Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety
Article IX - Residual Waste Management
Chapter 287 - RESIDUAL WASTE MANAGEMENT-GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subchapter D - PERMIT REVIEW PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS
GENERAL PERMIT RESTRICTIONS
Section 287.211 - Term of permits

(a) A permit issued under this article will be issued for a fixed term consistent with the approved operation and design plans of the facility, and not to exceed 10 years. An operator may apply for permit renewal prior to the expiration of the permit term under § 287.223 (relating to permit renewal).

(b) The Department may grant a longer fixed term if the following are met:

(c) Residual waste may not be disposed, processed or beneficially used under a permit after the expiration of the permit term for disposal, processing or beneficial use. Expiration of the permit term does not limit the operator's responsibility for complying with closure and postclosure requirements and all other requirements under the act, the environmental protection acts, the regulations promulgated thereunder or the terms or conditions of its permit.

(d) The Department will, from time to time, but at intervals not to exceed 5 years, review a permit issued under this article. In its review, the Department will evaluate the permit to determine whether it reflects currently applicable operating requirements, as well as current technology and management practices. The Department may require modification, suspension or revocation of the permit when necessary to carry out the purposes of the act, the environmental protection acts and this title. The Department will require the operator to provide a summary of changes to the operations since the initial permit or the latest major permit modification was approved.

(e) If no residual waste is processed or disposed under a permit within 5 years of the date of issuance by the Department of a permit for the facility, the permit is void.