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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 679', '§ 693', '§ 287', '§ 287', '§ 297', '§ 287', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 287', '§ 297', '§ 287', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 4001', '§ 131', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 288', '§ 297', '§ 288', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 6018', '§ 471', '§ 691', '§ 510', '§ 4000', '§ 691', '§ 4000', '§ 408', '§ 510', '§ 6029', '§ 7110', '§ 6019', '§ 4909', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 287', '§ 287', '§ 287', '§ 287', '§ 297', '§ 6018', '§ 471', '§ 691', '§ 510', '§ 4000', '§ 691', '§ 4000', '§ 408', '§ 510', '§ 6029', '§ 7110', '§ 6019', '§ 4909', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 297', '§ 287', '§ 297', '§ 297']

297.201. Basic limitations.
297.202. Areas where incincerators and other processing facilities are prohibited.
297.203. Waste analysis.
297.211. Signs and markers.
297.212. Access control.
297.213. Access roads.
297.214. Measuring and inspection of waste.
297.215. Equipment.
297.216. Unloading area.
297.217. Cleaning and maintenance.
297.218. Air resources protection.
297.219. Nuisance minimization and control.
297.220. Salvaging.
297.221. Litter.
297.222. Daily volume.
297.223. Radiation monitoring and response for noncaptive residual waste processing facilities.
297.231. General requirements.
297.232. Soil erosion and sedimentation control.
297.233. Soil and groundwater monitoring.
297.234. Water supply replacement.
297.241. Safety.
297.242. Availability of engineering and operational plans.
297.243. Waste reclamation.
297.251. Hazard prevention.
297.252. Emergency equipment.
297.253. Implementation of contingency plan.
297.261. Daily operational records.
297.262. Annual operation report.
297.271. Temporary shutdown.
297.272. Cessation of operations.
§ 297.201. Basic limitations.
(a) A person or municipality may not own or operate a residual waste processing facility, unless the Department has first issued a permit to that person or municipality for the facility under this article.
(b) A person or municipality that operates a residual waste processing facility shall comply with the following:
(1) The operating requirements of the act, this subchapter and the applicable requirements of Chapter 287 (relating to residual waste managementgeneral provisions).
(c) A person or municipality that operates a residual waste processing facility may not allow residual waste to be handled at the facility unless the Department has specifically approved the processing of the waste as part of the permit.
(d) A person or municipality that operates a residual waste processing facility may not:
(1) Mix solid waste with, or store solid waste in close proximity to other solid waste as to create a risk of fire or explosion, or a risk of the accumulation of poisonous or otherwise harmful vapors of gases.
(e) Municipal waste, including sewage sludge, may not be stored, processed or disposed at the facility. Other special handling municipal waste may not be stored, processed or disposed at the facility unless the Department has specifically approved the storage, processing or disposal of the waste as part of the permit.
(f) The approved mitigation measures identified in the permit application shall be completed before a facility may accept waste unless a later date is authorized in writing by the Department for technical reasons.
(h) The following radioactive material may not be processed at the facility unless approved in writing by the Department and the processing does not endanger the environment, facility staff or public health and safety:
(1) TENORM.
(2) Consumer products containing radioactive material.
(3) Short-lived radioactive material from a patient having undergone a medical procedure.
(i) The limitations in subsections (g)(h) do not apply to radioactive material as found in the undisturbed natural environment of this Commonwealth.
The provisions of this § 297.201 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (248219) to (248220).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 297.102 (relating to operating plan); and 25 Pa. Code § 297.203 (relating to waste analysis).
§ 297.202. Areas where incinerators and other processing facilities are prohibited.
(a) Except for areas that were permitted prior to July 4, 1992, residual waste processing facilities subject to this chapter may not be operated:
(1) In the 100-year floodplain of waters of this Commonwealth, unless the Department approves in the permit a method of protecting the facility from a 100-year flood consistent with the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § § 679.101679.601) and the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. § § 693.1693.27).
(3) In or within 100 feet of a wetland other than an exceptional value wetland, unless storage and processing will not occur within that distance or the storage and processing take place in an enclosed facility and one of the following applies:
(i) The operation is in or along the wetland, and the operator has received a permit from the Department under Chapter 105 (relating to dam safety and waterway management).
