Section 25200.21 Of Article 9. Permitting Of Facilities From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 6.5. >> Article 9.
25200.21
. On or before January 1, 2018, the department shall adopt
regulations establishing or updating criteria used for the issuance
of a new or modified permit or renewal of a permit, which may include
criteria for the denial or suspension of a permit. In addition to
any other criteria the department may establish or update in these
regulations, the department shall consider for inclusion as criteria
all of the following:
(a) Number and types of past violations that will result in a
denial.
(b) The vulnerability of, and existing health risks to, nearby
populations. Vulnerability and existing health risks shall be
assessed using available tools, local and regional health risk
assessments, the region's federal Clean Air Act attainment status,
and other indicators of community vulnerability, cumulative impact,
and potential risks to health and well-being.
(c) Minimum setback distances from sensitive receptors, such as
schools, child care facilities, residences, hospitals, elder care
facilities, and other sensitive locations.
(d) Evidence of financial responsibility and qualifications of
ownership.
(e) Provision of financial assurances pursuant to Section 25200.1.
(f) Training of personnel in the safety culture and plans,
emergency plans, and maintenance of operations.
(g) Completion of a health risk assessment.