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DSHW-2021-018704 195 North 1950 West • Salt Lake City, UT
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 144880 • Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4880
Telephone (801) 536-0200 • Fax (801) 536-0222 • T.D.D. (801) 536-4284
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State of Utah
SPENCER J. COX
Governor
DEIDRE HENDERSON
Lieutenant Governor
Department of
Environmental Quality
Kimberly D. Shelley
Executive Director
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
AND RADIATION CONTROL
Douglas J. Hansen
Director
November 1, 2021
Kris Blauer, Manager, Environmental Services
ATK Launch Systems - Promontory
PO Box 707
Brigham City, UT 84302
RE: ATK Launch Systems - Promontory Class IIIb Landfills Permit Renewal and Statement of Basis
SW093
Dear Mr. Blauer:
Enclosed is the approved permit, which has been renewed for the ATK Launch Systems - Promontory
Class IIIb Landfills. The 30-day public comment period on the draft permit began on August 26, 2021
and ended on September 24, 2021. No comments were received.
Periodic inspections of the landfill will be conducted by representatives of the Division of Waste
Management and Radiation Control and the Bear River Health Department to assess compliance with
permit conditions and applicable Solid Waste Rules.
The permit approval and expiration dates are as shown on the permit cover page. A Statement of Basis
was prepared for the permit and is enclosed.
If you have any questions, please contact Brian Speer at (801) 536-0219.
Sincerely,
Douglas J. Hansen, Director
Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control
(Over)
DJH/BS/wa
Enclosures: ATK Launch Systems Promontory Class IIIb Landfill Permit (DSHW-2021-006587)
Statement of Basis (DSHW-2021-018706)
Attachment 1 – Design Diagrams (DSHW-2021-006589)
Attachment 2 – Site Diagrams and Geologic Maps (DSHW-2021-006591)
Attachment 3 – Operations Plan (DSHW-2021-006593)
Attachment 4 – Waste Inspection Form (DSHW-2021-006595)
c: Jordan Mathis, Health Officer, Bear River Health Department
Grant Koford, EHS, Environmental Health Director, Bear River Health Department
John Chartier, District Engineer, UDEQ
Jason Wells, Director, Env. Services Operations, ATK Launch Systems – Promontory (Email)
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DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
AND RADIATION CONTROL
SOLID WASTE LANDFILL PERMIT
ATK Launch Systems - Promontory Class IIIb Landfills
Pursuant to Utah Solid and Hazardous Waste Act, Title 19, Chapter 6, Part 1, Utah Code Annotated
(Utah Code Ann.) (the Act) and the Utah Solid Waste Permitting and Management Rules, Utah
Administrative Code R315-301 through 320 adopted thereunder, a Permit is issued to
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation as owner and
ATK LAUNCH SYSTEMS, LLC as operator
(Permittees),
to own and operate the ATK Launch Systems - Promontory Class IIIb Landfills, which are located as
shown below, and as found in the Permit Renewal Application that was determined complete on
April 30, 2021:
M-136 in SW Quarter of Section 16, Township 11 North, Range 5 West,
Salt Lake Base and Meridian, Box Elder County, Utah;
M-336 in SE Quarter of Section 8, Township 11 North, Range 5 West,
Salt Lake Base and Meridian, Box Elder County, Utah;
Rocky Point in NW Quarter of Section 20, Township 11 North, Range 5 West,
Salt Lake Base and Meridian, Box Elder County, Utah;
The Permittees are subject to the requirements of R315-301 through 320 of the Utah Administrative
Code and the requirements set forth herein.
All references to R315-301 through 320 of the Utah Administrative Code are to regulations that are
in effect on the date that this permit becomes effective.
This Permit shall become effective November 1, 2021.
Closure Cost Revision Date: November 1, 2026.
This Permit shall expire at midnight October 31, 2031.
Signed this 1st day of November, 2021.
Douglas J. Hansen, Director
Utah Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control
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FACILITY OWNER/OPERATOR INFORMATION
LANDFILL NAME:
ATK Launch Systems - Promontory Class IIIb Landfills
OWNER NAME:
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
OWNER ADDRESS:
2980 Fairview Park Dr
Falls Church, VA 22042-4511
OWNER PHONE NO.:
(703) 280-2900
OPERATOR NAME: ATK Launch Systems LLC
OPERATOR ADDRESS:
PO Box 707
Brigham City, UT 84032
OPERATOR PHONE NO.:
(801) 251-2166
TYPE OF PERMIT:
Class IIIb Landfill
PERMIT NUMBER:
0004R3
LOCATION:
Landfill sites are located in Township 11 North, Range 5
West, Sections 8, 16, and 20, SLMB; Box Elder County.
M-136 – Lat. 41°41'10.37"N, Long. 112°25'41.61"W
M-336 – Lat. 41°41'42.97"N, Long. 112°26'26.48"W
Rocky Point - Lat. 41°40'21.15"N, Long. 112°26'39.66"W
9160 North Highway 83
Corinne UT
PERMIT HISTORY
This is the third renewal of the permit. This renewal
permit is effective on the date shown on the signature
page.
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The term, “Permit,” as used in this document is defined in R315-301-2(55) of the Utah
Administrative Code. Director, as used throughout this permit, refers to the Director of the
Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control.
The Permit renewal application for ATK Launch Systems - Promontory Class IIIb Landfills
(DSHW-2021-005283) was deemed complete on the date shown on the signature page of this
Permit. All representations made in the attachments of this permit are enforceable under R315-
301-5(2) of the Utah Administrative Code. Where differences in wording exist between this
Permit and the attachments, the wording of this Permit supersedes that of the attachments.
This Permit consists of the signature page, Facility Owner/Operator Information section, sections
I through V, and all attachments to this Permit.
The facility as described in this Permit consists of three Class IIIb disposal cells, identified as M-
136 (propellant ash), M-336 (solid waste generated on-site), and Rocky Point (large industrial
component waste).
Compliance with this Permit does not constitute a defense to actions brought under any other
local, state, or federal laws. This Permit does not exempt the Permittees from obtaining any
other local, state, or federal permits or approvals required for the facility operation.
The issuance of this Permit does not convey any property rights, in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges. Nor does this Permit authorize any injury to private
property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of federal, state, or local laws
or regulations, including zoning ordinances.
The provisions of this Permit are severable. If any provision of this Permit is held invalid for
any reason, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. If the application of
any provision of this Permit to any circumstance is held invalid, its application to other
circumstances shall not be affected.
By this Permit, the Permittees are subject to the following conditions.