(ii) The operation is not in or along the wetland, and no adverse hydrologic or water quality impacts will result.
(4) Within 300 feet measured horizontally from an occupied dwelling, unless the owner thereof has provided a written waiver consenting to the facility being closer than 300 feet. The waiver shall be knowingly made and separate from a lease or deed unless the lease or deed contains an explicit waiver from the owner.
(ii) Storage and processing that is not enclosed will not occur within that distance and no adverse hydrologic or water quality impacts will result.
(6) Within 50 feet of a property line unless the operator demonstrates that actual processing of waste is not occurring within that distance, storage and processing take place in an enclosed facility, or that the owners of occupied dwellings within that distance have provided written waivers consenting to the facility being closer than 50 feet. The waiver shall be knowingly made and separate from a lease or deed unless the lease or deed contains an explicit waiver from the owner.
(b) Except for areas that were permitted prior to September 26, 1988, processing facilities that commercially treat residual waste may not be operated within 300 yards of the following:
(1) A building which is owned by a school district or parochial school and used for instructional purposes.
(2) A park.
(3) A playground.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), this section does not apply to a feature that may come into existence after the date of the first newspaper notice under § 287.151 (relating to public notice by applicant).
(d) This section does not apply to a feature that may come into existence after the date of the first newspaper notice under this subsection if the following apply:
(1) The person or municipality publishes a notice of intent to file an application for a residual waste processing permit. The notice, which is separate from the newspaper notice required by § 287.151, shall be published once a week for 3 consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where the facility is proposed to be located. The notice shall include a brief description of the location and proposed operation of the facility.
(e) The Department may waive the isolation distances in this section for areas that were included in the permit area of a permit application that was determined by the Department to be administratively complete before July 4, 1992.
The provisions of this § 297.202 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (248220) to (248222).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 287.111 (relating to notice by impoundments and unpermitted processing or disposal facilities); and 25 Pa. Code § 297.103 (relating to maps and related information).
§ 297.203. Waste analysis.
(a) The operator shall inspect each load in accordance with its approved plan under § 287.134 (relating to waste analysis plan) to ensure compliance with that section and § 297.201 (relating to basic limitations).
(b) The operator shall maintain analyses of the waste under § 287.134 onsite for a minimum of 5 years after the analyses are performed. These records shall be made available to representatives of the Department upon request.
§ 297.211. Signs and markers.
(a) A person or municipality that operates a facility subject to this subchapter shall identify the operation for the duration of residual waste processing operations by posting and maintaining a sign which is clearly visible and can be easily seen and read at the junction of each access road and public road unless otherwise approved by the Department. The sign shall be constructed of a durable, weather-resistant material. The sign shall show the name, business address and telephone number of the person or municipality operating the facility, the operating hours of the facility and the number of the current permit authorizing operations at the facility.
(b) Permit area markers and the permanent physical markers for the grid coordinate system shall be:
(1) Posted and maintained for the duration of the operation.
(c) The perimeter of the site shall be clearly marked before the beginning of operations.
The provisions of this § 297.211 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (248222).
§ 297.212. Access control.
(c) Access to the site shall be limited to when an attendant is on duty.
The provisions of this § 297.212 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (248222) to (248223).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 297.103 (relating to maps and related information).
§ 297.213. Access roads.
(c) An access road shall have a drainage system that is compatible with the natural drainage system, structurally stable and which will pass safely the peak flow from a 24-hour, 25-year precipitation event. The drainage system shall comply with Chapter 102 (relating to erosion and sediment control).
(d) An access road shall be paved or surfaced with asphalt, gravel, cinders or other equivalent material approved by the Department in the permit. An access road shall be capable of withstanding the load limits projected by the applicant under § 297.105 (relating to plan for access roads). The maximum sustained grade of an access road may not exceed 12%.
(e) An access road negotiable by loaded collection vehicles shall be provided from the entrance gate of the area to each unloading area, treatment facility or impoundment.
(h) Access roads shall be designed, constructed and maintained to allow the orderly egress and ingress of vehicular traffic when the facility is in operation, including during inclement weather.
(i) An access road shall be maintained to control dust and to prevent or control the tracking of mud on and off site.
The provisions of this § 297.213 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (248223) and (226881).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 297.105 (relating to plan for access roads).
§ 297.214. Measuring and inspection of waste.
