Section 277.232. Intermediate cover and slopes

(a) The operator shall provide intermediate cover on lifts every 50 feet horizontally or at the end of each working week, whichever comes first, by placing a compact and uniform cover on the working face and on the side slopes. Nonfriable asbestos containing waste shall be covered within 24 hours after depositing with at least 6 inches of nonasbestos containing cover material.

(b) The composition of the intermediate cover material shall meet the following performance standards. The intermediate cover shall:

(1) Cover solid waste after it is placed without change in its properties and without regard to weather.

(2) Be capable of allowing loaded vehicles to successfully maneuver over it after placement.

(3) Be capable of controlling fires.

(4) Be consistent with the waste acceptance plan for the facility.

(5) Stabilize the filled area.

(6) Control infiltration of precipitation and erosion and sedimentation.

(7) Be capable of supporting the germination and propagation of vegetative cover as required by § § 277.234 and 277.235 (relating to revegetation; and standards for successful revegetation) unless vegetative cover is not necessary to control infiltration of precipitation and erosion and sedimentation.

(c) Unless alternative design requirements to meet the performance standards in subsection (b) are approved as part of the permit under § 271.231 (relating to equivalency review procedure), intermediate cover shall meet the following design requirements:

(1) If soil or soil-like, be at least 12 inches in thickness.

(2) If soil or soil-like material is used, the layer shall be uniformly graded.

(d) A 2-week supply of cover material shall be maintained onsite.

(e) If intermediate cover requires vegetation to meet the performance standards in subsection (b), the vegetation shall be established within 30 days.

(f) Slopes constructed during daily landfilling activities may not exceed 50%.

The provisions of this § 277.232 amended December 22, 2000, effective December 23, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 6685. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (226294) to (226295).

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Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 277.141 (relating to compaction and cover plan).