Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 444 - Sanitation
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
Class III Sites
Section 444.739 - Report for design

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 444.739

Current through December 12, 2024

A report for the design of a Class III site must:

1. Be signed by a professional engineer registered in this State.

2. Include a general location map showing land use and zoning within 1 mile of the disposal site.

3. Include a topographic map of the area which must:

(a) Be at a scale of not more than 200 feet to the inch, including contour intervals of not more than 5 feet.

(b) Indicate the proposed fill areas.

(c) Indicate any proposed borrow areas.

(d) Indicate access roads.

(e) Indicate a typical cross section of a lift.

(f) Indicate grades for proper drainage of each lift.

(g) Indicate the placement of special devices for drainage and controlling gas, if required.

(h) Indicate fencing, equipment for shelter, facilities for employees and all other relevant data to indicate clearly that the landfill will be developed, operated and completed in an orderly manner.

4. Define anticipated types, quantities and sources of solid wastes to be disposed of at the site.

5. Demonstrate the design is sufficient to protect the waters of the State from degradation by pollutants or contaminants. The demonstration must consider, without limitation:

(a) The hydrogeologic characteristics of the site and surrounding area;

(b) The climatic factors of the area; and

(c) The volume and physical and chemical characteristics of predicted leachate generation.

6. Provide proof of compliance with the provisions relating to the runoff and control of surface water set forth in NAC 444.6885 and 444.6887.

7. Define the source, type and quantity of cover material for the site.

Added to NAC by Environmental Comm'n, eff. 9-2-92; A 11-8-93

NRS 444.560

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