Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 25. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
PART I. Department of Environmental Protection |
Subpart D. Environmental Health and Safety |
Article IX. Residual Waste Management |
Chapter 289. Residual Waste Disposal Impoundments |
SubChapter C. OPERATING REQUIREMENTS |
Section 289.312. Closure
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(a) The operator shall implement the closure plan approved by the Department under § 289.172 (relating to closure plan).
(b) At least 180 days before implementation of a closure plan, the operator shall review its approved closure plan to determine whether the plan requires modification, and shall submit proposed changes to the Department for approval under § 287.222 (relating to permit modification).
(c) If groundwater degradation exists at closure or occurs after closure, a person shall meet one of the following:
(1) Continue to implement an approved abatement plan.
(2) Submit an application for a closure plan modification in accordance with the procedures for a major permit modification. The operator shall select one or more remediation standards that will be met in accordance with the final closure certification requirements in § 287.342 (relating to final closure certification).
(d) An application for a closure plan modification shall include the following:
(1) Technical information and supporting documentation identifying the remediation activities that will be conducted to meet and maintain the remediation standards.
(2) If a remedy relies on access to or use of properties owned by third parties, for remediation or monitoring, documentation of cooperation or agreement.
The provisions of this § 289.312 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (239030).
Notation
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 299.144 (relating to operating requirements).