Code of Massachusetts Regulations
310 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Title 310 CMR 19.000 - Solid Waste Management
Part I - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES AND PERMITS
Section 19.045 - Facility Closure and Post-closure

Universal Citation: 310 CMR 19.000 MA Code of Regs 19.045

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) General. Any facility that stops accepting solid waste voluntarily or in accordance with any permit, authorization or order issued by the Department or a court of competent jurisdiction or under any other circumstances shall comply with the requirements of 310 CMR 19.045.

(2) Notification of Voluntary Closure. The owner and/or operator shall notify the Department no later than six months prior to the date that the facility will stop accepting solid waste.

(3) Compliance with Regulations. Closure activities shall be carried out in compliance with all applicable regulations and the permit. Landfills shall meet the specific closure requirements established at 310 CMR 19.140: Landfill Closure Requirements.

(4) Completion of Closure. A facility shall be deemed closed on the date of the Department's written determination that the closure of the facility has been completed in accordance with the final closure/post-closure plan.

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