R313-25-15. Contents of Application for Site Closure and Stabilization

  (1) Prior to final closure of the disposal site, or as otherwise directed by the Director, the licensee shall submit an application to amend the license for closure. This closure application shall include a final revision and specific details of the land disposal facility closure plan included in the original license application submitted and approved under Section R313-25-8(7). The plan shall include the following:

  (a) additional geologic, hydrologic, or other data pertinent to the long-term containment of emplaced wastes obtained during the operational period;

  (b) the results of tests, experiments, or other analyses relating to backfill of excavated areas, closure and sealing, waste migration and interaction with emplacement media, or other tests, experiments, or analyses pertinent to the long-term containment of emplaced waste within the disposal site;

  (c) proposed revision of plans for:

  (i) decontamination or dismantlement of surface facilities;

  (ii) backfilling of excavated areas; or

  (iii) stabilization of the disposal site for post-closure care.

  (d) Significant new information regarding the environmental impact of closure activities and long-term performance of the disposal site.

  (2) Upon review and consideration of an application to amend the license for closure submitted in accordance with Subsection R313-25-15(1), the Director shall issue an amendment authorizing closure if there is reasonable assurance that the long-term performance objectives of Rule R313-25 will be met.