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 096-420-9 - Renewal of Septage Land Application Site License

Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-420-9

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 land application site. 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 land application 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 land application;

(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;

(f) The total acreage authorized for use; and

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

C. Soil Nutrient Analyses. Results of the soil nutrient analyses as required by subsection 6(C) of this Chapter must be submitted.

D. Soil Sample Locations. A map must be submitted which shows the soil sample locations.

E. Traffic. An estimate of the number of vehicles to enter and exit the site each operating day must be provided, based on previous site operations

F. Land Application Volumes. A listing of the total volume of septage land applied to the site each year of operation must be provided.

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

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

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