Mich. Admin. Code R. 299.4504

Current through Vol. 24-10, June 15, 2024
Section R. 299.4504 - Construction permits; requirements before issuance

Rule 504.

(1) Before being issued a construction permit, an applicant shall do all of the following:
(a) Submit a hydrogeological report and monitoring program as specified by the director and obtain approval of the report and program.
(b) Submit engineering plans that are prepared and sealed by a registered professional engineer as required by act 299 and obtain approval of the plans. The plans shall include all of the following information:
(i) The specific location of the facility as shown on a vicinity map.
(ii) The location of public roadways, habitable structures, and places of public use on the site and on other properties that are influenced by the project.
(iii) The legal description and site boundaries.
(iv) The means of limiting access, including fencing, gates, natural barriers, or other methods.
(v) Details of an approved method of collecting, storing, and removing liquid wastes that result from the operation of the facility.
(vi) Details, drawings, and specifications of all structures, equipment, and site plans.
(vii) The general layout of equipment and a flow pattern.
(viii) A detailed description and statement, in paragraph form, of the facilities and procedures that are intended to handle salvage and heavy or bulky items, store solid waste, and control dust, odors, and fire.
(ix) The location of existing and proposed utilities that are available to the site.
(x) The method of volume reduction, if used, such as compacting, grinding, compression, or tamping equipment.
(xi) Daily cleanup procedures.
(xii) The types of solid waste to be handled.
(xiii) An explanation of how the facility is consistent with the approved solid waste management plan described in part 7 of these rules.
(xiv) Other details that are required by the director.
(c) Submit an environmental assessment, including all of the following information:
(i) A description of the existing environment.
(ii) The anticipated environmental impact of proposed action.
(iii) Alternatives considered.
(iv) Mitigating measures.
(2) In addition to the requirements of subrule (1) of this rule, an applicant for a processing plant construction permit shall submit all of the following information pertaining to engineering plans:
(a) Drawings and specifications of the site plan, including all of the following:
(i) Existing and proposed drainage patterns.
(ii) Utilities.
(iii) Structures and equipment.
(iv) Streams.
(v) Contours.
(vi) Significant environmental features.
(b) The layout of equipment and the flow pattern of wastes through the processing system.
(c) A detailed statement, in paragraph form, of the equipment, facilities, and procedures to be used in processing wastes to be handled at the plant, including the methods of separation and other processing.
(d) A description of the final disposition of residues, end products, and byproducts.
(e) A description of the methods for maintaining noise and vibration at levels that do not create a public nuisance or a health hazard.
(f) Provision for routine maintenance of the plant and equipment.
(3) The owner and operator of a solid waste processing plant shall obtain the necessary air use permits under part 55 of the act before construction.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 299.4504

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