Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
Application for an incineration facility must include all
information necessary to address the requirements of 06-096 CMR 400 and this
chapter. If subject to
38 M.R.S.A.
§1310-AA, the applicant must receive a
positive determination of public benefit prior to submitting an application to
license an incineration facility. The applicant must submit to the Department,
on application forms provided by the Department, the following
information:
A.
General
Information
(1)
Topographic
Map. The most recent full size U.S. Geological Survey topographic map (7
1/2 minute series, if available) of the area, showing the waste handling area,
the facility site, the property boundary, and existing utilities and structures
within 500 feet from the facility site boundary, or 1,000 feet if the waste
handling area is not enclosed within a structure.
(2)
Municipal Contracts.
Evidence that no waste handling, disposal, or transportation contract with any
municipality will constrain that municipality from recycling any portions of
its waste consistent with the State waste management and recycling plan or with
38 M.R.S.A. §1304-B(4-A).
(3)
Disposal of Ash, By-Passed Waste and Residues. Evidence that
adequate capacity for the disposal of all ash, residues, and bypass wastes from
the facility has been provided. This demonstration may be made through the
submission of contracts with solid waste facilities licensed to accept these
wastes and which have sufficient capacity to accept wastes from the facility
for at least one year after the anticipated start of operation of the facility.
Contracts are not required when the waste will be disposed in a landfill owned
by the applicant.
(4)
Storage. That storage capacity will be provided for all ash
generated, including that generated during the initial start-up ash
characterization period.
(5) During
facility start-up, the ash may be disposed at a licensed special waste landfill
after data validation and reduction, and statistical analysis, show that the
ash is non-hazardous.
(6)
Survey of Protected Natural Resources. The results of a survey of
the area within 2,000 feet of the facility site showing all protected natural
resources.
(7)
Operations
Manual. An operations manual prepared in accordance with section 6(A) of
this chapter and addressing all of the operating requirements in section 6 of
this chapter.
B.
Site Design Characteristics. A site engineering design must be submitted
as part of an application. The amount and sophistication of engineering and
design required to develop a site for an incineration facility varies according
to the physical characteristics of the site and the size of the facility.
(1)
Site Plan. A detailed plan,
or series of plans, with a scale of 1 inch = 100 feet, or a larger engineering
scale, must clearly indicate structures, protected natural resources, roads,
property boundaries, waste handling areas, residences, and water supply wells
and within 300 feet of the facility site boundary. Additionally, if outdoor
storage or processing is proposed, all residences within 1,000 feet of the
waste handling area must be clearly indicated.
(2)
Plan Views of the Structures and
Utilities. A large scale map (construction drawings) with a scale of 1
inch = 40 feet, or a larger engineering scale, which clearly indicates any
building(s), incineration unit(s), all existing and proposed utilities, waste
handling areas, storm water management structures, fencing and gates. Detailed
specifications are required for the incineration equipment. Other types of
solid waste management functions to be incorporated at the facility must be
clearly indicated on the plan view.
C.
Subsurface Investigation. A
geotechnical investigation must be conducted and must include test pit and
boring logs. A geotechnical report must be submitted and must include a
discussion of the investigation results, copies of all test pit and boring
logs, and recommendations for the design of the facility. Plans must show all
subsurface investigation locations. The discussion must describe tests
performed, information on site stability, suitability for proposed foundations,
earthworks, and other applicable aspects of the investigation, and the
locations of significant sand and gravel aquifers.
D.
Process Design
Characteristics
(1) A general
description of the facility's processing system must be submitted, including:
process flow diagrams, quantity and characteristics of wastes to be received,
as well as products and waste by-products to be generated. This description
must be sufficiently detailed to justify the basis for the facility capacity
and design.
(2) A description of
the cooling and process water requirements including that which is recycled or
consumed, the source(s) of water to be used, and the type(s) of treatment and
disposal to be used for any wastewater.
E.
Ash Characterization, Handling, and
Disposal Plan. An Ash Characterization, Handling, and Disposal Plan
shall be submitted as part of an application for an incineration facility. This
plan must include a specific plan for characterizing the ash in conformance
with 06-096 CMR 405, section 6 and propose plans for storing, handling, and
disposing of all ash, residue(s), and leachate generated at the proposed
facility.
