LEA Full Permit Process and Timelines

This table illustrates the general tasks and timelines for LEA processing of a full permit. Each task is linked to more detailed instructions, resources, and tools.

Please refer to the entire text of Title 27, Chapter 4, Subchapter 3, Article 3 when using this table.

(NEW!) Note: This page has been updated to reflect SB 1383 regulations effective January 1, 2022. Newly inserted text is shown with a double underlined format.

LEA Full Permit Process TasksTime Lines (Calendar Days)
  • Provide guidance to applicant and local planning agencies on permit process, local land use permits, and CEQA.
Prior to submittal of application
  • New permit application packages should be received 150 days prior to commencing operation, per
    PRC section 44001    .
  • An application for significant changes to an existing facility should be received 180 days prior to implementation of proposed changes per PRC 44004(b).
30 Days to accept as complete and correct or reject the application package.
Title 27 section 21650(b)
  • Notice and conduct informational meeting for new and revised permits only.
  • Notify CalRecycle of proposed determination and submit to CalRecycle for comment.

Note 1: After the LEA has made a completeness determination, the LEA must hold an informational meeting within 60 days of receiving an application, in addition to making a completeness determination within 30 days.

Note 2: Public information meetings requirements are associated with new and revised full permits (Title 27, section 21660.2), and public notice requirements are associated with new, modified and revised full permits (Title 27, section 21660.3).

Note 3: Modified permits require the LEA to notice the LEA's
preliminary determination to modify the permit.

Note 4: For new and revised full permit applications, the EA is
required to notice the governing body of the local jurisdiction where
the facility is located and the appropriate State Assembly Member and
State Senator of an upcoming informational meeting.

Note 5: Effective January 1, 2022:

  • The informational meeting criteria [27 CCR, section 21660.2(c)] has been amended to consider affected disadvantaged communities when determining a suitable location, date and time for the informational meeting.
  1. Allow the change without a revision to the permit.
  2. Disallow the change because it does not conform with the requirements of this division or the regulations adopted pursuant to this division.
  3. Require a revision of the solid waste facilities permit to allow the change.
  4. Require a modification of the permit to allow the change.
  5. Require review under Division 13 (commencing with section 21000) before a decision is made (CEQA).
  • Forward final determination to CalRecycle.
  • Write proposed permit (may also submit draft permit for CalRecycle review).
  • Submit proposed (unsigned) permit package and accepted application package to CalRecycle.
60 days to submit the proposed permit package to CalRecycle
Title
27
section
21650(g)
CalRecycle has 60 days to concur or object
PRC section 44009.
15 days to transmit permit to operator, per PRC section 44014EA has 120 days from when application package was accepted as complete and correct to issue or deny a permit PRC section 44008
  • Submit copy of signed issued permit to CalRecycle.
Until permit is revoked or site is closed.
At least once every 5 years after issuance until closure.
  • Review amendments to RFI.
As changes occur or are proposed at the facility.

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For more information contact: LEA Support Services, PermitTrainingAssistance@calrecycle.ca.gov