020-15 Wyo. Code R. §§ 15-8 - Facility Construction and Operation Approval
(a)
New facilities: Each person planning to construct and
operate a solid waste facility shall submit construction and operating plans to
the Department for approval. New facilities are required to have letters of
approval for both the construction and operation of the facility. These plans
shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(i) A legal description of the property to be
used for a facility.
(ii) Map or
aerial photograph of the area showing land use and zoning within one-half mile
of the solid waste disposal site. The map or photograph shall be of sufficient
scale to show all residences, industrial water courses, buildings, waterwells,
roads and other applicable details and shall indicate the site and the
adjoining general topography. Surface ownership of the proposed lands shall
also be indicated on the map or photograph.
(iii) Plot plan of the site showing
dimensions, location of soil borings, where applicable, proposed trenches and
filled areas where applicable, winter cover stock piles, fencing, and original
and proposed fill elevations. The scale of the plan should not be greater than
200 feet per inch.
(iv) A written
report shall accompany the plans indicating:
(A) The proposed starting date of
construction and the estimated completion date.
(B) Population and area normally served by
the site. If applicable, give the population served and number of months the
site will be affected by the influx of tourists.
(C) Projected life of the site.
(D) Anticipated type (municipal, industrial,
commercial, agricultural, hazardous waste), estimated quantity (cubic yards,
tons, pounds), and source (city, county, industrial, etc.) of solid waste
handled at the site.
(E) Geological
formations and soil analysis to a depth of at least 15 feet below proposed
excavations and the lowest elevation of the site. Such data shall be obtained
by soil borings or other appropriate means. This information can usually be
obtained from the Soil Conservation Service, U.S.G.S. or a log from a well in
the area. If soil borings are used, there should be a maximum of two per 5
acres in areas of variable topography and geology and/or two per site area in
areas of uniform topography and geology. The borings should be taken at the
highest and lowest elevations of the proposed use area.
(F) Estimated depth to the highest ground
water table and basis on which estimation was made.
(G) Source and characteristic of cover
material and method of protecting cover material for winter
operation.
(H) Type and amount of
equipment to be provided at the site for excavating, earth moving, spreading,
compaction and other needs.
(I)
Name, address, telephone number of persons responsible (Plant engineer,
supervisor, director of public works, city engineers, etc.) for actual
operation and maintenance of the site and intended operating
procedure.
(J) Method of handling
bulky items, dead animals, and other special materials.
(K) Method by which the surface and ground
water will be protected from contamination. (Diversion ditches, drain pipes,
impermeable liners, etc.)
(L) Type
of fire protection which will be provided. (Fire department, water supply,
stockpiled soil, fire lanes, etc.)
(M) Reclamation of site and planned
reuse.
(v) The design of
the solid waste facility shall include one or more topographic maps at a scale
of not over 200 feet to the inch with five foot contour intervals. These maps
shall show: the proposed fill area (where applicable), any borrow area, access
roads, grades for proper drainage of each lift, special drainage devices if
necessary; fencing; equipment shelter; existing and proposed utilities; and all
other pertinent information to clearly indicate the orderly development,
operations, and completion of the facility.
(vi) Four copies of these plans shall be
submitted to the Department for evaluation and approval. A fifth copy shall be
filed in the county clerk's office for public perusal in the county in which
the site will be operated. The submitted plans for a new facility will be
evaluated and an on-site inspection of the area will be made by an employee of
the Department within sixty (60) days after the receipt of the plans by the
Department. The person responsible for the facility will be notified in writing
within fifteen days after the inspection of the approval or disapproval for the
construction of the facility. When the construction phase of the facility is
near completion the person responsible will notify the Department and another
on-site inspection will be made by a representative of the Department. If the
construction phase is satisfactory a letter of approval for operating will be
issued within fifteen (15) days from the date of the inspection. If the
construction of the proposed site is unsatisfactory, the person responsible
will be notified in writing within fifteen days from the date of the inspection
as to the deficiencies. The Department will provide the necessary
recommendations for correction. The letter of approval for operation will be
valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of the letter. Periodic
inspections will be made of the facility by representatives of the Department
to insure conformity with the plans and the rules and regulations. Letters of
approval for operation will be issued on a yearly basis. Operating plans will
not be needed after initial approval unless they are requested by the
Department.
