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RCRA REVISION CHECKLIST 100 

Liners and Leak Detection Systems for Hazardous Waste
 

Land Disposal Units
 

57 FR 3462-3497
 

January 29, 1992
 

(RCRA Cluster II, Both HWSA and Non-HWSA provisions)
 

Note: As is explained in the preamble (57 FR 3480 & 3481), EPA considers all of this rule to be 

promulgated pursuant to HSWA, with the exception of the Construction Quality Assurance 

Program (COA) as it applies to final cover requirements. 

FEDERAL REOUIREMENTS FEDERAL RCRA CITATION ANALOGOUS STATE STATE ANALOG IS: 

CITATION 

EOUIV· LESS MORE BROADER 

ALENT STRIN· STRIN IN 

" GENT GENT SCOPE 

. PART 260 - HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: GENERAL WAC 173-303
 

SUBPART 8 - DEFINITIONS
 

DEFINITIONS
 

add "replacement unit" 260.10 040 X 

revise "sump" 260.10 040 X

• PART 264 - STANDARDS FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE 

TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES 

SUBPART B - GENERAL FACILITY STANDARDS
 

GENERAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
 

replace "264.194" with 264.15(b)(4) 320(2)(c) X 

"264.193, 264.195"; 

remove "264.253"; add 

"264.278 

1 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM 

2 CQA program 264.19(a) 335(1 ) X 

required for all surface 

impoundment, wastepile 

and landfill units that 

must comply with 

264.221 (c)&(d), 

264.251 (c)&(d), and 

264.301 (c)&(d); 

"program must ensure 

264.19(a)(1 ) 335(1 )(a) X 

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FEDERAL REOUIREMENTS FEDERAL RCRA CITAnON ANALOGOUS STATE STATE ANALOG IS: 

CITATION 

EQUIV· LESS MORE BROADER 

ALENT STRIN· STRIN IN 

GENT GENT SCOPE 

constructed unit meets 

or exceeds. all permit 

design criteria and 

specifications; program 

must be developed and 

.implemented under a 

CQA officer who is a 

registered professional 

engineer 

the physical 264.19{a)(2) 335( 1)(b) X 

components the CQA 

program must address 

264. 19(a)(2)(j) 335( 1)(b)(i) X 

264.19{a){2)(ii) _. 335(1 )(b){ii) X

264.1 9{a){2)(iii) 335(1 )(b){iii) X 

264.19{a){2(iv) 335(1 )(b){iv) X 

264.19(a)(2)(v) 335(1 )(b)(v) X 

264.19{a)(2)(vi) 335(1 )(b){vi) X 

before construction 264.19{b) 335(2) X 

begins, owner/operator 

must develop a written 

CQA plan; must identify 

steps that will be used 

to monitor and 

document quality of 

materials and condition 

and manner of their 

installation: what the 

CQA plan must include: 

identification of 264.19(b)(J) 335(2){a) X 

applicable units and 

how they will be 

constructed 

identification of key 264.19(b)(2) 335(2){b) X 

CQA plan development 

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FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FEDERAL RCRA CITATION ANALOGOUS STATE STATE ANALOG IS: 

CITATION 

EQUIV- LESS MORE BROADER 

ALENT STRIN· STRIN IN 

GENT GENT SCOPE 

and implementation 

personnel; COA officer 

qualifications 

inspection and sampling 264.19(b)(3) 335(2)(c) X 

activities' description; 

what must be described 

contents of program 264.19(cl 335(3) X 

must include 264.1 9(c)( 1) 335(3)(a) X 

observations, 

inspections, tests, and, 

measurements sufficient 

to ensure: 

structural stability and 264.19(c)(1 un 335(3)(a)(i) X 

integrity of 264. 19(a)(2) 

units 

proper construction 264.19(cll1 )(ii) 335 (3)(a)(ii) X 

according to permit 

specifications and good 

engineering practices, 

and proper installation 

according to design 

specifications . 

material conformity with 264.19(c)(1 )(iii) 335(3)(a)(iii) X 

design and other 

material specifications 

test fills for compacted 264.19(c)(2l 33.5(3)(bl X 

soils liners, using full 

scale compaction 

methods to ensure liners 

are constructed to meet 

specific hydraulic 

conductivity 

requirements; 

compliance verified by 

in-situ testing on 

constructed test fill; 

conditions under which 

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FEDERAL REOUIREMENTS FEDERAL RCRA CIT AnON ANALOGOUS STATE STATE ANALOG IS: 

CITATION 

EQUIV· LESS MORE BROADER 

ALENT STRIN· STAIN IN 

GENT GENT SCOPE 

alternate may be 

accepted 

certification to Regional 264.19(d) 335(4) X 

.Administrator before 

waste received; signed 

by CQA officer stating 

that approved CGA plan 

successfully carried out 

and units meet specific 

requirements; 

270.30(1)(2}(ii) 

procedure complete; 

documentation 

furnished upon request 

SUBPART E - MANIFEST SYSTEM~ RECORDKEEPING, AND REPORTING 

OPERATING RECORD 

insert "264.19, 

264.191, 264.193, 

246.195, 264.222, 

264.223"; replace 

"264.253, 264.254" 

with "264.252 ­

264.254" and 

"264.303" with 

"264.302 - 264.304" 

264,73(b)(6) 380(1 )(f) X 

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SUBPART K - SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS 

DESIGN AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
 

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completely revise 

paragraph; surface 

impoundments which 

must install two or more 

liners and a leachate 

collection and removal 

system between such 

. liner's; "construction 

commences" defined 

. under "existing facility" . 

264.221 (c) 650(2)(j) X 

liner system rnust : 

include: 

264.221 (c)(1 )(i) 650(2)(j)(i) X 

top liner designed and 

constructed to prevent 

migration 'of hazardous 

constituents into liner 

for specified period 

264.221 (c)(1 )(i)(A) 650(2)(j)(i)(A) X 

composite bottom liner 

consisting of 'at least 

two components; upper 

component to prevent 

migration of hazardous 

constituents into this 

component during 

specified period; lower 

component designed 

and constructed to . 

minimize such migration 

if upper component is 

breached; specified 

thickness and hydraulic 

conductivity 

264.221 (c)(1 )(i)(B) 650(2)(j)(i)(B) X 

liners must comply with 

264.221 (a)(1),(2)&(3) 

