Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Section 289.312 - Closure(a) The operator shall implement the closure plan approved by the Department under § 289.172 (relating to closure plan).(b) At least 180 days before implementation of a closure plan, the operator shall review its approved closure plan to determine whether the plan requires modification, and shall submit proposed changes to the Department for approval under § 287.222 (relating to permit modification).(c) If groundwater degradation exists at closure or occurs after closure, a person shall meet one of the following: (1) Continue to implement an approved abatement plan.(2) Submit an application for a closure plan modification in accordance with the procedures for a major permit modification. The operator shall select one or more remediation standards that will be met in accordance with the final closure certification requirements in § 287.342 (relating to final closure certification).(d) An application for a closure plan modification shall include the following: (1) Technical information and supporting documentation identifying the remediation activities that will be conducted to meet and maintain the remediation standards.(2) If a remedy relies on access to or use of properties owned by third parties, for remediation or monitoring, documentation of cooperation or agreement.The provisions of this §289.312 amended January 12, 2001, effective 1/13/2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 299.144 (relating to operating requirements).