Contact the regional DEQ office that has jurisdiction for your cleanup project for more information. The Department may waive the permit fee if you are otherwise reimbursing the Department for oversight costs. You will need to obtain approval for the treatment site from the local land use authorities before you proceed. The application for a solid waste treatment permit requires that a written Treatment Plan be prepared that demonstrates that you will be able to effectively treat the contaminated soil. The owners of the properties where the treatment will occur, and where the treated soil will be reused, must sign statements to document that they understand what the restrictions are with these activities.
Permits are good for six months from the date issued.
If you propose to treat soil from more than one cleanup project at a single location, a more comprehensive solid waste permit will be required. The Letter of Authorization contains specific permit conditions which must be met throughout the treatment period. Violations of permit conditions could result in enforcement actions that include civil penalties or revocation of the permit. In addition to the permit requirements for treating soil, some cleanup projects may also require a Water Quality permit to discharge water from an excavation or discharge treated water from a groundwater treatment system. Contact the local DEQ regional office that has jurisdiction for your cleanup project if either situation might be applicable to your project.