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1. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: TAA,/�
DATE: July 9, 2024
SUBJECT: 2024 DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR DISASTER DEBRIS
REMOVAL
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Darin Seegmiller
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution for the 2024 Debris Management Plan for Disaster Debris
Removal.
BACKGROUND
On September 14, 2021, the City Council adopted the 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). Per
the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390), all state, county, and local agencies
must have an HMP. This plan must be adopted by the governing body for the agency to be
eligible to receive pre- and post -disaster federal funding.
The City of Santa Clarita's (City) local HMP identifies local hazards and reflects the City's
commitment to reduce risks from natural and artificial hazards. In the HMP, debris removal is
listed as a key support requirement for the cleanup of brick, glass, wood, steel, or concrete
building elements, office and home contents, and other materials. Developing a strong debris
management strategy is essential in post -disaster recovery. Debris removal is listed specifically
in the sections of extreme wind storms, landslides, mudslides, and earthquakes.
The City drafted the Debris Management Plan (DMP) with initial guidance from the California
Governor's Office of Emergency Services to use as a resource for debris removal activities due to
a significant, citywide disaster. The DMP will be an additional tool alongside the HMP and
Emergency Operation Plan. The plan provides the foundation for a long-term strategy to reduce
impacts to the City and its residents during and after a disaster. The DMP includes considerations
of temporary debris storage and reduction sites, such as selection of sites located throughout the
City, preparation, operations, and regulatory requirements. The DMP also prescribes debris
removal methods, allowing roads to be safely accessed by law enforcement and emergency
vehicles. In addition, debris monitoring and reduction methods include recycling as an essential
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part of the plan to reduce waste going to landfills.
The DMP and the debris removal activities are based on the scenarios of the following potential
disasters:
• Wildfire
• Earthquake
• Flood
• Hazardous Materials
• Landslide/Mudslide/Subsidence
• Severe Weather
• Terrorist Event
For example, in the event of an earthquake when the Emergency Operations Center is activated,
some of the initial activities would include:
• Debris Management Task Force meets
• Disaster debris contractor and waste haulers contacted
• Type, amount, and location of debris estimated
• Debris in the right-of-way in areas that hinder emergency services moved
• Debris moved to temporary debris storage sites, once priority is given to necessary access
points and key routes
• Debris monitored, sorted, and weighed to provide necessary documentation for federal
reimbursement
In addition, providing efficiency in disaster debris removal, adopting this formal plan also
supports eligibility for pre- and post -disaster federal funding for debris removal activities.
Compiling the plan encompassed a comprehensive process that included a collaborative effort
and review among City staff, disaster contractors, and waste haulers. The plan will be reviewed
every five years for necessary updates and revisions.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other direction as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
2024 Debris Management Plan (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2024 DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR DISASTER
DEBRIS REMOVAL
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan, in accordance
with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies local
hazards and reflects the City's commitment to reduce risks from natural and man-made hazards;
and
WHEREAS, in the Hazard Mitigation Plan, debris removal is listed as a key support
requirement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita did not formerly have a Debris Management Plan
for disaster debris removal; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages State and
local governments to be proactive in establishing an approach for debris operations immediately
following a disaster through the development of a Debris Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, according to FEMA, communities with a proper plan in place are better
prepared to restore public services and ensure the public health and safety in the aftermath of a
disaster and are better positioned to receive the full level of assistance available to them from
FEMA; and
WHEREAS, a Debris Management Plan is necessary to provide direction during a
citywide disaster; and
WHEREAS, this Debris Management Plan is an additional resource to the Emergency
Operation Plan and Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS, this Debris Management Plan was drafted with initial guidance from the
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, disaster contractor feedback and review by
City staff and waste hauler partners.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does
hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. City Council adopts the 2024 Debris Management Plan.
SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related and necessary
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
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SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 9th day of July, 2024.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 24- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita
at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 9th day of July 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
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DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN 2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN 2024..............................................................0
TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................................................I
SECTION 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.......................................................................
3
SECTION 2: ACRONYMS AND TERMS.....................................................................
4
2.1 ACRONYMS.........................................................................................................4
2.2 TERMS..................................................................................................................5
SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................
7
3.1 PURPOSE..............................................................................................................7
3.2 SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS....................................................................7
SECTION 4: CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS..............................................................
10
4.1 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ACTIVATION.................................10
4.2 ESTIMATING THE TYPE, AMOUNT AND LOCATION OF DEBRIS .........10
4.3 TEMPORARY DEBRIS STORAGE AND REDUCTION (TDSR) SITE
SELECTION PROPERTIES.....................................................................................11
4.4. TDSR SITE REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................11
4.5 TDSR SITE PREPARATION.............................................................................11
4.6 EXISTING SITE PREPARATION.....................................................................12
4.7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS/OTHER REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................................12
SECTION 5: DEBRIS REMOVAL..............................................................................
13
5.1 GENERAL...........................................................................................................13
5.2 DEBRIS REMOVAL CONTRACTOR FUNCTION.........................................13
5.3 EMERGENCY ROADWAY DEBRIS REMOVAL (PHASE I) ........................13
5.4 LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE............................................14
5.5 SUPERVISION AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS.....................................15
5.6 PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL (PHASE
II)
....................................................................................................................................15
5.7 PRIVATE PROPERTY DEBRIS REMOVAL...................................................17
5.8 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) REMOVAL ...........................17
SECTION 6: TEMPORARY DEBRIS STORAGE -AND REDUCTION SITES.....
18
6.1 SITE PREPARATION........................................................................................18
6.2 SITE OPERATIONS...........................................................................................19
SECTION 7: DEBRIS MONITORING PLAN............................................................
20
7.1 DEBRIS FIELD MONITOR...............................................................................20
7.2 MONITORING STAFF.....................................................................................211
7.3 DEBRIS MONITORING FIRM..........................................................................21
7.4 ACTIVATE MONITORING FIRM AND DEBRIS REMOVAL CONTRACTORS
....................................................................................................................................21
7.5 DEBRIS MONITORING REPORT....................................................................22
7.6 MONITORING PROGRAM...............................................................................22
7.6.1 MONITORING FUNCTION..........................................................................233
7.6.2 DISPOSAL MONITORING.............................................................................23
7.7 FORMS................................................................................................................24
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SECTION 8: DEBRIS REDUCTION METHODS .....................................................
26
8.1 VOLUME REDUCTION BY GRINDING AND CHIPPING ............................26
8.2 VOLUME REDUCTION BY RECYCLING......................................................27
8.2.1 METALS..................................................................................27
8.2.2 SOIL..................................................................................................................28
8.2.3 WOOD...............................................................................................................28
8.2.4 CONSTRUCTION AIM TERIAL.........................................................................28
8.2.5 RESID UE MATERIAL......................................................................................28
SECTION 9: TEMPORARY DEBRIS STORAGE AND REDUCTION SITE CLOSE-
OUTPROCEDURES.....................................................................................................
28
9.1 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION..............................................................29
9.2 SITE REMEDIATION........................................................................................30
SECTION 10: ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES .................................
31
10.1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS .....................31
10.2 SUPPORTING AGENCIES..............................................................................32
SECTION 11: ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS ............................................
32
11.1 LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS....................................................................33
11.2 TEAM MATERIALS........................................................................................33
SECTION 12: APPENDICES........................................................................................
33
APPENDIX A - DEBRIS MANAGEMENT RESOURCE DIRECTORY ..............33
A.1 ADMINISTRATIVE..............................................................................................33
A.2 COMMUNICATIONS/PIO..................................................................................34
A.3 CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT/TEMPORARYBIN ANO ROLL- OFF
BOXFRANCHI SEES.................................................................................................
34
A. 4 EMER GENC Y SER VICES/ HEA L TH AND SAFETY..........................................35
A. 5 NEIGHBORHOOD SER VICES/P UBLIC WORKS .............................................
36
A. 6 URBAN FORESTRY/CONTRACTOR(S).............................................................
36
APPENDIX B - LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCY CONTACTS ........
37
B.1 EARTHQUAKES.................................................................................................37
B.2 FLOODS, LANDSLIDES/MUDSLIDES..............................................................39
B.3 HAZARDOUSAIM TERIALS................................................................................40
B.4,SEVERE WEATHER............................................................................................41
B.5 WILDFIRES.........................................................................................................41
APPENDIX C - EXISTING LANDFILLS...............................................................42
APPENDIX D - SOLID WASTE FRANCHISES....................................................43
D.1 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL FRANCHISE BURRTEC WASTE
INDUSTRIES, INC.....................................................................................................
43
D.2 CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT- TEMPORARYBINAND ROLL -OFF
BOXFRANCHISE.....................................................................................................
44
APPENDIX E - TEMPORARY DEBRIS STORAGE AND REDUCTION SITES
(TDSR) REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................45
APPENDIX F - DRAFT ORDINANCES.................................................................56
APPENDIX G - HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN...................................................56
APPENDIX H - ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION .........56
APPENDIX I - SAMPLE DEBRIS MONITORING FORMS.................................62
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SECTION l: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Each year, local officials from hundreds of communities are faced with the task of removing
debris caused by natural disasters. In California, hundreds of major disasters have been
declared by the Governor to facilitate federal and state assistance to communities struck by
floods, earthquakes, wild fires and other natural disasters.
In some cases, debris clearance, removal and disposal actions can be accomplished quickly
using community resources augmented by assistance from neighboring communities, state
agencies and contractor resources. In many other cases, however, the damage and debris are
so extensive that a comprehensive debris clearance, removal and disposal management plan
is required to efficiently and effectively control operations.
This document was developed to provide guidance to community leaders in planning,
mobilizing, organizing and controlling a large-scale debris clearance, removal and disposal
operation. Although this manual has been developed for large-scale debris clearance,
removal and disposal operations, portions of all chapters can be utilized on a smaller scale.
The chapters are arranged to enable the reader to progress in a logical manner from one
planning element to another. It is recommended that the chapters be read consecutively
because information presented in one chapter will be helpful in understanding materials
presented in subsequent chapters. The guide does not address the removal or disposal of
material and products from private property that were generated by institutional,
commercial, recreational, industrial or agricultural sources that contain certain chemicals as
defined by the Environmental Protection Agency to be toxic, flammable, corrosive or
reactive.
This document was developed to assist local officials to review their community's
vulnerability to a disaster and consider how to manage a large-scale debris removal
operation should the need arise. The State of California's Emergency Management Agency
(CalOES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Regional Office may
also provide additional technical assistance in our area.
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SECTION 2: ACRONYMS AND TERMS
2.1 ACRONYMS
CalOES California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Caltrans California Department of Transportation
C&D
Construction and Demolition
DMS
Debris Management Site
DMTF
Debris Management Task Force
DTSC
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
DOT
Department of Transportation
DPW
Department of Public Works
EOC
Emergency Operations Center
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
ER
Emergency Relief
FCO
Federal Coordinating Officer
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FRP
Federal Response Plan
GIS
Geographic Information System
HHW
Household Hazardous Waste
NRCS
National Resource Conservation Service
PA
Public Assistance
PIO
Public Information Officer
REOC
Regional Emergency Operations Center
ROW
Right of Way
SCO
State Coordinating Officer
SHPO
State Historic Preservation Office
SLTT
State, Local, Tribal and Territorial
SWM
Department of Solid Waste Management
TDSR
Temporary Debris Storage and Reduction
USACE
United States Army Corps of Engineers
USDA
United States Department of Agriculture
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2.2 TERMS
Chipping. Reducing wood related material by mechanical means into small pieces to be
used as mulch or fuel. Chipping and mulching are often used interchangeably.
