§ 66263.11. Application for Registration as a Hazardous Waste Transporter.

(a) A person desiring registration as a hazardous waste transporter shall apply to the Department by submitting each of the following:

(1) a completed and signed Hazardous Waste Hauler Application form (Form DTSC 187, Rev. 2/92), provided by the Department, which contains a statement certifying that the applicant understands and will comply with the applicable requirements of this chapter;

(2) proof of ability to provide adequate response in damages resulting from the operation of the person's business. For the purpose of this section, adequate response means protection against liability for the payment of damages equivalent to protection required by section 34630, et seq., of the California Vehicle Code. Both of the following are required:

(A) a copy of the insurance policy, if insured, for the required coverage shall be maintained at the transporter's principal place of business within California; and

(B) a Certificate of Insurance, a bond of a California licensed surety company, or evidence of qualification as a self-insurer, shall be provided to the Department which indicates that the minimum coverage has been obtained;

(b) If previously registered, the applicant shall submit an application to the Department at least 45 days prior to the expiration date of the current registration.

(c) The Department shall review applications under section 66263.11 for completeness and shall inform the applicant in writing either that the application is complete and accepted for filing, or that the application is deficient and what specific information, documentation or fees, if any, shall be required to complete the application. The Department shall inform the applicant within fourteen calendar days of receipt of an application for hazardous waste transporter registration. Registration shall be denied unless a complete application is submitted.

(d) The Department shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the Department's decision regarding the completeness of an application. The notification shall be within fourteen calendar days after the date on which the Department determines the application to be complete and accepted for filing pursuant to subsection (c) of this section for hazardous waste transporter registration applications.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 5-24-91; effective 7-1-91 (Register 91, No. 22).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2) filed 6-1-93 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 93, No. 23).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing subsections (a)(2) and (a)(4)-(a)(6), renumbering subsections, amending newly designated subsection (a)(2) and amending Note filed 9-29-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 40).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208, 25150, 25168.1, 25186 and 58012, Health and Safety Code; Section 15376, Government Code. Reference: Section 15376, Government Code; Sections 25112.5, 25115.5, 25159, 25163, 25165, 25165.1, 25166, 25166.5, 25167, 25168, 25169 and 58012, Health and Safety Code; Section 2560, Vehicle Code; and 49 CFR section 396.17