Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety
Article IX - Residual Waste Management
Chapter 299 - STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION OF RESIDUAL WASTE
Subchapter A - STANDARDS FOR STORAGE OF RESIDUAL WASTE
STORAGE PILES
Section 299.132 - Storage pad or liner system

Universal Citation: 25 PA Code § 299.132

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

(a) A person or municipality that installs a storage pad or liner system to prevent groundwater degradation shall meet the requirements of this section. This section does not preclude a person or municipality from using other means to prevent groundwater degradation, such as enclosure in a building.

(b) The storage pad or liner system shall meet the following requirements:

(1) The storage pad or liner system shall prevent the migration of leachate through the storage pad or liner system.

(2) The effectiveness of the storage pad or liner system in preventing the migration of leachate may not be adversely affected by the physical or chemical characteristics of solid waste, solid waste constituents or leachate from the facility.

(3) The storage pad or liner system shall be designed, constructed and maintained to protect the integrity of the pad or liner during the projected life of the facility.

(4) The storage pad or liner shall be constructed of earthen or nonearthen material.

(5) The storage pad or liner system may be no less permeable than 1 x 10-7 cm/sec., as demonstrated by field and laboratory testing.

(6) Residual waste may not be stored where continuous or intermittent contact could occur between the waste and groundwater or surface water.

(7) The operator shall install and operate a monitoring system capable of verifying whether residual waste or leachate has penetrated the pad or liner, if required by the Department.

(8) The storage pad or liner shall be inspected for uniformity, damage and imperfections during construction and installation.

(9) The storage pad or liner shall be designed to collect leachate and runoff.

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 299.101 (relating to scope); 25 Pa. Code § 299.131 (relating to general requirements); and 25 Pa. Code § 299.133 (relating to leachate and runoff control).

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