N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 6 § 382.35

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 382.35 - Additional criteria for underground mined repository disposal

In addition to the requirements of section 382.31 of this Part, underground mined repositories used for land disposal facilities must meet the requirements of this section.

(a) General.

(1) Mining operations must not interfere with active waste disposal operations and must not adversely affect the ability of the underground mined repository to meet the performance objectives of sections 382.10 -382.15 of this Part.

(2) Mining operations, (e.g., blasting) must be performed in a manner that will avoid damage to the surrounding rock that could adversely affect the ability of the underground mined repository to meet the performance objectives of sections 382.10 -382.15 of this Part.

(3) Any shafts, access tunnels or adits and all boreholes in proximity to the underground mined repository which could adversely affect the ability of the underground mined repository to meet the performance objectives of sections 382.10 -382.15 of this Part must be identified and sealed with state-of-the-art technologies.

(b) Design.

(1) An underground mined repository must be located at a depth below the ground surface of greater than 30 meters.

(2) An underground mined repository must be designed to minimize subsidence of the ground surface.

(3) An underground mined repository must be designed to minimize the contact of water with waste during operation and closure.

(4) An underground mined repository must be designed so that it complies with all Federal and New York State laws and regulations that are applicable to mining operations.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 § 382.35