Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 51, June 17, 2024
Part 7001.3375 - FINAL APPLICATION INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPOST FACILITIESThe application for a compost facility permit must include the following information in addition to the information required by part 7001.3300:
A. a description of the area proposed to be used for each stage of the composting process;B. a description of the design and physical features of the facility, including run-off, run-on, and leachate control systems;C. a description of the material to be composted;D. a description of the composition of the rejects and residuals;E. a description of the disposal method for the rejects and residuals; F. the design of an odor control system;G. the design and performance specifications of the composting facility;H. a description of the composting method to be used including retention time, temperature to be achieved, number of turns needed, and the air flow design;I. an operating plan indicating how the provisions of part 7035.2836 will be met, including a waste analysis plan;J. a description of the proposed uses for the compost;K. a workplan for any proposed soil characterization to comply with part 7035.2836, subpart 9, item B, subitem (8). Once the workplan is approved by the commissioner, the owner or operator of a source-separated organic material compost facility must submit a report summarizing field activities used for the site characterization to the commissioner for review and approval prior to issuance of the permit; andL. for source-separated organic material compost facilities, evidence that the owner and operator have obtained all necessary approvals from the municipality, as defined under part 7035.0300, subpart 67. A municipality that has submitted a permit application under this part is not required to submit a municipality approval. The owner or operator must submit a copy of any approvals obtained from a municipality. If the facility is located in an area where no municipality approval is required, the owner or operator must submit a signed written statement indicating that no municipality approval is required.Statutory Authority: MS s 115.03; 116.07