Bill > SB1234

This bill establishes a comprehensive scheme for the regulation of metal shredding facilities in California. The key provisions are: - Prohibits an owner or operator from operating a metal shredding facility in the state unless they have a permit from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) or are deemed to have a permit. Prescribes the requirements for obtaining a permit, being deemed to have a permit, operating a metal shredding facility, and transporting certain materials related to metal shredding. - Provides that certain materials related to metal shredding are not hazardous waste if they meet specified requirements. Requires metal shredding facilities to report releases, submit closure plans, and meet other operational and reporting requirements. - Authorizes DTSC to collect annual fees from metal shredding facilities to fund implementation and administration of the bill's provisions. Repeals existing law that allowed DTSC to adopt alternative management standards for metal shredder waste. - Includes findings that the changes proposed by the bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair, and therefore apply to all cities, including charter cities. - Authorizes local legislative bodies to delegate to their planning directors the authority to adopt certain nonsubstantive modifications to land use plans and zoning ordinances under specified conditions.