Section 250-RICR-150-10-3.16 - Co-Disposal of Sludge and Solid WasteA. This rule applies to the disposal of sludge by burial at a solid waste landfill approved for the disposal of solid waste by the Department. Any such solid waste landfill must operate under an Order of Approval.B. Sludge Analysis. All sludge intended for disposal at a solid waste landfill may be required to be tested using the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure for the parameters listed in § 3.31 of this Part and the results submitted to the Office of Water Resources. The owner or operator of the facility that generated the sludge shall be responsible for all analyses. The Director shall determine the testing and reporting frequency.C. Condition of Sludge. All sludge intended for disposal at a solid waste landfill shall be treated by one of the Processes to Significantly Reduce Pathogens described in § 3.28 of this Part. Such treatment shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator of the facility that generated the sludge. All sludge intended for disposal at a solid waste landfill shall not meet the criteria for hazardous waste.D. Cover Material. A soil cover of at least six (6) inches shall be applied to all sludge, Composted sludge or treated sludge deposits daily to control disease vectors and nuisance conditions.E. Transportation. All transportation of sludge shall comply with § 3.14 of this Part.F. Odor Control. Any such solid waste landfill site must comply with Part 120-05-17 of this Title, and other rules and regulations pertaining to odors.G. Submissions for Approval. The following submissions are required as part of an Application for Order of Approval for incineration of sludge and must be stamped by a registered professional engineer or land surveyor. 1. Application Form. The applicant shall provide information on the proposed sludge management activity on an application form obtained from the department.2. Management Plan. Any owner or applicant who wishes to engage in the disposal of sludge by burial at a solid waste landfill must submit a plan describing compliance with the requirements in this rule to the Director to be reviewed and evaluated individually before approval is issued.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-150-10-3.16