1. (a) Curbside programs choosing to use an alternative survey methodology shall apply to the Division for approval. Operators shall complete and submit to the Division the following documents, in originals:

   1. (1) A completed survey application as specified in section 2660(b);
   2. (2) A written description of the alternative methodology procedure in detail, the steps necessary to perform the alternative survey methodology, including the equipment to be used, materials to be collected, how the materials will be analyzed, location where sampling will occur, time and days of the survey, and any other relevant details that are necessary to arrive at the individual commingled rate. The proposed alternative methodology procedure must be as detailed and inclusive as the survey methodology provided by the Division.
2. (b) The Division shall review all completed proposed alternative methodology requests submitted.
3. (c) The Division shall notify the operator of its decision, after receipt of the documents requested in this subsection, if their methodology was approved or denied, pursuant to section 2670 of these regulations.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14530.5(b) and 14536, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 14509.5, 14552(a) and 14573.51, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-27-94 as an emergency; operative 10-27-94 (Register 94, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-24-95 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-27-94 order including amendment of subsections (a)(1)-(3) transmitted to OAL 2-24-95 and filed 4-7-95 (Register 95, No. 14).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(1), repealer of subsection (a)(2), subsection renumbering, and amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(2) filed 1-26-2001; operative 1-26-2001 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2001, No. 4).