Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 273.192 - Closure plan(a) The application shall contain a plan describing the activities that are proposed to occur in preparation for closure and after closure to ensure compliance with this chapter.(b) The closure plan shall include:(1) A plan for the decontamination and removal of equipment, structures and related material from the facility.(2) An estimate of the year in which final closure will occur, including an explanation of the basis for the estimate.(3) A description of the steps necessary for closure if the facility closes prematurely.(4) A narrative description, including a schedule, of measures that are proposed to be carried out in preparation for closure and after closure at the facility, including measures relating to:(i) Water quality monitoring.(ii) Gas control and monitoring.(iii) Leachate collection and treatment.(iv) Erosion and sedimentation control.(v) Revegetation and regrading, including maintenance of the final cover.(vi) Access control, including maintenance of access control.(5) A description of the means by which funds will be made available to cover the cost of postclosure operations, which shall include an assessment of projected post-closure maintenance costs, a description of how the necessary funds will be raised, a description of where the funds will be deposited, copies of relevant legal documents and a description of how the funds will be managed prior to closure.(6) The name, address and telephone number at which the operator can be reached during the postclosure period.The provisions of this § 273.192 amended December 22, 2000, effective 12/23/2000, 30 Pa.B. 6685. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 272.104 (relating to operator withdrawals from trust fund); 25 Pa. Code § 273.131 (relating to basic requirements); and 25 Pa. Code § 273.322 (relating to closure).