Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 020 - Environmental Quality, Dept. of
Sub-Agency 0009 - Solid Waste Management
Chapter 6 - TRANSFER, TREATMENT, AND STORAGE FACILITY REGULATIONS
Section 6-11 - Closure Standards

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 6-11

Current through September 21, 2024

(a) General standards: The application shall include a detailed description of the tasks to be completed in order to properly close the facility, including but not limited to the removal and proper management of the maximum amount of wastes, both treated and untreated, that may be stored at the facility, cleaning of all solid waste management units and equipment, and reclamation of the site. Facilities shall meet the following standards:

(b) Commencement and completion of closure:

(i) Fixed facilities: At all fixed facilities, closure activities as specified in the approved facility permit application, shall commence at a time no later than nine (9) months following the time the facility ceases to receive solid wastes. Closure shall be promptly completed within twelve (12) months following commencement of such closure activities unless the Administrator approves an extended closure period for good cause.

(ii) Mobile facilities: At the completion of each mobile transfer, treatment and storage facility operation at a specific location, all waste management units and equipment shall be properly cleaned, decontaminated, dismantled and removed from the site.

(c) Removal of waste: All remaining treated and untreated wastes shall be removed from the facility and transported to a permitted facility for treatment, storage, or disposal. No wastes shall be allowed to remain at the facility for a period longer than thirty (30) days after closure has commenced.

(d) Equipment decontamination: All solid waste management units and equipment shall be properly cleaned, decontaminated, dismantled and removed from the facility.

(e) Access restrictions: Perimeter fences, gates and any other access restrictions shall be maintained until the facility has been satisfactorily closed, as determined by the Administrator. The application shall state the length of time that the closed facility will maintain access restrictions to prevent entry by the public and large animals.

(f) Surface water structures: Surface water structures shall be maintained until the facility has been satisfactorily closed, as determined by the Administrator.

(g) Monitoring systems: Environmental monitoring systems, if required, shall be maintained until the facility has been satisfactorily closed, as determined by the Administrator, at which time they shall be properly abandoned. Applications shall include a description of the method and schedule by which the environmental monitoring systems will be abandoned.

(h) Post-closure use: Each facility shall be returned to the use specified in the permit, unless an alternative use is approved by the Administrator.

(i) Other information: The application shall include any other information requested by the administrator to verify that an adequate closure has been accomplished.

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