(a) An operator of a solid waste processing facility that has received, is receiving or will receive 30,000 or more cubic yards of residual waste in a calendar year shall weigh residual waste when it is received. The scale used to weigh residual waste shall conform to 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 41 (relating to the Consolidated Weights and Measures Act) and 70 Pa. Code Part I (relating to weighmasters). The operator of the scale shall be a licensed public weighmaster under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 41 and 70 Pa. Code Part I.
(c) The operator of a facility shall inspect and monitor incoming waste to ensure that the receipt of waste is consistent with this article.
The provisions of this § 297.214 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (226881).
§ 297.215. Equipment.
(a) The operator shall maintain on the site equipment necessary for operation of the facility in accordance with the permit. The equipment shall be maintained in an operable condition.
(b) If a breakdown of the operators equipment occurs, the operator shall utilize standby equipment as necessary to comply with the act, the environmental protection acts, this subchapter and its permit conditions.
(c) Equipment shall be operated and maintained to prevent solid waste from being unintentionally removed from the facility.
(d) Equipment shall be cleaned at frequencies specified in the permit based on scheduled or emergency maintenance periods.
The provisions of this § 297.215 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (226881) to (226882).
§ 297.216. Unloading area.
(a) The approach and unloading area shall be adequate in size and design to facilitate the rapid unloading of residual waste from collection vehicles and the unobstructed maneuvering of the vehicles and other equipment.
(c) If the facility has an unloading pit, the facility shall have in place truck wheel curbs or tie downs that are sufficient to prevent trucks from backing into the pit or falling into the pit while unloading.
(f) Residual waste shall be confined to the unloading area or a storage area approved as part of the operators permit.
(g) If bulky waste is handled or processed at the facility, the operator shall remove the waste daily or take other action sufficient to prevent nuisances or unsightliness.
(h) The facility shall have a storage capacity for the scheduled or emergency shutdown of processing operations that is equivalent to the waste that can be processed at the facility in 3 days, unless otherwise specified by the Department in the permit.
The provisions of this § 297.216 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (226882).
§ 297.217. Cleaning and maintenance.
(b) The operator may not allow putrescible waste to remain at the facility at the end of the day or for more than 24 hours except that putrescible waste may remain at the facility for any time period up to 72 hours over a weekend or 3-day weekend if provided for in the permit.
(d) Processing equipment and areas that have contact with solid waste shall be capable of being cleaned by high-pressure water spray or other methods, and shall be located near drains that connect to a sanitary sewer system or treatment facility.
(f) The operator shall inspect the facility daily to detect hot spots in the storage areas, dust accumulation, vectors, litter and other problems, and promptly take necessary corrective actions.
The provisions of this § 297.217 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (226882) and (266351).
§ 297.218. Air resources protection.
(a) Emissions from a residual waste processing facility shall be consistent with the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. § § 40014015), Article III (relating to air resources), the terms or conditions of its permit and, if applicable, the most recent edition of the Departments criteria for best available technology, and other applicable Departmental guidelines.
(b) The operator may not cause or contribute to an exceedance of any ambient air quality standard under § 131.3 (relating to ambient air quality standards).
(c) A person or municipality may not cause or allow open burning at the facility.
The provisions of this § 297.218 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (266351).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 297.241 (relating to safety).
§ 297.219. Nuisance minimization and control.
The provisions of this § 297.219 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (266351).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 297.108 (relating to nuisance control plan).
§ 297.220. Salvaging.
(a) Salvaging of materials may not be allowed or conducted unless salvaging is controlled by the operator to prevent interference with prompt and sanitary operations and is conducted to prevent a health hazard or nuisance.
(b) Salvaged materials shall be promptly removed from the unloading area and either stored in an approved area under Chapter 299 (relating to storage and transportation of residual waste) or transported offsite.
§ 297.221. Litter.
(b) Fences or other barriers sufficient to control blowing litter shall be located in the area immediately downwind from the storage or processing area, unless operations are conducted within an enclosed building or the solid waste being processed cannot create blowing litter.
(c) Blown off or intercepted litter shall be collected at least weekly from fences, roadways, tree line barriers and other barriers and disposed or stored in accordance with the act and the regulations thereunder, unless a greater frequency is set forth in the permit.
