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II.A. WASTE MINIMIZATION 'A Waste minimization is a term that refers to source reduction and recycling. Waste minimization, as used by the Environ- mental Protection Agency (EPA), denotes the reduction of hazardous waste that is generated or subsequently treated, stored, or disposed. San Bernardino County DEHS has had an informal waste minimi- zation program since 1983. The program has consisted of providing waste reduction and management information to generators through the County Hazardous Waste Generator Program, distribution of waste reduction information through a newsletter sent to all hazardous waste generators in the County, and waste reduction workshops. B. CHWMP Concerning Waste Minimization Although present efforts to encourage and promote waste minimization have been successful, an expanded program is necessary to provide more comprehensive assistance to ail industries. to document quantitatively the value of these waste minimization methods. to maintain personnel with exper- tise in waste minimization as a resource for industry. and to ensure that local industry is taking full advantage of waste minimization opportunities. A permanent program will be developed that includes educa- tion, technical assistance, economic incentives, and recogni- tion elements. Two full-time staff positions will be allo- cated to the program. The program will consist of the devel- opment of informational materials, presentations before trade associations, and the conduct of workshops. The program will be a cooperative work effort between County waste minimiza- tion staff and County generator inspectors. The waste mini- mization staff will work directly with businesses which reauest assistance in the development or waste reduction technioues specific to their businesses. Funding for the permanent program will be derived by fees from the hazardous waste generator program and from land use review fees for new businesses submitting waste minimization plans. III A. SITING OF SPECIFIED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES Responsible hazardous waste management involves not only waste minimization efforts. but also providing a portion of the commercial facilities that will be necessary in the region. In order to ensure that facilities are located only in appropriate sites. procedures for evaluating a facility application and standards for review are necessary. The foliowing are the three major issues involved in the local siting of specified hazardous waste facilities. 2