Current through August 26, 2024
Plans being submitted for final approval shall include, at a
minimum, all of the following information in the order presented below:
(1) INTRODUCTION. An introduction to the plan
including a narrative addressing the following subjects individually shall be
provided:
(a) General solid waste management
history in the planning area.
(b) A
brief discussion of solid waste management in general, including the planning
process outlined in this section, generation, source reduction, source
separation, storage, collection, transportation, processing, treatment,
resource recovery and disposal.
(c)
The purpose and scope of the plan.
(d) A discussion of the planning period. The
planning period shall extend at least 10 years from the projected plan approval
date.
(e) A list and discussion of
specific plan objectives.
(2) INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS SECTION. This
section shall be an inventory and analysis of subjects relating to solid waste
management for the planning area. It shall include a summary of the contents of
available state of the art literature, studies, surveys and other pertinent
data. A list of agencies that may be sources of information and/or technical
assistance for the inventory and analysis segment is available from the
department upon request. This section shall contain maps, narratives, diagrams,
cross-sections, charts, pictures, drawings, displays and graphs as appropriate.
Unless otherwise specified, where data is unavailable and where the entity
demonstrates that it is impractical to generate data for the purposes of this
plan, reasonable estimates, projections or assumptions shall be made and noted.
The basis for any estimates, projections or assumptions shall be referenced in
the text and included in the appendix. It shall be made clear what information
is already available and what information was generated for the purposes of
this plan. The following materials shall be included or addressed in the
inventory and analysis section:
(a) A map
showing location and extent of the planning area and entity relative to state,
county, regional planning commission and Wisconsin solid waste recycling
authority boundaries.
(b) A
detailed map of the planning area and surroundings showing area boundaries, all
governmental boundaries, roads, surface water bodies, and other important
geographical details.
(c) A map and
narrative indicating road and bridge types and weight limits in the planning
area.
(d) Maps, narratives and
other appropriate materials addressing the following items as they relate to
solid waste management in the planning area:
1. Geography, soils, geology,
hydrogeology.
2. Surface water and
ground water resources.
3. Climatic
characteristics.
4. Environmentally
sensitive areas.
5. Archaeological
and historical areas.
6. Present
solid waste management facilities.
7. Airports.
8. Land use and zoning in planning
area.
9. Other unique or special
elements of the planning area or entity.
(e) Population in the planning area. Growth
projections as well as seasonal or other anticipated fluctuations shall be
addressed as they relate to waste generation for the planning period.
(f) A detailed inventory of solid waste
types, quantities and sources to be served by the plan during the planning
period. All industrial, commercial, municipal and agricultural solid wastes
generated or handled in the planning area shall be included in this inventory.
Known or potential changes in waste generation that may affect waste quantity,
quality or sources shall be discussed in detail. Field surveys or data from
solid waste management generators and facilities in the planning area may be
used to confirm any waste information generated through office studies. These
field surveys shall be discussed in the plan.
(g) A detailed analysis and inventory of
current solid waste management functions to address the following items for
each function:
1. Waste types, quantities,
sources, and variability.
2.
Physical layouts and capacities.
3.
Age, condition, and limitations.
4.
Operational frequencies, methods, procedures, and service areas.
5. Capital, operational and maintenance
costs.
6. Ownership and operating
responsibilities.
7. Existing
contracts and their expiration dates.
8. Markets for systems with resource
recovery.
(h) A
comprehensive discussion of compliance with local, state and federal solid
waste regulations and plans by existing solid waste management functions and
facilities in the planning area.
(i) An inventory of personnel and equipment
that will be available for plan implementation and periodic review in the
following areas of expertise:
1. Engineering
and hydrogeology.
2.
Administration.
3.
Operation.
4.
Maintenance.
5. Legal
arrangements.
6.
Training.
7. Monitoring and record
keeping.
8. Plan review and
updating.
(3)
PROBABLE SOLID WASTE LAND DISPOSAL LOCATIONS. A list and map of probable
locations for solid waste land disposal facilities shall be developed for
inclusion in the plan. Locations shall be evaluated from the standpoints of
engineering, environmental acceptability, and regulations. Special emphasis
shall be given to locations that satisfy present and future needs extending
through the entire planning period. Locations shall not be placed on the list
unless each satisfies the following minimum requirements:
(a) Preliminary locational acceptability -
Locations shall receive written preliminary locational acceptability from the
department through the following process:
1.
The entity shall identify all existing literature and data for the planning
area relative to soils, ground water, topography, geology, hydrogeology,
surface water resources and environmentally sensitive areas.
2. The entity shall prepare a written report
to address the following items:
a. An
analysis and summary of the above literature and its relation to solid waste
land disposal locations in the planning area.
b. A map and list of probable land disposal
site locations based on the analysis in subd. 2. a. and locational requirements
for land disposal facilities specified in chs.