264.221 (c)(1)(ii) 650(2)(j)(ii) X 

relationship between 

leachate collection and 

removal system and a 

"leak detection 

system"; what system 

264.221 (c)(2) 650(2)(j)(iii) X 

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must be capable of; 

minimum requirements 

bottom slope of 1 

percent or more 

264.221 (c)(.2) (i) 650(2)(j)(iii)(A) X 

constructed of: 1) 

granular drainage 

materials with 

1x 10-1ern/sec or more 

hydraulic conductivity 

and 12 in. (30.5 cm) or 

more thickness, or 2) 

synthetic or geonet 

drainage materials with 

3x10-4m2/sec or more 

transmissivity 

264.221 (c)(2)(ii) 650(2) (j)(iii)(8) X 

construction material 

specifications 

264.221 (c)(2)(iii) 650(2)(j)(iii)(C) X 0 

designed and· operated 

to minimize clogging 

during active life arid 

post-closure care period 

264.221 (c)(2)(iv) 650(2)(j)(iii)(D) X 

specifications for sumps 

and liquid removal 

methods 

264.221 (c)(2)(v) 650(2)(j)(iii) (E) X 

collect and remove 

pumpable liquids in 

sumps to minimize head 

on bottom liner 

264.221 (c)(3) 650(2)(j)(iv) X 

what must be 

demonstrated if leak 

detection system is not 

located completely 

above seasonal high 

water table 

'264.221 (c)(4) 650(2)(j)(v) X 

Regional Administrator 

may approve alternate 

design or operating 

practices if owner or 

operator can 

demonstrate that 

264.221 (d) 650(2)(k) X 

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design/practices will: 

prevent hazardous 

constituent migration 

into ground or surface 

water as effectively as 

system specified in 

264.221 (c), and 

264.221 (d)(1) 650(2)(k)(i) X 

allow detection of 

hazardous constituent 

leaks through' top liner 

at least as effectively 

264.221 (d)(2) 650(2)(k)(ii) X 

redesignate old 

264.221 (f) as 

264.221 (g); add new 

paragraph on exemption 

from 264.221 (c) for 

replacement surface 

impoundment unit 

264.221 (f) 650(2)(m) X 

meets RCRA 

3004(0)( 1HA)(j) and 

(0)(5) design standards 

264.221 (f)(1) 650(2)(m)(i) X 

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no reason to believe 

liner is not functioning 

as designed 

264.221 (f)(2) 650(2)(m)(ii) X 

old 264.221 (f),(g)&(h) 

become 

264.221 (g),(h)&(i) 

264.221 (g)-(i) 650(2)(f), (g), (h), 

(i) 

X 

e
 

ACTION LEAKAGE RATE
 

Regional Administrator 264.222(a) 650(10)(a) . X 

approval of action 

leakage rate for surface 

impoundment units 

subject to 

264.221 (clortd): 

definition of action 

leakage rate; adequate 

safety margin 

how to determine if 264.222(b) 650(10)(b) X 

action leakage rate has 

been exceeded; unless e
 

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another calculation 

approved, average daily 

flow rate calculated 

weekly, during active 

life and closure period 

and monthly during 

post-closure care period 

. RESPONSE ACTIONS 

approved response 

action plan before 

receipt of waste for 

surface impoundments 

subject to 

264.221 (c)or(d); , 

address actions if action 

leakage rate exceeded; 

at a minimum plan must 

describe actions in 

264.223(b) 

264.223(a) 650( 11 )(a) X 

responsibilities if .flow 

rate into leak detection 

system exceeds the 

action leakage rate for' . 

any sump: 

264.223(b) 650(11 )(b) X 

notify Regional 

Administrator in writing. 

within seven days of 

determination 

264.223(b)(1 ) 650( 11 Hb)(i) X 

preliminary assessment 

to Regional 

Administrator within 14 

days of determination; 

what assessment must. 

address 

264.223(b)(2) 650( 11 )(b)(ii) X 

determine location, size 

and cause of any leak 

264.223(b)(3) 650( 11 )(b)(iii) X 

determine whether 1) 

waste receipt should 

cease or be curtailed, 2) 

waste should be 

removed for inspection, 

264.223(b)(4} 650( 1.1 )(b)(iv) X 

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repairs, or controls, or 

3) unit should be closed 

determine short- and 

longer-term actions to 

mitigate or stop any 

leaks 

within 30 days after 

Regional.Administrator 

notification, submit the 

results of 

264.223(b)(3H5) 

analyses, the results of, 

actions taken, and 

actions planned; 

thereafter, as long as 

flow rate exceeds action 

leakage rate, monthly 

report to Regional 

Administrator 

summarizing results of 

remedial actions taken 

and actions planned 

how the 264.223(b)(3)­

(5) determinations must
 

be made: ...
 

assess the source of
 

liquids and amounts by
 

source
 

conduct analyses of 

liquids in leak detection 

system to identify 

sources of liquids and 

location of leaks, and 

the hazard and mobility 

of the liquid 

assess seriousness of
 

leaks
 

document why 

assessments not needed 

264.223(b)(5) 

264.223(b)(6) 

.. 264.223(c) 

264.223(c)(1 )(i) 

264.223(c)( 1)(ii) 

264.223(c)( 1)(iii) 

264.223(c)(2) 

6S0( 11) (b)(v) X 

650( 11)(b)(vi) X 

650(11 )(c) X _. 

650( 11)(c)(i) X 

650( 11)(c)(ii) X 

650( 11)(c)(iii) X 

650( 11 )(c)(iv) X 

MONITORING AND INSPECTION 

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if leak detection system 264.226(dH1 ) 650(4)(d)(i) X 

required under 

264.221 (clortd}, record 

amount of liquids 

removed from each 

sump, at least weekly 

during active life and 

closure period 

after final cover 264.226(d)(2) 650(4)(d)(ii) "X 

installed, at least 

monthly record the 

amount of liquids 

removed from each leak 

detection sump; when 

quarterly and semiannual recording 

allowed; when monthly 

recording must resume 

definition of "pump 264.226(d)(3) 650(4Hd)(iij) X 

operating level" o 

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CLOSURE AND POST-CLOSURE CARE
 

redesignate old 

264.228(b)(2) as 

264.228(b)(3); add new 

paragraph addressing 

maintaining and 

monitoring leak 

detection system in 

accordance with 

264.221 (c)(2Hiv)&(3) 

and 264.226(d);comply 

with other applicable 

Part 264 leak detection 

requirements 

264.228(bH2) 650(6)(b)(ii) X 

redesig nated 

264.228(bH2) becomes 

new 264.228(bH3) 

264.228(bH3) 650(6HbHiii) . X 

redesignated 

264.228(bH3) becomes 

new 264.228(b)(4) . 

