329 IAC 10-15-11 Leachate contingency plan

Sec. 11. The permit application for a new MSWLF or a lateral expansion must be accompanied by a leachate contingency plan. At a minimum, the following items must be addressed: (1) A list and description of the procedures to be used to monitor the leachate level in the sump area, manhole, or vertical riser. (2) A list and description of the procedures to be used for routine maintenance. The routine maintenance may be daily, weekly, quarterly, or annually, as applicable. (3) A list and description of the expected potential cause of leachate level exceedance. Potential cause may include the following: (A) Temporary shut down of pretreatment. (B) Loss of authorization of discharge leachate to the treatment plant. (C) Blockage in the leachate collection or leachate removal system. (D) An inoperable sump pump. (E) Heavy rainfall. (F) Natural disasters. (4) Describe the corrective measure that will be implemented when the leachate level is exceeded.