Debris. Scattered items and materials, either broken, destroyed, or displaced by a natural
disaster. For example: trees, personal property, construction and demolition material.
Debris Clearance. Clearing the major road arteries by pushing debris to the roadside to
accommodate emergency traffic.
Debris Removal. Picking up debris and taking it to a temporary storage site or permanent
landfill.
Debris Disposal. Placing mixed debris and/or residue from volume reduction operations
into an approved landfill.
Department of Public Works (DPW). Department typically responsible for clearing debris
from the roads and rights -of -way.
Department of Solid Waste Management (SWM). Department responsible for managing
and overseeing the collection and disposal of garbage, trash and disaster related debris.
Federal Response Plan. A plan developed to facilitate the delivery of all types of Federal
response assistance to states following a disaster. It outlines the planning assumptions,
policies, concept of operations, organizational structures and specific assignments and
agencies in providing Federal response assistance to supplement the State, tribal and local
response efforts.
Force Account Labor. State, tribal or local government employees engaged in debris
removal activities.
Garbage. Waste that is regularly picked up by the City's franchise waste haulers that is not
recyclable. For example: wrappers, flimsy plastics, animal waste and other non -recyclable
waste.
Hazardous Waste. Material and products from institutional, commercial, recreational,
industrial and agricultural sources that contain certain chemicals with one or more of the
following characteristics, as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency: 1) Toxic, 2)
Flammable, 3) Corrosive; and/or 4) Reactive.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Used or leftover contents of consumer products
generated from households that contain chemicals with one or more of the following
characteristics, as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency: 1) Toxic, 2)
Flammable, 3) Corrosive and/or 4) Reactive. Examples of household hazardous waste
include small quantities of normal household cleaning and maintenance products, latex and
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oil -based paint, cleaning solvents, gasoline, oils, swimming pool chemicals, pesticides and
propane gas cylinders.
Hot Spots. Illegal dumpsites that may pose health and safety threats.
Mutual Aid Agreement. An understanding between communities and states obligating
assistance during a disaster.
Recycling. The recovery and reuse materials such as metals, paper, plastic, glass, cardboard,
textiles, and construction materials that may have a residual monetary value.
Rights -of -Way. The portions of land over which a facility, such as highways, railroads, or
power lines are built. Includes land on both sides of the highway up to the private property
line.
Scale/Weigh Station. A scale used to weigh trucks as they enter and leave a landfill. The
difference in weight determines the tonnage dumped and a tipping fee is charged
accordingly.
Storage Site. A location where debris is temporarily stored until it is reduced in volume
and/or taken to a permanent landfill.
Sweeps. The number of times a contractor passes through a community to collect all
disaster -related debris from the rights -of -way. Usually limited to three passes through the
community.
Tipping Fee. A fee based on weight or volume of debris dumped that is charged by landfills
or other waste management facilities to cover their operating and maintenance costs.
Trash. Non -disaster related yard waste, white metals, or household furnishings placed on
the curbside for pickup by local solid waste management personnel. A resident must call for
pickup. Not synonymous with garbage.
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). A component of the U.S. Army that is
responsible for constructing and maintaining all military bases and other government -owned
and controlled entities. The USACE may be used by FEMA when direct Federal assistance,
issued through a mission assignment, is needed.
White Goods. Household appliances, such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers and
dryers.
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SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION
3.1 PURPOSE
The City of Santa Clarita's Debris Management Plan (Plan) is a document to provide
policies and guidance to the staff of the City of Santa Clarita for the removal and disposition
of debris caused by a major disaster. To facilitate and coordinate the responsible
management of debris following a disaster in order to mitigate against any potential threat to
the lives, health, safety, and welfare of the impacted citizens, expedite recovery efforts in
the impacted area, reduce waste going to the landfill, and address any threat of significant
damage to improved public or private property.
The Plan provides a list of activities that may assist the City of Santa Clarita in reducing and
preventing loss from future natural and man-made hazard events, ensure effective use of
resources, controls and minimizes costs and aids in complying with applicable local,
state/tribal/territorial, and federal regulations. The action items address multi -hazard issues,
as well as activities for earthquakes, floods, hazardous materials, landslides, earth
movement, severe weather, and wild fires.
3.2 SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS
SITUATION
Since incorporation in 1987, the City of Santa Clarita has dealt with several natural and
man-made hazards that dramatically impacted the area. These hazards have included
earthquakes, floods, hazardous material spills, and severe weather such as wind events, earth
movement, and wild fires. These natural and manmade hazards adversely affect the lives of
those who live and work in Santa Clarita, and also impacts the lives of those who live and
work in surrounding communities. The City of Santa Clarita continues to grow in
population, as does the area bordering Santa Clarita, which also increases the exposure to
natural and man-made hazards. While unpredictable, the City must also take into
consideration the possibility of terrorist attacks.
For the purpose of the Plan the list of hazards has been narrowed down to seven hazards of
concern to the City of Santa Clarita; earthquakes, landslides, wildfires, floods, severe
weather, terrorist events and hazardous materials.
ASSUMPTIONS
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• A natural disaster that requires the removal of debris from public or private lands and
waters could occur at any time.
• The amount of debris resulting from an event or disaster could exceed the local
government's ability & resources to dispose of it.
• If the natural disaster requires, the Governor would declare a state of emergency that
authorizes the use of state resources to assist in the removal and disposal of debris. In the
event federal resources are required, the Governor would request through FEMA a
Presidential Disaster Declaration. The City of Santa Clarita's franchised waste haulers will
play a significant role in the debris removal, collection, reduction, and disposal process.
• The debris management program implemented by the City of Santa Clarita will be based
on a sustainable management approach, to reduce as much waste as possible going to the
landfill utilizing reduction, reuse, reclamation, and resource recovery.
POSSIBLE DISASTERS AND TYPES OF DEBRIS PRODUCED
EARTHQUAKES
Resulting debris from earthquakes can include C&D materials, automobiles, furniture,
mixed metals and other home contents from demolished or dismantled homes, vegetative
debris, and other materials into the waste stream.
WILDFIRES
Wildfires can generate large amounts of mixed debris, ash, and charred wood waste, mixed
metals, C&D materials, fire -damaged cars, furniture and other home contents, and scorched
soil. In addition, large-scale loss of plants serving as ground cover can lead to mud slides,
significantly increasing the debris streams.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Within the planning area, a hazardous material release or spill would most likely involve
either transportation of materials by railroad or truck use of hazardous materials at a
business, or illegal dumping of hazardous wastes. Hazardous materials are transported to
and through the planning area by vehicles using Interstate 5, State Routes 14 and 126, and
the Union Pacific Railway.
FLOODS
As soon as flood waters recede, people begin to dispose flood -damaged household items.
Mud, sediment, sandbags, and other reinforcing materials also add to the volume of debris
needing management, as do C&D materials and mixed metals from demolished and
dismantled houses and automobiles.
SEVERE WEATHER
Resulting debris could include C&D materials, vegetative debris, mud, sediment, materials
and mixed metals from demolished or dismantled houses and automobiles.
LANDSLIDE S/MUD SLIDE S
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Resulting debris could include C&D materials, vegetative debris, mud, sediment, sandbags,
and other reinforcing materials, materials and mixed metals from demolished or dismantled
houses and automobiles.
TERRORIST EVENT
Examples of terrorist events can include explosions, fires, chemical/biological attacks,
contamination, and "dirty" bombs. Secondary impacts include flooding from firefighting
efforts.
The type of terrorist attack and level of severity will determine the types of debris produced.
An act of terrorism could generate little to no debris at all, or could result in large quantities
of multiple types of debris, potentially requiring highly specialized personnel, procedures,
and equipment for its removal and disposal.
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SECTION 4: CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
4.1 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ACTIVATION
• Upon notification of an emergency, the Director of Emergency Services (i.e. the City
Manager or designee) will order the activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Incidents requiring EOC activation include a flood in the Santa Clarita Valley; terrorist
activity in the state; a major hazardous materials incident requiring the evacuation of 20 or
more persons; a major multi -casualty incident (e.g. train derailment, airplane crash, or major
vehicle pile-up); a major earthquake in the state.
• Upon EOC activation, the Debris Management Task Force (DMTF) will meet to plan for
the disposition of debris from the incident. The DMTF is composed of representatives from
City of Santa Clarita Neighborhood Services, Public Works and any other City department
deemed necessary, City of Santa Clarita Emergency Services and City of Santa Clarita
Public Information Office. Other representatives may be added as necessary.
• The duties of the DMTF include:
o Brief the Director of Emergency Services on the status of the debris
clearing, removal, recycling, and disposal operations.
o Ensure that the City is represented at all meetings with other government
and private agencies involved.
o Delegate duties, supervise government and contractors, and oversee project
management.
o Contract review, right of entry permits, condemnation of buildings and
temporary debris storage site.
o Provide information to the public.
• The Public Works Director (or designee) in conjunction with the DMTF, will determine
the extent of damage and resulting debris and issue appropriate directives to implement this
plan.
• A listing of the points of contact for debris management and debris removal operations is
included in Appendix A.
• A listing of the points of contact for state and/or federal agency contacts after a disaster
has been declared is included in Appendix B.
4.2 ESTIMATING THE TYPE, AMOUNT AND LOCATION OF DEBRIS
Following a hazardous event, the level of damage will be assessed as a means of
determining appropriate clean-up and removal strategies. The City of Santa Clarita,
Department of Public Works, is responsible for initiating and overseeing this task.
• The Director of Public Works will appoint the appropriate personnel to estimate the
amount of debris generated by the disaster.
• Personnel estimating the amount of debris will use one of the following methods:
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o Drive -through method: perform an assessment by driving through the area where
debris has accumulated and estimate amount of debris to be disposed.
o Aerial assessment: perform an assessment by flying over the area using State
Police and/or National Guard helicopters and Civil Air Patrol reconnaissance
flights.
4.3 TEMPORARY DEBRIS STORAGE AND REDUCTION (TDSR) SITE
SELECTION PROPERTIES
• The DMTF will determine the number and location of Temporary Debris Storage and
Reduction (TDSR) sites.
• The TDSR is established for the collection and processing of debris.
• The DMTF will prioritize which sites will be opened based on the amount of debris
estimated:
o First Priority: Pre -determined TDSR sites
o Second Priority: Public property within the damaged area
o Last Priority: Private property
4.4. TDSR SITE REQUIREMENTS
• The city will be looking for TDSR sites with a combined total of 40+ acres within the city
limits. Refer to Appendix E for further details.
• The Environmental Services Division, a division of the Santa Clarita Department of
Neighborhood Services, will maintain detailed information pertaining to each of these sites.
• Detailed information should include exact location, size, available ingress and egress
routes and results of an environmental assessment and initial data samples.
• Baseline data should include photographs or documentation of any physical features,
biological features, soil, etc.
