(a) (1) For purposes of subdivisions (c) and (d), a facility or unit is âsmallâ if 0.5 tons (1,000 pounds) or less of hazardous waste remain after closure, âmediumâ if more than 0.5 tons (1,000 pounds), but less than 1,000 tons, of hazardous waste remain after closure, and âlargeâ if 1,000 or more tons of hazardous waste remain after closure. (2) Except as provided in subdivisions (h) and (k), and in accordance with Section 43152.6 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the operator of a facility shall pay a facility fee for each reporting period, or any portion of a reporting period, to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration based on the size and type of the facility, as specified in this section. The fee rate shall be the rate established for the fiscal year in which the payment is due. On or before October 1 of each calendar year, the department shall notify the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration of all known facility operators by facility type and size. The department shall also notify the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration of any operator who is issued a permit or grant of interim status within 30 days from the date that a permit or grant of interim status is issued to the operator. (3) For the 2022â23 fiscal year, the fee rates established in this section shall apply. Commencing July 1, 2023, the fee rates established pursuant to Section 25205.2.1 shall apply. (b) (1) The base rate for the fee imposed by this section is ninety-four thousand nine hundred ten dollars ($94,910). (2) Except as provided in subdivision (c), in computing the facility fees, all of the following shall apply: (A) The fee to be paid by a ministorage facility shall equal 25 percent of the base facility rate. (B) The fee to be paid by a small storage facility shall equal the base facility rate. (C) The fee to be paid by a large storage facility shall equal twice the base facility rate. (D) The fee to be paid by a minitreatment facility shall equal 50 percent of the base facility rate. (E) The fee to be paid by a small treatment facility shall equal twice the base facility rate. (F) The fee to be paid by a large onsite treatment facility shall equal three times the base facility rate. (G) The fee to be paid by a large offsite treatment facility shall be three times the base facility rate. (H) The fee to be paid by a disposal facility shall equal 10 times the base facility rate. (c) The fee to be paid by a facility with a postclosure permit during the first five years of the postclosure period shall be: (1) Twenty-six thousand nine hundred eighty dollars ($26,980) annually for a small facility. (2) Fifty-three thousand nine hundred sixty dollars ($53,960) annually for a medium facility. (3) Eighty thousand nine hundred forty dollars ($80,940) annually for a large facility. (d) The fee to be paid by a facility with a postclosure permit after the first five years of the postclosure care period shall be: (1) Fourteen thousand three hundred seventy-five dollars ($14,375) annually for a small facility. (2) Twenty-eight thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($28,750) annually for a medium facility. (3) Forty-eight thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($48,550) annually for a large facility. (e) If a facility falls into more than one category listed in either subdivision (b) or (d), or any combination of categories, or if multiple operations under a single hazardous waste facilities permit or grant of interim status fall into more than one category listed in subdivision (b) or (d), or any combination of categories, the facility operator shall pay only the rate for the facility category that is the highest rate. (f) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), the fee for a facility that has been issued a standardized permit shall be as follows: (1) The fee to be paid for a facility that has been issued a Series A standardized permit shall be fifty-five thousand two hundred eighty dollars ($55,280). (2) The fee to
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