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shall amend the Development Code (Zoning Ordinance) to A) 01 require new businesses to submit detailed information regard- ing the amounts and types of hazardous materials used and generated, the procedures implemented to manage the hazardous substances, and emergency procedures employed; B) require new or modified businesses to complete a business plan, waste minimization plan, and, if applicable, a Risk Management and Prevention Program prior to final approval of a land use permit. In addition, because certain quantities of hazardous materi- als could pose a threat to the public health and safety and the environment, the DEHS shall amend the Development Code (zoning ordinance) to require a conditional use permit for all businesses or governmental facilities handling hazardous materials in excess of 55 gallons, 500 pounds, or 200 cubic feet. VII. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE A. Policies and Actions Recent studies at municipal landfills have shown evidence of contamination from hazardous wastes, therefore, the DEHS shall establish a strong enforcement program to prevent disposal of household hazardous waste in municipal refuse facilities. In addition, the DEHS shall develop household hazardous waste diversion programs at all facilities where waste is handled, to properly manage these wastes. Whenever Possible, collection centers will be established at appropri- ate facilities with public access. The capacity at collection centers are unable to accommodate the needs of the entire County and the diversion program will add to the amount of hazardous wastes requiring special management, therefore, the DEHS shall address the County's needs in effectively managing household hazardous waste by establishing a larger transfer and processing facility. VIII. TRANSPORTATION A. Policies and Action Although Federal and State agencies are responsible for the development and enforcement of transportation regulations. the local jurisdiction can have a role in the transportation Of hazardous material/waste in the County. The County shall establish a task force whose purpose is to develop proposals for specifying routes for hazardous waste transport, identifying limitations for scheduling times of day and days of the week, types of waste that can be transported, and the need for notification requirements. Given that specified hazardous waste facilities must have access to safe transportation routes, the County shall rs- 7