• The list of TDSR sites should be reviewed annually and updated as necessary as part of
the normal maintenance plan by the Environmental Services Division.
4.5 TDSR SITE PREPARATION
• The DMTF will identify the preparatory actions that need to be accomplished after a
TDSR site has been selected.
• Develop a Memorandum of Understanding or a Memorandum of Agreement, if required.
• Identify who would be responsible for updating the initial base line data and develop an
operation layout to include ingress and egress routes.
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4.6 EXISTING SITE PREPARATION
Existing landfills utilized by the City of Santa Clarita are listed in Appendix C.
4.7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS/OTHER REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS
• Environmental resources and historic properties may potentially be impacted through
debris management projects like: ground disturbance, impact to wetlands, floodplains, and
other water resources, alteration of historically -significant properties, and impact to
threatened and endangered species and migratory birds.
• Environmental and historic property considerations must be addressed before the
following actions can be taken:
o Projects affecting a historic or potentially historic property
o Projects affecting an Indian traditional cultural property/religious site
o Projects involving ground disturbing activities in areas of previously undisturbed
ground
o Projects affecting a current or proposed threatened or endangered plant or animal
species or their habitat
o Projects affecting a wetland, floodplain, river, lake, coastal area, or other body of
water
o Projects involving hazardous materials
o Projects with known or expected environmental concerns
o Projects with a high level of public controversy
For a list of statutes and executive orders, in relation to Environmental and Historic
Preservation Compliance, refer to Appendix H.
• Staff must consider all of the statutes and orders when selecting a site for debris storage
and during collection and removal activities.
• Prior to the operations phase, the DMTF will contact and coordinate with the Stormwater
Utility staff regarding the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permit. Staff will ensure that the debris site and the operations contained therein do not
discharge pollutants into the local waters.
• To address air quality concerns, the DMTF will contact the Southern California Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD) if any debris is suspected of containing any
asbestos. Guidelines for cleanup are located in Appendix I.
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• For sites that are potentially designated or designated historical by the City of Santa
Clarita, consultation and coordination with the Director of Community Development will be
necessary.
• For sites that are designated by the State of California, Office of Historic Preservation,
contact the Local Government and Environmental Compliance Unit for consultation.
SECTION 5: DEBRIS REMOVAL
5.1 GENERAL
• Earthquakes, fires, floods, storm events and other natural disasters can generate
unprecedented amounts of debris in a few hours or a few minutes. The debris may be
equally heavy in both urban and rural areas depending on the magnitude of the disaster and
associated structural damage such as homes, businesses, utilities and signs. This section
provides guidelines on debris removal issues, including emergency roadway clearance,
public rights -of -way removal, mobile home park removal, private property removal,
navigation hazard removal, and hazardous waste removal.
• Debris removal, regardless of source, becomes a high priority following a disaster. A
debris management strategy for a large-scale debris removal operation divides the operation
into two phases.
o Phase I consists of the clearance of the debris that hinders immediate lifesaving
actions being taken within the disaster area and the clearance of that debris
which poses an immediate threat to public health and safety.
o Phase II operations consist of the removal and disposal of that debris which is
determined necessary to ensure the orderly recovery of the community and to
eliminate less immediate threats to public health and safety.
5.2 DEBRIS REMOVAL CONTRACTOR FUNCTION
Upon direction, the debris removal contractor will mobilize staff and equipment to the
event location and review Debris Management (DMS) locations for site preparation and
logistical setup, including tower construction.
Equipment will be certified as required by the monitoring firm.
The contractor will brief subcontractors with operational procedures and familiarize staff
with current debris removal eligibility, FEMA requirements, county debris removal
contract requirements, and safety procedures.
5.3 EMERGENCY ROADWAY DEBRIS REMOVAL (PHASE I)
• Public Works will identify critical routes that are essential to emergency operations.
• Public Works, Santa Clarita Sheriff's Office and the Emergency Operation Center (EOC)
will determine how efforts will be prioritized between local agencies for critical routes.
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• Agencies will identify areas that state and federal assistance can target.
• The following actions take place during Phase I:
o Roadway debris removal involves the opening of arterial roads and collector
streets by moving debris to the shoulders of the road. There is no attempt to
physically remove or dispose of the debris, the only goal at this point it to clear
key access routes in order to:
■ Expedite the movement of emergency vehicles, including law
enforcement
■ Resume critical services
■ Assess damage to key public facilities and utilities such as schools,
hospitals, government buildings, and municipal owned utilities.
• The following types of debris may be encountered: fallen trees and broken limbs; yard
trash such as outdoor furniture, trash cans; utility items including poles, power, telephone
and cable TV lines, transformers and other electrical devices; building debris such as roofs,
sheds and signs; and personal property such as clothing, appliances, boats, cars, trucks and
trailers.
• Priority will be given to open access to other critical community facilities such as
municipal buildings, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, power generation
units, dialysis centers, and hospitals.
• The requirement for government services will be increased drastically following a major
natural disaster. Public and private utilities will determine the damage done to utility
systems. Activities involving these facilities should be closely coordinated with their owners
and/or operators.
5.4 LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
• EOC will identify local, private, State, and Federal government assets that may be
available such as:
o City of Santa Clarita personnel and equipment
o Cal Trans personnel and equipment
o Franchised waste haulers
o Truck and rail haulers
o Los Angeles County Fire Department
o Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Department
o California Highway Patrol
o Los Angeles County Department of Public Works personnel and equipment
o Los Angeles County Flood Control personnel and equipment
o National Guard
o U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service chain saw crews
o Local U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) workers and equipment
o California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
o California Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
o California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)
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o Department of Toxic Substances & Control (DTSC)
o Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
o National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
o US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
5.5 SUPERVISION AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
• Using all available resources, local public works personnel will supervise immediate
debris clearing (Phase I) actions on public streets. Caltrans personnel will supervise debris
clearing along, underneath and immediately adjacent to freeways — including medians and
on and off ramps. Requests for additional assistance and resources will be made to the
Regional Emergency Operations Center (REOC) from the Operational Areas. Requests will
then be forwarded to the State Operations Center (SOC) as needed. Requests for federal
assistance will be requested through the State Coordinating Officer (SCO) to the FEMA
Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO).
• City of Santa Clarita Urban Forestry crews (and/or contractors) equipped with chain saws
may be required to cut up downed trees. This activity is hazardous, and common-sense
safety considerations are necessary to reduce the chance of injury and possible loss of life.
When live electric lines are involved, work crews will coordinate with local utility
companies to have power lines de -energized for safety reasons.
• Front-end loaders and dozers should be equipped with protective cabs. Driveway cutouts,
fire hydrants, valves, and storm water inlets should be left unobstructed. All personnel
should wear protective gear, such as hard hats, gloves, goggles, and safety shoes.
5.6 PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
(PHASE II)
• Debris is simply pushed to the shoulders of the roadway during the emergency opening
(Phase I) of key routes. There is little time or concern for sorting debris at that time. The
objective is to provide for the safe movement of emergency and support vehicles into and
out of the disaster area. As removal operations progress, the initial roadside piles of debris
become the dumping location for additional yard waste and other storm -generated debris,
such as construction material, personal property, trash, white goods such as refrigerators,
washers, dryers and hot water heaters, roofing and even household, commercial, and
agricultural chemicals.
• The DMTF will coordinate debris removal operations with the City's franchised waste
haulers.
• The DMTF will work with the California Master Mutual Aid to request resources from
different levels of government. The DMTF will rely first on its own resources, then call
for assistance:
o City to county,
o County to county, and
o County to the regional office of the OES,
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o Which relays unmet requests to the State.
• The City of Santa Clarita has an automatic mutual aid request ability with Los Angeles
County Public Works through a General Services Agreement.
• The DMTF will determine if local contractors will be needed to assist in Phase II
operations. If local contractors are needed, Public Works will ensure that the contracts cover
hauling and disposal of debris at approved landfills. The Solid Waste Division will monitor
the contracts to ensure that public funds are properly accounted for and that contractors
perform according to contract requirements.
• The DMTF will determine if additional state and/or federal assistance will be required.
Additional assistance will be requested through the REOC.
• The DMTF will develop local field inspection teams to assess collection and disposal.
• The DMTF will coordinate through local agencies to establish a contracted work force
capable of expeditious removal of the debris.
• Develop an independent team using local personnel to monitor the removal activities.
• Conduct daily update briefings with key debris managers. Ensure that all major debris
removal and disposal actions are reviewed and approved by the local debris manager.
• Ensure that a representative of the DMTF attends all briefings to resolve any coordination
problems between state and federal debris removal efforts and local debris removal and
disposal efforts.
• Ensure key DMTF staff has communication from the field (such as radios and/or cell
phones).
• Coordinate with Public Works, Cal Trans, and the Santa Clarita Sherriff s Department to
ensure that traffic control measures expedite debris removal activities.
• Establish a proactive information management plan. This plan will emphasize actions that
the public can perform to expedite the cleanup process, such as separating recyclables from
debris; segregating hazardous materials; placing debris at the curbside; keeping debris piles
away from fire hydrants and valves, reporting locations of illegal dump sites or incidents of
illegal dumping; and segregating recyclable materials.
• The public should be kept informed of debris pick-up schedules, disposal methods and
ongoing actions to comply with State and Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
regulations, disposal procedures for self-help and independent contractors, and restrictions
and penalties for creating illegal dumps.
• The Public Information Officer (PIO) should be prepared to respond to questions
pertaining to debris removal from the press and local residents. The following questions are
likely to be asked:
o What is the pick-up system?
o When will the contractor be in my area?
o Who are the contractors and how can I contact them?
o Should I separate the different debris materials and how?
o How do I handle Household Hazardous Waste?
o What if I am elderly?
• Contact information for the Public Information Officer (PIO) can be found in
Appendix A.
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5.7 PRIVATE PROPERTY DEBRIS REMOVAL
• Dangerous structures should be the responsibility of the owner. Government officials (or
designees) will make determinations as to whether to demolish a structure to protect the
health and safety of adjacent residents. However, experience has shown that unsafe
structures will remain because of the lack of insurance, absentee landlords, or lack of
personnel or equipment. Consequently, demolition of these structures may become the
responsibility of DMTF.
• Develop procedures to ensure complete cooperation with numerous local and state
government officials to include the following: real estate offices, local law and/or code
enforcement agencies, state historic preservation office, qualified contractors to remove
hazardous materials, asbestos, lead -based paint, and field teams to photograph the sites
before and after demolition.
• When the City deems it necessary to conduct a private property debris removal operation,
the city must get approval from CalOES and FEMA prior to starting the operation.
• It is not the intent of the City of Santa Clarita to remove debris from private property.
• Insurance proceeds for debris removal can be collected from the affected property owners.
• Copies of draft ordinances that can be activated when a "state of emergency" is
implemented are included in Appendix F.
• The DMTF will coordinate with necessary agencies prior to demolishing any structures.
Coordination must be conducted with code enforcement and law enforcement. The DMTF
will ensure that a CalOES and/or FEMA representative is on site to work with local
agencies and ensure that all required legal actions are taken.
5.8 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) REMOVAL
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) may be generated as a result of a major disaster.
HHW may consist of common household chemicals that may legally be managed through
the residential hazardous waste program.
