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a. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Monterey County Health Department to submit all documents for the Local Enforcement Agency grant ("LEA") with the California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery ("CalRecycle") as of the date of Board approval or as of March 14, 2017, whichever date is earlier, through December 1, 2020.
b. Authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute all documents associated with the Local Enforcement Agency grant during the period authorized; and to receive funds associated with it to carry out the objectives as outlined in the program as the signature authority.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Monterey County Health Department to submit all documents for the Local Enforcement Agency grant ("LEA") with the California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery ("CalRecycle") as of the date of Board approval or as of March 14, 2017, whichever date is earlier, through December 1, 2020.
b. Authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute all documents associated with the Local Enforcement Agency grant during the period authorized; and to receive funds associated with it to carry out the objectives as outlined in the program as the signature authority.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
As the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA), the Environmental Health Bureau enforces state laws and regulations for Monterey County's local solid waste enforcement program. On January 1, 1990, Assembly Bill 939, The Solid Waste Management Act, became law. The Act obligates LEAs to inspect and permit solid waste facilities in their respective jurisdictions and to continue oversight throughout the closure period for up to 30 years. Given the volume and complexity of these responsibilities, CalRecycle, an agency of California State, has offered annual grant funds to LEAs to offset program costs.
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