Section 281.282. Cessation of operations

(a) Upon cessation of composting operations at the facility, the operator shall remove solid waste and structures or other materials which contain or are contaminated with solid waste, and shall provide for the processing or disposal of the waste or material under the act, the environmental protection acts and this title.

(b) Areas requiring vegetation shall be revegetated under § § 281.241 and 281.242 (relating to general requirements; and standards for successful revegetation).

(c) An operator required under § 281.254 (relating to soil and groundwater monitoring) to conduct soil monitoring may discontinue soil monitoring upon cessation of composting operations with the Department’s approval. In deciding whether to allow the discontinuance of monitoring, the Department will consider the operational history of the facility, the likelihood that groundwater degradation will manifest itself in the future and other relevant factors.

(d) An operator required under § 281.254 to conduct groundwater monitoring may discontinue groundwater monitoring after cessation of composting operations and cleanup only upon written approval by the Department. In deciding whether to allow discontinuance of monitoring, the Department will consider the operational history of the facility, the likelihood that groundwater contamination will manifest itself in the future, whether the remediation standards in § 271.342(b)(4) (relating to final closure recertification) are met and maintained and other relevant factors.

The provisions of this § 281.282 amended December 22, 2000, effective December 23, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 6685. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (238998).

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This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 281.254 (relating to soil and groundwater monitoring).