Section 289.172. Closure plan

(a) The application shall contain a plan describing the activities that are proposed to occur in preparation for closure and after closure to ensure compliance with this chapter.

(b) The closure plan shall include:

(1) A plan for the decontamination and removal of equipment, structures and related material from the facility.

(2) An estimate of the year in which final closure will occur, including an explanation of the basis for the estimate.

(3) A description of the steps necessary for closure if the facility closes prematurely.

(4) A narrative description, including a schedule of measures that are proposed to be carried out in preparation for closure and after closure at the facility, including measures relating to the following:

(i) Water quality monitoring.

(ii) Gas control and monitoring.

(iii) Leachate collection and treatment.

(iv) Erosion and sedimentation control.

(v) Revegetation and regrading, including maintenance of the final cover.

(vi) Access control, including maintenance of access control.

(5) A description of the means by which funds will be made available to cover the cost of postclosure operations, which shall include an assessment of projected postclosure maintenance costs, a description of how the necessary funds will be raised, a description of where the funds will be deposited, copies of relevant legal documents and a description of how the funds will be managed prior to closure.

(6) The name, address and telephone number at which the operator may be reached during the postclosure period.

(c) A person or municipality may propose, as part of the closure plan submitted under this section, to remove standing liquids, waste and waste residues, liners, and underlying and surrounding contaminated soil, and to dispose of the waste material at a solid waste management facility that is permitted to accept the waste. The person or municipality may request final closure certification under § 287.342 (relating to final closure certification) upon completion of a closure plan approved under this subsection.

The provisions of this § 289.172 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (226718) to (226719).

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 289.131 (relating to basic requirements); and 25 Pa. Code § 289.312 (relating to closure).