Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subject 391-3-4 - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Rule 391-3-4-.13 - Financial Responsibility

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) Applicability. The requirements of this Rule apply to all owners and/or operators of solid waste processing, treatment, storage or disposal facilities other than permit-by-Rule facilities, except for the exemptions provided for in (3) below.

(2) 40 CFR Part 258, Subpart G as amended, 56 Fed. Reg. 51029 (October 9, 1991), as amended at 57 Fed. Reg. 28628 (June 26, 1992); 58 Fed. Reg. 51547 (October 1, 1993); 60 Fed. Reg. 40105 (August 7, 1995); 60 Fed. Reg. 52342 (October 6, 1995); 61 Fed. Reg. 60337 (November 27, 1996); and 63 Fed. Reg. 17729 (April 10, 1998) is hereby incorporated by reference.

(3) Financial responsibility shall be required for any solid waste handling facility and shall provide adequate financial responsibility to ensure the satisfactory maintenance, closure and post-closure care of such facility or to carry out any corrective action which may be required as a condition of a permit.

(4) Forms. Allowable financial mechanisms for closure, post-closure care, and corrective action (i.e., trust fund, surety bond, letter of credit, insurance, financial test, or guarantee) shall be submitted on forms as provided or in a format as prescribed by the Director.

O.C.G.A. §§ 12-8-20 et seq., 12-8-23.

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