Okla. Admin. Code § 252:515-43-58
Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024
Section 252:515-43-58 - Operating requirements(a)Access control. Artificial and/or natural barriers shall be used to discourage unauthorized traffic and uncontrolled dumping. Composting facilities shall comply with all relevant local rules, regulations, and ordinances.(b)Signage. The facility shall maintain a sign at the entrance of the facility that lists the following: name of facility; permit number; facility class; hours of operation; and emergency contact information.(c)Buffer zones. Unless otherwise specified in this Subsection, all composting facilities shall be designed and maintained with a waste-free buffer zone at least 50 feet in width between all feedstock storage, processing, composting and/or handling areas and adjacent property. The buffer zone shall be contained within the permit boundary described in the permit or plan application. DEQ may approve smaller buffer zones for good cause shown.(d)Receiving area. Unloading of material shall be restricted to a specific area and controlled to minimize traffic congestion, facilitate the handling of materials, and minimize danger to facility employees and other personnel. All material received in plastic bags shall be debagged before processing, unless other means or methods are approved by DEQ and identified in the permit or plan. Composting facilities that conduct salvage and/or recycling operations shall comply with OAC 252:515-19-39.(e)Processing area. A designated processing area shall be maintained, except facilities using windrow turners that may process the material in the composting area. Contact water shall be directed to a containment, recycling, and/or treatment system sized to handle a minimum 24 hour, 25 year storm event. For Class I - Class IV composting facilities, stormwater shall be managed in compliance with Subchapter 17.(f)Storage. Storage of finished compost on site is limited to 12 months of production, unless otherwise approved by DEQ.(g)Composting area. The composting area shall be maintained and repaired, as needed.(h)Curing area and time. An area for curing of finished compost shall be maintained. Finished compost shall cure for a minimum of two weeks before distribution and use. Composting facilities that recirculate contact water shall comply with OAC 252:515-13-53.(i)Composting surfaces. Tipping, grinding, shredding, mixing, active composting, curing, screening, and finished compost storage areas must take place on an all-weather pad that meets the design criteria specified in Part 7.Okla. Admin. Code § 252:515-43-58
Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 9/15/2017