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PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
I. GENERAL COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
I.A. General Operation
I.A.1. The Permittees shall operate the landfill in accordance with all applicable requirements
of R315-304 of the Utah Administrative Code which are in effect as of the date of this
Permit unless otherwise noted in this Permit. Any permit noncompliance or
noncompliance with any applicable portions of Utah Code Ann. § 19-6-101 through
125 and applicable portions of R315-301 through 320 of the Utah Administrative Code
constitutes a violation of the Permit or applicable statute or rule and is grounds for
appropriate enforcement action, permit revocation, modification, termination, or denial
of a permit renewal application.
I.B. Acceptable Waste
I.B.1. This Permit is for disposal of nonhazardous industrial solid waste, as defined in R315-
301-2(35) of the Utah Administrative Code, generated by ATK Launch Systems, LLC
and as described in the Permit Application, including regulated asbestos-containing
material, and PCBs as specified by R315-315-7(2) of the Utah Administrative Code.
I.B.2. The landfill unit designated as M-336 in the Permit Application may accept non-
hazardous industrial waste including regulated asbestos waste, office waste, employee
cafeteria waste, and carcasses of animals killed on site either by accident or allowed
under state and federal permits.
I.B.3. The landfill unit designated as M-136 in the Permit Application may accept exclusively
non-hazardous propellant burn ash and related non-hazardous debris generated
exclusively on site.
I.B.4. The landfill unit designated Rocky Point may accept large hardware such as rocket
motor nozzles, cases, and other miscellaneous large items.
I.C. Prohibited Waste
I.C.1. Hazardous waste as defined by R315-261 of the Utah Administrative Code;
I.C.2. PCB's as defined by R315-301-2(53) of the Utah Administrative Code, except PCB’s
specified by R315-315-7(2)(a) and (c) of the Utah Administrative Code;
I.C.3. Household waste;
I.C.4. Municipal waste;
I.C.5. Special waste except as specified in this Permit;
I.C.6. Commercial waste; and
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I.C.7. Containers larger than household size (five gallons) holding any liquid, non-
containerized material containing free liquids, or any waste containing free liquids in
containers larger than five gallons.
I.C.8. Any prohibited waste received and accepted for disposal at the facility shall constitute a
violation of this Permit, of Utah Code Ann. § 19-6-101 through 125 and of R315-301
through 320 of the Utah Administrative Code.
I.D. Inspections and Inspection Access
I.D.1. The Permittees shall allow the Director or an authorized representative, or
representatives from the Bear River Health Department, to enter at reasonable times
and:
I.D.1.a Inspect the landfill or other premises, practices or operations regulated or required
under the terms and conditions of this Permit or R315-301 through 320 of the Utah
Administrative Code;
I.D.1.b Have access to and copy any records required to be kept under the terms and conditions
of this Permit or R315-301 through 320 of the Utah Administrative Code;
I.D.1.c Inspect any loads of waste, treatment facilities or processes, pollution management
facilities or processes, or control facilities or processes required under this Permit or
regulated under R315-301 through 320 of the Utah Administrative Code; and
I.D.1.d Create a record of any inspection by photographic, video, electronic, or any other
reasonable means.
I.E. Noncompliance
I.E.1. If monitoring, inspection, or testing indicates that any permit condition or any
applicable rule under R315-301 through 320 of the Utah Administrative Code may be
or is being violated, the Permittees shall promptly make corrections to the operation or
other activities to bring the facility into compliance with all permit conditions or rules.
I.E.2. In the event of noncompliance with any permit condition or violation of an applicable
rule, the Permittees shall promptly take any action reasonably necessary to correct the
noncompliance or violation and mitigate any risk to the human health or the
environment. Actions may include eliminating the activity causing the noncompliance
or violation and containment of any waste or contamination using barriers or access
restrictions, placing warning signs, or permanently closing areas of the facility.
I.E.3. The Permittees shall:
I.E.3.a Document the noncompliance or violation in the daily operating record, on the day the
event occurred or the day it was discovered;
I.E.3.b Notify the Director of the Utah Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control
by telephone within 24 hours, or the next business day following documentation of the
event; and
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I.E.3.c Give written notice of the noncompliance or violation and measures taken to protect
human health and the environment within seven days after Director notification.
I.E.4. Within thirty days after the documentation of the event, the Permittees shall submit to
the Director a written report describing the nature and extent of the noncompliance or
violation and the remedial measures taken or to be taken to protect human health and
the environment and to eliminate the noncompliance or violation. Upon receipt and
review of the assessment report, the Director may order the Permittees to perform
appropriate remedial measures including the development of a site remediation plan for
approval by the Director.
I.E.5. In an enforcement action, the Permittees may not claim as a defense that it would have
been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity to maintain compliance with
R315-301 through 320 of the Utah Administrative Code and this Permit.
I.F. Revocation or Termination
I.F.1. This Permit is subject to revocation or termination if the Permittees fail to comply with
any condition of the Permit. The Director will notify the Permittees in writing before
any proposed revocation action and such action shall be subject to all applicable
hearing procedures established under R305-7 of the Utah Administrative Code and the
Utah Administrative Procedures Act.
I.G. Attachment Incorporation
I.G.1. Attachments to the Permit Application are incorporated by reference into this Permit
and are enforceable conditions of this Permit, as are documents incorporated by
reference into the attachments. Language in this Permit supersedes any conflicting
language in the attachments or documents incorporated into the attachments.
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
II.A. Design and Construction
II.A.1. The landfill shall be constructed according to the design outlined in Attachment 1 and
in the area designated in Attachment 2, including landfill cells, fences, gates, and
berms.
II.A.2. The Permittees shall notify the Director upon completion of construction of any landfill
cells or run-on and run-off diversion systems. No landfill cells or run-on and run-off
diversion system may be used until construction is approved by the Director and this
permit modified.
II.A.3. The Permittees shall notify the Director of the completion of construction of any final
cover system and shall provide all necessary documentation and shall apply for
approval of the construction from the Director and modification of this permit.
II.A.4. If ground water is encountered during excavation of the landfill, the Director shall be
notified immediately, and an alternative construction design developed and submitted
for approval.
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II.B. Run-On Control
II.B.1. The Permittees shall construct drainage channels and diversions as specified in
Attachment 1 and shall maintain them at all times to effectively prevent runoff from the
surrounding area from entering the landfill.
III. LANDFILL OPERATION
III.A. Operations Plan
III.A.1. The Permittees shall keep the Operations Plan included in Attachment 3 on-site at the
landfill or the location designated in section III.H of this Permit. The Permittees shall
operate the landfill in accordance with the operations plan. If necessary, the Permittees
may modify the Operations Plan following the procedures of R315-311-2(1) of the
Utah Administrative Code and approved by the Director. The Permittees shall note any
modification to the Operations Plan in the daily operating record.
