7 Del. Admin. Code § 1370-11.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 1370-11.0 - Community Participation

11.1 Findings and Purpose. The Department finds that local community participation is important in locating proposed hazardous waste management facilities and reviewing the proposed design, construction, operation, and closure of such facilities. The Department shall appoint a citizens advisory committee in accordance with subsection 11.2 for each proposed facility. The purpose of the committee is to provide a forum for citizen comments, questions, and concerns about the site(s) and facility and to promote discussions between the community and the person interested in siting a facility.

11.2 The Secretary shall appoint a committee composed of residents living near to, or along transportation routes to, the proposed facility location. Appointments shall include nominees submitted by the local government body(ies) with land use jurisdiction. The Secretary shall appoint the chairperson of the committee.

11.3 The committee shall prepare a written report summarizing local citizen concerns and the manner in which the company is addressing these concerns. The report shall be evaluated by the Department and the local government during the consideration of the proposed facility.

11.4 When issuing a location approval pursuant to these regulations, or when issuing a storage, treatment, or disposal permit pursuant to the Delaware Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste, the Department may impose additional requirements to protect the public health, safety, welfare, and the environment.

7 Del. Admin. Code § 1370-11.0