• Propane tanks, oil tanks, gasoline tanks, oxygen bottles, batteries, raw chemicals and
waste from industrial and agricultural operations is considered hazardous waste (HW).
These items may be mixed into the debris stream following a disaster and will require close
attention throughout the debris removal and disposal process.
• When possible, HW response teams will be assigned and respond ahead of any removal
efforts. The DMTF will determine if emergency contracts with generic scopes of work are
required. The DMTF will coordinate with regulatory agencies concerning possible
regulatory waivers and other emergency response requirements.
• Arrange for salvageable hazardous materials to be collected and segregated based on their
intended use. Properly trained personnel or emergency response HW contractors should
accomplish removal of hazardous waste. Coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure
cleanup actions meet local, state, and federal regulations.
• The DTSC can provide emergency response support to the DMTF for HW incidents when
needed through the Hazardous Waste Management Program.
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• Private licensed contractors will be required to complete HW identification and
segregation before building demolition begins. Qualified contractors should remove HW
debris. Regular demolition contractors can remove uncontaminated debris.
• A separate staging area for HW and HHW materials, contaminated soils, and
contaminated debris should be established at each TDSR site. The staging area should be
lined with an impermeable material and contained by a berm to prevent contamination of the
groundwater and surrounding area. Materials should be removed and disposed of using
qualified HHW personnel/contractors in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 6: TEMPORARY DEBRIS STORAGE AND REDUCTION
SITES
• Once the debris is removed from the damaged area, it will be taken to temporary debris
storage and reduction sites (TDSR).
The City of Santa Clarita has identified potential sites to be utilized for temporary debris
storage with a combined total of approximately 40+ acres within the city limits. The
appropriate permits and/or waivers will be attained upon site determination. Please refer to
Appendix E for a list of potential sites.
• Removal and disposal actions follow the normal chain of responsibility (i.e., local level,
county level, State level, and when resources are exceeded at each level of responsibility,
federal assistance may be requested according to established procedures). Because of the
limited debris removal and reduction resources, the establishment and operation of TDSR
sites are generally accomplished by contracts.
• Emphasis is placed on local government responsibilities for developing debris disposal
contracts. The City of Santa Clarita Emergency Operations Analyst may be responsible for
developing and implementing these contracts for debris removal and disposal under most
disaster conditions.
• The DMTF will review all debris disposal contracts. There will be a formal means to
monitor contractor performance to ensure that funds are being used wisely.
• DMTF should work with CUP, local DOTS and/or Caltrans for available routes. These
routes may be used by everyone as ways in and out of the disaster affected areas. Gridlock
and other traffic issues can severely impact travel time for trucks hauling debris.
6.1 SITE PREPARATION
A baseline data collection must be done prior to determining if a site is suitable for debris
management. The following actions will determine the baseline data:
• Video or Photographic documentation of the site
• Note existing features and conditions on site to help evaluate possible damage
claims made later
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• Investigate the historic significance of the location by determining the past use
and ownership of the property and document any issues regarding existing
historic structures or archeological sites.
• Sampling of soil and water prior to use of the site
The topography and soil conditions should be evaluated to determine best site layout.
Consider ways to make remediation and restoration easier when planning site preparation.
Any HW and HHW temporary collection sites must be established on a layer of 15 mil
visqueen.
A licensed civil engineer will assist in dealing with storm water and/or debris operations
runoff so as to not further contaminate storm drains and other water ways.
6.2 SITE OPERATIONS
• Site preparation and operation are usually left up to the contractor. The DMTF will offer
guidance and provide monitors, which will help with the overall process.
• Establish lined temporary storage areas for ash, hazardous waste, fuels, and other
materials that can contaminate soils, groundwater and surface water. Set up plastic liners
when possible under stationary equipment such as generators and mobile lighting plants.
Include this as a requirement of the contract scope of work.
• If the site is also an equipment staging area, monitor fueling and equipment repair to
prevent and mitigate spills such as petroleum products and hydraulic fluids. Include clauses
in contract scope of work to require immediate cleanup by the contractor.
• The DMTF will ensure that a contract is in place for physical security of the site.
• Be aware of and mitigate things that will irritate the neighbors such as:
o Dust - employ water trucks.
o Noise - construct perimeter berms.
o Traffic — proper layout of ingress and egress procedures to help traffic flow.
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SECTION 7: DEBRIS MONITORING PLAN
A Debris Monitoring Plan is an effective tool for identifying, evaluating and resolving
debris issues. The Debris monitoring Plan below has been developed using guidelines from
both CalOES and FEMA. In addition, The City of Santa Clarita currently has pre -positioned
maintenance agreements for as -needed disaster services including debris removal and
monitoring.
7.1 DEBRIS FIELD MONITOR
The City of Santa Clarita, Department of Neighborhood Services, will work closely with the
Emergency Operations Analyst for assigning and/or contracting full-time and properly
trained debris field monitors.
• CalOES /FEMA may provide training on State and/or Presidentially declared disasters, if
necessary.
DUTIES
The specific responsibilities and duties of individual debris monitors in the field are the
same for both force account and contracted debris monitoring operations. They are:
• Report issues to their direct supervisor which require action (such as safety
concerns, contractor non-compliance and equipment use)
• Accurately measure and certify truck capacities (recertify on a regular
• basis)
• Properly and accurately complete and physically control load tickets (in
• tower and field)
• Ensure that trucks are accurately credited for their load
• Ensure that trucks are not artificially loaded (ex: debris is wetted, debris is
fluffed -not compacted)
• Validate hazardous trees, including hangers, leaners, and stumps
• Ensure that hazardous wastes are not mixed in loads
• Ensure that all debris is removed from trucks at Debris Management Sites
(DMS)
• Report if improper equipment is mobilized and used
• Report if contractor personnel safety standards are not followed
• Report if general public safety standards are not followed
• Report if completion schedules are not on target
• Ensure that only debris specified in the contract is collected (and is identified as
eligible or ineligible)
• Assure that force account labor and/or debris contractor work is within the
assigned scope of work
• Monitor site development and restoration of DMS's
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Report to supervisor if debris removal work does not comply with all local
ordinances as well as state and federal regulations (i.e. proper disposal of
hazardous wastes)
Record the types of equipment used (Time & Materials contract)
Record the hours equipment was used, include downtime of each piece of
equipment by day (Time & Materials contract)
7.2 MONITORING STAFF
Debris monitoring staff can include the following:
• Force account permanent staff
• Temporary hires
• Third -party contractors
The size of the staff is dependent on the size of the operation.
7.3 DEBRIS MONITORING FIRM
The City will establish an agreement with a debris monitoring firm for provision of debris
monitoring services following a debris -generating incident. Scope of work to include:
• Conduct truck certifications.
• Conduct disposal monitoring to document the disposal of disaster debris at
approved DMS's and at final disposal or end -use locations.
• Conduct ROW collection monitoring.
• Conduct monitoring and documentation of hazardous tree removal and
specialized debris removal programs such as waterways debris removal and
private property debris removal.
• Audit debris hauler invoices and certify they are ready for payment by the City.
7.4 ACTIVATE MONITORING FIRM AND DEBRIS REMOVAL
CONTRACTORS
The City will use the damage assessments to determine whether to activate the debris
monitoring firm and debris removal contractors. The City debris management staff should
immediately meet with City officials to make this determination. Once the monitoring firm
and debris removal contractors are activated, each contractor should review the updated
street list, debris collection zones, and County Health and Safety Strategy (Appendix AA:
Emergency Services/Health and Safety). The monitoring firm and debris removal
contractors should begin logistical coordination and equipment ramp -up immediately upon
receiving a Notice to Proceed.
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7.5 DEBRIS MONITORING REPORT
The debris monitors will submit a daily debris monitoring report. The report will identify
pertinent activities and record relevant observations and data.
CAPTURES
• Specific debris -related activities
• Issues unique to Santa Clarita's operations
ASSESSES
• Eligibility of debris -related activities and quantities
7.6 MONITORING PROGRAM
A debris monitoring program will observe and document the work being done at both
temporary and final locations. Items monitored and documented include:
DEBRIS LOADING AREA
• Eligible debris is being picked up from contract area
• If debris types are separated at the curbside, check that the contractor keeps it
separated
• Truck loads are full and covered before leaving area
• Tailgates are in -place
• If sideboards are in place
• Time of pickup
• Load is reasonably compact — large obstructions are not restricting placement of
material
DEBRIS UNLOADING AREA
• Truck size is as reported on the load ticket
• Determine proper debris quantities
• Check time of collection for reasonable turnaround
• Assure appropriate materials are properly segregated, such as HHW
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• Record inactive times of contract equipment
• Assure HHW is properly segregated
• Assure safety of personnel around equipment
• At a minimum, an elevated inspection station should be used to enable the monitor to
look down into the truck to verify both the contents and the load amount
• Monitoring should also be performed at the exit point of the Debris Management Site
to ensure the load has been sufficiently dumped
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• If the contract is by weight, then there should be a monitor at the certified scales
• One of the best methods of monitoring is to use a load ticket system
7.6.1 MONITORING FUNCTION
Upon activation, the monitoring firm will deploy staff to support truck certification,
collection, and disposal monitoring functions. The monitoring firm will orient employees
with operational procedures and familiarize staff with the field -training program on current
debris removal eligibility, FEMA requirements, county debris removal contract
requirements, and safety procedures. Collection Monitors must carefully document debris
collection information to demonstrate eligibility and ensure proper debris removal
contractor payments and FEMA reimbursement. It is the intent of the County for monitoring
to be completed using an automated debris management system (ADMS). The
documentation should include:
• Applicant name
• Location of debris, including full address and zone
Time and date of collection
• Name of debris removal contractor
• Name and unique monitor employee number
• Truck certification number
• Truck capacity (Disposal Site Monitor will fill out load call [percentage]
information)
• Debris classification
• Disaster declaration number
7.6.2 DISPOSAL MONITORING
The primary function of the monitoring firm with regard to disposal monitoring is to
document the disposal of disaster debris at approved DMS and final disposal locations.
Monitors perform quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) checks on all load tickets and
haul -out tickets to ensure that information captured by Collection Monitors is complete.
This QA/QC includes but is not limited to the following:
• Inspection of truck placards for authenticity and signs of tampering
• Verification that placard information is documented properly
• Verification that all required fields on the load ticket have been completed
Afterward, the Disposal Monitor will document the amount of debris collected by making a
judgment call on vehicle fullness (typically on a percentage basis). The percentage
documented for each debris removal vehicle is later applied to the calculated cubic yard
(CY) capacity of the vehicle to determine the amount of debris collected. The Disposal
Monitor's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Completing and physically controlling load tickets
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• Ensuring debris removal trucks are accurately credited for their loads
• Ensuring trucks are not artificially loaded
• Ensuring hazardous waste is not mixed in with loads
Ensuring all debris is removed from the debris removal trucks before exiting
the DMS or final disposal site
Ensuring only debris specified within the County's scope of work is collected
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, final Disposal Site Monitors are also tasked
with the following:
o Ensuring all debris is disposed at a properly permitted landfill
o Matching landfill receipts and/or scale house records to haul -out tickets
7.7 FORMS
The following sample debris monitoring forms and descriptions can be found in FEMA's
Debris Monitoring Guide.'
