Okla. Admin. Code § 165:10-8-9

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 165:10-8-9 - Closure requirements

(a)Notification. The Manager of Pollution Abatement Department shall be notified in writing whenever a recycling/reclaiming facility shall be closed, or portions thereof, or becomes inactive unless it is shut down by the Commission.

(b)Closed facility. A recycling/reclaiming facility may be considered closed or inactive if the operator closes the facility, the operator is unable to furnish documentation to show that there has been receipt of deleterious substances during the last twelve months, the facility has been shut down by the Commission, or authority to operate has lapsed or is vacated by Commission order.

(c)Closure plan. An approved closure plan shall be submitted to the Pollution Abatement Department. Estimate of cost of closure shall be made part of the plan.

(d)Monitor wells. Monitor wells, if required, shall be plugged with bentonite or cement, upon approval in writing by the Manager of Pollution Abatement.

(e)Pits. When closing any pit with a geomembrane liner, extreme care shall be taken to preserve the integrity of the liner. All free liquids and sediments shall be removed.

(f)Burial. If any concrete, steel, geomembrane, or other materials associated with the site are to be left on-site, they shall be buried under a minimum soil cover of three (3) feet, pursuant to 165:10-3-7.

Okla. Admin. Code § 165:10-8-9

Added at 11 Ok Reg 3691, eff 7-11-94

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 32, Issue 23, August 17, 2015, eff. 8/27/2015.