The provisions of this § 297.221 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (266351) to (266352).
This section citedin 25 Pa. Code § 297.109 (relating to litter control plan).
§ 297.222. Daily volume.
A person or municipality operating a processing facility may not receive solid waste at the facility in excess of the maximum daily volume approved in the permit.
The provisions of this § 297.222 adopted January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235.
§ 297.223. Radiation monitoring and response for noncaptive residual waste processing facilities.
(a) An operator shall implement the action plan approved under § 297.113 (relating to radiation protection action plan).
(b) An operator shall monitor incoming waste in accordance with the Departments Guidance Document on Radioactivity Monitoring at Solid Waste Processing and Disposal Facilities, Document Number 250-3100-001, or in a manner at least as protective of the environment, the facility staff and the public health and safety. Monitoring shall meet the requirements of this section and the facilitys approved radiation protection action plan.
(e) An operator shall notify the Department immediately and isolate the vehicle when radiation dose rates of 20 µSv/hr (2 mrem/hr ) or greater are detected in the cab of a vehicle, 500 µSv/hr (50 mrem/hr) or greater are detected from any other surface, or contamination is detected on the outside of the vehicle.
(g) If radioactive material is detected, the vehicle containing the radioactive material may not leave the facility without written Department approval and an authorized Federal Department of Transportation Exemption Form.
The provisions of this § 297.223 adopted January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235.
§ 297.231. General requirements.
(b) A residual waste processing facility shall be operated to prevent and control water pollution. An operator shall operate and maintain necessary water pollution treatment facilities until water pollution from or on the facility has been permanently abated.
(c) A facility shall be operated to prevent or minimize contact by surface water or groundwater with solid waste or processed material.
(d) The operator may not cause or allow water pollution on or off the site.
(e) The operator may not cause contamination of the soil on or off the site.
§ 297.232. Soil erosion and sedimentation control.
(1) Divert surface water away from the storage area with measures and structures necessary to handle surface water flows, based on a 25-year, 24-hour precipitation event, and supported by written calculations and also in compliance with Chapter 102 (relating to erosion and sediment control).
(3) Prevent erosion to the maximum extent possible, including if possible, using revegetation.
The provisions of this § 297.232 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (266352).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 297.106 (relating to soil erosion and sedimentation control plan).
§ 297.233. Soil and groundwater monitoring.
(a) If required by the Department as part of the permit, the operator shall conduct soil or groundwater monitoring, or both. The groundwater monitoring shall be in accordance with § § 288.252288.258, as required by the Department, and the terms and conditions of the permit, and shall continue for the period specified in § 297.272 (relating to cessation of operations).
(b) For purposes of the interfacing with § § 288.252288.258, the following terms apply:
(1) The term disposal area is substituted with area where storage and processing occur.
(2) The term residual waste landfill is substituted with incinerator or other processing facility.
(3) The term disposed is substituted with stored or processed.
The provisions of this § 297.233 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (266352) and (226885).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 297.272 (relating to cessation of operations).
§ 297.234. Water supply replacement.
(a) An operator which adversely affects a water supply by degradation, pollution or other means shall restore the affected supply at no additional cost to the owner or replace the affected water supply with an alternate source that is of like quantity and quality to the original supply at no additional cost to the owner.
(c) A permanent water supply shall be provided as soon as practicable but not later than 90 days after one of the following:
The provisions of this § 297.234 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (226885).
§ 297.241. Safety.
(a) The operator shall establish an accident prevention and safety plan sufficient to protect employes at the facility and patrons of the facility.
(b) The accident prevention and safety plan shall be distributed as follows:
(1) An employe safety handbook shall be issued to each employe.
(2) Special operating procedures for potentially dangerous activities shall be issued to each employe and shall be posted in the relevant operating area.
(3) Ongoing safety programs shall be conducted.
(4) Emergency telephone numbers and basic first aid procedures shall be posted throughout the facility.
(c) The operator shall comply with applicable State or Federal laws pertaining to occupational safety and shall also implement the operation, safety and maintenance procedures recommended by the designers or manufacturers of equipment at the facility.
(d) The facility shall be ventilated in a manner consistent with § 297.218 (relating to air resources protection).
§ 297.242. Availability of engineering and operational plans.
