Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Section 265a.166 - Closure and postclosure certification(a) The owner or operator shall submit a request for closure certification upon completion of closure of the facility in accordance with the provisions of 40 CFR 265.115 and 265.120 (relating to certification of closure; and certification of completion of postclosure care).(b) Within 60 days after receipt of a written request for closure or postclosure certification, the Department will initiate an inspection of the facility to verify that closure was effected in accordance with the approved facility closure or postclosure care plan and this article.(c) If the Department determines that the facility closed in accordance with this article, and that there is no reasonable expectation of adverse effects upon the environment or the public health, safety and welfare, the Department will certify in writing to the owner or operator that closure or postclosure effected in accordance with this subchapter. Closure or postclosure certification may not take effect until 1 year after receipt of the Department's determination.(d) The closure or postclosure certification does not constitute a waiver or release of bond liability or other liability existing in law for adverse environmental conditions or conditions of noncompliance existing at the time of the notice or which might occur at a future time, for which the owner or operator shall remain liable.(e) The Department will not issue a closure or postclosure certification for a facility causing adverse effects on the public health, safety or welfare or the environment, creating a public nuisance, or is in violation of this article, the act or the statutes set forth in section 505(a) of the act (35 P. S. § 6018.505(a)).(f) At any time after issuance of a certification of closure or postclosure, if inspection by the Department indicates that additional postclosure care measures are required to abate or prevent any adverse effects upon the environment or the public health, safety and welfare, the Department will issue a written notice to the owner or operator setting forth the schedule of measures which the owner or operator shall take in order to bring the facility into compliance.(g) At least 6 months prior to expiration of the 1 year liability period following closure and postclosure care, the Department will conduct an inspection of the facility. If the Department determines that the facility will continue to cause adverse effects upon the environment or the public health, safety and welfare after expiration of the 1 year liability period, the Department will require the owner or operator to deposit a separate bond under § 265a.164 (relating to separate bonding for a portion of a facility), or forfeit the bond under § 264a.168 (relating to bond forfeiture) on deposit with the Department.