Rule 17.50.1717 - TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS(1) The owner or operator of a compost facility may temporarily suspend acceptance of compostable materials up to 180 days without having to implement a closure plan.(2) An owner or operator who exceeds the 180-day limit provided in (1) shall: (a) comply with the provisions in ARM 17.50.1718; and(b) notify the department that operations have been temporarily suspended if: (i) no compostable materials will be received for 180 days; or(ii) seasonal or weather conditions keep the effective operation of a compost facility from functioning according to [this subchapter].(3) During suspension, the facility may not create a public nuisance or a health hazard.(4) The owner or operator of a compost facility shall notify the department of the intention to resume operations at a temporarily suspended facility 30 days prior to accepting or managing compostable materials.Mont. Admin. r. 17.50.1717
NEW, 2017 MAR p. 285, Eff. 3/11/2017AUTH: 75-10-204, MCA; IMP: 75-10-204, MCA