NR 500 to
555, or the administrative codes
promulgated in response to chapter 377, laws of 1977.
Note See chs.
NR 500 to
555 and 660 to
679.
3. The report shall be submitted to the
department for review and written response for the individual locations. The
response shall indicate which locations meet preliminary locational
acceptability. The department will confirm or deny preliminary locational
acceptability in writing within 30 days, giving the basis therefor. More
specific information in addition to that listed above may be required by the
department before it makes its written determination.
(b) Archeological and historical
acceptability. A letter from the state historical preservation officer
concerning the possibility of the site being an archeological or historical
landmark or area.
(4)
INVENTORY AND GENERAL EVALUATION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVES.
(a) After evaluation of separate functions
from the standpoints of technological and economic feasibility, several solid
waste management alternatives that appear feasible shall be developed for
detailed evaluation. The alternatives developed shall include:
1. The existing solid waste management system
including all existing functions (regardless of state of compliance with
present solid waste regulations).
2. The existing solid waste management system
including all existing functions brought up to compliance with all solid waste
regulations.
3. A system containing
the following functions: storage, collection, transportation, disposal at only
one landfill.
4. Same as subd. 3.
but also including substantial resource recovery.
5. A system containing the following
functions: storage, collection, transportation, disposal at 2 or more
landfills.
6. Same as subd. 5. but
including substantial resource recovery.
7. Other alternatives as perceived necessary.
Note Alternatives 2-7 shall be in compliance
with all solid waste regulations.
(5) INVENTORY AND GENERAL EVALUATION OF
IMPLEMENTATION METHODS. An inventory, comparison, and general evaluation of
several implementation methods for identified solid waste management
alternatives shall be made from the following standpoints:
(a) Organizational and legal
mechanisms.
(b) Financial
mechanisms.
(c) Staffing.
(d) Operational management.
(6) DETAILED EVALUATION AND
PRELIMINARY SELECTION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVE. This section shall
be divided into the following 2 parts:
(a)
Solid waste management alternative evaluation. A detailed evaluation shall be
made of the solid waste management alternatives developed in sub. (4) from the
standpoints of economics, technical feasibility, public and social acceptance,
compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and
practicability.
(b) Preliminary
selection of solid waste management alternative. Based on the detailed
evaluation, preliminary conclusions and recommendations shall be made as to the
relative ranking of each solid waste management alternative from an
acceptability standpoint. The ranking methodology shall be outlined. One
tentative solid waste management alternative shall be selected for potential
implementation and the reasons for selection shall be indicated.
(7) DETAILED EVALUATION AND
PRELIMINARY SELECTION OF IMPLEMENTATION METHODS. A detailed evaluation of the
implementation methods developed in sub. (5) shall be made and preliminary
conclusions, recommendations and selections shall be made of the implementation
methods for the solid waste management alternative selected in sub. (6) shall
be made.
(8) FINAL CONCLUSIONS,
RECOMMENDATIONS AND DECISIONS. Final conclusions, recommendations and decisions
shall be made and indicated relative to what solid waste alternative will be
implemented and what implementation methods will be used. The methodology and
reasons for the final decisions shall be indicated. The details of the solid
waste management functions to be provided and implementation methods shall be
indicated. Time lines for solid waste management system development, operation,
and periodic review shall be prepared indicating responsibilities and
implementation dates. Separate time lines shall be developed for the total
system and each waste management function.
(9) SUMMARY OF PAST AND FUTURE INFORMATION,
EDUCATION AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS. The programs developed and
implemented pursuant to s.
NR 185.06 shall be summarized in terms of program content
and input by affected persons. Future programs to be carried out consistent
with the intent of s.
NR 185.06 shall be outlined in terms of time and
responsibilities.
(10) PERIODIC
REVIEW.
(a) In order to monitor the
efficiency and effectiveness of the solid waste management plan after
implementation, procedures for annual review and update of the plan shall be
outlined. These procedures shall address at a minimum:
1. Who evaluates each portion of the plan and
function in the system.
2. When the
evaluation will be made.
3. How the
plan and functions will be evaluated in terms of:
a. Public acceptability.
b. Cost effectiveness.
c. Compliance with all solid waste laws and
regulations.
d. New
technologies.
(b) There shall be established procedures and
responsibilities for making necessary plan modifications.
(c) Provisions shall be made for an annual
report to the main decision-making body to include an analysis of meeting plan
objectives.
(11)
APPENDIX. An appendix shall include at a minimum, the following:
(a) A list of all reference
material.
(b) Summaries of all
applicable local, state and federal solid waste laws, rules and
regulations.
(c) The basis for any
projections or estimates where data is nonexistent, insufficient or impractical
to generate for the purpose of this plan.
(d) Other reference material necessary for
information and educational purposes.