(a) At least one set of up-to-date engineering drawings of the facility as constructed shall be available on the premises for reference by operation and maintenance personnel.
(b) At least one set of up-to-date equipment operation and maintenance manuals shall be available on premises for reference by employes of the facility. The manuals shall be submitted to the Department when they are updated and shall otherwise be submitted to the Department upon request.
§ 297.243. Waste reclamation.
If waste reclamation is conducted, the operator shall conduct waste reclamation in accordance with the plan approved under § 297.110 (relating to waste reclamation plan).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 297.110 (relating to waste reclamation plan).
§ 297.251. Hazard prevention.
A residual waste processing facility shall be designed, constructed, maintained and operated to prevent and minimize the potential for fire, explosion or a release of solid waste constituents to the air, water or soil of this Commonwealth that could threaten public health or safety, public welfare or the environment.
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 297.111 (relating to contingency plan).
§ 297.252. Emergency equipment.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a residual waste processing facility shall have available in proper working condition the following equipment at the immediate operating area of the facility:
(2) A communications system capable of summoning emergency assistance from local police and fire departments, emergency medical services and from State and local emergency response agencies.
(b) The Department may waive or modify one or more of the requirements of subsection (a) in the permit if the operator demonstrates to the Departments satisfaction that the requirements are not necessary to protect public health and safety, public welfare and the environment.
(d) Adequate space shall be maintained to allow the unobstructed movement of emergency personnel and equipment to an operating area of the facility.
§ 297.253. Implementation of contingency plan.
(a) The operator of the facility shall immediately implement the applicable provisions of the approved contingency plan whenever there is an emergency. For purposes of this section, the term emergency includes a fire, spill or other hazard that threatens public health and safety, public welfare or the environment, and personal injury.
(iv) A brief description of the nature of the emergency, the type and quantity of the solid waste involved, and what dangers to public health and safety, public welfare and the environment exist or may occur.
(2) Prevent processing, storage or disposal of solid waste in the area affected by the emergency until the operator has cleaned up the area, and the Department has approved the resumption of operation after the cleanup.
The provisions of this § 297.253 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (248225) to (248226).
§ 297.261. Daily operational records.
(a) The operator of a residual waste processing facility shall make and maintain an operational record for each day that residual waste is received, processed or transported offsite.
(4) The weight or volume of each material used, reclaimed or marketed as a result of the process.
(5) The name and county or state of the facility where the solid waste is ultimately disposed and the weight or volume of waste disposed for bypass wastes and waste products.
(8) A record of activities for which entries are needed to comply with the annual operation report required in § 297.262 (relating to annual operation report).
(9) A record of actions taken to correct violations of the act, the environmental protection acts and this title.
(12) For noncaptive incinerators, a record of each vehicle, other than a combination, that exceeds 73,280 pounds gross weight and of each combination that exceeds 80,000 pounds gross weight.
(i) The record shall include:
(A) The gross weight of the vehicle when weighed at the facility.
(B) The registration plate number and home, or base state registration of the vehicle.
(C) The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the vehicle.
(D) The date and time when the vehicle was weighed at the facility.
(E) The date that the weight scale was last tested in accordance with 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 41 (relating to the Consolidated Weights and Measures Act).
(ii) For purposes of this paragraph, the following terms have the following meanings:
(A) CombinationTwo or more vehicles physically interconnected in tandem. An example of a combination is a truck tractor attached to a semitrailer.
(B) Gross weightThe combined weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicles and its load excluding the drivers weight.
(C) RegistrationThe authority for a vehicle to operate on a highway as evidenced by the issuance of an identifying card and plate or plates.
(c) The operator shall maintain accurate operational records sufficient to determine whether residual waste is being stored under Chapter 299, Subchapter A (relating to standards for storage of residual waste).
The provisions of this § 297.261 issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. § § 6018.1016018.1003); the Pennsylvania Used Oil Recycling Act (58 P. S. § § 471480); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. § § 691.1691.1001); sections 1905-A, 1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § § 510-5, 510-17 and 510-20); and the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. § § 4000.1014000.1904); amended under sections 5(b) and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. § § 691.5(b) and 691.402); section 302 of the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. § 4000.302); section 408(e) of the Pennsylvania Used Oil Recycling Act (58 P. S. § 408(e)); sections 1905-A, 1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § § 510-5, 510-17 and 510-20); section 105(4) of the Waste Tire Recycling Act (35 P. S. § 6029.105(4)); sections 301 and 302 of the Radiation Protection Act (35 P. S. § § 7110.301 and 7110.302); the Infectious and Chemotherapeutic Waste Law (35 P. S. § § 6019.16019.6); and the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § 4909(e).
