R649-9-12. Closure and Post Closure of Disposal Facilities

1. A plan for final closure of a disposal facility shall be submitted to the division, for approval, at least 60 days prior to cessation of operations. The closure plan shall include the following:

1.1. Provisions for removal of all equipment, buildings, fences and roads at the site.

1.2. Removal of berms.

1.3. Removal of liquids and solid waste to a division approved facility.

1.4. Disposal method for liners.

1.5. Plans and procedures for sampling and testing soils and ground water at the site.

1.5.1. Soils shall meet division cleanup standards or background levels whichever is less stringent.

1.6. A monitoring plan if required by the division.

1.7. Consideration of post disposal land use and landowner requests when the closure plan is developed.

2. During closure operations, the operator shall maintain the disposal facility to protect fresh water, public health, safety and the environment.

3. Location of the closed disposal facility shall be documented with the county recorder's office.

4. The bond for the disposal facility will be released when the division approved closure plan requirements have been met, as determined by the division.