III.B. Security
III.B.1. The Permittees shall operate the Landfill so that unauthorized entry to the facility is
restricted. The Permittees shall:
III.B.1.a Lock all facility gates and other access routes during the time the landfill is closed.
III.B.1.b Have at least one person employed by the Permittees at the landfill during all hours that
the landfill is open.
III.B.1.c Construct all fencing and any other access controls as shown in Attachment 1 to
prevent access by persons or livestock by other routes.
III.C. Training
III.C.1. The Permittees shall provide training for on-site personnel in landfill operation,
including waste load inspection, hazardous waste identification, and personal safety and
protection.
III.D. Burning of Waste
III.D.1. Intentional burning of solid waste is prohibited and is a violation of R315-303-4(2)(b)
of the Utah Administrative Code.
III.D.2. The Permittees shall ensure that all accidental fires are extinguished as soon as
reasonably possible.
III.E. Cover
III.E.1. The Permittees shall cover the waste as necessary to prevent fires and to control
vectors, blowing litter, odor, scavenging, and fugitive dust. The Permittees shall cover
wastes that are capable of attracting or providing food for vectors, materials that may
become windblown litter or fine materials that may become fugitive dust with a
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minimum of six inches of earth at the end of the working day in which the wastes are
received. The Permittees may use an alternative cover material when the material and
operation meet the requirements of R315-303-4(4)(b) through (e) of the Utah
Administrative Code.
III.E.2. The Permittees shall use a minimum of six inches of earthen cover no less than once
each day for Landfill unit M-336 when waste is received there; no less than once each
quarter in which wastes are received at Landfill units M-136; and as needed at Rocky
Point. This cover shall consist of soil; no alternative may be used.
III.E.3. The Permittees shall record in the daily operating record and the operator shall certify,
at the end of each day of operation when soil or an alternative cover is placed, the
amount and type of cover placed, and the area receiving cover.
III.E.4. Cover requirements for dead animals are found in Section III.L of this Permit.
III.F. Waste Inspections
III.F.1. The Permittees shall visually inspect incoming waste loads to verify that no wastes
other than those allowed by this permit are disposed of in the landfill. The Permittees
shall conduct a complete waste inspection at a minimum frequency of 1 % of incoming
loads, but no less than one inspection per week. The Permittees shall select the loads to
be inspected on a random basis.
III.F.2. The Permittees shall inspect all loads suspected or known to have one or more
containers capable of holding more than five gallons of liquid to ensure that each
container is empty.
III.F.3. The Permittees shall inspect all loads that the Permittees suspects may contain a waste
not allowed for disposal at the landfill.
III.F.4. The Permittees shall conduct complete random inspections as follows:
III.F.4.a The Permittees shall conduct the random waste inspection at the working face or an
area designated by the Permittees.
III.F.4.b The Permittees shall direct that loads subjected to complete inspection be unloaded at
the designated area;
III.F.4.c Loads shall be spread by equipment or by hand tools;
III.F.4.d Personnel trained in hazardous waste recognition and recognition of other unacceptable
waste shall conduct a visual inspection of the waste; and
III.F.4.e The personnel conducting the inspection shall record the results of the inspection on a
waste inspection form as found in Attachment 4. The Permittees shall place the form in
the daily operating record at the end of the operating day.
III.F.4.f The Permittees or the waste transporter shall properly dispose of any waste found that
is not acceptable at the facility at an approved disposal site for the waste type and
handle the waste according to the rules covering the waste type.
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III.G. Self Inspections
III.G.1. The Permittees shall inspect the facility to prevent malfunctions and deterioration,
operator errors, and discharges that may cause or lead to the release of wastes or
contaminated materials to the environment or create a threat to human health or the
environment. The Permittees shall complete these general inspections no less than
quarterly and shall cover the following areas: Waste placement, compaction, cover;
fences and access controls; roads; run-on/run-off controls; final and intermediate cover;
litter controls; and records. The Permittees shall place a record of the inspections in the
daily operating record on the day of the inspection. The Permittees shall correct the
problems identified in the inspections promptly and document the corrective actions in
the daily operating record.
III.H. Recordkeeping
III.H.1. The Permittees shall maintain and keep on file at the ATK Launch Systems
Environmental Services Office, a daily operating record and other general records of
landfill operation as required by R315-302-2(3) of the Utah Administrative Code. The
landfill operator, or other designated personnel, shall date and sign the daily operating
record at the end of each operating day. Each record to be kept shall contain the
signature of the appropriate operator or personnel and the date signed. The Daily
operating record shall consist of the following two types of documents:
III.H.1.a Records related to the daily landfill operation or periodic events including:
The number of loads of waste and the weights or estimates of weights or volume of
waste received each day of operation and recorded at the end of each operating
day;
Major deviations from the approved plan of operation recorded at the end of the
operating day the deviation occurred;
Results of monitoring required by this Permit recorded in the daily operating
record on the day of the event or the day the information is received;
Records of all inspections conducted by the Permittees, results of the inspections,
and corrective actions taken shall be recorded in the record on the day of the event.
III.H.1.b Records of a general nature including:
A copy of this Permit, including all attachments;
Results of inspections conducted by representatives of the Director of the Division
of Waste Management and Radiation Control, and representatives of the local
Health Department, when forwarded to the Permittees;
Closure and Post-closure care plans; and
Records of employee training.
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III.I. Reporting
III.I.1. The Permittees shall prepare and submit to the Director an Annual Report as required
by R315-302-2(4) of the Utah Administrative Code. The Annual Report shall include:
the period covered by the report, the annual quantity of waste received, an annual
update of the financial assurance mechanism, and all training programs completed.
III.J. Roads
III.J.1. The Permittees shall improve and maintain all access roads within the landfill boundary
that are used for transporting waste to the landfill for disposal shall be improved and
maintained as necessary to assure safe and reliable all-weather access to the disposal
area.
III.K. Litter Control
III.K.1. Litter resulting from operations of the landfill shall be minimized. In addition to the
litter control plans found in Attachment 3, the Permittees shall implement the following
procedures when high wind conditions are present:
III.K.1.a Reduce the size of the tipping face;
III.K.1.b Reduce the number of vehicles allowed to discharge at the tipping face at one time;
III.K.1.c Orient vehicles to reduce wind effects on unloading and waste compaction;
III.K.1.d Reconfigure tipping face to reduce wind effect;
III.K.1.e Use portable and permanent wind fencing as needed; and
III.K.1.f Should high winds present a situation that the windblown litter cannot be controlled,
the Permittees shall cease operations of the landfill until the winds diminish.