(b)
Existing facilities: All existing facilities will be
required to submit operating plans to the Department. These plans should
include, but not be limited to, the following:
(i) Map or aerial photograph of the area
showing land use and zoning within one-half mile of the solid waste disposal
site. The map or photograph shall be of sufficient scale to show all
residences, industrial buildings, water wells, water courses, roads and other
applicable details, and shall indicate the general topography.
(ii) A written report shall accompany the map
or photograph indicating:
(A) Location of the
site.
(B) Population and area
normally served and if applicable, the population served and number of months
the site is affected by the tourist trade.
(C) Name, address, telephone number of
responsible persons.
(D) The type,
estimated quantity, and source (city, county, industries, etc.) of solid wastes
handled at the site.
(E) Geological
formations and soil analysis to a depth of at least 15 feet below proposed
excavations and the lowest elevation of the site.
(F) Depth to the highest ground water table
in the area.
(G) Type of cover
material and frequency of cover.
(H) Type and amount of equipment provided at
the site.
(I) Number and duties of
personnel at the site.
(J) Hours
and days of operation.
(K) Method
of handling bulky items, dead animals and other special materials.
(L) Method by which the surface and ground
water is protected from contamination. (Diversion ditches, drainage pipes,
liners, etc.)
(M) Type of fire
protection available. (Fire department, water supply, stockpiled soil, fire
lanes)
(N) Type of access road (is
it an all weather road).
(O) Method
for controlling blowing material. (Catch fences, watering, etc.)
(P) Is an inclement weather disposal site
provided?
(Q) Any other pertinent
information that may assist the Department in evaluating the site.
(iii) After the plans are
submitted, they will be evaluated and an on-site inspection will be made by an
employee of the Department within sixty (60) days from the date the plans are
received. The person in charge will be notified in writing within fifteen (15)
days after the inspection as to the results of the inspection. If the
evaluation of the site indicates that it is not being operated in compliance
with Section
10 of these Rules and Regulations, the
person responsible will be notified in writing of the deficiencies and
recommended corrections. The person responsible shall reply to the Department
in writing as to the steps that will be taken to correct the deficiencies and
the expected time period for the corrections. The Department after consultation
with the person responsible will issue a compliance schedule for the proposed
corrections. If the facility is in compliance with the Rules and Regulations a
letter of approval for operation will be issued which will be valid for a
period of one (1) year from the date of the letter. Periodic inspections will
be made of the facility by representatives of the Department to insure
conformity with the plans and the Rules and Regulations. Letters of approval
for operating will be issued on a yearly basis. Operating plans will not be
needed after initial approval unless requested by the Department.
(c)
Preparation of
data: Data presented in support of Types I, II and III operations
and data for industrial and hazardous wastes sites shall be prepared by a
qualified Solid Waste Management person.
(d)
Change or transfer of letter
of approval: In the event that any person the possession of a
letter of approval for the construction and/or operation of a solid waste
disposal facility decides to substantially change or modify construction or
operating procedures, or transfer the letter of approval to another person, he
must get prior written approval from the Department.
(e)
Revocation of approval to
operate: In the event that a person does not comply with the
submitted plan, or the Rules and Regulations, the letter of approval for site
operation can be withdrawn by written notice from the Department. Such a
notification shall include the reasons for the withdrawal of approval and it
will become effective twenty (20) days from the mailing date of such notice,
unless within that time the holder of the letter of approval requests a hearing
before the Environmental Quality Council. Such a request for hearing shall be
made in writing to the Director and shall state the grounds for the request.
Any hearing held shall be conducted pursuant to the Rules of Practice and
Procedure of the Department. If the person so notified does not respond within
the twenty-day period or the Council judges that the letter of approval should
be withdrawn, the site will be considered in noncompliance and will be subject
to the penalties as prescribed under Article 9.35-502.49 of the Environmental
Quality Act.
(f)
Research on experimental disposal of solid waste:
Special considerations may be given on an individual basis by the Department
for any research or experimental disposal of solid wastes.
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