Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 54-4-6 - Review and Amendment Process6.1. Each authority shall review the plan for its county or region every five (5) years. A public hearing on any amendments must be held in the same manner as outlined in section 7 of this rule. Any changes or amendments necessary shall be submitted to the Board for approval.
6.2. At the time of the five-year review, the authority shall, in addition to any other amendments considered necessary, extend the period of time covered by the plan to include the next twenty (20) years following the five-year review date.6.3. The plan may be amended at any time by the county or regional authority which originated the plan. Amendments must meet all requirements of the original plan, including that of holding a public hearing as detailed in section 7 of this rule. No amendments may become effective until approved by the Board in the same manner as the original plan.6.4. Upon application from any person or group, the authority may amend the siting plan by redesignating a zone or any portion of a zone.6.4.a. In such case, the person seeking the change has the burden to affirmatively and clearly demonstrate, based on all of the criteria set forth in subsection 5.3 of this rule, that the requested redesignation is appropriate and proper, and that any solid waste facility sited at such location could be appropriately operated in the public interest.6.4.b. In order to make such demonstration, the person seeking the change shall make whatever examination is necessary and submit specific detailed information to the authority relating to the criteria in subsection 5.3 of this rule.