N.M. Admin. Code § 20.3.13.1312

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 20.3.13.1312 - CONTENTS OF APPLICATION FOR SITE CLOSURE AND STABILIZATION

A. Prior to final closure of the disposal site, or as otherwise directed by the department, the applicant shall submit an application to amend the license for closure. This closure application shall include a final revision and specific details of the disposal site closure plan included as subpart of the license application submitted under Subsection G of 20.3.13.1305 NMAC that includes each of the following:

(1) any additional geologic, hydrologic or other data pertinent to the long-term containment of emplaced wastes obtained during the operational period;

(2) the results of tests, experiments or any other analyses relating to backfill of excavated areas, closure and sealing, waste migration and interaction with emplacement media, or any other tests, experiments or analysis pertinent to the long-term containment of emplaced waste within the disposal site;

(3) any proposed revision of plans for:

(a) decontamination and/or dismantlement of surface facilities;

(b) backfilling of excavated areas; or

(c) stabilization of the disposal site for post-closure care; and

(4) any significant new information regarding the environmental impact of closure activities and long-term performance of the disposal site.

B. Upon review and consideration of an application to amend the license for closure submitted in accordance with Subsection A of 20.3.13.1312 NMAC, the department shall issue an amendment authorizing closure if there is reasonable assurance that the long-term performance objectives of this part (20.3.13 NMAC) will be met.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.3.13.1312

5-3-95; 20.3.13.1312 NMAC - Rn, 20 NMAC 3.1.13.1312, 4/15/2004