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Home My WebLink AboutDSHW-2025-001272r$'*t- , i 's* T-, T \h*. 'F." d'l:i: s"'ri: ;*'a S" H i e J*'. iii \ I, \li s'+* i$ ii'*. ,, f * S ; *.;+ il ilt.-..1.' r".+j..i.. ts;,.%:.r' \.r: ..t*. \r-J +!.rFq.F...'1 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE et 1,oD6lS FIL T COPY Michael O. L,eavitt Govemor Dianne R. Nielson, Ph,D. ExecutiYe Dirfftor Dennis R. Downs Diretor 288 Norft 1460 West P.O. Box 144880 Salt Lake City, Urah 841144880 (801) 538-6170 Voice (801) 538-6715 Fax (80r) s364414 T.D.D. April 10, 1997 Dee Johnson, Commissioner Rich County Courthouse Randolph, Utah 84064 Re: Rich County Class tr Solid Waste Permit Dear Commissioner Johnson: Enclosed is the Class tr Solid Waste Permit for the Rich County Sanitary Landfill. The permit is valid for five years from the effective date. Application for renewal should be made six months prior to expiration. If you have any questions regarding the permit, please call me or Phil Burns at 801- 538-6170. Sincerely Ralph T. Bohn, Manager Solid Waste Section RTB/PEB/sm enclosure John C. Bailey, M.D., M.S.P.H., Health Officer/Dept. Director, Bear River Health Dept. Jeff Gilbert, Bear River Association of Governments F:\S H!V\S PB\PBURNS\WF\R ICHCO\RICHCOV. LET Rich County landfill 4.j.v:!i=Jn rt .l.i UTAH SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTROL BOARI) SOLID WASTE PERMIT CLASS II LANDFILL Pursuant to the provisions of the utah solid and Hazardous waste Act, Title 1g, chapter 6,utah code Annotated (ucA) 1953, as amended (the Act) and the utah sotid waste permitting and Management Rules, Utah Administrative Code (UAC) R315-301 through 320 (rhe SolidWaste Rules) adopted thereunder, RICH COUNTY l is hereby authorized to construct and operate a Class II Landfill located in Sections 15 and 16,Township 12 N, Range 7 E, Salt Lake-Base and Meridian, Rieh County, Utah as shown in thepermit application dated October 5, 1995 and revised September 10, Ottober 21, November26, and December 19, 1996. The operation of the landfill is subject to the condition that Rich County (permittee) meet therequirements set forth herein. All references to UAC R315-301 through320 are to regulations that are in effect on the datethat this permit becomes effective. Effective date: April 15. 1997 Expiration date: April 15. 2002 Signed this //day of t997. R.Secretary Utah Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board UTAH SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTROL BOARD SOLID WASTE PERMIT NAME Rich County l-andfill ADDRESS Dee Johnson, Commissioner Rich County Courthouse Randolph, Utah 84064 (801) 793-2415 TYPE Class II Noncommercial Solid Waste Landfill APPROVAL #9512 LOCATION Landfill site is located in the S ll2 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SW 1/4, W 7z SW 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 15 and the S V2 S 7z N V2 SE 1/4, S Y2 SE ll4 it Section 16, Township 12 N, Range 7 E, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; 1.5 miles west of Sage Creek Junction, Rich County The permit application submitted by Rich County on October 5, 1995 and revised September 10, October 21, November 26 and December 19, 1996 is incorporated by reference into this solid waste plan approval (hereafter called permit). All representations made in the permit application are a part of this permit. Where differences in wording exist between this permit and the application, the permit wording supersedes that of the application. By this permit to operate, Rich County (hereafter referred to as Permittee) shall be subject to the following conditions. I. GENERAL COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES A. General Ooeration The Permittee shall operate the municipal landfill in aceordance with all requirements of R315-302 and 303 Utah Administrative Code (UAC) unless otherwise noted in this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of R315 UAC and is grounds for appropriate enforcement action, 2 I permit termination, revocation and reissuance, modification, or denial of a permit renewal application. B" Acceptable Waste This permit is for disposal of nonhazardous solid waste which may include, municipal waste, commercial waste, industrial waste, construction/demolition waste, and special waste. C" Prohibited Waste No regulated quantity of hazardous waste, as defined by R315-1 and R315-2uAC, or PCB's, as defined by R315-301(52) uAC, shall be accepted for treatment, storage, or disposal at the landfill. Any such waste received at thefacility will constitute a violation of this permit and R315-303-5(7) UAC. The landfill owner/operator will inspect all waste loads to verify that no wastes other than nonhazardous solid waste are disposed in the landfill. D. Self Inspections The owner or operator shall, no less than quarterly, inspect the landfill site including the fencing; gate, or