020-20 Wyo. Code R. § 20-45

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 20-45 - Corrective Action Requirements

(a) In the event of an unauthorized release of animal waste or other contamination to the environment, the permittee shall:

  • (i) Immediately notify the Division.
  • (ii) Initiate immediate measures that shall:
    • (A) Prevent further release to the environment.
    • (B) Prevent further migration of the released substance into surrounding soils, air, and waters of the State.
    • (C) Identify, monitor, mitigate, and remediate any threat to human health or safety and the environment associated with the release.
  • (iii) Prepare a plan to investigate the release, the release site and any surrounding area that may be affected by the release. The plan shall include but not be limited to the following items:
    • (A) Comprehensive surface and subsurface investigations to define the extent and degree of contamination.
    • (B) A schedule for conducting the investigation.
  • (iv) Submit the investigation plan to the Division within thirty (30) days. The extent of contamination study should begin when the plan has been approved and all necessary permits obtained.
  • (v) Conduct the extent of contamination study according to the approved plan and submit a written report of the findings to the Division.
  • (vi) If required by the Administrator, develop a remediation plan. The remediation plan shall be submitted to the Division for approval. The remediation plan shall be implemented when the Administrator has approved the plan and all necessary permits have been obtained.

(b) Violation of any of these requirements or permit conditions, after notice as required by these rules, shall constitute immediate grounds for forfeiture of the financial assurance accepted pursuant to these regulations.

(c) If deemed necessary by the Division, the permittee shall be required to close the facility and cease all further activities that generate, store, or deposit animal waste materials.

020-20 Wyo. Code R. § 20-45

Amended, Eff. 6/29/2018.