Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 020 - Environmental Quality, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0009 - Solid Waste Management › Chapter 15 - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES AND REGS › Section 15-8 - Facility Construction and Operation Approval

Current through July 13, 2024
(a)
New facilities
: Each person planning to construct and
				operate a solid waste facility shall submit construction and operating plans to
				the Department for approval. New facilities are required to have letters of
				approval for both the construction and operation of the facility. These plans
				shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(i) A legal description of the property to be
				used for a facility.
(ii) Map or
				aerial photograph of the area showing land use and zoning within one-half mile
				of the solid waste disposal site. The map or photograph shall be of sufficient
				scale to show all residences, industrial water courses, buildings, waterwells,
				roads and other applicable details and shall indicate the site and the
				adjoining general topography. Surface ownership of the proposed lands shall
				also be indicated on the map or photograph.
(iii) Plot plan of the site showing
				dimensions, location of soil borings, where applicable, proposed trenches and
				filled areas where applicable, winter cover stock piles, fencing, and original
				and proposed fill elevations. The scale of the plan should not be greater than
				200 feet per inch.
(iv) A written
				report shall accompany the plans indicating:
(A) The proposed starting date of
				construction and the estimated completion date.
(B) Population and area normally served by
				the site. If applicable, give the population served and number of months the
				site will be affected by the influx of tourists.
(C) Projected life of the site.
(D) Anticipated type (municipal, industrial,
				commercial, agricultural, hazardous waste), estimated quantity (cubic yards,
				tons, pounds), and source (city, county, industrial, etc.) of solid waste
				handled at the site.
(E) Geological
				formations and soil analysis to a depth of at least 15 feet below proposed
				excavations and the lowest elevation of the site. Such data shall be obtained
				by soil borings or other appropriate means. This information can usually be
				obtained from the Soil Conservation Service, U.S.G.S. or a log from a well in
				the area. If soil borings are used, there should be a maximum of two per 5
				acres in areas of variable topography and geology and/or two per site area in
				areas of uniform topography and geology. The borings should be taken at the
				highest and lowest elevations of the proposed use area.
(F) Estimated depth to the highest ground
				water table and basis on which estimation was made.
(G) Source and characteristic of cover
				material and method of protecting cover material for winter
				operation.
(H) Type and amount of
				equipment to be provided at the site for excavating, earth moving, spreading,
				compaction and other needs.
(I)
				Name, address, telephone number of persons responsible (Plant engineer,
				supervisor, director of public works, city engineers, etc.) for actual
				operation and maintenance of the site and intended operating
				procedure.
(J) Method of handling
				bulky items, dead animals, and other special materials.
(K) Method by which the surface and ground
				water will be protected from contamination. (Diversion ditches, drain pipes,
				impermeable liners, etc.)
(L) Type
				of fire protection which will be provided. (Fire department, water supply,
				stockpiled soil, fire lanes, etc.)
(M) Reclamation of site and planned
				reuse.
(v) The design of
				the solid waste facility shall include one or more topographic maps at a scale
				of not over 200 feet to the inch with five foot contour intervals. These maps
				shall show: the proposed fill area (where applicable), any borrow area, access
				roads, grades for proper drainage of each lift, special drainage devices if
				necessary; fencing; equipment shelter; existing and proposed utilities; and all
				other pertinent information to clearly indicate the orderly development,
				operations, and completion of the facility.
(vi) Four copies of these plans shall be
				submitted to the Department for evaluation and approval. A fifth copy shall be
				filed in the county clerk's office for public perusal in the county in which
				the site will be operated. The submitted plans for a new facility will be
				evaluated and an on-site inspection of the area will be made by an employee of
				the Department within sixty (60) days after the receipt of the plans by the
				Department. The person responsible for the facility will be notified in writing
				within fifteen days after the inspection of the approval or disapproval for the
				construction of the facility. When the construction phase of the facility is
				near completion the person responsible will notify the Department and another
				on-site inspection will be made by a representative of the Department. If the
				construction phase is satisfactory a letter of approval for operating will be
				issued within fifteen (15) days from the date of the inspection. If the
				construction of the proposed site is unsatisfactory, the person responsible
				will be notified in writing within fifteen days from the date of the inspection
				as to the deficiencies. The Department will provide the necessary
				recommendations for correction. The letter of approval for operation will be
				valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of the letter. Periodic
				inspections will be made of the facility by representatives of the Department
				to insure conformity with the plans and the rules and regulations. Letters of
				approval for operation will be issued on a yearly basis. Operating plans will
				not be needed after initial approval unless they are requested by the
				Department.