other access controls; and the storm water run- on/run-off controls. A record of these inspections shall be maintained in the operating record. E. Noncompliance In the event of noncompliance with the permit or the utah soltd waste Permitting and Management Rules, the Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize releases to the environment and shall carry out such measures ur "tanecessary to protect human health and the environment. Following a noncompliance event, the Permittee shall: document the noncompliance in the operating record; orally notify the Solid Waste Section of the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste within 24 hours or the next business day; and give written notice within seven days of the noncompliance and the measuies taken to protect human health and the environment. Compliance with the terms of this permit does not constitute a defense to actions brought under any other local, Sht", o, Federal Law. It shall not constitute a defense for the permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce thepermitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the conditions of this permit. J F. Inspection Access The landfill will be subject to inspection by the State and the Bear River Health Department. The Permittee shall allow the Executive Secretary of the Utah Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board, or an authorized representative, including representatives from the Bear River Health Department, upon presentation of credentials, to enter during operating hours, and inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment, practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit. A record of the inspection may be made by photographic, videotape, electronic, or other reasonable means G" Revocation This permit is subject to revocation if any condition of this permit is not being met. The operator will be notified in writing prior to any proposed revocation action and such action will be subject to all applicable hearing procedures established under the Utah Solid and Hazardous Waste Act, including R315-12 UAC, and the Utah Administrative Procedures Act. II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION A. Design and Construction The Permittee shall construct the landfill, run-on and run-off diversion systems, and the final cover in accordance with the plans presented in the permit application. Cell or trench construction methods differing from those described in the permit application shall require approval from the Executive Secretary. III. LANDFILL OPERATION A. Ooerations PIan The Operations Plan shall be kept on-site at the landfill. The Operations Plan will address hours of operation, incoming waste inspections, landfill inspection and monitoring schedule, description of equipment maintenance, procedures for controlling disease vectors, training and safety plan for site operators, and contingency plans in the event of fire or explosion. The Operations Plan will also include examples of forms used to record quantities of waste received, results of waste inspections, results of gas monitoring, and training programs completed. B. Training Permittee shall provide training for on-site supervisors in landfill operation, 4 including waste load inspection, hazardous waste identification, and personal safety and protection. C. Securitv A locked gate shall be installed to prevent vehicular access to the site during closed hours. Fencing as shown in the permit application shall be construc[d toprevent access of persons or livestock by other routes. The permittee shallnotit/ the Executive secretary in writing of the completion of the fencing construction before receipt of waste. D. Roads All access roads used for transporting waste to the landflll for disposal shall be improved and maintained as necessary to assure safe and reliable all-weather access to the disposal area. E. Burnine of Waste Intentional burning of solid waste is prohibited and a violation of R315-303- 5(2Xb) UAC. All accidental fires shall be extinguished as soon as possible. F. Disposal of Liquids Disposal of containers larger than five gallons holding liquids, noncontaineraed liquids, sludge containing free liquids, or any waste containing free liquids in containers larger than five gallons is prohibited. G. Daily Cover Cover material consisting of at least six inches of dirt shall be applied at the end of each working day. Alternative cover material may be used if approved by the Executive Secretary. H. Disposal of Special Wastes Animal carcasses may be disposed at the bottom of the landfill working face and covered with other solid waste or earth by the end of the working day they are received or they may be disposed in a special trench or pit prepared for the acceptance of dead animals. If a special trench is used, animals placed in the trench shall be covered with six inches of earth by the end of each working day. Asbestos waste shall be handled, transported, and disposed in accordance with UAC-315-31s-2. 