Section R315-265-253 - Waste Piles - ContainmentIf leachate or run-off from a pile is a hazardous waste, then either:
(a)(1) The pile shall be placed on an impermeable base that is compatible with the waste under the conditions of treatment or storage;(2) The owner or operator shall design, construct, operate, and maintain a run-on control system capable of preventing flow onto the active portion of the pile during peak discharge from at least a 25-year storm;(3) The owner or operator shall design, construct, operate, and maintain a run-off management system to collect and control at least the water volume resulting from a 24-hour, 25-year storm; and(4) Collection and holding facilities, for example, tanks or basins, associated with run-on and run-off control systems shall be emptied or otherwise managed expeditiously to maintain design capacity of the system; or(b)(1) The pile shall be protected from precipitation and run-on by some other means; and(2) No liquids or wastes containing free liquids may be placed in the pile. Comment: If collected leachate or run-off is discharged through a point source to waters of the United States, it is subject to the requirements of section 402 of the Clean Water Act, as amended.
Utah Admin. Code R315-265-253
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-21, effective 10/15/2019