N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Sw 1205.02

Current through Register No. 37, September 12, 2024

Section Env-Sw 1205.02 - Landfill Closure Requirements

(a) A permit-by-notification landfill shall close in conformance with Env-Sw 1006.

(b) At least 2 feet of compacted soil shall be placed as final cover over all landfilled waste.

(c) If a greater depth than identified in (b), above, was specified for the particular facility type in Env-Wm 2509 as effective on October 29, 1997, the greater depth shall be provided.

(d) Final cover shall be compacted, graded, seeded and mulched in a manner as to produce and sustain vegetative growth or otherwise stabilized to prevent erosion.

(e) Closure shall be completed within 30 days following the date of last waste receipt or before the expiration date of the permit, whichever is earlier, except as provided by (f) below.

(f) If the date of last waste receipt falls within a time period where seasonal factors prevent closure by the date specified in (e) above, the permittee may delay closure provided that:

(1) Within 10 days following the date of last waste receipt, the permittee provides a written notice to the department specifying:

a.The facility has ceased receiving waste;

b.Closure cannot be completed as required in (e) above due to seasonal factors; and

c.The date by which closure will be completed as required by (4) below;

(2) The permittee shall control access to the facility by gates and bars or other means appropriate to the site to prevent unauthorized entry and dumping during the inactive, pre-closure period;

(3) The permittee shall take such action as necessary to otherwise secure the site against potential harm to the environment, human health and safety during the inactive, pre-closure period; and

(4) The permittee shall implement closure as soon as practicable under the circumstances.

(g) Following closure, the permittee shall assure that the integrity of the cover materials is maintained, that voids and sink holes do not develop, and that the site is otherwise protective of the environment, public health and safety.

(h) The permittee shall regularly inspect the facility and, when necessary, implement repairs or take other remedial action as needed to achieve and maintain compliance with the requirements of (g) above.

(i) In the event the disposal area is disturbed for any reason after closure, the permittee shall subsequently restore the area pursuant to (b) through (d) above.

(j) If buried waste is removed from a permit-by-notification landfill, the permittee shall dispose of the removed waste at an authorized facility.

N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Sw 1205.02

#6619-B, eff 10-29-97; (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Sw 1200) ss by #8459, eff 10-28-05 (formerly Env-Wm 2905.02); ss by #10595, eff 7-1-14

Amended byVolume XXXIV Number 24, Filed June 12, 2014, Proposed by #10595, Effective 7/1/2014, Expires7/1/2024.