264.228(bH4) 650(6HbHiv) X

• SUBPART L - WASTE PILES 

DESIGN AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
 

redesignate old 264.251 (c) 660(2Hj) X 

264.25·1 (c) as 

264.251 (g); add new 

paragraph addressing 

waste piles that must 

install two or more 

liners and a leachate 

collection and removal 

system above and 

between these liners; 

" construction 

commences" defined 

under •existing facility" 

liner system must 

include: 

264.251 (cH1Hi) 660(2)(jHi) X 

top liner designed .and 264.251 (cHlHi)(A) 660(2) (j)(i) (A) X 

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constituents into liner 

for specified period 

composite bottom liner 

consisting of at least 

two components; upper 

component to prevent 

migration of hazardous 

constituents into this 

component during 

specified period; lower 

component designed 

and constructed to 

minimize such migration 

if upper component is 

breached; specified 

thickness and hydraulic 

conductivity' 

264.251 (c){ 1)(i){B) 660(2){j)(i)(B) X 

liners must comply with 

264.251 (a)(1 )(iHiii) 

264.251 (c)( 1)(ii) 660(2)(j)(i){C) X 

leachate collection and 

removal system must 

collect and remove 

leachate from the waste 

pile during the active life 

and post-closure care 

period; Regional 

Administrator to specify 

permit conditions to 

ensure leachate depth 

over liner does not 

exceed 30 cm (1 ft); 

leachate collection and 

removal system must 

comply with 

264.251 (c)(3)(iii)&(iv) 

264.251 (c)(2) 

.­

660(2){j)(ii) 

-

X 

relationship between 

leachate collection and 

removal system and the 

leak detection system; 

what the leak detection 

system must be capable 

of; minimum 

requirements: 

264.251 (c)(3) 660'(2) (j)(iii) X 

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bottom slope of 1 

percent or more 

264.251 (c)(3)(i) 660(2)(j)(iii)(A) X 

constructed. of: 1) 

granular drainage 

materials with hydraulic 

conductivity of 1x 10· 

2cm/sec or more, and 

12 in. (30.5 em) or 

more thickness; or 2) 

synthetic or geonet 

drainage materials with 

3><:10-5m2/sec or more 

transmissivity 

264.251 (c)(3)(ii) 660(2)(j)(iii)(B) X 

.. 

construction material 

specifications 

264.251 (c)(3)(iii) 660(2Hj)(iii)(C) X 

designed/operated to 

minimize clogging during 

active life and postclosure care period 

264.251 (c)(3)(iv) 

.­

66C( 2)(j)(iii) (D) X 

specifications for sumps 

and liquid removal 

methods 

264.251 (c)(3)(v) 660(2)(j)(iii)(E) X 

collect and remove 

pumpable liquids in leak 

detection system sumps 

to minimize head on the 

bottom liner 

264.251 (c)(4) 660(2)(j)(iv) X 

what must be 

demonstrated if leak 

detection system not 

located completely 

above seasonal high 

water table 

264.251 (c)(5) 660(2)(j)(v) X 

redesignate old 

264.251 (d) as 

264.251 (h); add new 

paragraph addressing 

circumstances under 

which Regional 

Administrator may 

approve alternate design 

264.251 (d) 660(2)(k) X 

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or operating practices if 

owner/operator can 

demonstrate that 

design/practices will: 

prevent hazardous 

constituent migration 

into ground or surface 

water as effectively as 

system specified in . 

264.251 (c), and 

allow detection of . 

hazardous constituent 

leaks through top liner 

at least as effectively 

redesignate old 

264.251 (e) as 

264.251 (i); add new 

paragraph addressing 

monofills granted a 

264.221 (e). waiver by 

Regional Administrator 

redesignate old 

264.251 (f) as 

264.251 (j); add new 

paragraph addressing 

when a replacement . 

waste pile 

owner/operator is 

exempt from 

264.251 (c) 

meets RCRA 

3004(0)(1 )(A)(i) and 

(0)(5) design standards 

no reason to believe 

liner is not functioning 

as designed 

old 264.251 (c)-(g) 

become new 

264.251 (g)-(k) 

264.251 (d)(1) 

264.251 (d)(2) 

264.251 (e) 

660(2)(k)(i) X 

660(2)(k)(ii) X 

660(2)(1) X 

.. 

660(2)(m) 

.. 

X ...- . 

660(2)(m)(i) X 

660(2)(m)(ii) X 

(2)(d)(e),(f)(g)(h) 

&(i) 

X 

o 

264.251 (f) 

.. • '. >- --­

264.251 (f)( 1) 

264.251 (f)(2) 

264.251 (f)(g)-(k) 

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approval of action . 

leakage rate for waste 

pile units subject to 

264.251 (c) or (d); 

definition of action 

leakage rate; adequate 

'safety margin 

264.252(a) 660(3)(a) X 

how to determine if 

action leakage rate has 

been exceeded; unless 

another calculation 

approved, average daily 

flow rate calculated 

weekly, during active 

life and closure period 

264.252(b) 660(3)(a) X 

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RESPONSE ACTIONS 

approved response 

action plan before 

receipt of waste for 

waste .piles subject to 

264.251 (c) or (d); 

address actions if action 

leakage rate exceeded; 

plan must describe 

actions in 264.253(b) 

264.253(a) 660(4)(a) X 

responsibilities if flow 

rate into leak system 

exceeds the action 

leakage rate for any 

sump: 

264.253(b) 660(4)(b) X 

notify Regional 

Administrator in writing 

within seven days of 

determination 

264.253(b)( 1) 660(4)(b)(i) X 

preliminary assessment 

to Regional 

Administrator within 14 

days of determination; 

what assessment must 

address 

264.253(b)(2) 660(4)(b)(ii) X 

determine location, size 

and cause of any leak 

264.253(b)(;3) 660(4)(b)(iii) X 

determine if 1) waste 

receipt should cease or 

be curtailed; 2) waste 

should be removed for 

inspection, repairs, or 

controls, and 3) unit 

should be closed 

264.253(b)(4) 660(4)(b)(iv) X 

determine short- and 

. longer-term actions to 

mitigate or stop any 

leaks 

264.253(b)(5) 660(4)(b)(v) X 

within 30 days after 

Regional Administrator 

264.253(b)(6) 660(4)(b)(vi)' X 

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notification, submit the 

results of 

264.253(b)(3H5) 

analyses, the results of 

actions taken and 

actions planned; 

thereafter, as long as 

flow rate exceeds action 

leakage rate, monthly 

report to Regional 

Administrator 

summarizing results of 

remedial actions taken 

and actions planned 

how the 264.253(b)(3), 

(4), & (5) determinations 

must be made 

264.253(c) 660(4)(c) X 

assess the source of 

liquids and amounts .bv 

source. 

264.253(cH1 Hi) 660(4)(c)(iHA) X 

conduct analyses of 

liquids in leak detection 

system to identify 

sources of liquids and 

location ofleaks, and 

the hazard and mobility 

of the liquid 

264. 253(c)(1) (ii) 

-

660(4)(c)(iHB) 

, . 

