Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety
Article IX - Residual Waste Management
Chapter 289 - RESIDUAL WASTE DISPOSAL IMPOUNDMENTS
Subchapter C - OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
CLOSURE PROVISIONS
Section 289.312 - Closure

Universal Citation: 25 PA Code ยง 289.312

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) The operator shall implement the closure plan approved by the Department under § 289.172 (relating to closure plan).

(b) At least 180 days before implementation of a closure plan, the operator shall review its approved closure plan to determine whether the plan requires modification, and shall submit proposed changes to the Department for approval under § 287.222 (relating to permit modification).

(c) If groundwater degradation exists at closure or occurs after closure, a person shall meet one of the following:

(1) Continue to implement an approved abatement plan.

(2) Submit an application for a closure plan modification in accordance with the procedures for a major permit modification. The operator shall select one or more remediation standards that will be met in accordance with the final closure certification requirements in § 287.342 (relating to final closure certification).

(d) An application for a closure plan modification shall include the following:

(1) Technical information and supporting documentation identifying the remediation activities that will be conducted to meet and maintain the remediation standards.

(2) If a remedy relies on access to or use of properties owned by third parties, for remediation or monitoring, documentation of cooperation or agreement.

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 299.144 (relating to operating requirements).

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