Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 420 - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES: SEPTAGE MANAGEMENT RULES
Section 096-420-15 - Renewal of Septage Storage Facility License

Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-420-15

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

The information in this section must be submitted to the Department as part of a completed application for approval of a renewal of a septage storage facility. Additional information may required by the Department to evaluate the application.

A. Notice of Intent to File. In addition to the requirements set forth in Department Regulations, Chapter 2 Section 9, the following information regarding the Notice of Intent to File ("notice") must be submitted:

(1) A copy of the notice which was published in the newspaper and distributed to abutting landowners.

(2) Copies of certified mail receipts for notices sent to abutting landowners.

(3) The name(s) of the newspaper(s) in which the notice was published, and the date(s) of publication.

B. Title, Right or Interest. To verify the applicant's authority to use a site for septage storage the following must be submitted:

(1) The name and address of applicant;

(2) The name(s) and address(es) of the site property owner(s);

(3) A copy of the property owner(s) deed(s) to the site;

(4) The site location identified by street and town location; and

(5) If the applicant is other than the property owner(s), a lease agreement or contract between the applicant and the property owner(s) must be submitted. The agreement must contain the following information:
(a) The map and lot number from municipal tax or assessors maps;

(b) Authorization from property owner(s) for the applicant to use the site for septage storage;

(c) Certification by the property owner(s) that the property owner(s) has read and understands the facility closure requirements and will allow the site to be closed in accordance with this Chapter when permanent closure is required by the Department.

(d) The signature of the property owner(s);

(e) The signature of the applicant; and

(f) Duration of agreement (initiation and termination dates).

C. Financial Capacity and Technical Ability. The applicant must demonstrate that it has the financial capacity to operate the site and the technical ability to comply with all rules governing the proposed activity and the operations manual developed for the site. The applicant must furnish a listing of all Notices of Violation issued by the Board or Department to the applicant or facility operator. Past compliance, or non-compliance, with Department-issued licenses will be considered in determining financial and technical ability.

D. Traffic. An estimate of the number of vehicles to enter and exit the facility each operating day must be submitted., based upon previous site operations.

E. Summary of Records. A copy of all inspection and monitoring reports, along with a summary of the reports, must be submitted.

F. Operating Plan. An operating plan must be submitted which includes the original operating plan with any necessary updated information.

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