III.L. Disposal of Special Wastes
III.L.1. The Permittees may dispose of animal carcasses may in the landfill working face and
shall cover them with other solid waste or earth by the end of the operating day in
which the carcasses are received. Alternatively, the Permittees may dispose of animal
carcasses in a special trench or pit prepared for the acceptance of dead animals. If a
special trench is used, the Permittees shall cover animals placed in the trench with six
inches of earth by the end of each operating day.
III.L.2. The Permittees shall handle and dispose of asbestos waste in accordance with R315-
315-2 of the Utah Administrative Code.
III.L.3. Loads of propellant ash for disposal in Landfill unit M-136 shall be transported in such
a manner as to prevent leakage or the release of fugitive dust.
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IV. CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
IV.A. Closure
IV.A.1. The final cover of the landfill shall be as shown in Attachment 3. The final cover shall
meet, at a minimum, the standard design for closure as specified in R315-305-5(5)(b)
of the Utah Administrative Code.
IV.B. Title Recording
IV.B.1. The Permittees shall meet the requirements of R315-302-2(6) of the Utah
Administrative Code by recording a notice with the Box Elder County Recorder as part
of the record of title that the property has been used as a landfill. The notice shall
include waste disposal locations and types of waste disposed of. The Permittees shall
provide the Director the notice as recorded.
IV.C. Post-Closure Care
IV.C.1. The Permittees shall perform post-closure care at the closed landfill in accordance with
the Post-Closure Care Plan contained in the Permit Application. Post-closure care shall
continue until all waste disposal sites at the landfill have stabilized and the finding of
R315-302-3(7)(c) of the Utah Administrative Code is made.
IV.D. Financial Assurance
IV.D.1. The Permittees shall keep in effect and active the currently approved financial
assurance mechanism or establish another approved mechanism that meets the
requirements of R315-309 of the Utah Administrative Code and is approved by the
Director to cover the costs of closure and post-closure care at the landfill. The
Permittees shall adequately fund and maintain the financial assurance mechanism(s) to
provide for the cost of closure at any stage or phase or anytime during the life of the
landfill or the permit life, whichever is shorter.
IV.E. Financial Assurance Annual Update
IV.E.1. The Permittees shall submit an annual revision of closure and post-closure costs for
inflation and financial assurance funding as required by R315-309-2(2) of the Utah
Administrative Code, to the Director as part of the annual report.
IV.F. Closure Cost and Post-Closure Cost Revision
IV.F.1. The Permittees shall submit a complete revision of the closure and post-closure cost
estimates by the Closure Cost Revision Date listed on the signature page of this Permit
and any time the facility is expanded, any time a new cell is constructed, or any time a
cell is expanded.
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V. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
V.A. Permit Modification
V.A.1. Modifications to this Permit may be made upon application by the Permittees or by the
Director following the procedures specified in R315-311-2 of the Utah Administrative
Code. The Permittees shall be given written notice of any permit modification initiated
by the Director.
V.A.2. Permit Transfer
V.A.2.a This Permit may be transferred to a new Permittees or new Permittees by complying
with the permit transfer provisions specified in R315-310-11 of the Utah
Administrative Code.
V.B. Expansion
V.B.1. This Permit is for the operation of a Class IIIb Landfill according to the design and
Operation Plan described and explained in the Permit Application. Any expansion of
the current footprint designated in the description contained in the Permit Application,
but within the property boundaries designated in the Permit Application, shall require
the submittal of plans and specifications to the Director. The plans and specifications
shall be approved by the Director before construction.
V.B.2. Any expansion of the landfill facility beyond the property boundaries designated in the
description contained in the Permit Application shall require the submittal of a new
Permit Application in accordance with the requirements of R315-310 of the Utah
Administrative Code.
V.B.3. Any addition to the list of acceptable waste in Section I.B shall require the submittal of
all necessary information to the Director and the approval of the Director.
V.C. Expiration
V.C.1. If the Permittees desire to continue operating this landfill after the expiration date of
this Permit, the Permittees shall apply for a renewal permit at least six months before
the expiration date, as shown on the signature (cover) page of this Permit. If the
Permittees submit a permit renewal application and the permit renewal is not complete
by the expiration date, this Permit shall continue in force until the renewal is completed
or denied.
VI. ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Design Diagrams
Attachment 2 – Site Diagrams and Geologic Maps
Attachment 3 – Operations Plan
Attachment 4 – Waste Inspection Form
Statement of Basis
for the ATK - Promontory
1. INTRODUCTION
This Statement of Basis provides the rationale of the Director of the Division of Waste Management
and Radiation Control (DWMRC) for issuing the ATK Launch Systems – Promontory Landfills
renewal Permit. The Director’s staff conducted this evaluation to ensure compliance with the
applicable solid waste rules. Robert Windell wrote this Statement of Basis.
2. FACILITY BACKGROUND
a. Facility Location and History
Landfill sites are located in Township 11 North, Range 5 West, Sections 8, 16, and 20,
SLMB;
Box Elder County.
M-136 – Lat. 41°41'10.37"N, Long. 112°25'41.61"W
M-336 – Lat. 41°41'42.97"N, Long. 112°26'26.48"W
Rocky Point - Lat. 41°40'21.15"N, Long. 112°26'39.66"W
9160 North Highway 83
Corinne, UT 84307
b. Regulatory History
The Facility first received a permit to operate from the Division on May 24th, 2000, and
began accepting waste shortly thereafter. This facility has operated since opening without any
regulatory or enforcement actions. The Division maintains records of the 12 most recent
inspections of this facility in its database.
3. EVALUATION OF THE PERMIT APPLICATION
a. The facility submitted an application for a renewal permit on April 2nd, 2021 (DSHW-2021-
005283), and the Division sent a notification for the receipt of the permit application and a
finding of completeness on May 25th, 2021 (DSHW-2021-007062). A draft Permit was
prepared and sent to the facility for review and comment on May 5th 2021. After resolving
comments from the facility, the draft permit was released for public comment on August 26th
2021. The public comment period ended on September 24th, 2021. No comments were
received. After the closure of the public comment period the draft permit was finalized.
4. JUSTIFICATION FOR ISSUING THE PERMIT
a. The Director’s staff has evaluated the permit application as required by Section 19-6-108 of
the Solid and Hazardous Waste Act and R315-301 through 320 of the Solid and Hazardous
Waste Rules.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
a. As required by Utah Administrative Code R315-311-3, the Director provided an initial 30-
day public comment period which began August 26th, 2021 and completed on September 24th,
2021.
6. DIRECTOR RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no public comments received by the director in regard to the issuance of this renewal
permit.
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Facility Location
Attachment 1
Design Diagrams
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Depth to groundwater at the M-336, M-136 and Rocky Point disposal units is on average
around 300 feet. Soil borings were taken in the M-336 disposal unit in 2018 to a depth
between 41.5 and 51.5 feet. Wet soils were only encountered from one of the four borings
drilled. Further investigation determined the wet conditions at approximately 50 feet were
likely related to a thin lens of perched groundwater than part of the regional water table.
