WAC 173-351-740. Permit issuance criteria

The jurisdictional health department may issue, reissue, or modify a MSWLF permit to a facility, only if: (1) The application's engineering and hydrogeological data and construction plans and specifications required by this regulation demonstrate that the proposed MSWLF unit or MSWLF units meets the requirements of this regulation; (2) The application demonstrates the facility's ability to operate and close in accordance with the requirements of this regulation; (3) The application demonstrates the facility's ability to conduct post-closure activities in accordance with the requirements of this regulation; (4) The owner or operator has established a financial assurance mechanism meeting the requirements of this regulation and has submitted, as applicable: (a) A copy of the ordinance establishing the reserve account; or (b) The original signed documents for trust funds, surety bonds, or letters of credit for closure and post-closure financial assurance; and (5) The application demonstrates the facility's consistency with the local solid waste management plan in effect at the time of application.