X 

assess seriousness of 

leaks 

264.253(c)(1 Hiii) 660(4)(c) (i)(C) X 

document why 

assessments not needed 

264.253(cH2) 660(4)(c)(ii) X' 

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MONITORING AND INSPECTION 

- if leak detection system 

required under 

264.251 (c), record 

amount of liquids 

removed from each 

264.254(c) 660(5)(c) X 

sump, at least weekly 

during active life and 

closure period 

SUBPART N - LANDFILLS
 

DESIGN AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
 

completely revise 

paragraph; landfills that 

must install two or more 

liners and a leachate 

collection and removal 

system above and 

between such liners; 

"construction 

commences" defined 

under "existing facility" 

264.301 (c) 665(h) X 

the Ilner system must 

include: 

264.301 (c)(1 )(i) 665(2)(h)(i) X· 

top liner designed and 

constructed to prevent 

migration of hazardous 

constituents into liner 

for specified period 

264.301 (c)( 1)(i)(A) 665 (2)(h)(i)(A) X 

composite bottom liner 

consisting of at least. 

two components; upper 

component to prevent 

migration of hazardous 

constituents into this 

component during 

specified period; lower 

component designed 

and constructed to 

minimize such migration 

if upper component is 

breached; specified 

264.301 (c)(l)(i)(B) 665(2)(h)(i)(B) X 

. 

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thickness and hydraulic 

conductivity 

liners must comply with 

264.301 (a)(1)(iHiii) 

264.301 (c)(1 )(ii) 665(2)(h)(i)(C) X 

leachate collection and 

removal system must 

collect and remove 

. leachate from the 

landfill during the active 

life and post-closure 

care period; Regional 

Administrator to specify 

permit conditions to 

ensure leachate depth 

over liner does not 

exceed 30·em (1 ft); 

leachate collection and 

removal system must 

comply with 

264.301 (c)(3)(iii)&(iv) 

264.301 (c)(2) . 

.. 

665(2)(h)(ii) X 

relationship between 

leachate collection and 

removal system and the 

leak detection.svstern: ...

what the leak detection 

system must be capable 

of; minimum 

requirements: 

264.301 (c)(3) 

. .. 

665(2)(h)(iii) X 

bottom slope of 1· 

percent or more 

264.301 (c)(3)(i) 665(2)(h)(iii)(A) X 

constructed of: 1) 

granular drainage 

materials with hydraulic 

cond uctivity of 1x 10· 

2cm/sec or more, and 

12 in. (30.5 em) or 

more thickness; or 2) 

synthetic or geonet 

drainage materials with 

3x10-Sm2/sec or more 

transmissivity 

264.301 (c)(3)(ii) 665(2)(h)(iii)(B) X 

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specifications 

264.301 (c)(3)(iii) 665(2)(h)(iii) (C) X 

designed/operated to 

minimize clogging during 

active life and postclosure care period 

264.301 (c)(3)(iv) 665(2)(h)(iii)(D) X 

specifications for sumps 

and liquid removal 

methods 

264.301 (c)(3)(v) 665(2)(h)(iii)(E) X 

collect and remove 

pumpable liquids in leak 

detection system sumps 

to minimize head on the 

bottom liner 

264.301 (c)(4) 665(2)(h)(iv) X 

what must be 

demonstrated if leak 

detection system not 

located 'cornpletelv 

above seasonal high. 

water table 

264.301 (c)(5) 665(2)(h)(v) X 

. completely revise 

paragraph; Regional 

Administrator may 

approve alternate design 

or operating practices if 

owner/operator can 

demonstrate that 

design/practices will: 

264.301 (d) 665(j) X 

..­

. 

... 

prevent hazardous 

constituent migration 

into ground or surface 

water as effectively as 

system specified in 

264.301 (c), and 

264.301 (d)(1) 665(j)(j) X 

allow detection of 

hazardous constituent 

leaks through top liner 

at least as effectively 

264.301 (d)(2) 665(j)(ii) X 

redesignate old 

paragraph 264.301 (f) as 

264.301 (f) 665(2)(1) X 

Hazardous Waste Land Disposal Units(cont'd) 

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264.301 (g); add new 

paragraph addressing 

when a replacement 

landfill owner/operator 

is exempt from 

264.301 (c) 

meets RCRA 

3004(0)( 1)(A)(i) and 

(0)(5) design standards 

264.301 (f)(1) 665(2)(1)(j) X 

no reason to believe. 

liner is not functioning 

as designed 

264.301 (f)(2) 665 (2)(I)(ii) X 

old 264.301 (f)-(k) 

become new 

264.301 (g)-(l) 

264.301 (g)-(I) 665(2)(c)-(g) X 

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ACTION LEAKAGE RATE 

Regional Administrator 

approval of action 

leakage rate for landfill 

units subject to 

264.301 (c) or (d); 

definition of action 

leakage rate; adequate 

safety margin" 

264.302(a} 665(8)(a) X 

how to determine if 

action leakage rate has 

been exceeded; unless 

another calculation 

approved, average daily 

flow rate calculated 

weekly, during active 

and closure period 

_ 264.302(b) 665(8)(b) X 

MONITORING AND INSPECTION
 

if leak detection system 

required 264.301 (c) or 

(d), record amount of 

liquids removed from 

each sump at least 

weekl¥(during the active 

life and closure period 

264.303(c}(1 } 665(4}(c}(i) X 

after final cover 

installed, at least 

monthly record the 

amount of liquids 

removed from each leak 

detection sump; when 

quarterly and semiannual recording 

allowed; when monthly 

recording must resume 

264.303(c}(2) 665(4}(c}(ii} X 

definition of "pump 

operating level" 

264.303(c}(3} 665(4}(c}(iii} X 

C)
 

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approved response 

action plan before 

receipt of waste for 

landfills subject to 

264:301 (c) or (d); 

address actions if 'action 

leakage rate exceeded; . 

at a minimum, plan 

must describe actions in 

264.304(b) 

264.304(a) 665(9)(a) 

, 

- ., 

X 

responsibilities if flow 

rate into leak detection 

system exceeds the 

section leakaqe rate for 

any sump 

264.304(b) 665(9)(b) X 

notify Regional 

Administrator in writing 

within seven days of 

determination, 

264.304(blll ) 665(9)(b)(i) X 

preliminary assessment 

to Regional 

Administrator within 14 

days of determination; 

what assessment must 

address 

264.304(b1l2) 665(911bllii) X 

determine location, size 

and cause of any leak 

264.304(b1l3) 665(911blliii) X 

determine if 1) waste 

receipt should cease or 

be curtailed, 2) waste 

should be removed for 

inspection, repairs, or 

controls, and 3) unit 

should be closed 

264.304(b1l4) 665(911blliv) X 

determine short- and 

longer-term actions to 

mitiqateor stop any 

leaks 

264.304(b1l5) 665(911b)(v) X 

within 30 days after 264.304(b1l6) 665(911b)(vi) X

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Regional Administrator 

notification, submit the 

results of 

264.304(b)(3)-(5) 

analyses, the results of 

actions taken and 

actions planned; 

thereafter, as long as 

flow rate exceeds action 

. leakage rate, monthly 

report to Regional 

Administrator 

summarizing results of 

remedial actions taken 

and actions planned 

, 

how the 264.304(b)(3)­

(5) determinations must 

be made 

264.304(c) 665(9)(c) X 

assess the source of 

liquids and amounts by 

source 

264.304(c)(1 )(i) 665(9)(c)(i) X 

conduct analyses of 

liquids in leak detection 

system to identify 

sources of liquids and 

location of leaks, and 

the hazard and mobility 

of the liquid 

264.304(c)(,1 )(ii) 665(9)(c)(ii) X 

assess seriousness of 

leaks 

264.304(c)(1 )(iii) 665(9)(c)(iii) X 

document why . 

