Md. Code Regs. 26.04.08.19

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 26.04.08.19 - Closure Procedures

A. Closure Schedule. Unless otherwise described in a scrap tire facility closure plan accepted by the Department, closure procedures shall be completed within 90 days of cessation of facility operations, license revocation, license denial, or final order of the Department.

B. Closure Procedures. For closure, the scrap tire facility shall:

(1) Close to public access;

(2) Post a gate notice indicating to the public that the facility is closed and indicating that the Department may be contacted for information regarding alternative sites where scrap tires can be deposited;

(3) 60 days before closure, notify the Department, local units of government, local land use authorities, and fire and health authorities of the closing of the facility;

(4) Remove all solid wastes to a permitted solid waste acceptance facility;

(5) Remove and transfer all scrap tires to a scrap tire collection facility, scrap tire recycler, or other approved facility, or return the scrap tires to the marketplace; and

(6) Notify the Department when the closure activities are completed.

C. Certification of Closure. After receiving notification from the facility that the closure procedures have been completed in accordance with §B of this regulation, the Department shall inspect the facility site. If all procedures have been correctly completed, the Department shall verify that the facility has been closed in compliance with §B of this regulation.

Md. Code Regs. 26.04.08.19