Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 288.292 - Closure(a) The operator shall implement the closure plan approved by the Department under § 288.182 (relating to closure plan).(b) At least 180 days before implementation of a closure plan, the operator shall review its approved closure plan to determine whether the plan requires modification, and shall submit proposed changes to the Department for approval under § 287.222 (relating to permit modification).(c) If groundwater degradation exists at closure or occurs after closure, a person shall meet one of the following: (1) Continue to implement an approved abatement plan.(2) Submit an application for a closure plan modification in accordance with the procedures for a major permit modification. The operator shall select one or more remediation standards that will be met in accordance with the final closure certification requirements in § 287.342 (relating to final closure certification).(d) An application for a closure plan modification shall include the following: (1) Technical information and supporting documentation identifying the remediation activities that will be conducted to meet and maintain the remediation standards.(2) If a remedy relies on access to or use of properties owned by third parties, for remediation or monitoring, documentation of cooperation or agreement.The provisions of this § 288.292 amended January 12, 2001, effective 1/13/2001, 31 Pa.B. 235.