assessments not needed 

264.3D4(c)(2) 665(9)(c)(iv) X 

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CLOSURE AND POST-CLOSURE CARE 

redesignate old 264.310(b)(3) 665(6)(bllii) X 

264:310(b1l3) as 

264.31 0(b1l4); add new 

paragraph addressing 

maintaining and 

monitoring leak 

detection system 

according to 

264.301 (c)(3)(iv)&(4) 

and 264.303(c); comply 

with other applicable 

Part 264 leak detection 

requirements 

old 264.310(b)(3)-(5) 264.31 O(b)(4)-(6) 665(611blliv)-(vi) X 

become 264.31 0(b)(4)­

(6) 

PART 265 -INTERIM STATUS STANDARDS FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF 

HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES e SUBPART B - GENERAL FACILITY STANDARDS 

GENERAL INSPECTION REQUiREMENTS .. 

insert "265.260, 265.15(b)(4) 320(211c) X 

265.278, 265.304" 

CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
 

1
 CQA program 265.19(a) 400(3)(a) X 

required for all surface 265.19(a)(1 ) 400(3)(a) X 

impoundment, waste 

pile and landfill units 

that must comply with 

265.221 (a), 265.254 

and 265.301 (a); 

program must ensure 

constructed unit meets 

or exceeds all permit 

design criteria and 

specifications; program 

must be developed and 

implemented under a 

CQA officer who is a e.
 

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registered professional 

engineer 

the physical 

components the CQA 

program must address 

265.19(a)(2) 400(3)(a) X 

265.19(a)(2Hi) 400(3)(a) X 

265.19(a)(2)(ii) 400(3)(a) X 

265.19(a)(2)(iii) 400(3)(a) X 

265.19(a)(2)(iv) 400(3)(a) X 

265.19(a)(2)(v) 400(3)(c~) X 

265.19(a)(2)(vi) 400(3)(a) X 

before construction 

begins, owner/operator 

must develop a written 

CQA plan; identify steps 

that will be used to 

monitor and document 

the quality of materials 

and condition and 

manner of their 

installation; the CQA 

plan must include: 

265.19(b) 400(3)(a) X 

identification of 

applicable units and 

how they will be 

constructed 

265.19(b)(1 ) 400(3)(a) X 

identification of key 

COA plan development 

and implementation 

265. 19(b)(2) 0 400(3)(a) X 

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personnel; CQA officer 

'qualifications 

inspection and sampling 

activities' description; 

what must be described 

265.19(b)(3) 400(3)(a) X 

contents of program 265.19(c) 400(3)(a) X 

must include 

observations, 

inspections, tests, and 

measurements sufficient 

to ensure: 

265.19(c}(1 ) 400(3)(a) X 

structural stability and 

integrity of 265.19(a)(2) 

units 

265.19(c)(1 )(i) 400(3)(a) X 

proper construction 

according to permit 

specifications and good 

engineering practices, 

and proper installation 

.according to design 

specifications 

265.19(c)(1 )(ii) 

. - .. 

400(3}(a) X 

material conformity with 

design and other 

material specifications 

under 264.221, 

264.251, and 264.301 

265.19(c)( 1)(iii) 400(3)(a) X 

test fills for compacted 

soils liners; using full 

scale compaction 

methods to ensure liners 

are constructed to meet 

specific hydraulic 

conductivity 

requirements; 

compliance verified by 

in-situ testing on 

constructed test fill; 

conditions under which 

test fill requirement may 

be waived 

265.1.9(c)(2) 400(3)(a) X 

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certification to Regional 

Administrator at least 

30 days before' 

receiving waste; signed· 

by COA officer stating 

that COA plan has been 

successfully carried out 

and that the unit meets 

specific requirements; 

may receive wastes in. 

unit after 30 days from 

the Regional 

Administrator's receipt 

of the COA, unless 

Regional Administrator 

determines in writing 

that construction is not 

acceptable or extends 

review period for 30 

days or seeks additional 

information; COA 

documentation 

265.19(d) 400(3)(a) X 

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SUBPART E - MANIFEST SYSTEM, RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING 

OPERATING RECORD
 

replace "when required 265.73(b)(6) 380(1 )(f) X 

by" with", and 

corrective action where 

required by subpart F . 

and"; insert "265.19" 

before "265.90"; insert 

"265.224, 265.223, 

265.226, 265.255, 

265.259, 265.260" 

after "265.195" and 

"265.302 - 265.304" 

after "265.280(d)(1)" 

SUBPART K - SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS .
 

DESIGN AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
 

•
 

completely revise 

paragraph; surface 

impoundment units that 

must install two or more 

liners and a leachate 

collection arid removal 

. system between such 

liners and operate 

leachate collection and 

removal systems in 

accordance with 

264.221 (c), 

" construction 

commences" defined 

under"existing facility" 

265.221 (a) 

-

400(3)(a) X 

.. .. 

revise paragraph; when 

a replacement surface 

impoundment unit is 

exempt from 

265.221 (a): 

265.221 (c) 400(3)(a) X 

constructed in 

compliance with RCRA 

3004(0)( 1)(A)(i) and 

(0)(5) design standards 

265.221 (c)( 1) 400(3)(a) X 

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no reason to believe 265.221 (c)(2) 400(3)(a) X 

liner is not functioning 

as designed 

redesignate old 265.221 (f) 400(3)(a) X 

paragraph 265.222(a) 

. as 265.221 (f) 

redesignate old 265.22·1 (g) 400(3)(a) X 

paragraph 265.222(b) 

as 265.221 (g) 

ACTION LEAKAGE RATE
 

redesignate did 

265.222(a) as 

265.221 (f); add new 

paragraph addressinq 

proposed action leakage 

rate to Regional 

Administrator when 

submitting 265.221lb) 

notice; within 60 days 

of receipt, Regional 

Administrator will 

establish action leakage 

rate or extend review 

period; when the 

proposed rate will be 

approved 

265.222(a) 400(3)(a) X 

redesignate old 

265.222(b) as 

265.221 (g); add new 

paragraph addressing 

Regional Administrator 

approval of action 

leakage rate. for 

265.221 (a) units; 

definition of action 

leakage rate; adequate 

safety margin 

265.222(b) 400(3)(a) X 

how to determine if 

action leakage rate has . 

been exceeded; unless 

another calculation 

265.222(c) 400(3)(a) X 

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approved, average daily 

flow rate calculated 

weekly during active life 

and closure period, and 

monthly during postclosure care period 

RESPONSE' ACTIONS
 

•
 

if unit subject to 

265.221 (a), then must 

submit a response 

action plan to the 

R~~ional Administrator 

when submitting 

265.222 proposed 

action leakage rate; 

must set forth actions 

to be taken if action 

leakage rate is 

exceeded; content as 

specified in 265.223(b) 

265.223(a) 400(3)(a) X 

responsibilities if flow 

rate into leak detection 

system exceeds the 

action leakage rate 'for 

any sump:. 