Therefore a disposal unit dug to the typical depth of 20 feet, or a maximum depth of 30
feet, ensures waste is at least 10 feet above ground water.
Historical Preservation Survey
The quitclaim deed between the Thiokol Corporation and U.S. Government requires
protection and notification of Native American artifacts. The area was once occupied by
the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation. ATK Launch Systems, LLC maintains a
close relationship with the Shoshone Nation and the Utah Statewide Archeological Society
(USAS) to ensure preservation of known or newly discovered artifacts. Security measures
around the Promontory plant help to facilitate preservation of artifacts from illegal
scavenging. The facility has worked with the Shoshones and USAS to arrange site tours
for limited archeological and historical purposes. The landfill disposal units are not known
to be locations rich in artifacts. However, any discovery of artifacts or evidence that
artifacts may exist will be communicated to representatives of Shoshone Nation and the
USAS.
I.f Plan of Operations for All Class III Landfills
Description of on-site waste handling procedures and an example of the form that will be
used to record the weights or volumes of waste received
All waste handling operations will be performed by trained heavy equipment operators,
with knowledge and experience in waste identification. Operators are responsible for waste
pickup, off-loading at a disposal unit, landfill cover, and inspections.
ATK Promontory will use its own front load garbage truck to collect waste from nearly 100
dumpsters located throughout the facility. Garbage runs typically occur twice per week
depending on the manufacturing rate. Waste collected by the garbage truck is taken to the
M-336 main disposal unit. Once there, the waste is dumped at the working face where it
will ultimately be pushed into the cell and covered. Compaction is provided by running
over the waste with the on-site bulldozer. Cover material is staged on the edges of the
trench and pushed into the cell. Waste is covered daily with soil to minimize blowing,
vectors, fires, odors and scavenging. The cover material is spread over the waste to
achieve a 6" depth.
M-336 asbestos trenches are narrow trenches with steep sidewalls. Cover is staged on the
edge of the trench. Asbestos containing materials and other dust generating wastes are
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Attachment 3 - Operations Plan
containerized and placed in the bottom of the trench. Cover material is placed as necessary
to prevent container degradation by weather and dispersal from wind.
Ash and remnants from thermal treatment operations at M-136 are collected in "burn trays"
and transported to the industrial waste trench. Burn residues are deposited at the edge of a
steep working face and pushed over the sides of the cell. Material settles to the bottom of
the cell and is covered as siltlitional inaterial is added. Soil is added as needed to maintain
proper cover for materials that may become displaced by wind. However, the steep trench
side-walls and working face provide substantial protection from wind transport.
Large components are off loaded on the south working face of the Rocky Point landfill for
placement into the cell. Most components are large and must be specifically placed to
utilin cell space. Cover is periodically applied to the cell once the volume has been
strategically filled. Care is take to ensure material disposed of in the Rocky Point landfill
does not present a wind-blown hazard.
The volume of solid waste delivered to each disposal unit is directly recorded into the
facility's Environmental Management System (EMS). Tonnage is estimated using
conversion factors from UDWMRC, USEPA, and on-site factors developed from specific
knowledge of the material.
Appendix 3 includes an example of an EMS load record and compiled waste report.
Schedule for conducting inspections and monitoring, and examples of the forms that will
be used to record the results of the inspections and monitoring
Inspections are currently conducted once per quarter at the three disposal units. Inspections
are recorded on form FQA-0235 (see Appendix 4). Inspection records are maintained in
Environmental Service's central files for three years.
Form FOP-0614 is used to record visual load inspections. A current example of FOP-0614
is shown in Appendix 5. A minimum of one visual load inspection is recorded per
operating day.
Contingency plans in the event of a fire or explosion
A fully staffed and equipped fire department is maintained at the facility 24/7. The fire
department includes a hazardous materials response team with associated equipment.
Landfill operations are part of the facility's overall contingency plan for hazardous waste
treatment, storage and disposal (TSD). The contingency plan part of the Promontory
facility's Emergency and Disaster Response Plan is maintained by the Plant Security and
Fire Protection department. A copy of the contingency plan is on file with DWMRC as an
appendix to ATK Launch Systems, LLC hazardous waste storage and operations Part B
permit application.
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Plan to control fugitive dust generated from roads, construction, general operations, and
covering the waste
Primary landfill roads will be sprayed with a dust suppressant as needed to control dust
generated from haul operations and equipment movements. A water truck equipped with a
water cannon and forward, rear and side spray nozzles will be used to maintain sufficient
moisture in areas that receive heavy operations traffic and have the potential to generate
fugitive dust.
Plan for litter control and collection
Operators perform perimeter fence line inspections monthly to recover any wind-blown
debris that escaped a landfill cell during dumping or compaction/cover operations. Debris
is recovered, bagged and placed into the disposal cell to be covered.
Procedures for excluding the receipt of prohibited hazardous or PCB containing wastes
The Promontory facility is only accessible to badged employees, limited badged
contractors, and a few escorted visitors. In addition, the landfill entrances are locked when
operators are not present to control unauthorized access and dumping from manufacturing
operations inside the plant.
Control is achieved in two mariners. The first is preventative control at the source. The
second is developing corrective actions upon knowledge that a prohibited material was
bound for the landfill or discovered during a load inspection.
Preventative control is partially achieved by Environmental Coordinators that are assigned
to specific manufacturing processes throughout the plant. These coordinators are
extensively trained in solid and hazardous waste regulations, and have a good knowledge
of what can, and cannot go into the on-site landfills. Environmental Coordinators serve as
a knowledge base for other personnel in the work area to ensure wastes are directed to the
appropriate disposal pathway.
Environmental Services and Environmental Operations personnel make periodic random
inspections of plant dumpsters to look for prohibited waste that has been disposed of
incorrectly. This provides a secondary layer of protection to prevent unauthorized waste
from being transported to the landfill units.
Waste identification and load inspection training is a critical component to exclude
prohibited wastes from being placed into the landfill units. Haulers of waste to the landfill
must have a general understanding of waste identification to help identify potential
prohibited waste before it arrives. Haulers are trained to question wastes that have an odor,
appear to be in corroded containers, have containers that may hold liquids, have e-waste
components, etc. Landfill operators are trained on how to properly conduct a load
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inspection and identify prohibited wastes that may have slipped past preventative controls.
If a prohibited waste is identified during a load inspection, the waste is segregated and
directed to the proper disposal pathway. An investigation is then started to understand how
the waste was able to get through the other controls. The investigation determines if waste
generators/handlers need additional training or if landfill processes need to be updated.
