R649-9-13. Closure and Post Closure of E and P Recycling Facilities

(1) A plan for final closure of an E and P recycling facility shall be submitted to the division, for approval upon cessation of operations. The closure plan shall include the following: (a) Provisions for removal of all equipment, buildings, fences and roads at the site; (b) A plan to restore the impacted surface area to a safe and stable condition or to the condition that existed before the construction of the E and P recycling facility; (c) Removal of solid and hazardous waste to an appropriate nonhazardous solid waste facility or a hazardous waste disposal facility as applicable, in accordance with the requirements of Title 19, Chapter 6, Solid and Hazardous Waste Act and the associated rules; (d) Removal of berms and disposal method for liners; (e) Plans and procedures for sampling and testing soils and ground water at the site. The operator shall notify the division at least 48 hours in advance to witness soil sampling; (i) Soils shall meet division cleanup standards or background levels whichever is less stringent; (f) A post closure monitoring plan if required by the division; and (g) Proof of a signed post closure plan agreement with the current landowner. (2) During closure operations, the operator shall maintain the E and P recycling facility to protect freshwater, public health, safety and the environment. (3) The bond for the E and P recycling facility will be released when the division approved closure plan requirements have been met, as determined by the division.