No. 30989: R315-315. Special Waste Requirements

DAR File No.: 30989
Filed: 02/14/2008, 11:53
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

The Solid and Hazardous Waste Act, in Section 19-6-105, allows for rules to establish standards for storage, collection, transport, recovery, treatment, and disposal of solid waste and rules prohibiting disposal in places other than those approved. Rule R315-315 sets these standards for wastes that require special handling. Section 19-6-108 requires approval of operation plans for disposal facilities. Rule R315-315 establishes part of the framework required to meet the requirements of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Act regarding landfilling standards. Subsection 19-6-108(9)(b) requires that solid waste management be done in a way that protects public health and the environment. Rule R315-315 sets standards that will assure that health and environmental protection are maintained when the wastes listed in this rule are handled and disposed in the way described.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Proposed changes to the rule were published in September 2003. No comments were received. No comments in support or opposition to the rule were received during the last five-year-review period.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Rule R315-315 sets standards for the handling and disposal of waste that present special risks or requires special handling which when met will assure that this waste does not present an unacceptable risk to public health or the environment. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Environmental Quality
Solid and Hazardous Waste
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Ralph Bohn at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6794, by FAX at 801-538-6715, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Dennis Downs, Director