Procedures for controlling disease vectors
The on-site cafeterias, medical clinic, and wastewater treatment operations are sources of
organic waste that goes to the ATK Promontory landfill. This waste is placed in the M-
336 main cell or asbestos trench where daily cover is applied to minimi7e contact with
disease vectors and to control their populations.
A plan for alternative waste handling
The Promontory facility maintains a backup plan for waste operations in the event any
equipment used for waste handling is unexpectantly out of service. If the garbage truck is
out of service, waste collevtion will be performed by a contractor. The contractor may haul
the waste to the M-336 landfill, or off-site for disposal. If landfill equipment is out of
service, similar equipment from other on-site operations may be borrowed on loan, if
available. If not available, equipment may be rented from local vendors until the normal
equipment can be returned to service.
A general training plan for site operations
All landfill operators and plant personnel that dispose of waste in the landfill receive an
annual training that covers basic landfill operation, waste load inspections, waste
identification, and landfill safety procedures. Basic landfill operation training emphasizes
which landfill unit can receive certain types of waste. Waste load inspection training
provides guidance on what materials will and will not be accepted in the landfill cells.
General waste identification training is intended to make operators and landfill users aware
of wastes that may be hazardous or otherwise prohibited. Training on landfill safety
procedures is designed to promote operator and user awareness of landfill risks and
minimize accident potential.
Any recycling programs planned at the facility
The Promontory facility actively recycles paper, cardboard, scrap metal, wood, and plastic.
The facility currently maintains a solid waste diversion rate of appoximately 12 to 15%.
Additional recycling initiatives are planned to support Northrop Grumman Corporation's
company-wide sustainability goals.
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Any other site-specific inforrnation pertaining to the plan of operation required by the
Director
The landfill units are located within a fenced facility with roving 24 hour anned guards.
Only authorized personnel are allowed within the facility. In addition to this security, the
landfills are fenced with locked gates when operators are not present.
1.g Ground Water Monitoring for Class Ina landfills
Ground Water Monitoring Plan
This application is for renewal of an existing Class Mb landfill. No expansion or transition
to the Class Ilia landfill type is requested in the application.
II. Facility Technical Information
11.a Maps for All Class III Landfills
Topographic rnaps for landfill units
Appendix 6 includes site drawings for each disposal unit and associated topographic
contours.
The M-336 disposal unit is located on the Blue Creek Valley floor and is relatively flat
throughout the existing permitted area.
The M-136 disposal unit is located at the base of a draw. The slope is moderate from east
to west but steepens significantly from the north and south.
The Rocky Point disposal unit is located on the western tip of a ridge. The area has
moderate relief to the west but has moderately steep terrain on the eastern edge.
Most recent U.S. Geological Survey topographic map
The most recent topographic map for the Lampo Junction Quadrangle can be found in
Appendix 7. The yellow highlighted area shows the approximate boundaries for the
Promontory plant. The general location for each disposal unit is outlined and identified.
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1I.b Geohydrologioal Assessment for Class Ma Landfills
Local and regional geology and hydrology including faults, unstable slopes and
subsidence areas on site
This application is for renewal of an existing Class IIlb landfill. No expansion or
transition to the Class lila landfill type is requested in the application.
Evaluation of bedrock and soil types and properties including permeability rates
This application is for renewal of an existing Class II% landfill. No expansion or
transition to the Class Ina landfill type is requested in the application.
Depth to ground water
This application is for renewal of an existing Class Mb landfill. No expansion or
transition to the Class Ma landfill type is requested in the application.
Quantity, location, and construction of any private or public wells on-site or within 2,000
feet of the facility boundary
This application is for renewal of an existing Class Mb landfill. No expansion or
transition to the Class Ma landfill type is requested in the application.
Tabulation of all water rights for ground water and surface water on-site and within 2,000
feet of the facility boimdary
This application is for renewal of an existing Class IIIb landfill. No expansion or
transition to the Class lila landfill type is requested in the application.
Identification and description of all surface waters on-site and within one mile of the
facility boundary
This application is for renewal of an existing Class IIIb landfill. No expansion or
transition to the Class Ma landfill type is requested in the application.
For an existing facility, identification of impacts upon the ground water and surface water
from leachate discharges
This application is for renewal of an existing Class Mb landfill. No expansion or
transition to the Class HIa landfill type is requested in the application.
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Calculation of site water balance
This application is for renewal of an existing Class II1b landfill. No expansion or
transition to the Class Ma landfill type is requested in the application.
II.c Engineering Report - Plans, Specifications, and Calculations for A11 Class 111
Landfills
Unit Design
Appendix 8 shows a typical longitudinal cross section of trench type cells for the M-336
and M-136 landfill unit, including clay liner and cover. Side-wall slopes will be cut at a
maximum angle of 76 degrees to ensure trench stability during wet conditions.
Run-on and run-off control
Open cells at the M-336 disposal unit are flanked by trenches to prevent surface waters
from running into the cell. The trenches divert water to flat areas adjacent to the cell
where dispersion and evaporation can occur. A large trench runs north and south on the
west side of M-336 and acts as a surface run-off control. The trench collects surface run-
off before it can enter natural drainage channels that flow directly towards Blue Creek.
The trench is lined and covered with rip-rap to serve as an evaporation area. The steep
wall design of M-336 cells does not allow water to run out of the cell. Water in the cell is
mainly from localized rainfall, snow melt, or subsurface seepage during wet conditions.
The low infiltration rate of soils in the disposal unit keeps water contained in low areas of
the cell until it evaporates as conditions dry.
The M-136 disposal unit is constructed in an upland area at the mouth of a draw that runs
east to west. Drainage channels are maintained on the north and south sides of the draw.
A gravel road is maintained in the center and is elevated to ensure water runs into the
ditches. Excavation overburden from M-136 cells is typically piled on the uphill side
and side facing the drainage channel to create a berm to further direct run-on water away
from the open cell. Rainfall, snow melt, or seepage collected inside the bermed area stays
within the cell, while all water outside the berm follows one of the drainage channels.
The Rocky Point disposal unit is constructed into the western most point of a gravelly,
rocky ridge that runs east to west. Material from the ridge was used to create a large
overburden berm on the north and west side of the cell. The large berm prevents water
from entering or leaving the cell on those sides. Water cannot leave the east side of the
cell since it abuts the ridge. Historical sand and gravel removal from the north and west
sides of the ridge have created a primary drainage flow away from the cell. Additionally,
the exposed sandy/gravelly surface material provides lower run off potential for rainfall
and snowmelt.
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ILd Engineering Report - Plans, Specifications, and Calculations for Class Ilia
Landfills
Engineering reports required to meet the location standards
This application is for renewal of an existing Class IIIb landfill. No expansion or
transition to the Class IIIa landfill type is requested in the application.
