No. 30983: R315-311. Permit Approval For Solid Waste Disposal, Waste Tire Storage, Energy Recovery, And Incinerator Facilities

DAR File No.: 30983
Filed: 02/14/2008, 11:46
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 (Act) in Subsection 19-6-104(1)(i) requires that the solid waste program provided for in the Act meet the qualifications for primacy under the federal rules. The requirements established in Rule R315-311 are part of the basis of this program by setting up a solid waste facility permit program. The Act in Section 19-6-105 allows for rules to establish the requirements for major and minor modifications of permits. Rule R315-311 sets the standards for these modifications. Section 19-6-108 requires approval of operations plans for disposal facilities. Rule R315-311 establishes part of the part of the permit framework needed to meet the requirements of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Act regarding landfilling standards.

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 December 2006. One comment was received during the public notice period. The comment identified an incorrect reference in the proposed rule.

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

Rule R315-311 is an integral part of the solid waste permitting program and defines major and minor modifications to permit and outlines the public comment process. Without the rule, the permit program would not meet the requirements of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Act. Therefore, this rule should be continued. The comment received pointed out changes required in the rule to correct references to other parts of the Solid waste rules. The changes were made.

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