South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 74 - Department of Environment And Natural Resources
Article 74:27 - Solid waste
Chapter 74:27:15 - Closure and postclosure
Section 74:27:15:03 - Closure requirements
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
Upon closing a landfill unit or other land disposal facility, the owner or operator shall commence closure activities within 30 days of the last receipt of wastes and shall complete closure activities within 180 days of the last receipt of wastes. The owner or operator must meet the following closure requirements:
(1) Eliminate disease vectors;
(2) Post the site to indicate that the site is closed to further dumping and to indicate where the new site is located;
(3) Cover the site as follows:
(4) Maintain access control at the facility;
(5) Fill, grade, and contour the site to eliminate slumping, settling, or ponding of water above any previous active disposal area;
(6) Maintain and periodically inspect the site until it has settled and no further filling or draining problems exist; and
(7) Maintain a cover of perennial vegetation to include mowing or grazing as necessary, that is adequate to prevent excessive erosion or runoff.
General Authority: SDCL 34A-6-1.6, 34A-6-5.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-6-1.6, 34A-6-1.8, 34A-6-12.