Anticipated facility life and the basis
This application is for renewal of an existing Class IIIb landfill. No expansion or
transition to the Class IIIa landfill type is requested in the application.
Equipment requirements and availability
This application is for renewal of an existing Class II% landfill. No expansion or
transition to the Class Ilia landfill type is requested in the application.
Identification of borrow sources for daily and final cover and for soil liners
This application is for renewal of an existing Class IIIb landfill. No expansion or
transition to the Class IIIa landfill type is requested in the application.
Run-off treatment and disposal and documentation to show that any treatment system
being used has been reviewed by the Division of Water Quality
This application is for renewal of an existing Class Mb landfill. No expansion or
transition to the Class IIIa landfill type is requested in the application.
II.e Closure Requirements for AIl Class III Landfills
Closure Plan
All landfill cells will be closed using the same process. When a cell is filled, it is capped
with a total of 24 inches of native soil and compacted to at least 90% maximum density.
The compaction is expected to achieve a hydraulic conductivity rate of approximately 1 x
10' cm/sec. The top layer of the cap will be 6 inches of top soil. The surface will be
seeded using a mix of grasses similar to the native vegetation.
Closure Schedule
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The M-336 disposal unit has approximately 4.5 acres of available space remaining within
the currently permitted area. It is estimated that the disposal unit's capacity will be
reached between 2035 to 2044 depending on waste generation rates and management
practices.
The M-136 disposal unit has approximately 0.1 acres of available space remaining within
the currently permitted area. It is estimated that the disposal unit's capacity will be
reached between 2024 to 2026 depending on waste generation rates and management
practices. ATK Promontory is evaluating potential areas for expansion of the disposal
unit. An expansion permit application will be filed with DWMRC once this evaluation is
completed.
The Rocky Point disposal unit has approximately 8 acres of available space remaining
within the currently permitted area. The nature of the type of waste and the unusual cell
construction type at Rocky Point presents a challenge for estimating capacity use rates.
Manufacturing programs that create large scrap pieces can consume space relatively
quickly. However, due to existing available space and the success of current
management practices, it is anticipated that Rocky point will have enough capacity to
receive waste beyond 25 years.
Design of Final Cover
The design for final cover is included on drawings M136-G-41 and M336-G-1 in
Appendix 6. An expanded view is shown in Appendix 9.
Capacity of Site in Volume and Tonnage
The M-336 disposal unit has an existing asbestos trench recently opened in the fall of
2020. The trench has approximately 5,000 cubic yards remaining. The existing common
trash trench has an estimated 12,000 cubic yards remaining. There is space for at least
five new asbestos trenches and three new common trash trenches, or some combination
based on waste management needs. The new asbestos trenches would provide about
40,500 cubic yards. New common trash trenches would provide 78,000 cubic yards.
Therefore, the total disposal capacity remaining at M-336 is 45,500 cubic yards for
asbestos trenches and 90,000 cubic yards for common trash trenches.
Part of the estimated capacity is consumed by soil used as cover. Assuming a 1:1 volume
ratio of cover to waste, there is about 23,000 cubic yards remaining for waste placed in
asbestos trenches. Using a 0.28 ton/cubic yard conversion factor, this equates to just
under 6,500 tons of capacity. A 0.5 ton/cubic yard conversion factor for waste in
common trash trenches equates to 22,500 tons remaining capacity.
The M-136 disposal unit has an existing cell with approximately 1300 cubic yards of
space remaining. There is limited space for one new cell beyond the existing open cell.
The new cell would provide an additional 800 to 1000 cubic yards. Cover requirements
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for M-136 cells have traditionally required less material than at M-336. Therefore,
assuming a 0.5:1 cover to waste ratio. The total waste capacity remaining is
approximately 1500 cubic yards. Using a 1.1 tons/cubic yard conversion factor, there is
just under 1700 tons remaining capacity.
As mentioned earlier, Rocky point is more challenging to estimate capacity due to the
type of waste placed in the cell and the way the cell is oriented into the hillside.
However, using a standard cell depth of 20 feet and the available area, there is an
estimated 210,000 cubic yards of disposal volume available. The general inability to
compact the pieces placed in the landfill creates a higher cover to waste ratio. A
conservative estimate is 4:1. This leaves an available waste capacity of 42,000 cubic
yards. Using a 1.52 tons/cubic yard conversion factor, there is just under 64,000 tons of
remaining capacity.
Final Inspection by Regulatory Agencies
Within 30 days after completion of closure activities, the DWMRC will be contacted to
conduct a final inspection. Any required modifications will be completed within 30 days,
and a re-inspection requested. Post-closure care will begin once closure is completed to
the satisfaction of the DWMRC.
Post-Closure Care Requirements for All Class III Landfills
Post Closure Care Plan
Closed areas of each landfill unit will be inspected quarterly to assess the condition of the
cell cap, vegetation growth, and erosion issues. Repairs to the cell cap will be made by
adding additional soil as needed. Vegetation maintenance will occur as necessary if
seeded or natural vegetation has not become established. Areas showing signs of erosion
will be repaired and erosion potential corrected, if possible.
Changes to record of title, land use, and zoning restrictions
ATK Launch Systems, LLC notified DWMRC of becoming a wholly owned subsidiary
of Northrop Grumman Corporation in March 2018. No land use or zoning restrictions
have occurred since the current permit was issued. ATK Launch Systems, LLC will
promptly notify the Division of any future changes in ownership or land use and zoning
restrictions.
Maintenance
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Routine maintenance at each disposal unit will focus on ground cover restoration, run-
on/run-off controls, and access road integrity. Ground cover will be reseeded as
necessary to ensure top soil stability and minimize fugitive dust generation. Run-on/run-
off controls will be checked for bypass and sedimentation that could limit their
effectiveness. Access roads will be constructed and maintained in a manner to ensure
safe ingress and egress from each disposal unit. In addition, entry points will be
constructed to minimize track-out during wet conditions. Inspections will be performed
monthly and maintenance needs documented. Repairs will be prioritized and scheduled
based on criticality and completed as soon as conditions allow.
Heavy equipment used at each disposal unit for waste spread and cover will be
maintained through periodic preventative maintenance inspections. The garbage truck
will also be maintained through periodic inspections. Inspections are conducted by
qualified mechanics in the fleet maintenance department.
Contact for Post Closure Care
ATK Launch Systems, LLC
Environmental Services
PO Box 707 M/S 301
Brigham City, UT 84302-0707
(801)251-2166
II.g Financial Assurance Requirements for All Class III Landfills
Identification of closure costs including cost calculations
Appendix 10 provides a summary of activities needed to close the landfill and calculated
costs.
