Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 173. Ecology, Department of (See Titles 197, 317, 372, and 508) |
Chapter 173-351. Criteria for municipal solid waste landfills. |
Section 173-351-740. Permit issuance criteria.
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- 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.