265.223(b) 400(3)(a) 

-_.' 

X 

notify' Regional 

Administrator in writing 

within seven days of 

determination 

265.223(b)(1 ) 400(3)(a) X -

preliminary assessment 

to Regional 

Administrator within 14 

days of determination; 

what assessment must 

address 

265.223(b)(2) 400(3)(a) X 

determine location,' size 

and cause of any leak 

265.223(b)(3) 400(3)(a) X 

determine whether 1) 

waste receipt should 

cease or be curtailed, 2) 

waste should be 

265.223(b)(4) 400(3)(a) X 

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removed for inspection, 

repairs, or controls, and 

3) unit should be closed 

determine short- and 

longer-term actions to 

mitigate or stop any 

leaks 

265.223(b)(5) 400(3)(a) X 

within 30 days after 

Regional Administrator 

notification, submit the 

results of 

265.223(b)(3H5} 

analyses, the results of 

actions taken, and 

actions planned; 

thereafter, as long as 

flow rate exceeds action 

leakage rate, monthly 

. report to Regional 

Administrator 

summarizing results of 

remedial actions taken 

and actions planned 

265.223(b)(6) 400(3)(a) X 

how the 265.223(b)(3l, 

(4) & (5) determinations 

must be made 

265.223(c) 400(3)(a) X 

assess the source of 

liquids and amounts by 

source 

265~223(c)(1)(i) 400(3)(a} . X 

conduct analyses of 

liquids in leak detection 

system .to identify 

sources of liquids and 

location of leaks, and 

the hazard and mobility 

of the liquid 

265.223(c)(1 )(ii) 400(3)(a} X 

assess seriousness of 

leaks 

265.223(c)( 1)(iii) 400(3)(a) X .. 

document why 

assessments not needed 

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if leak detection system 

required under 

265.221(a), record 

amount of liquid 

removed from each 

sump, at least weekly 

during active life and 

closure period 

265.226(bH1 ) 400(3)(a) X 

after final cover 

. installed, record amount 

of liquids at least 

monthly; when quarterly 

and semi-annual 

recording allowed; when 

monthly recording must 

resume 

265.226(b)(2) 

.. 

400(3)(a) X 

"pump operating level" 

defined 

265.226(b)(3) 400(3)(a) X 

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redesignate old 

265.228(b)(2) as 

265.228(b)(3); add new 

paragraph regarding 

maintaining and 

monitoring the leak 

detection system in 

accordance with 

265.221 (c)(2)(iv) and 

(3) and 265.226(b) and 

.comply with other 

applicable Part 265 leak 

detection system 

requirements 

265.228(b)(2) 400(3)(a) X 

redesignated 

265.228(b)(2) becomes 

new 265.228(b)(3) 

265.228(b)(3) 400(3)(a) X 

redesignated 

265.228(b)(3) becomes 

new 265.228(b)(41 

265.228(b)(4) 400(3)(a) X o
 

SUBPART L - WASTE PILES
 

DESIGN AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
 

completely revise 265.254 400(3)(a) X 

section; waste piles 

which must install two 

or more liners and a 

leachate collection and 

removal system in 

accordance with 

264.251 (c) unless 

exempt under 

264.251 (d), (e) or (f); 

compliance with 

. 265.221 (b) procedures; 

"construction 

commences" defined 

under "existing facility" 

ACTION LEAKAGE RATES
 

proposed action leakage 265.255(a) 400(3Ha) 

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• 

rate to Regional 

Administrator when 

submitting 265.254 

notice; within 60 days 

of receipt, Regional 

Administrator will 

establish action leakage 

rate or extend review 

period; when the 

. proposed rate will be 

approved 

Regional Administrator 

approval of action 

leakage rate for 

265.254 units; 

definltion of action 

leakage rate; adequate 

safety margin 

265.255(b) 400(3)(a) X 

how to determine if 

action leakage rate has 

been exceeded; unless 

another calculation 

approved, average daily 

flow rate calculated 

weekly during active life 

and closure period 

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RESPONSE ACTIONS 

if unit subject to 

265.254, then must 

submit a response 

action plan to the 

Regional Administrator 

when submitting 

265.255 proposed 

action ieakage rate; , 

must set forth actions 

to be taken if action 

leakage rate is 

exceeded; content as 

specified in 265.259(b) 

265.259.(a) 400(3)(a) X 

-

responsibilities if flow 

rate into leak detection 

system exceeds the 

action leakage rate for 

any sump: 

265.259(b) 400(3)(a) X 

notify Regional 

Administrator in writing 

within seven days of 

determination 

265.259(b)( 1) 400(3)(a) X 

preliminary assessment 

to Regional 

Administrator within 14 

days of determination; 

what, assessment must 

address 

265.259(b)(2) 400(3)(a) X 

.determine location, size 

and cause of any leak 

265.259(b)(3) 400(3)(a) X 

determine whether 1) 

waste receipt should 

cease or be curtailed, 2) 

waste should be 

removed for inspection, 

repairs, or controls, and 

3) unit should be closed 

265.259(b)(4) 400(3)(a) X 

.determine short- and 

longer-term actions to 

mitigate or stop any 

265.259(b)(5) 400(3)(a) X 

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leaks 

within 30 days after 265.259{b)(6) 400(3)(a) X 

Regional Administrator 

notification, submit the 

results of 

265.259(b){3)-(5) 

analyses, the results of 

actions taken and 

actions planned 

thereafter, as long as 

flow rate exceeds action 

leakage rate, monthly 

report to Regional 

Administrator 

summarizing results of 

remedial actions taken 

and actions planned 

how the 265.259(c) . 400(3)(a) X 

265.259(b)(3),(4) & (5) 

determinations must be 

made: 

265.259(c)(1 )(i) 400(3)(a) X 

liquids and amounts by 

source 

assess the source of 

conduct analyses of 265.259(c)(1 )(i.i) 400(3)(a) X 

liquids in leak detection 

system to identify 

sources of liquids and 

location of leaks, and 

the hazard and mobility 

of the liquid 

265.259(c)(1 )(iii) 400(3)(a) X 

leaks 

assess seriousness of 

document why 265.259(c)(2) 400(3)(a) X 

assessments not needed 

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MONITORING AND INSPECTION 

if leak detection system 265.269 400(3)(a) X 

required under 265.254, 

record amount of liquids 

removed from each 

sump, at least weekly 

during active life and 

closure period 

SUBPART N -- LANDFILLS
 

DESIGN AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
 

completely revise 

paragraph; landfills 

which must install two 

or more liners and a 

leachate collection and 

removal system above 

and between such 

liners, and operate in 

accordance with 

264.301 (d), (e) or (f);. 