The provisions of this § 297.261 amended November 28, 1997, effective November 29, 1997, 27 Pa.B. 6190; amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (248226).
§ 297.262. Annual operation report.
(a) An operator of a residual waste processing facility shall submit to the Department an annual operation report on or before June 30 of each year.
(b) The annual operation report, which shall be submitted on a form supplied by the Department, shall include the following:
(2) The type and weight or volume of solid waste received from each generator, including the name, mailing address, county and state of each generator.
(3) The weight or volume of each material marketed or disposed as a result of the process.
(4) A current certificate of insurance, as specified in § 287.373(a) (relating to proof of insurance coverage), evidencing continuous coverage for public liability insurance as required by § 287.371 (relating to insurance requirement).
(5) Changes in the previous year concerning the information required by § § 287.124 and 287.125 (relating to identificaiton of interests; and compliance information). The report shall also indicate if no changes have occurred.
(6) A change in the ownership of the land upon which the facility is located or a change in a lease agreement for the use of the land that may affect or alter the operators rights upon the land.
(8) Certification that the operator has received the analysis or certification required by § 287.54 (relating to chemical analysis of waste) for each type of residual waste or special handling waste received at the facility, and that the residual waste or special handling waste that is received at the facility meets the conditions in the facilitys permit.
(c) The annual operation report shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable annual permit administration fee in the form of a check payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the following amounts:
(1) Six hundred fifty dollars for facilities that incinerate residual waste.
(2) Nine hundred dollars for other residual waste processing facilities subject to this subchapter.
The provisions of this § 297.262 issued under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. § § 6018.1016018.1003); the Pennsylvania Used Oil Recycling Act (58 P. S. § § 471480); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. § § 691.1691.1001); sections 1905-A, 1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § § 510-5, 510-17 and 510-20); and the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. § § 4000.1014000.1904); amended under sections 5(b) and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. § § 691.5(b) and 691.402); section 302 of the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. § 4000.302); section 408(e) of the Pennsylvania Used Oil Recycling Act (58 P. S. § 408(e)); sections 1905-A, 1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § § 510-5, 510-17 and 510-20); section 105(4) of the Waste Tire Recycling Act (35 P. S. § 6029.105(4)); sections 301 and 302 of the Radiation Protection Act (35 P. S. § § 7110.301 and 7110.302); the Infectious and Chemotherapeutic Waste Law (35 P. S. § § 6019.16019.6); and the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § 4909(e).
The provisions of this § 297.262 amended November 28, 1997, effective November 29, 1997, 27 Pa.B. 6190; amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (239047) to (239048).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 297.261 (relating to daily operational records).
§ 297.271. Temporary shutdown.
(b) If the incinerators at the facility are out of service for a longer period than the storage capacity of the site will allow, solid waste shall be promptly removed from the site.
§ 297.272. Cessation of operations.
(a) Upon cessation of processing operations at the facility, the operator shall remove solid waste and structures or other materials which contain or are contaminated with solid waste, and shall provide for the processing or disposal of the waste or material in accordance with the act, the environmental protection acts and this title.
(b) An operator required under § 297.233 (relating to soil and groundwater monitoring) to conduct soil monitoring may discontinue soil monitoring upon cessation of processing operations only upon written approval of the Department. In deciding whether to allow discontinuance of monitoring, the Department will consider the operational history of the facility, the likelihood that soil contamination will manifest itself in the future and other factors.
(c) An operator required under § 297.233 to conduct groundwater monitoring may discontinue groundwater monitoring after cessation of operations and cleanup only upon written approval by the Department. In deciding whether to allow discontinuance of monitoring, the Department will consider the operational history of the facility, the likelihood that groundwater contamination will manifest itself in the future, whether the remediation standards in § 287.342(c) (relating to final closure certification) are met and maintained and other relevant factors.
The provisions of this § 297.272 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (239048).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 297.233 (relating to soil and groundwater monitoring).