Applicability

Applicability. (1) Except as otherwise provided, this chapter governs all solid waste disposal facilities, except hazardous waste facilities as defined in s. 291.01 (8) , Stats., and regulated under chs. NR 660 to 679 ; metallic mining operations for nonferrous minerals as defined in s. 293.01 (9) , Stats., and regulated under ch. NR 182 ; and metallic mining operations for ferrous minerals as defined in s. 295.41 (26) , Stats., including mining wastes and mining waste sites as defined in s. 295.41 (30) and (31) , Stats., and regulated under subch. III of ch. 295 , Stats. (2) This chapter applies to the solid waste disposal facilities specified in sub. (1) only during the time that the facility is approved by the department to conduct solid waste disposal operations. Certification of persons participating in or responsible for the operation of solid waste disposal facilities is not required at solid waste disposal facilities that have completed closure activities. (3) This chapter does not apply to the design, construction or operation of industrial waste water facilities, sewerage systems and waterworks treating liquid wastes approved under s. 281.41 , Stats., nor to facilities used solely for the disposal of liquid municipal or industrial wastes which have been approved under s. 281.41 , Stats., or permitted under ch. 283 , Stats., except for facilities used for the disposal of solid waste.