8 CAR § 12-503. Initial fees

(a)(1) Due to the unique requirements for a preliminary site survey (pre-site), which may include a geotechnical site review, of a proposed solid waste management facility prior to the submission of a permit application, the initial fee for solid waste permits is composed of two (2) parts, i.e.: (A) The preapplication fee; and (B) The application fee. (2) The preapplication fee will help to recover the costs of the preliminary engineering site survey conducted by the various regulating agencies in association with the Division of Environmental Quality. (b)(1) This pre-site fee shall be nonrefundable and shall be paid prior to conducting the pre-site investigation. (2) Upon a finding of site suitability based on the pre-site investigation, or at the owner’s risk if the site is judged to be unsuitable and the owner continues to seek a permit for the site, the initial fee shall be paid as specified in Subpart 2 of this part. (c) These fees are applicable to all types of facilities permitted under the Arkansas Solid Waste Management Act, Arkansas Code § 8-6-201 et seq., as amended, and any rules promulgated thereto: Preapplication Fees Class 1, Class 3C, Class 3N, Class 3T……………………… $2,000 Class 4 ……………………………………………………………… $1,000 Application Fees Class 1, Class 3C ……………………………………………………………. $10,000 Class 3N, Class 3T…………………………………………………………… $5,000 Class 4 ………………………………………………………………………… $1,000 Transfer Stations, Composting, Material Recovery Facilities…… $900