LOADING TICKET
The loading site monitor will complete Section 1 of the load ticket for all contractor debris -
hauling vehicles. The monitor will keep one copy and give the original and remaining
copies to the truck driver. The monitor's copy will be submitted to the debris monitoring
contractor's Data Entry Supervisor or designated representative on a daily basis. Load ticket
information will be entered into a database by the monitoring contractor's data entry staff.
The loading site monitor(s) is responsible for initiating load tickets, which will verify the
estimated amount of debris that is being hauled at the temporary storage area or landfill. The
applicant monitors must provide a list of the measured truck capacities in cubic yards and
license plate number of all trucks to be used to move debris upon award of the debris
removal contract.
Once a truck is loaded with debris at the loading site, the loading site monitor should fill out
a load ticket. The loading tickets serve as a basis for contract payment. Each section of the
loading ticket must be completed or it will not be considered valid.
DAILY DEBRIS LOADING SITE MONITOR LOG
The Daily Debris Loading Site Monitor Log is used by the applicant and/or FEMA debris
loading site monitor to collect data at the debris pick-up sites. The loading site monitor
oversees the removal and disposal crews at several loading sites. The number of crews
monitored will depend on the geographical area and volume of debris.
1 FEMA Debris Monitoring Guide
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema debris -monitoring -guide sop 3-01-2021.pdf
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It is important for the debris loading site monitor to document the pick-up site locations
(using addresses, mile -markers, or GPS readings) to ensure that debris being picked up is
eligible and contractors are working where they were assigned. When issues arise, they
should be documented on the Daily Issues Log (see next section). Each loading site monitor
should provide his or her name and company name on the form. The loading site monitor
should record any issues noted for that day and provide comments concerning that day's
operation; photographs should also be provided as needed. Photographs should be taken of
any safety violations or other unusual events affecting the debris operation. The debris
loading site monitor should document the type of debris being removed.
DAILY ISSUE LOG
The Daily Issue Log is used by the applicant and/or FEMA debris loading site monitor to
collect data at the location where any issue of significance should be recorded. When
documenting information on the Daily Issue Log, the location, monitoring personnel, truck
identification data, and details of the issue being resolved should be recorded. For any
eligibility or capacity issues, photographs (identified by corresponding numbers on the log
sheet) should accompany this log.
TRUCK CERTIFICATION FORMS
The applicant should ensure that every truck and trailer to be used in debris removal
operations is measured and documented on a Truck Certification Form. Knowing the
hauling capacity of each truck is necessary because debris, specifically vegetative debris, is
often hauled and billed by volume. Accurately capturing all the truck capacity information
and driver profile information is important.
Truck documentation should include all trucks to be used, including City/County trucks and
trailers. A Truck Certification Form allows the debris monitor to identify the truck itself and
its hauling capacity in a standardized manner. The following information should be
documented:
• Capacity of hauling bed (cubic yards)
• License plate number
• Truck identification number assigned by the owner
• Brief physical description of the truck
• Photographs
DEBRIS COLLECTION SUMMARY SPREADSHEET
The Debris Collection Summary Spreadsheet is used to capture the total amount and types
of debris removed and disposed of, as well as the cost for each. This information may also
be helpful to validate any debris prediction models that are run, as well as establishing
reasonable costs for debris removal.
Refer to Appendix H Samples of forms that will be used during the debris monitoring
process.
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SECTION 8: DEBRIS REDUCTION METHODS
8.1 VOLUME REDUCTION BY GRINDING AND CHIPPING
The City of Santa Clarita, Urban Forestry Division, is responsible for initiating and
overseeing the process of volume reduction by means of grinding and chipping. If the
amount of vegetative debris produced by a natural or man-made hazard exceeds the
division's ability to dispose of it, work will be outsourced to contractors. Please refer to
Appendix A for the division's contact information.
• Disasters may present the need for large-scale grinding and chipping operations as part of
the overall debris volume reduction strategy. This two -fold loss, combined with local
climatic conditions, may present an excellent opportunity to reduce clean woody debris into
suitable mulch that can be used to replenish the topsoil and retain soil moisture.
• Grinding and chipping woody debris is a viable reduction method. Although more
expensive than incineration, grinding and chipping are more environmentally friendly, and
the resulting product, mulch, can be recycled. In some locations the mulch will be a
desirable product because of shallow topsoil conditions. In other locations it may become a
landfill daily -cover product.
• Grinding and chipping woody debris reduces the large amounts of fallen tree debris.
• Chipping operations are suitable in urban areas where streets are narrow or in groves of
trees where it is cheaper to reduce the woody vegetation to mulch than to move it to a
central grinding site and then returning it to the affected area. This reduces the costs
associated with double handling.
• The DMTF should work closely with local environmental and agricultural groups to
determine if there is a market for mulch. Another source for disposal of ground woody
debris may be as an alternative fuel for industrial heating or for use in a cogeneration plant.
• There are numerous makes and models of grinders and chippers on the market. When
contracting, the most important item to specify is the size of the mulch. If the grinding
operation is strictly for volume reduction, size is not important. However, mulch to be used
for agricultural purposes must be of a certain size and be virtually free of paper, plastic and
dirt.
• The average size of wood chips produced should not exceed 4 inches in length and '/z inch
in diameter. Production output should average 100 to 150 cubic yards per hour when debris
is moderately contaminated, which slows feeding operations, and 200 to 250 cubic yards per
hour for relatively clean debris. Note that this is not machine capability; this is contractor
output or performance capability.
• Contaminants are all materials other than wood products and should be held to 10% or less
for the mulch to be acceptable. Plastics are a big problem and should be eliminated
completely. To help eliminate contaminants, root rake loaders should be used to feed or
crowd materials to the grapplers. Bucket -loaders tend to scoop up earth, which is a
contaminant and causes excessive wear on the grinder or chipper. Hand laborers should
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remove contaminants prior to feeding the grinders. Shaker screens should be used when
processing stumps with root balls or when large amounts of soil are present in the woody
debris.
• Chippers are ideal for use in residential areas, orchards, or groves. The number of
damaged and uprooted trees present significant problems if they are pushed to the right- of -
way for eventual pickup and transport to staging and reduction sites. The costs associated
with chipping are reasonable because the material does not need to be transported twice.
• Grinders are ideal for use at debris staging and reduction sites because of their high -
volume reduction capacity. Locating the grinders is critical from a noise and safety point -
of -view. Moreover, there is a need for a large area to hold the woody debris and an area to
hold the resulting mulch. Ingress and egress to the site is also an important consideration.
8.2 VOLUME REDUCTION BY RECYCLING
The City of Santa Clarita, Environmental Services Division, is responsible for volume
reduction by recycling. Section 15.44 of the City's Municipal Code will affect this process.'
Recycling reduces mixed debris volume before it is hauled to a landfill. Recycling is
attractive and strongly supported by the City of Santa Clarita because there may be an
economic value to the recovered material if it can be sorted and sold. A portable Materials
Recovery Facility could be set up at the site. Metals, wood, and soils are prime candidates
for recycling. The major drawback is the potential environmental impact of the recycling
operation. In areas where there is a large usage of chemical agricultural fertilizer, the
recovered soil may be too contaminated for use on residential or existing agricultural land.
• Disasters may present opportunities to contract out large-scale recycling operations and to
achieve an economic return from some of the prime contractors who exercise their initiative
to segregate and recycle debris as it arrives at the staging and reduction sites.
• Specialized contractors should be available to bid on disposal of debris by recycling, if it
is well sorted. Contracts and monitoring procedures should be developed to ensure that the
recyclers comply with local, state and federal environmental regulations.
• Recycling should be considered early in the debris removal and disposal operation
because it may present an opportunity to reduce the overall cost of the operation. The
following materials are suitable for recycling.
8.2.1. METALS
Major storms, floods and earthquakes may cause extensive damage to mobile homes, sun
porches, and green houses. Most of the metals are non-ferrous and suitable for recycling.
Trailer frames and other ferrous metals are also suitable for recycling. Under the best
circumstances, metals may be separated using an electromagnet, however ordinarily
separation is done by hand sorting. Metals that have been processed for recycling can be
sold to metal recycling firms.
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8.2.2. SOIL
In the case of a natural or man-made hazard, the City of Santa Clarita, Department of
Building and Safety, is responsible for determining if soil in the affected area has been
exposed to hazardous contaminants. If so, the City will contract with a company to test the
soil to determine if it possesses a risk to the public health and safety. Soil that tests positive
for contamination will be addressed in the following manner:
Cleanup operations using large pieces of equipment pick up large amounts of contaminated
soil. The soil is transported to the staging and reduction sites where it is combined with
other organic materials that will decompose over time. Large amounts of soil can be
recovered if the material is put through some type of screen or shaker system. This
procedure can produce significant amounts of soil that can either be sold or recycled back
into the agricultural community. This soil could also be used at local landfills for daily -
cover. It is more expensive to transport and pay tipping fees at local landfills than to sort out
the heavy dirt before moving the material. Additionally, by diverting the soil, it is easier for
the City to stay in compliance with State regulations. Monitoring and testing of the soil may
be necessary to ensure that it is not contaminated with chemicals.
8.2. 3 WOOD
Woody debris can be either ground or chipped into mulch. Woody/vegetative debris can
also be burned under conditions provided by the Air Resources Quality Board [ARB].
8.2. 4 CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Concrete block and other building materials can be ground and used for other purposes.
Construction and demolition (C&D) materials and can also be shred to reduce volume. This
construction material could also be used at local landfills for daily cover.
8.2. 5 RESIDUE MATERIAL
Residue material that cannot be recycled, such as cloth, rugs, and trash, can be sent to a
landfill for final disposal.
SECTION 9: TEMPORAR Y DEBRIS STORA GE AND REDUCTION SITE
CLOSE-OUT PROCEDURES
ROLES
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The City of Santa Clarita, Department of Neighborhood Services, has contracted with
temporary bin and roll off box franchises to assist with debris storage and reduction.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Department of Neighborhood Services is responsible for ensuring that the current
temporary bin and roll off box franchises follow and fulfill their franchise agreements. The
franchisees shall assist the City in the event of a major disaster or terrorist attack, such as an
earthquake, storm, riot or civil disturbance, by providing collection vehicles and drivers
normally assigned to the City, at the actual cost of the franchisees. Disputes with respect to
the emergency services or the cost of these services shall be resolved according to the
dispute resolution provisions of the contract agreements. The franchises shall cooperate with
city, county, state and federal officials in filing information related to a regional, state or
federally -declared state of emergency or disaster or terrorist attack as to which the
franchises have provided equipment and drivers pursuant to the Temporary Bin and Roll -
Off Agreement. Appendices A and D contain a listing of contacts for Debris Management
Operations and the Contract Franchises.
• Each TDSR site will be emptied of all material and be restored to its previous condition
and use. The contractor should be required to remove and dispose of all mixed debris,
construction and demolition (C&D) debris, and debris residue to approved landfills. Quality
assurance inspectors should monitor all closeout and disposal activities to ensure that
contractors complied with contract specifications. Additional measures will be necessary to
meet local, state and federal environmental requirements because of the nature of the staging
and reduction operation.
