Section R. 299.4129 - Storage of solid waste in uncontained waste pilesRule 129.
(1) Except as provided in subrule (2) of this rule, the storage of waste in a pile that is not contained in accordance with R 299.4130 constitutes disposal and requires a permit or license under the act. A waste pile that is required to have a permit or license under the act shall be in compliance with the hydrogeological report, groundwater monitoring, and groundwater performance standards which are applicable to type III landfills and which are specified in part 3 of these rules.(2) The storage of the following waste in piles before reuse or disposal does not require a permit or license under the act and these rules if the conditions specified in subrule (3) of this rule are met: (a) Low-hazard industrial waste that is separated and stored before being returned to the original process from which the waste was generated or was being used or reused as ingredients in an industrial process to make a product, unless The materials are being stored in a manner which constitutes speculative accumulation.(b) Low-hazard industrial waste that is stored in a waste pile which was in existence on October 8, 1993, if the pile does not expand horizontally.(c) Low-hazard industrial waste that is stored for less than 60 days before being transported for disposal.(d) Construction and demolition waste that is stored at the site of generation for less than 1 year before being transported for disposal.(3) Owners and operators of waste piles that are specified in subrule (2) of this rule shall ensure that the unit is not in violation of part 31 or part 55 of the act, does not create a nuisance, and does not result in environmental contamination after closure.Mich. Admin. Code R. 299.4129