" construction 

commences" defined 

under "existing facility" 

265.301 (a) 

.. 

400(3)(a) X 

revise paragraph; when 

a landfill owner/operator 

is exempt from 

265.301 (a) 

265.301 (c) 400(3)(a) X 

meets RCRA 

3004(0)(1 )(A)(i) and 

(0)(5) design standards 

·265.301 (c)(1) 400(3)(a) X 

no reason to believe 

liner is not functioning 

as designed 

265.301 (c)(2) . 400(3)(a) .X 

redesignated 

265.302(a), (b), (c) & 

(d) became new 

265.301 (f), (g), (h) and 

(i) 

265.301 (f)-(i) 400(3)(a) X 

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redesignate old 

265.302(a) as 

265.301 (f);· add new 

paragraph addressing 

proposed action leakage 

rate to Regional 

Administrator when 

submitting 265.301 (b) . 

notice; within 60 days 

of receipt Regional 

Administrator will 

establish action leakage 

rate or extend the 

review period; when the 

proposed rate will be . 

approved 

265.302(a) 400(3)(a) X 

redesignate old 

265.302(b) as 

254.301 (g); add new 

paragraph addressing 

Regional Administrator 

approval of action 

leakage rate for 

265.301 (a) units; 

definition of action 

leakage rates; adequate 

safety margin 

265.302(b) 

. 400(3)(a) X 

redesignate old 

265.302(c) as 

265.301 (h); add new 

paragraph addressing 

how to determine if 

action leakage rate has 

been exceeded; unless 

another calculation 

approved, average daily 

flow rate calculated 

weekly during active life 

and closure period, and 

monthly during postclosure care period 

265.302(c) 400(3)(a) X 

0Id·265.302(d) becomes 

265.301 (i). 

265.302(d) 400(3)(a) X

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RESPONSE ACTIONS
 

if unit subject to 

265.,301 (a), then must 

submit a response 

action plan to the 

Regional Administrator 

when submitting 

265.302 proposed 

action leakage rate; 

must set forth actions 

to be taken if action 

leakage rate is 

exceeded; content as . 

specified in 265.303(b) 

responsibilities if flow 

rate into leak detection 

system exceeds the 

action leakage rate for 

any sump: 

notify Regional 

Administrator in writing' 

within seven days of 

determination 

preliminary assessment 

to Regional 

Administrator within 14 

days of determination; 

what assessment must 

'address' 

determine location, size 

and cause of any leak 

determine whether 1) 

waste receipt should 

cease or be curtailed, 2) 

waste should be 

removed for inspection, 

repairs, or controls, and 

3) unit should be closed 

determine short- and 

longer-term actions to 

mitigate or stop any 

265.303(a) 

265.303(b) 

265.303(b)(1 ) 

.. ,

265. 303(b) (2) 

265.303(b)(31 

265.303(b)(4) 

265.303(b)(5) 

400(3)(a) X 

400(3)(a) X 

400(3)(a) X 

400(3)(a) X 

400(3)(a) X 

400(3)(a) X 

400(3)(a) X 

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leaks 

within 30 days after 265.303(b)(6) 400(3)(a) X 

Regional Administrator 

notification, submit the 

results of 

265.303(b)(3)-(5) 

analyses, the results of 

actions taken and 

actions planned; 

thereafter, as long as 

flow rate exceeds action 

leakage rate, monthly 

report to Regional 

Administrator 

summarizing results of 

remedial actions taken 

and actions planned 

265.303{c) 400(3)(a) - . - how the 265.303{b)(3), X

(4) & (5) determinations .. -

must .be made: 

265.303(c)( 1)(i) 

265.303(c)(1 )(ii) - ­ ---­

265.303(c)(1 )(iii) 

265.303(c)(2) 

400(3)(a) 

400(3)(a) 

400(3)(a) 

400(3)(a) 

X 

- -. .. 

X 

X 

X 

assess the source of 

liquids and amounts by 

source 

conduct analyses of 

liquids in leak detection 

system to identify 

sources of liquids and 

location of leaks, and 

the hazardand mobility 

of the liquid 

assess seriousness of 

leaks 

document why 

assessments not needed 

•
 

MONITORING AND INSPECTION 

• 

if leak detection system 265.304{a) 

required under 

265.301 (a), record 

amount of liquids 

. removed from each 

400(3)(a) x 

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sump, at least weekly 

during active life and 

closure period 

after final cover 

installed, record amount 

of liquid at least 

monthly; when quarterly 

and semiannual 

recording allowed; when 

monthly recording must 

resume 

265.304(b) 400(3)(a) X 

definition of "pump 

.operating level" 

265;304(c) 400(3)(a) X 

CLOSURE AND POST-CLOSURE CARE
 

redesignate old 

265.310(b)(2) as 

265.310(b)(3); add new 

paragraph addressing 

maintaining and 

monitoring the leak 

detection system in 

accordance with 

264.301 (c)f3)(iv) & (4), 

and 265.304(b); comply 

with other applicable . 

Part 265 leak detection 

system requirements 

265.310(bH2) 400(3)(a) X 

redesignated 

265.310(b)(2), (3) & (4) 

become 265.31 0(b).(3), 

(4) & (5) 

265.310(b)(3)"(5) 400(3)(a) X 

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PART 270 - EPA ADMINISTERED PERMIT PROGRAMS:
 

THE HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMIT PROGRAM
 

SUBPART A - GENERAL INFORMATION
 

EFFECT OF A PERMIT
 

paragraph is reorganized 

so that requirements not 

included in a permit are 

subparagraphs 

(a)(1)&(2); add a third 

270.4(a) 810(8)(a) x 

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subparagraph 

addressing Part 264 

requirements' regarding 

leak detection systems 

for new and 

replacement surface 

impoundments, waste 

piles, landfills and lateral 

expansion of such units; 

what the leak detection 

system 

requirements include 

-

270.4(a)( 1) 810(8)(a)(i) X 

270.4(a)(2) 81 0(8)(a) (ii) X 

270.4(a)(3) 810(8)(a)(iii) X 

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SUBPART B - PERMIT APPLICATION 

SPECIFIC PART B INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS
 

remove "or will be" 

after "impoundment is" 

and insert "and is or will 

be" after "designed"; 

insert "264.19," 

"264.222," and 

"264.223 of this 

chapter"; replace the 

·Iast sentence with the 

following clause: ", 

addressing the following 

items:" 

270.17(b) 806(4)(d)(ii) X 

- .. 