• The contractor must ensure the DMTF that all sites are properly remediated. DMTF
monitors will ensure that contractors use proper procedures to bring the sites back to pre -use
conditions. Monitors and contractors will use the baseline data and follow site operations
procedures.
• The basic close-out steps are to remove all debris from the site; conduct an environmental
audit or assessment; develop a remediation or restoration plan approved by the appropriate
environmental agency; execute the plan; get acceptance from the landowner; and terminate
lease payments, if applicable. The key to timely closeout of the project is the efficient
scheduling of the above activities. Therefore, it is critical to schedule all activities, for all
sites, as far in advance as possible to minimize down time between steps.
9.1 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION
Stockpiled debris will be a mix of woody vegetation, construction material, household
items, and yard waste. HW, HHW, and medical wastes. These materials should be
segregated and removed prior to stockpiling. Activities at the debris disposal sites will
include any one or a combination of the following activities: stockpiling, sorting, recycling,
grinding, and chipping. Contamination may occur from petroleum spills at staging and
reduction sites or runoff from the -debris piles and ash piles.
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9.2 SITE REMEDIATION
The City of Santa Clarita, Department of Public Works, is responsible for implementing and
overseeing the site remediation of TDSR sites. If necessary, the City will coordinate with
the appropriate state and/or federal agencies to assist with the site remediation process.
SITE REMEDIATION PROCESS
• The City will document the pre -disaster conditions of the TDSR sites by using methods
such as photographs and GIS maps. This data will be used as guidelines for restoring TDSR
sites back to their pre -disaster conditions.
• During the debris removal process and after the material has been removed from each of
the debris sites, environmental monitoring will be needed to close each of the sites. This is
to ensure that no long-term environmental contamination is left on the site. The monitoring
should be done on three different media: ash, soil, and groundwater.
• The monitoring of the ash should consist of chemical testing to determine the suitability of
the material for landfill.
• Monitoring of the soils should be by portable methods to determine if any of the soils are
contaminated by volatile hydrocarbons. The contractors may do this if it is determined that
hazardous material, such as oil or diesel fuel, was spilled on the site. This phase of the
monitoring should be done after the stockpiles are removed from the site.
• The monitoring of the groundwater must be done on selected sites to determine the
probable effects of rainfall leaching through either the ash areas or the stockpile areas.
• Coordinate with local and state officials responsible for construction, real estate,
contracting, project management, and legal counsel regarding requirements and support for
implementation of a site remediation plan.
• Establish a testing and monitoring program. The contractor is responsible for
environmental restoration of both public and leased sites. Contractors will also be required
to remove all debris from sites for final disposal at landfills prior to closure.
• Reference appropriate and applicable environmental regulations.
• Prioritize site closures. Priority will be based on public safety and accessibility.
• Schedule closeout activities.
• Determine separate protocols for air, water and soil testing.
• Develop cost estimates. Cost estimates will be developed according to our City Purchasing
and Procurement Processing Procedures.
• Develop decision criteria for certifying satisfactory closure based on limited baseline
information.
• Develop administrative procedures and contractual arrangements for closure phase.
• Inform local and state environmental agencies regarding acceptability of program and
established requirements.
• Designate approving authority to review and evaluate contractor closure activities and
progress.
• Retain staff during closure phase to develop site -specific remediation for sites, as needed,
based on information obtained from the closure checklist.
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SECTION 10: OR GANIZA TION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
10.1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS
The Emergency Operations Center, Environmental Health Department, Public Works
Department and Environmental Services Division take the primary role in overseeing the
debris management process. Please refer to Appendix A for a detailed list of departments
and positions that Santa Clarita will staff for debris management operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
EOC
• Overall coordination of debris management activities.
• Coordinates with state and federal agencies for assistance.
• Coordinates with county agencies for interaction with Board of Supervisors.
Neighborhood Services/ Environmental Services Division
• Chairs the DMTF.
• Designates location of TDSR sites.
• Contracts with local contractors if necessary.
• Monitors activities of agencies and contractors involved in debris management.
• Develops traffic control plan; coordinates with law enforcement authorities to expedite
debris removal.
• Conducts update briefings; ensures removal actions are reviewed and approved by
authorities.
• Coordinate with Public Works to evaluate utility systems, unstable buildings, and
damaged public facilities to determine if they should be repaired, deactivated, barricaded,
or removed.
Environmental Health
• Ensure that TDSR sites are established to limit the spread of contamination; monitors
the sites regularly to ensure that any possible contamination is contained.
Communications/PIO
o PIO will develop a proactive information management plan. Emphasis will be placed on
actions that the public can perform to expedite the cleanup process. Flyers, social media,
newspapers, radio, and television public service announcements will be used to encourage
public cooperation for such activities as:
o Segregating Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
o Placing disaster debris at the curbside
o Keeping debris piles away from fire hydrants and valves
o Reporting locations of illegal dump sites or incidents of illegal dumping
o Segregating recyclable materials
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o Recognizing potential changes to collection schedules
Emergency Services (Fire Department/Ambulance Services)
• Respond to fire and other emergencies at debris management sites
• Respond to requests to investigate and handle hazardous materials incidents
Sheriff s Department
• Assist in monitoring illegal dumping activities
• Assist in monitoring debris management sites to ensure compliance with local traffic
regulations
• Coordinate traffic control at all loading sites and at entrances to and from debris
management sites
Utilities
• Coordinate debris removal and disposal requirement with each of the local utility's
facilities with the DMTF
• Coordinate with the DMTF with regards to debris removal along utility easements and
rights -of -way to ensure that it is safe for work
Finance
• Responsible for all financial considerations of the debris removal effort
• Review and validate invoices generated by debris contractors, ensure prompt payment of
invoices
• Format and submit data for the generation of project worksheets and invoices to
federal authorities including supporting documentation (contracts, invoices, load tickets,
etc.) Initiate requests for funding, and coordinate appeals
• Set up accounts, budget systems to pay for and track all debris removal expenses
Purchasing/Procurement
• Emergency and non -emergency procurement of goods and services
• Provide a Safety Risk Manager to work with DMTF
10.2 SUPPORTING AGENCIES
Other Agencies that could provide support include: Los Angeles Fire Department, Los
Angeles County Flood Control, and Los Angeles Public Works. Based upon the magnitude
of the hazard, the City may also outsource work to private contractors. Please refer to
Appendix B for a detailed list of supporting local, state and federal agencies.
SECTION ll: ADMINISTRATIONAND LOGISTICS
• All agencies will document personnel and material resources used to comply with this
plan. Documentation will be used to support any federal assistance that may be requested or
required.
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• Requests for support and/or assistance will be forwarded from the local level to the county
level EOC and then to the State EOC. Requests for federal assistance will be made by the
State EOC through established procedures, as outlined in the federal Response Plan.
• All agencies will ensure 24-hour staffing capability during implementation of this plan, if
the emergency or disaster requires.
• Emergency Operations and Environmental Services will be responsible to initiate a review
and update of this plan at least once every three years. The plan should be updated based on
organizational changes, new policies and guidance, or lessons learned from actual disaster
debris events. It will be the responsibility of each tasked agency to update its respective
portion of the plan and ensure any limitations and shortfalls are identified and documented,
and work -around procedures developed, if necessary.
11.1 LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Recovery Team members should provide own transportation and basic communications.
• Charge all costs to the correct mission numbers.
• The following are sample types of requirements (actual needs will be determined by field
teams).
11.2 TEAM MATERIALS
• Potable water (trailers and 1 to 2-gallon bottles option)
• Chemical toilets
• Transportation
• Cellular phones/radios
• Location, communications, office equipment and supplies for Recovery Center
• Animal food and housing
• Debris removal equipment (bins, front loader, barricades)
• Levee repair equipment/contractor
• Shelter supplies
• Portable generators & extension cable
• Security personnel
• Security fencing
SECTION 12: APPENDICES
APPENDIX A - DEBRIS MANAGEMENT RESOURCE DIRECTORY
A.1 ADMINISTRATIVE
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Ken Striplin
City of Santa Clarita
City Manager
Joe Montes
City of Santa Clarita
City Attorney
Darin Seegmiller
City of Santa Clarita
Environmental Services Manager
Curtis Williams
City of Santa Clarita
Solid Waste Administrator
A.2 COMMUNICATIONSIPIO
Carrie Luj an
City of Santa Clarita
Communications Division Manager/PIO
A. 3 CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT TEMPORARY BINAND ROLL- OFF
BOX FRANCHISEES
Debris Management Contractors:
DRC Emergency Services (Debris Removal Service)
Contact: Jeff Snow, Regional Manager
(714) 697-3927
j snow@dreusa. com
T.F.R. Enterprises, Inc. (Debris Removal Service)
Contact: Jack Anderson, Director of Government Relations
(407) 760-0758
jack@tfrinc.com
Witt Obriens (Monitoring Service)
Contact: Justin Smith
(504) 710-4284
Contact: Victoria Kelley
(601) 508-6820
Temporary Bin and Roll -off Box Franchisees:
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America's Bin Co.
Contact: Tomer Aseraf
(818) 478-0000
American Reclamation
Contact: John Gasparian Jr.
