Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 600-699 - Environmental Protection - Hazardous Waste Management
Chapter NR 667 - Standards For Owners And Operators Of Hazardous Waste Facilities Operating Under A Standardized License
Subchapter G - Closure
Section NR 667.0115 - After I stop operating, how long until I shall close?

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 667.0115

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) Within 90 days after the final volume of hazardous waste is sent to a unit, treat or remove from the unit all hazardous wastes following the approved closure plan.

(2) You shall complete final closure activities according to the approved closure plan within 180 days after the final volume of hazardous wastes is sent to the unit. The department may approve an extension of 180 days to the closure period if you comply with all applicable requirements for requesting a modification to the license and demonstrate that:

(a) The final closure activities will take longer than 180 days to complete due to circumstances beyond your control, excluding ground water contamination.

(b) You have taken and will continue to take all steps to prevent threats to human health and the environment from the unclosed, but not operating hazardous waste management unit or facility, including compliance with all applicable license requirements.

(c) The demonstration shall be made at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the initial 180-day period.

(3) Nothing in this subsection precludes you from removing hazardous wastes and decontaminating or dismantling equipment according to the approved final closure plan at any time before or after notification of final closure.

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