Section 283.272. Cessation of operations

(a) Upon cessation of processing operations at the facility, the operator shall immediately 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 in accordance with the environmental protection acts and this title.

(b) An operator required under § 283.233 (relating to soil and groundwater monitoring) to conduct soil monitoring may discontinue soil monitoring upon cessation of processing operations only upon written approval of the Department. In deciding whether to allow discontinuance of monitoring, the Department will consider the operational history of the facility, the likelihood that soil contamination will manifest itself in the future and other factors.

(c) An operator required under § 283.233 to conduct groundwater monitoring may discontinue groundwater monitoring after cessation of 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 certification) are met and maintained and other relevant factors.

The provisions of this § 283.272 amended December 22, 2000, effective December 23, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 6685. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (226400).

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Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 283.233 (relating to soil and groundwater monitoring); and 25 Pa. Code § 284.111 (relating to application for general permit).