(213) 270-5958
Athens Environmental Services
Contact: Eddie Tufenkjian
(626) 764-3460
Burrtec Waste Industries
Contact: Dennis Verner
(661) 476-4780
Consolidated Disposal Service LLC, DBA Republic Services
Contact: Crystal Sosa
(951) 3 59-9483
Rent A Bin
Contact: Lefty Randall
(818) 266-2195
Reel Waste & Recycling
Contact: Tom Ybarra
(661) 678-5520
Triscenic Production Services
Contact: Will Alvarez
(661) 247-9092
Waste Management
Contact: Ashley Cortes
(661) 233-1843
A. 4 EMERGENCY SER VICES/ HEALTH AND SAFETY
Roger Willcox
City of Santa Clarita
Emergency Operations Analyst
Melody Bartlette
City of Santa Clarita
Purchasing and Contracts Administrator
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A. 5 NEIGHBORHOOD SER VICES/P UBLIC WORKS
Jerrid McKenna
City of Santa Clarita
Director of Neighborhood Services
Mike Hennawy
City of Santa Clarita
Director of Public Works
John Caprarelli
Building and Safety Division
City of Santa Clarita
City Building Official
Cruz Caldera
City of Santa Clarita
General Services Manager
A.6 URBAN FORESTRY/CONTRACTOR(S)
Valerie Ferchaw
City of Santa Clarita
Urban Forestry Administrator
Keith Miller
City of Santa Clarita
Landscape Maintenance Administrator
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APPENDIX B - LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCY CONTACTS
B.1 EARTHQ UAKES
Local Resources
Los Angeles County Public Works Department
900 S. Fremont Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626)458-5100
dpw.lacounty.gov
Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC)
3651 Trousdale Parkway Suite 169
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0742
(213) 740-5843
scec. org
State Resources
California Department of Transportation (CalTrans)
District 7 — Los Angeles
100 S. Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 897-3656
dot.ca.gov/
California Natural Resources Agency
715 P Street, 20th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-5656
resources. ca.gov/
California State Mining and Geology Board
715 P Street, MS 1909
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-1082
conservation.ca.gov/smgb
California Department of Conservation
715 P Street, MS 1900
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-1080
conservation.ca.gov
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California Office of Historic Preservation
1725 23rd Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 445-7000
ohp. parks. ca. gov
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
Chatsworth Regional Office
9211 Oakdale Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311-6505
(818) 717-6500
dtsc. ca. gov
Governor's Office of Planning and Research
1400 Tenth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-2318
opr. ca. gov
Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES)
Deputy Regional Administrator
Dan Weiss
(562) 795-2900
Gregory McKeown
(562) 795-2900
Emergency Services Coordinator
Sherryl Jones
(310) 729-8322
caloes.ca.gov
Federal and National Resources
National Institute of Building Sciences
Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC)
1090 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 289-7800
nibs.org/bssc
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 9
1111 Broadway Suite 1200
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 627-7100
fema. gov
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United States Geological Survey
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA 20192
(703) 648-5953
usgs.gov/
Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC)
P.O. Box 1360
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 444-6816
wsspc.org
B.2 FLOODS, LANDSLIDES/MUDSLIDES
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Flood Insurance Program
500 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20472
(800) 621-3362
floodsmart.gov
National Weather Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1325 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
weather. gov
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B.3 HAZARD0USMATERIALS
Local Resources
County of Los Angeles Fire Department
Health Hazardous Materials Division
5825 Rickenbacker Road
Commerce, CA 90040
(323) 890-4045
fire.Iacounty.gov/health-hazardous-materials-division-2
County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works
Environmental Programs Division
900 S. Fremont Ave, 3ra Floor Annex
Alhambra, CA 91803
(888) CLEAN LA
(626) 458-5100(800) 675-4357
pw.lacounty.gov/epd
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts
1955 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 699-7411
After hours: (562) 699-7422
lacsd.org
State Resources
California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
10011 Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(800) 260-3972 or (916) 255-6504
dtsc.ca.gov/emergency-response-program
California Environmental Protection Agency
10011 Street Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 324-7572
oehha.ca.gov
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
(916) 322-4027
calrecycle.ca.gov
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B.4 SEVERE WEATHER
National Weather Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1325 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
weather. gov
B.5 WILDFIRES
Local Resources
Los Angeles County Fire Department
North Region, Santa Clarita
23757 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 286-8821
fire.Iacounty.gov/
Los Angeles City Fire Department
Central Bureau
108 N. Fremont Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 580-0061
lafd.org
State Resources
California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
715 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-5123
fire.ca.gov
Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM)
715 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 568-3800
osfm.fire.ca.gov/
Federal Resources and Programs
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169
(800) 344-3555
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nfpa.org/
National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
3833 S. Development Ave.
Boise, Idaho 83705
(208) 387-5512
nifc.gov
United States Fire Administration (USFA)
16825 S. Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
(800) 238-3358
usfa.fema.gov
United States Forest Service
Pacific Southwest Region
1323 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
(707) 562-8737
fs.usda.gov/
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 9
1111 Broadway Suite 1200
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 627-7100
fema. gov
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APPENDIX C - EXISTING LANDFILLS
Existing landfills utilized by the Santa Clarita Valley:
Chiquita Canyon Landfill
29201 Henry Mayo Drive
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-3655
Restrictions include the following:
• No liquid, radioactive or hazardous waste accepted at the landfill.
• No untreated medical waste, car batteries or household hazardous waste accepted at the
landfill.
Fees for using the Chiquita Canyon Landfill vary depending on the materials and size of the
load.
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Sunshine Canyon Landfill
14747 San Fernando Road
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 3 62-2124
Restrictions include the following:
• Bulky items, used tires (residential only), construction and demolition waste, and wood
waste are accepted.
• Non-commercial generators of used motor oil can use the Oil Recycling Center for proper
disposal (limited to 15 gallons per vehicle).
• No radioactive or hazardous waste is accepted at the landfill.
• Untreated medical waste, car batteries or household hazardous waste are not accepted at
the landfill.
Fees for using the Sunshine Canyon Landfill facility vary depending on the materials and
size of the load.
Non -disposal Facilities:
The Conservation Station
20833 Santa Clara Street
Santa Clarita, CA 91351
(661) 250-5333
Materials accepted:
• Construction & Demolition (C&D) Materials
• Inert Materials
• Greenwaste
APPENDIX D - SOLID WASTE FRANCHISES
D.1 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL FRANCHISE BURR TEC WASTE INDUSTRIES,
INC.
Cole Burr
Owner, President
(909) 429-4200
cole@burrtec.com
burrtec. com/
Dennis Verner
District Manager
(661) 857-3571
dverner@burrtec.com
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D. 2 CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT- TEMPORARY BIN AND ROLL -OFF BOX
FRANCHISE
America's Bin Co.
Contact: Tomer Aseraf
(818) 478-0000
abcdumpster.com/
American Reclamation
Contact: John Gasparian Jr.
(213) 270-5958
americanreclamation.com/
Athens Environmental Services
Contact: Eddie Tufenkjian
(626) 764-3460
athensservices.com/
Burrtec Waste Industries
Contact: Dennis Verner
(661) 476-4780
burrtec. com/
Consolidated Disposal Service LLC, DBA Republic Services
Contact: Crystal Sosa
(951) 3 59-9483
republicservices.com/
Rent A Bin
Contact: Lefty Randall
(818) 266-2195
rent-a-bin.com/
Reel Waste & Recycling
Contact: Tom Ybarra
(877) 588-7335
(661) 678-5520
reelwaste.net/
Triscenic Production Services
Contact: Will Alvarez
(661) 247-9092
triscenic.com/
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Waste Management
Contact: Ashley Cortes
(661) 233-1843
wm.com/
APPENDIX E — TEMPORARY DEBRIS STORAGE AND REDUCTION
SITES (TDSR) REQUIREMENTS
Debris Management Sites should be located in convenient locations throughout the Santa
Clarita Valley. A list of potential sites follows.
Site requirements for establishing a complete debris staging site should provide for:
1. A minimum of 5 acres of usable land.
2. A well -drained site with soils suitable for supporting vehicles and equipment.
3. Easy access to transportation routes.
4. Strategic placement to facilitate minimizing debris transportation requirements and
travel time to and from loading points. The debris staging sites should be located as
close as possible to the concentrations of disaster debris.
5. Access to, or provisions for, utilities for site operation (electrical, water, etc.).
6. Minimum potential for conflicting uses such as adjacent residential land use, nearby
schools, hospitals, etc.
Environmental permits and land -use variances may be required to establish a temporary
DMS. Several agencies may be involved in issuing permits and granting land -use
approvals. The planning process should identify the potential permits that will be required
to establish a facility. A listing of the permits should be part of the debris management plan
and may include:
• Waste processing and recycling operations permit
• Temporary land -use permits
• Land -use variances
• Traffic circulation strategies
• Air quality permits
• Water quality permits
• Coastal commission land -use permits
• HHW permits
• Fire department permits
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1. Citywide primary sites (to be used first if possible):
❖ Site Name: City Sub Yard
Acreage: 169+
Physical Address: 26180 Springbrook Ave.
Zoning: PI
Utilities Available: Water/electric may be available, temp utilities may need to be
established in an emergency situation.
Potential permits: Oak tree, high fire zone
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❖ Site Name: Rent -A -Bin/ Conservation Station
Acreage: 6+/-
Physical Address: 20833 Santa Clara Street
Zoning: Business Park
Utilities Available: Water/electric available, site is developed.
Potential permits: Private property, land owner permissions.
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❖ Site Name: Trek Bike Park
Acreage: 40+/-
Physical Address: 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway
Zoning: Business Park
Utilities Available: Water/electric available, site is developed.
Potential permits: Oak tree, high fire zone
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2. Canyon Country area sites:
❖ Site Name: Oak Spring Canyon Road
Acreage: 20.734
Physical Address: 15604 Norland Drive
Zoning: Open Space
Utilities Available: Water/electric may be available, temp utilities may need to be
established in an emergency situation.
Potential permits: Oak tree, high fire zone, open space use
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❖ Site Name: East Walker Ranch
Acreage: 20.41
Physical location: South side of Placerita Canyon Road roughly one mile west of
Pacy Street.
Zoning: Open Space
Utilities Available: Water/electric may be available, temp utilities may need to be
established in an emergency situation.
Potential permits: Oak tree, high fire zone, open space use
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❖ Site Name: Cal EX Quarry
Acreage: 170 +/-
Physical location: 11538 Soledad Canyon road, west of the tunnel .5 miles before
Agua Dulce Canyon Road.
Zoning: Open Space
Utilities Available: Water/electric may be available, temp utilities may need to be
established in an emergency situation.
Potential permits: High fire zone, open space use
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3. Newhall area sites:
❖ Site Name: Towsley Canyon
Acreage: 54+
Physical location: 24303 The Old Road, Towsley Canyon Road and the Old Road
Zoning: Open Space
Utilities Available: Water/electric may be available, temp utilities may need to be
established in an emergency situation.
Potential permits: Oak Tree, high fire zone, open space use
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4. Valencia area sites:
❖ Site Name: Iron Horse Trail Open space
Acreage: 101+
Physical location: West of the intersection of Avenue Tibbitts & Anza Drive
Zoning: Open Space/ Enterprise Zone
Utilities Available: Water/electric may be available, temp utilities may need to be
established in an emergency situation.
Potential permits: High Fire Zone, Oak tree, Open Space
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5. Saugus area sites:
❖ Site Name: Haskell Canyon Open Space
Acreage: 180 +
Physical location: North side of Copperhill Dr 1500ft before Copperhill Park
Zoning: Open Space
Utilities Available: Water/electric may be available, temp utilities may need to be
established in an emergency situation.
Potential permits: High fire zone, open space use
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❖ Site Name: Blue Cloud Open Space
Acreage: 180 +TBD
Physical location: Blue Cloud way Saugus, TBD
Zoning: Open Space
Utilities Available: Water/electric may be available, temp utilities may need to be
established in an emergency situation.
Potential permits: Oak Tree, high fire zone, open space use
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APPENDIX F - DRAFT ORDINANCES
Any resolutions or proclamations that can be activated when a state of emergency is
implemented, are located within the Emergency Operations Plan. The City Clerk, City
Manager, Assistant City Manager or designee are responsible for drafting, reviewing and
properly executing these documents which may include:
• Resolution Proclaiming Existence of a Local Emergency (by City Council)
• Resolution Proclaiming Existence of a Local Emergency (by Director of Emergency
Services)
• Resolution Confirming Existence of a Local Emergency (to ratify the proclamation of an
emergency issued by Director)
• Resolution Requesting Governor to Proclaim a State of Emergency
• Proclaiming Existence of a Local Emergency and Requesting
Governor to (1) Proclaim a State of Emergency; and (2) Request a Presidential Declaration
• Local Resolution Requesting State Director, Office of Emergency
Services' Concurrence in Local Emergencies
Resolution Proclaiming Termination of a Local Emergency
APPENDIX G - HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
The 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan can be found here: https://santaclarita.gov/emergency-
mana0ement/preparedness-information/
APPENDIX H - ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMPLIANCE
The following statutes and Executive Orders (EOs) are commonly encountered Federal
requirements that were established to protect the environment and preserve the Nation's
historic and archaeological resources. FEMA reviews each Public Assistance (PA) project to
ensure the work complies with applicable Federal Environmental and Historic Preservation
(EHP) laws, their implementing regulations, and applicable EOs. Compliance with all
federal and SLTT laws is a requirement of every FEMA award. SLTT laws, such as
hazardous material management laws, vary by location and are not included in this
appendix.
