Section 66264.118 - Post-Closure Plan; Amendment of Plan(a) Written Plan. The owner or operator of a hazardous waste disposal unit shall have a written post-closure plan. In addition, certain surface impoundments and waste piles from which the owner or operator intends to remove or decontaminate the hazardous wastes at partial or final closure are required by sections 66264.228(c)(1)(B) and 66264.258(c)(1)(B) to have contingent post-closure plans. The plan shall be submitted with the permit application, in accordance with section 66270.14(b)(13) of this division, or when otherwise requested by the Department. The plan shall be approved by the Department as part of the permit issuance procedures under chapter 21 of this division. In accordance with section 66270.32 of this division, the approved post-closure plan will become a condition of any permit issued.(b) For each hazardous waste management unit subject to the requirements of this section, the post-closure plan shall identify the activities that will be carried on after closure of each disposal unit and the frequency of these activities, and include at least: (1) a description of the planned monitoring activities and frequencies at which they will be performed to comply with articles 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16 of this chapter during the post-closure care period; and(2) a description of the planned maintenance activities, and frequencies at which they will be performed, to ensure: (A) the integrity of the cap and final cover and other containment systems in accordance with the requirements of articles 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16 of this chapter; and(B) the function of the monitoring equipment in accordance with the requirements of articles 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16 of this chapter; and(3) the name, address, and phone number of the person or office to contact about the hazardous waste disposal unit or facility during the post-closure care period.(c) Until final closure of the facility, a copy of the approved post-closure plan and all revisions shall be kept at the facility and furnished to the Department upon request, including request by mail. After final closure, the person or office specified in section 66264.118(b)(3) shall keep an updated and approved post-closure plan during the remainder of the post-closure period.(d) Amendment of plan. The owner or operator shall submit a written notification of or request for a permit modification to authorize a change in the approved post-closure plan in accordance with the applicable requirements of chapters 20 and 21 of this division. The written notification or request shall include a copy of the amended post-closure plan for review or approval by the Department. (1) The owner or operator may submit a written notification or request to the Department for a permit modification to amend the post-closure plan at any time during the active life of the facility or during the post-closure care period.(2) The owner or operator shall submit a written notification of or request for a permit modification to authorize a change in the approved post-closure plan whenever: (A) changes in operating plans or facility design affect the approved post-closure plan, or(B) there is a change in the expected year of final closure, if applicable, or(C) events which occur during the active life of the facility or the post-closure care period, including partial and final closures, affect the approved post-closure plan.(3) The owner or operator shall submit a written request for a permit modification at least 60 days prior to the proposed change in facility design or operation, or no later than 60 days after an unexpected event has occurred which has affected the post-closure plan. The Department will approve, disapprove or modify this amended plan in accordance with the procedures in chapters 20 and 21 of this division. In accordance with section 66270.32 of this division, the approved post-closure plan will become a permit condition.(4) The Department shall modify or request modifications to the plan under the conditions described in section 66264.118(d)(2) or for other causes if deemed necessary to prevent threats to human health and the environment. The owner or operator shall submit the modified plan no later than 60 days after the Department's request. Any modifications requested by the Department will be approved, disapproved, or modified in accordance with the procedures in chapters 20 and 21 of this division.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 66264.118
1. New section filed 5-24-91; effective 7-1-91 (Register 91, No. 22). Note: Authority cited: Sections 208, 25150, 25159 and 25245, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25159, 25159.5, 25245 and 25246, Health and Safety Code; 40 CFR Section 264.118.
1. New section filed 5-24-91; effective 7-1-91 (Register 91, No. 22).