2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563) › 451-1994-II-3 - Chapter 3 Waste Management (324.11101...324.12118) › 451-1994-II-3-115 - Part 115 Solid Waste Management (324.11501...324.11587) › 451-1994-II-3-115-2 - Subpart 2 Disposal Areas (324.11509...324.11521) › Section 324.11519a - Duties of Owner or Operator of a Coal Ash Impoundment or a Coal Ash Landfill; Compliance With Federal Regulations; Assessment.

324.11519a Duties of owner or operator of a coal ash impoundment or a coal ash landfill; compliance with federal regulations; assessment.
Sec. 11519a.
(1) The owner or operator of an existing coal ash impoundment or a coal ash impoundment licensed under this part shall do all of the following:
(a) Comply with R 299.4311 of the part 115 rules.
(b) Ensure that the impoundment is not in violation of part 31 or part 55 and does not create a nuisance.
(c) Comply with the requirements of 40 CFR 257.83, as applicable. The inspection report required by 40 CFR 257.83(b)(2) shall be certified by a professional engineer pursuant to R 299.4910(9) of the part 115 rules.
(d) Comply with the requirements of 40 CFR 257.74(a)(2). The hazard potential classification assessment reports shall be certified by a professional engineer pursuant to R 299.4910(9) of the part 115 rules. This assessment shall be revised every 5 years pursuant to 40 CFR 257.74(f)(2).
(e) Maintain in the operating record a history of construction that complies with 40 CFR 257.74(c)(1)(i) to (xi).
(f) Comply with 40 CFR 257.74(d). The periodic structural stability assessment reports shall be certified by a professional engineer pursuant to R 299.4910(9) of the part 115 rules. This assessment shall be revised every 5 years pursuant to 40 CFR 257.74(f)(2).
(g) Comply with 40 CFR 257.74(e). The periodic safety factor assessment reports shall be certified by a professional engineer pursuant to R 299.4910(9) of the part 115 rules. This assessment shall be revised every 5 years pursuant to 40 CFR 257.74(f)(2).
(h) Implement the detection monitoring program required in sections 11511a(3) and 11512a(1)(a).
(i) Comply with requirements of 40 CFR 257.82, as applicable. The inflow design flood control plan shall be certified by a professional engineer pursuant to R 299.4910(9) of the part 115 rules. This plan shall be revised at least every 5 years pursuant to 40 CFR 257.82(c)(4).
(2) The owner or operator of an existing coal ash landfill or coal ash impoundment or a coal ash landfill or impoundment licensed under this part shall do all of the following:
(a) Maintain a fugitive dust control plan that complies with 40 CFR 257.80(b) and is certified by a registered professional engineer pursuant to R 299.4910(9) of the part 115 rules. An annual fugitive dust control report shall be prepared and completed in compliance with 40 CFR 257.80(c).
(b) Maintain an up-to-date operating record in compliance with 40 CFR 257.105.
(c) Maintain an up-to-date publicly accessible internet site in compliance with 40 CFR 257.107.
(3) The owner or operator of an existing coal ash landfill or a coal ash landfill licensed under this part shall comply with both of the following:
(a) The requirements of 40 CFR 257.84, as applicable. The inspection report required by 40 CFR 257.84(b)(2) shall be certified by a professional engineer pursuant to R 299.4910(9) of the part 115 rules.
(b) The requirements of 40 CFR 257.81, as applicable. The run-on and run-off control system plan shall be certified by a professional engineer pursuant to R 299.4910(9) of the part 115 rules. This plan shall be revised every 5 years pursuant to 40 CFR 257.81(c)(4).
(4) Within 1 year after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subsection, the owner or operator of an existing coal ash landfill or existing coal ash impoundment shall assess whether the landfill or impoundment is located in an unstable area as defined in R 299.4409 of the part 115 rules. If the owner or operator determines that the landfill, the impoundment, or a unit thereof is located in an unstable area, the owner or operator shall cease placing coal ash into the landfill, impoundment, or unit and proceed to close the landfill, impoundment, or unit in compliance with this part and the rules promulgated under this part.
History:
Add. 2018, Act 640, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2018
Popular Name:
Act 451
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NREPA
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Solid Waste Act