting process for hazardous waste facilities and increase community protection through stronger permit criteria.
Public Information & Feedback Session
Learn about DTSC’s Framework on Community Vulnerability and Health Risks.
Implementing SB 673
To thoroughly develop and effectively implement SB 673, DTSC divided the regulations into two tracks and between those two tracks there are seven permit criteria. In 2019, DTSC implemented Track 1 which included five of the seven permit criteria. DTSC is currently working towards implementing the final two permit criteria in Track 2.
Track 1
Hazardous Waste Facility Permitting Criteria
Track 2
Vulnerable Communities and Cumulative Impacts Permitting Criteria
What We’ve Completed
Track 1
Past Violations
DTSC developed the Violations Scoring Procedure to score past violations in permit decisions.
Financial Assurance & Responsibility
To satisfy these two criteria, DTSC developed new regulations to ensure hazardous waste facilities pay to clean up any contamination at the site.
Personnel Training
DTSC required permitted hazardous waste facilities to ensure personnel were trained in safety, emergency plans, and maintenance of operations.
Health Risk Assessment
DTSC required all permitted hazardous waste facilities to assess and report the health risk they pose to nearby workers and communities.
What We’re Currently Working On
Track 2
DTSC is currently working on regulations to address how the remaining items in SB 673 will be considered in permit criteria.
Community Vulnerability and Health Risks
Setback Distances
Goals of DTSC’s Revised Framework for Community Vulnerability and Health Risks
DTSC considered public input on the 2021 Draft Framework and the language in SB 673 to develop the following goals that guide the revised framework:
Provide earlier opportunities for public input
Consider community vulnerability in permit decisions and conditions
Develop science-based setback distance for community protection
Moving Forward with Track 2
DTSC is planning an upcoming public meeting and will be seeking public input on our public engagement strategy and on the revised framework. Comments on the goals that guide the revised framework can be submitted to permits_hwm@dtsc.ca.gov.
Public Engagement Survey
DTSC is gathering information to develop more outreach and communication activities.
Past Activities and Events
Learn about DTSC’s outreach efforts, events, and past activities related to SB 673 Track 2.
How to Get Involved
E-list
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Public Engagement
DTSC is gathering information to develop more outreach and communication activities.
Public Comment
We are interested in your thoughts on our Revised Framework.
Coming Soon!
Primary Contact
Contact DTSC about SB 673 by email at permits_hwm@dtsc.ca.gov or by using the “Contact Us” button below.
Last updated: March 19, 2024
Permitting Links
- Permitting Home
- Community Information
- Commonly Referenced Regulations
- Community Protection (SB 673)
- Contact Info
- Managing Hazardous Waste
- Who Needs a Hazardous Waste Facility Permit?
- Permit Appeals
- List of Permitted Hazardous Waste Facilities in California
- Additional Permitting Information and Resources
Hazardous Waste Related Links
- Annual/Biennial Reports
- Annual Fee Summary
- Customer Billing Portal (Cost Recovery)
- DTSC Advisory on the Management of Spent Fuels
- EnviroStor
- Hazardous Waste Publications
- Find a Registered Hazardous Waste Transporter
- Hazardous Waste Policies & Procedures
- Hazardous Waste Project Documents
- Imports and Exports of Hazardous Waste
- Kettleman Hills Facility
- Land Use Restriction Sites
- Office of Criminal Investigations
- PV Modules (Solar Panels)
- Regulatory Assistance Office
- Report an Environmental Concern
- Retail Waste
Hazardous Waste Links
- Hazardous Waste Home
- Certified Appliance Recycler (CAR) Program
- CUPAs
- Defining Hazardous Waste
- Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
- Emergency Response Program
- Enforcement
- Facilities (TSDFs)
- Generators
- Hazardous Waste ID Numbers
- Hazardous Waste Management Plan
- Hazardous Waste Manifests
- Hazardous Waste Tracking System
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Metal Recycling
- Metal Shredding Facilities and Wastes
- Permitting
- Toxics in Products
- Transporters
- Universal Waste
- Form 1358
- California Hazardous Waste Codes