5 Ash shall be transported in such a manner to prevent leakage or the release of fugitive dust. The ash shall be completely covered with a minimum of six inches of material, or use other methods or material, if necessary, to control fugitive dust. I. Gas Monitorine The Permittee shall monitor landfill gases quarterly and at the locations specified in the Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan. If the concentrations of explosive gases at any of the facility structures, at the ' property boundary or beyond, ever exceed the standards set in UAC R315-303- 3(2)(a), the Permittee shall immediately take all necessary steps to ensure protection of human health and notify the Executive Secretary. Within seven days of detection, place in the operating record the explosive gas levels detected and a description of the immediate steps taken to protect human health. Implementation of a remediation plan shall meet the requirements as stated in UAC R315-303-4(5Xb) and shall be submitted and approved by the Executive Secretary prior to implementation. J. Record Keeours The Permittee or operator of the facility shall maintain on-site or at another location approved by the Executive Secretary an operating record as required by R315-302-2(3) UAC. The operating record shall include: weights or volumes of waste received, number of vehicles entering, the types of waste received (if available), major deviations from the approved plan of operation, training and notification procedures, results of gas monitoring, an inspection log or sufilmary, closure and post-closure care plans, and cost estimates and financial assurance documentation. K. Reoortins The Permittee shall prepare and submit an Annual Report to the Executive Secretary as required in R315-302-2(4) UAC. The Annual Report shall include: period covered by the report, annual quantity of waste received, estimated in- place density of waste, the annual update of the financial assurance mechanism, results of gas monitoring, and training programs completed. ry. CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS 6 A. Financial Assurance V A financial assurance mechanism shall be proposed by the permittee and approved by the Executive secretary. The approved mechanism shall be established by the Permittee by October 9, 1997 . An annual revision of closure costs and financial assurance funding shall be submitted to the Executive Secretary. The financial assurance fund shall be adequately funded to provide for the cost of closure at any stage or phase or anytime during the life of tfr. landfill, and must be fully funded within five years of the date waste is first received at the landfill. B Final Cover Final cover of the landfill shall consist of 18 inches compacted clay soil with a permeability of I x 10 -s cm/s or less up to grade, plus 24 inches of additional cover soil as specified in the December 19, 1996 revision of the permit application. Any alternative design must be approved prior to emplacement of final cover or expiration of this permit, whichever occurs first. C. Closure The Permittee shall close and maintain the facility in accordance with the closure and post-closure plans included in the permit application and as required by R315-302'3. UAC ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS A. Permit Transfer This permit may be tlansferred to a new permittee by meeting the requirements of the Permit Transfer provision in R315-310-9 UAC. B. Status Notification Eighteen months from the date of this permit the Executive Secretary shall be notified in writing of the status of the construction of this facility un-less construction is complete and operation has commenced. C. Permit Modifications Modifications to this permit may be made by the permitting agency as necessary as a result of statutory or regulatory changes. The permittee will be given written notice of any perrnit modification. 7 D. Exoiration This permit shall expire five years from the effective date which will be the date shown on the signature (cover) page of this permit. Application for permit renewal shall be made at least six months prior to the expiration of this permit. If a timely renewal application is made and the permit renewal is not complete by the expiration date, this permit will continue in force until renewal is completed or denied. E" Expansion Any expansion of the landfill facility beyond the areas designated in the permit application will require submittal of a new permit application in accordance with the requirements outlined in R315-310 UAC. Permittee may not begin construction of any expansion until approval of the new permit is received from the Executive Secretary of the Utah Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board is received in writing. 8 1)