FEMA prepares a Greensheet at the beginning of each emergency or disaster declaration
with specific information relevant to each State and area. The Greensheet briefly discusses
the relevant laws and project types that might trigger application of those laws and informs
the Applicant that failure to comply with Federal and SLTT laws may jeopardize funding.
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National Environmental Policy Act
Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires Federal agencies to
integrate environmental values into their decision -making processes by considering the
environmental impacts of their proposed actions and reasonable alternatives to those
actions.385 The White House Council on Environmental Quality publishes its NEPA
regulations in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Parts 1500-1508. The
U.S. Department of Homeland Security publishes policies and procedures for implementing
NEPA and provide specific processes that FEMA must follow before funding a project. The
NEPA process ensures consideration of environmental consequences of the project before
decisions are made and involves the public.
385 42 U.S.C. § 4332.
386 16 U.S.C. § 470f.
387 nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/index.htm.
National Historic Preservation Act
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) requires FEMA to consider
the effects an undertaking will have on historic properties and provide the Advisory Council
on Historic Preservation the opportunity to comment on the effects of the undertaking.386
Historic properties include buildings or groups of buildings (districts), structures, objects,
landscapes, archaeological sites, and traditional cultural properties included in, or eligible
for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places.
Endangered Species Act
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires Federal agencies to use their authorities to
conserve federally listed threatened and endangered species (listed species) and critical
habitats. FEMA must also consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), also known as NOAA Fisheries, to ensure that proposed projects will not
jeopardize the continued existence of any listed species or result in the destruction or
adverse modification of critical habitat for listed species.388
388 16 U.S.C. § 1536, Endangered Species Act Section 7.
389 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.
390 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.
391 16 U.S.C. § 3501 et seq.
Clean Water Act
The Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of
pollutants in the waters of the United States (e.g., rivers and streams, lakes and ponds,
coastlines, wetlands, estuaries). The CWA makes it unlawful to discharge any pollutant
from a specific source into navigable waters without the appropriate CWA permits from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or State regulatory agency.389 In addition, the
CWA requires authorization for dredging or filling in waters (including disposal of dredged
material).
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Rivers and Harbors Act
The Rivers and Harbors Act requires that authorization be obtained from USACE to
construct any structure in or over any navigable water, including authorization for projects
involving constructing or modifying bridges and causeways over navigable waters or
constructing any dam or dike in a navigable water. Typically, requests for this type of
authorization are handled together with requests for authorization of projects under Section
404 of the CWA.
Safe Drinking Water Act
The purpose of the Safe Drinking Water Act is to protect public health by ensuring the
quality of drinking water. The law authorizes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) to, among other things, set standards for the levels of individual contaminants
allowed in drinking water and designate as aquifers that are the sole or principal source of
drinking water for an area as sole source aquifer. For any financial assistance project that
has the potential to contaminate an aquifer and that is located in the identified review area
for a sole source aquifer, FEMA must consult with the EPA before funding the project.
Clean Air Act
The Clean Air Act (CAA) protects the Nation's air through the reduction of smog and
atmospheric pollution. Air quality compliance often requires certain measures be
implemented, such as dust abatement, vehicle emissions control, fuel storage, and
distribution procedures. There may be additional requirements in nonattainment areas
(defined as those areas that do not meet national standards for air quality and, therefore,
require more rigorous compliance measures).
Coastal Barrier Resources Act
The Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA)391 established the John H. Chafee Coastal
Barrier Resources System (CBRS), which consists of relatively undeveloped coastal barriers
along the Atlantic, Gulf, Great Lakes, and Caribbean coasts. CBRA minimizes adverse
impacts to these areas by restricting Federal assistance that encourages development within
the CBRS. USFWS publishes maps designating these areas.392 FEMA must consult with
USFWS prior to providing PA funding for work within the CBRS.393
392 16 U.S.C. §§ 3501 and 3503. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service publishes Coastal
Barrier Resource System maps at: fws.gov/ecological-services/habitat-
conservation/cbra/Maps/index.html.
393 16 U.S.C. § 3505.
394 16 U.S.C. §§ 703-712.
395 16 U.S.C. §§ 1801-1884.
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act makes it unlawful to pursue, hunt, take, capture, kill, or sell
migratory birds listed in the statute without a waiver from USFWS.394 FEMA consults with
USFWS regarding projects likely to trigger compliance with this Act.
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Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act prohibits any person from pursuing, capturing,
killing, wounding, disturbing, or otherwise taking bald eagles or golden eagles, including
their parts (e.g., feathers), nests, or eggs, unless authorized by a permit from the USFWS.
The prohibition on disturbance applies to nests and previously used nest sites when eagles
are not present if, were an eagle to return, such alterations would lead to injury, death or nest
abandonment.
Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
The Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act is the primary law for
managing and maintaining sustainable fisheries in waters of the United States. The
Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act protects essential fish
habitat, which includes the waters and substrate necessary to maintain healthy fisheries.
FEMA must consult with NMFS when any proposed PA project could have an adverse
effect on essential fish habitat (defined as any impact that reduces quality or quantity of
essential fish habitat).
Marine Mammal Protection Act
The Marine Mammal Protection Act prohibits, with certain exceptions, the "take" of marine
mammals in U. S. waters or by U. S. citizens on the high seas. The law prohibits attempts to
hunt, capture, kill, or harass any marine mammals. The law authorizes NMFS or USFWS
(depending on the species in question) to issue incidental take permits and incidental
harassment authorizations.
National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA)
The National Marine Sanctuaries Act, which is part of the Marine Protection, Research and
Sanctuaries Act, authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to designate and manage areas of the
marine environment as National Marine Sanctuaries (NMS), which NOAA administers.
Activities within each NMS are governed by regulations. A sanctuary resource is defined as
any living or nonliving resource of a NMS that contributes to the conservation, recreational,
ecological, historical, educational, cultural, archeological, scientific, or aesthetic value of the
sanctuary. The National Marine Sanctuaries Act prohibits destroying, injuring, or causing
the
loss of any sanctuary resource. A permit is required to conduct any activity within a
sanctuary that is otherwise prohibited.
Coastal Zone Management Act
The Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) provides for the management of the Nation's
coastal resources. The CZMA establishes a voluntary partnership between the Federal
Government and coastal and great lakes States. It requires participating States to develop
State coastal zone management plans. PA projects located in, or near, established coastal
zone management areas must be consistent with the enforceable policies of the State's
federally approved coastal zone management program.396 Before approving a project in a
coastal zone management area, FEMA consults with the State agency overseeing the
implementation of the CZMA plan to ensure the project is consistent with the program's
provisions.
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396 16 U.S.C. § 1451 et seq.
397 7 U.S.C. § 4201 et seq.
398 16 U.S.C. § 1271 et seq.
Farmland Protection Policy Act
The Farmland Protection Policy Act is intended to minimize the extent to which Federal
programs contribute to the conversion of prime or unique farmland, or land of statewide or
local importance, to nonagricultural uses and to ensure that Federal programs are
administered in a manner that, to the extent practicable, will be compatible with State, local,
and private programs and policies to protect farmland. The Farmland Protection Policy Act
and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) implementing procedures require FEMA to
evaluate whether projects it funds irreversibly convert such farmland to nonagricultural uses
and to consider alternative actions that could avoid adverse effects. For projects that have
the potential to irreversibly convert such farmland, FEMA must consult with the USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to identify potential impacts to that
farmland.
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act protects the free -flowing condition of rivers that are part of
the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (System) or are under study for inclusion in the
System because of their scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural, or
other similar values (the rivers under study are listed on the Nationwide Rivers Inventory or
have been formally identified as Study Rivers). If a proposed project is located on a river
covered by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (including a designated river, a Study River, or a
river on the Nationwide Rivers Inventory), FEMA must review it for compliance with the
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and consult with the managing agency for the affected
designated river.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) established a framework for
Federal, State, and local cooperation for controlling the management of hazardous and non-
hazardous solid waste. EPA's role is to establish minimum regulatory standards, usually
implemented by the States, which can establish their own requirements for solid waste
management. RCRA requires the safe disposal of waste materials, promotes the recycling of
waste materials, and encourages cooperation with local agencies.
399 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.
400 44 C.F.R. § 9.6, Decision -making process.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA),
also known as Superfund, authorizes the Federal Government to respond to releases or
threatened releases of hazardous substances into the environment through short-term
removals and long-term remedial response actions. Superfund also triggered the
development of the National Priorities List, a list of national priorities among the sites with
known or threatened releases of hazardous contaminants. The 1986 amendments to
CERCLA included the Emergency Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act (EPCRA)
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which, among other things, creates mechanisms to help local communities plan for chemical
emergencies.
Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management
EO 11988, Floodplain Management, requires Federal agencies to minimize or avoid, to the
extent possible, the long- and short-term adverse impacts associated with occupancy and
modifications of floodplain and to avoid direct and indirect support of floodplain
development wherever there is a practicable alternative. It requires Federal agencies to use a
systematic decision -making process to evaluate the potential effects of projects located in,
or affecting, floodplains; document each step of the process; and involve the public in the
decision -making process. This process is designed to:
• Reduce flood loss risks;
• Minimize the impacts of floods on human safety, health, and welfare; and
• Restore and preserve the natural and beneficial functions of floodplains.
FEMA publishes its implementing regulations for EO 11988 in 44 C.F.R. Part 9, Floodplain
Management and Protection of the Wetlands. These regulations set forth the policy,
procedures, and responsibilities to implement and enforce the EO, including the decision -
making process, which is referred to as the 8-step process.
Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands
EO 11990, Protection of Wetlands, requires Federal agencies to avoid to the extent possible,
the long- and short-term adverse impacts associated with the destruction or modification of
wetlands and to avoid direct or indirect support of new construction in wetlands wherever
there is a practicable alternative. To meet these objectives, EO 11990 requires Federal
agencies to use a systematic decision -making process to evaluate the potential effects of
projects in, or affecting, wetlands; document each step of the process; and involve the public
in the decision -making process. FEMA publishes its implementing regulations for EO
11990, Protection of Wetlands in 44 C.F.R. Part 9, Floodplain Management and Protection
of the Wetlands. These regulations set forth the policy, procedures, and responsibilities to
implement and enforce the EO, including the decision -making process, which is referred to
as the 8-step process.
Executive Order 12898, Environmental Justice
EO 12898, Environmental Justice, requires Federal agencies to identify and address any
disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and
low-income populations as a result of their actions.
Executive Order 13112, Invasive Species
EO 13112, Invasive Species, requires agencies to use their programs and authorities to help
prevent the introduction, establishment, and spread of invasive species; respond to invasive
species outbreaks; restore native species in areas invaded by invasive species; promote
public education related to invasive species control; and avoid authorizing, funding, or
carrying out activities that promote the introduction, establishment, or spread of invasive
species.
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APPENDIX I — SAMPLE DEBRIS MONITORING FORMS
SAMPLE DEBRIS LOAD TICKET
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Copy 3:
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