Identification of the financial assurance mechanism
Closure, post-closure or corrective action is guaranteed by a performance bond with
Westminster Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia, PA. The bond is amended
annually by a bond rider to account for increases in closure, post-closure, or corrective
action costs due to inflation and/or other factors that may affect cost estimates.
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Landfill Closure/Post-Closure Cost Estimate
M-136, M-336 and Rocky Point Closure
item
No. Description Means No./Source Units Est. Quan. Unit Price Total Price
M-136 Indus 1 di
Grade 18" common soil cover -
1 local soil over 600 ft2 area 31-23-23.17-0020 CY 34 $2.48 $84
2 Compact graded soil 31-23-23.23-6000 CY 34 $0.30 $10 Haul topsoil to site (50-mile 3 cycle) 31-23-23.20-1714 CY 12 $20.54 $246
4 Grade 6" topsoil 31-23-23.17-0170 CY 12 $3.83 $46
5 Hydroseed, with mulch & fertilizer 32-92-19.14-5400 MSF 0.6 $111.04 $67
SUBTOTAL $453
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Grade 18" common soil cover -
6 local soil over 34,2000 ft2 area 31-23-23.17-0020 CY 1,900 $2.48 $4,712
7 Compact graded soil 31-23-23.23-6000 CY 1,900 $0.30 $570 Place local soil as topsoil (6"
8 deep) 31-23-23.17-0020 CY 635 $2.48 $1,575
9 Hydroseed, with mulch & fertilizer 32-92-19.14-5400 MSF 34 $111.65 $3,796
SUBTOTAL $10,643
M=808 industrial Landfill
Grade 18" common soil cover -
10 local soil over 21,000 ft2 area 31-23-23.17-0020 CY 1,170 $2.48 $2,902
11 Compact graded soil 31-23-23.23-6000 CY 1,170 $0.30 $351
Haul topsoil to site (50-mile 12 cycle) 31-23-23.20-1714 CY 390 $20.54 $8,011
13 Grade 6" topsoil 31-23-23.17-0170 CY 390 $3.83 $1,494
14 Hydroseed, with mulch & fertilizer 32-92-19.14-5400 MSF 21 $111.04 $2,332
SUBTOTAL $15,090
TOTAL DIRECT COST $26,186
Misc. costs as a percent of total direct cost:
" Mob/demob 5 % $1,310
Misc supplies/costs 5 % $1,310
Engineering/permitting 10 % $2,620
UDSHW oversight 10 % $2,620
Contingency 10 % $2,620
TOTAL ESTIMATED CLOSURE COST $36,642
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Assumed that local soil was sufficient as topsoil at M-336. Soil at the remaining locations
contains sufficient gravel that it was assumed that it would be necessary to import topsoil for
final site closure at those locations.
M-136, M-336 and Rocky Point Post-Closure
item No. Description Means No./Source Units
Est.
Quan. Unit Price
Total
Price
days 0.5 $2,468.60 $1,234 1 Maintain caps, signs, etc. Crew B-10B
2 Site inspection 01-31-13.20-0120 weeks 0.2 $2,301.40 $460
3 Inspection report 01-31-13.20-0120 weeks 0.1 $2,301.40 $230
4 UDSHW oversight UDSHW estimate hours 6.0 $103.56 $621
ANNUAL SUBTOTAL $2,545
Misc. Costs as a Percent of the Annual Subtotal:
Mobilization/dem obilization 5 % $127
Misc. supplies/costs 5 % $127
Contingency 10 % $254
TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST $3,055
Assumed maintenance
period: 30 years
TOTAL ESTIMATED POST-CLOSURE COST: $91,661
Item No. Discussion/Note
1
Site maintenance is anticipated to require a maximum of 2 days effort every 4 years. This effort
was accounted for as 0.5 day per year.
2
This estimate is based on quarterly inspections. The individual units are easily accessible and
can be inspected in no more than 0.5 hour per location. Allocating a half day per inspection for
this site (2 days for the year) is considered sufficient even under unanticipated, abnormal
conditions.
3
A full day is allocated to preparation of the annual report, allowing ample time for interaction with
the regulatory agency if required.
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LANDFILL DISPOSAL OPERATIONS (QUARTERLY)
M336/M136/ROCKY POINT AREA INSPECTION (QUARTERLY)
DATE TIME OPERATOR
PRINT SIGN
ITEM ACCEPTABLE
BUILDING AREA YES NO
A. Fences & Access Controls (Gates, Locks, etc.) El 12
B. Roads
HOUSEKEEPING
A. Waste Placement 12 0
B. Waste Cover 0
C. Litter Control 0
D. Records (Waste is accurately input and up-to-date) 0
RUN-ON/RUN-OFF (STORMWATER/EROSION)
A. No water running on or out of landfill 0
B. No significant erosion problems
COMMENTS/CORRECTIVE ACTION:
FORM FQA-00235 (REV 10-11) Return to Environmental Services
Attachment 4 - Waste Inspection Form
LANDFILL VISUAL LOAD RECEIVED INSPECTION
Inspection Dates from to
(Class IIlb Landfill Permit, April 6, 2011 Minimum inspection frequency of I% of loads received, but no less than
one complete inspection per day)
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
PASS INSPECTION (YES/NO)
OPERATOR SIGN
INSPECTION DATE
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FREW
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
PASS INSPECTION
OPERATOR SIGN
INSPECTION DATE
SATURDAY SUNDAY
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
PASS INSPECTION
OPERATOR SIGN
INSPECTION DATE
CORRECTIVE ACTION / COMMENTS
Waste load inspections shall be conducted as follows:
1 I Ensure that none of the listed prohibited wastes are present.
1 Hazardous Waste as defined by UAC R315-1 and R315-2
2 PCB's as defined by UAC R315-301-2(53), except PCB's specified by UAC R315-315-7(2)(a) and (c)
3 Household Waste
4 Municipal Waste
5 Special waste except as specified in the Permit
6 Commercial Waste
7 Containers greater than household size (5 gallon) holding any liquid, non-containerized material containing free liquids or waste containing free liquids in containers larger than 5 gallons.
2 The operator shall conduct the random waste inspection at the working face or an area designated by the operator.
3 Loads subjected to complete inspection shall be unloaded at the designated area;
4 Loads shall be spread by equipment or by hand tools;
5 A visual inspection of the waste shall be conducted by personnel trained in hazardous waste recognition and
recognition of other unacceptable waste;
6 The inspection shall be recorded on a waste inspection form. The form shall be placed in the operation record at the
end of each operating day.
7 if the inspection is unsatisfactory for any of the above listed reasons, mark appropriately and list corrective
action/comments in the appropriate block. Notify supervision to help rectify the problem.
FORM FOP- 0614