270.17(b)(2) 806(4) (d)(ii)(D) X 

redesignate old 

270.17(b)(3) as 

270.17(b)(7); add new 

paragraph addressing 

information required if 

surface impoundment is 

located in a saturated 

zone 

270. 17(b)(3) . 806(4)(d)(ii)(E) X 

construction quality 

assurance plan, if 

required 

270. 17(b)(4) 806(4) (d)(ii)(F) X 

proposed action leakage 

. rate with rationale and 

response action plan if 

required 

270.17(b)(5) 806(4) (d)(ii)(G) X 

redesignated 

270.17(b)(2)&(3) 

became new 

270.17(b)(6)&(7) 

270.17(b)(6)&(7) 806(4)(d)(ii)(B)& 

(C) 

X 

replace "liner and" with 

"double liner system, 

leak detection system"; 

replace n§ 264.226(a) 

and (b)" with "§ 

264.226(a), (b) and (d) 

270.17(c) 806(d)(iv) X 

I 

o
 

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of this chapter" I I I 

SPECIFIC PART B INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR WASTE PILES
 

•
 

insert "waste" before 

"pile"; remove "or will 

be" after pile is"; insert 

"and is or will beII after 

"designed"; insert 

"264.19" "264.252" 

and "264.253 of this 

chapter"; replace last 

sentence with following 

clause: "addressing the 

following items:" 

270.18(c) 806(4)(e)(iii) X -J 

redesignate old 

270.18(c)(1) as 

270. 18(c)(1Hi); after 

parenthetical clause 

addressing existing 

portion, insert "if the 

waste pile must meet 

the requirements of § 

264.251(a) of this 

chapter"; replace" § 

264.252(b), the owner 

-or operator must 

submit" with" § 

264.251 (b) of this 

chapter, submit" 

270. 18(c)(1)(i) 806(4)(e)(iii)(A) 

(I)-

X 

double liner and leak 

(leachate) detection, 

collection, and removal 

system if must meet 

264.251 (c) 

requirements; 

submission if seeking a 

264.251 (d), (e) or (f) 

exemption 

270.18(c)(1 )(ii) . 806(4)(e)(iii)(A) 

(II) . 

X 

information required if 

leak detection system is 

located in a saturated 

zone 

270. 18(c)( 1)(iii) 806(4)(e)(iii)(A) 

(III) 

X 

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construction quality 

.assurance plan if 

required 

270.18(q)(1 )(iv) .806(4)(e)(iii) (A) 

(IV) 

X 

proposed action leakage 

rate with rationale and 

response action plan if 

required 

270. 18(c)(1)(v) 806(4)(e)(iii)(A) 

(V) 

X 

replace "liner" with 

"double liner system, 

leachate collection and 

removal system, leak 

detection system, cover 

system"; replace 

"264.254(a) and (b)" 

with "264.254(a), (b) 

and (c) of this chapter" 

270.18(d) 806(4)(e)(v) X 

SPECIFIC PART B INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LANDFILLS
 

remove "or will be" 

after "landfill is" and 

insert "and is or will be" 

after "designed"; insert 

"264.19" and" 264.302 

and 264.303 of this 

chapter"; replace the 

last sentence with the 

following clause: ", 

addressing the following 

items:" 

270.2f(b) 

.­

806(4)(h)(ii) X 

redesignate old 

270.21 (b)(l) as 

270.21 (b)(l )(i); remove 

"and leachate collection 

and removal system"; 

add. "if the landfill must 

meet the requirements 

of §264.301 (a) of this 

chapter" to first 

sentence; add "of this 

chapter" after 

"264.301 (b)"; after 

"alternate" change 

"design".to "designs"; 

270.21 (b)(l Hi) 806(4)(h)(ii) (A)(I) X 

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after "any hazardous" 

change "constituent" to 

"constituents" . 

double liner and leak 

(leachate) detection, 

collection, and removal 

system if must meet 

264.301 (c) 

requirements; 

submission if seeking 

exemption under 

264.301 (d), (e) or (f) 

270.21 (b)(1 )(ii) 806(4)(h)(ii) (A) 

(II) 

X 

information required if 

leak detection system 

located in a saturation 

zone 

270.21 (b)(1 Hiii) 806(4)(h)(ii)(A) 

(III) 

~~-.

X 

construction quality 

assurance plan if 

required 

270.21 (b)( 1Hiv) 806(4)(h)(ii)(A) 

(IV) 

X 

proposed action leakage 

rate, with rationale and 

response action plan if 

required 

270.21 (b)( 1Hv) 806(4)(h)(ij)(A) 

(V) 

X 

remove "liner and" and 

insert "double liner 

system, leachate 

collection and removal 

system, "; after "cover 

system" insert" and 

appurtenances for 

control or run-on and 

run-off,"; replace 

"264.303(a) and (b)" 

with "264.303(a), (b), 

and (c)·of this chapter"; 

in last sentence, replace 

"should" with "must" 

270.21 (d) 806(4)(hHiv) X 

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SUBPART D - CHANGES TO PERMIT 

PERMIT MODIFICATION AT THE REQUEST OF THE PERMITTEE
 

add the "7. a. & b." 270.42/Appendix I 830 appendix 1 X 

entries under "B. 

General Facility 

Standards" add the "6., 

and 7. a., b. & c." 

entries under "H. 

Surface Impoundments" 

add the entries "7., and 

8. a., b. & c." entries 

under "J. Landfills and 

Unenclosed Waste 

section is considered to be both a HSWA and a Non-HSWA provision. It is Non-HSWA only to the extent that i 

pplies to the final cover requirements for the Construction Quality Assurance Program. 

e that there is a typographical error in the Federal Register; "COA" should be "CQA." 

e that there is a technical error in the Federal Register; "1x10'7/cm/sec" should be "1x10·7cm/sec." c 

e that there are two technical errors in the Federal Register; "1 x 1Ot 1/cm/sec" should be "1 x 10-1ern/sec" and 3x 

m2sec" should be 3x1 0·4m2/ sec." . 

e that there is a typographical error in the Federal Register; "surface impoundment" should be "waste pile." 

e that there is a technical error in the Federal Register; "paragraphs (3)(c)(iii) and (iv)" should be "paragraphs 

)(3)(iii) and (iv)." 

e that there is a typographical error in the Federal Register; "surface impoundment" should be "landfill." 

e that there is a typographical error in the Federal Register; "surface impoundment" should be "waste pile." 

e that in the Federal Register this section is incorrectly designated as 270.21 (c). 

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