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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 26.04.07.08" title_num="26" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="07" heading="Sanitary Landfills — Municipal Landfills — Phase III Report.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Ten complete sets of plans and engineering reports, known as the Phase III report, covering the proposed project, prepared, signed, and bearing the seal of a registered professional engineer shall be submitted to the Approving Authority.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>These plans and specifications shall include the following information in sufficient detail to permit a comprehensive review of the project:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A map which designates the property boundaries, the actual area to be used for filling, and all existing and proposed structures.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A description of any vehicle weighing facilities, any telephones or other communications equipment, any maintenance and equipment storage facilities, any employee safety and sanitary facilities, and any water supply and sewerage systems. Any proposed on-site water supply and sewerage systems shall be approved by the Approving Authority.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The location and type of all existing or proposed on-site roads.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A description of the types of solid waste which will be accepted, the types of solid waste which may not be accepted, and the area and population which will be served by the facility.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The anticipated quantities of solid waste which will be accepted and the calculations used to determine the useful life of the facility.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Proposed methods of collecting and reporting data on the quantities and types of solid waste received and for revising facility life expectancy projections.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>The volume and type of available cover material, the calculated volume of earth needed for daily, intermediate, and final cover, the location of earth stockpiles, and provisions for saving topsoil for use as final cover.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Proposed means of controlling unauthorized access to the site.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Proposed operating procedures including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Hours and days of operation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Number and types of equipment to be used;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Number of employees and their duties;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Provisions for fire prevention and control;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Means of preventing public health hazards and nuisances from blowing paper, odors, rodents, vermin, noise, and dust; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Proposed method of daily operation including wet weather operation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>The location and depth of solid waste cells and the sequence of filling.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>Natural or artificial screening to be used.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>Methods of controlling on-site drainage, drainage leaving the site, and drainage onto the site from adjoining areas. Erosion and sediment control provisions shall be approved by the appropriate approving agency and satisfy the requirements of Environment Article, Title 4, Subtitle 1, and COMAR 26.09.01.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>Proposed methods and engineering specifications for the collection, management, and disposal of leachate generated at the facility. The calculations used to determine the anticipated quantities of leachate which will be generated shall be included.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(14)">
      <text>A contingency plan for preventing or abating the pollution of the waters of this State. At a minimum, the contingency plan shall address the following items:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Emergency provisions of potable water to users whose supply may be affected by the landfill;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A spill containment and prevention plan for any leachate collected or stored at the site; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Emergency telephone numbers and contact persons for fires, medical emergencies, spills of hazardous materials, or other emergency situation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(15)">
      <text>Proposed methods for controlling landfill gas.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(16)">
      <text>Proposed methods for covering and stabilizing completed areas.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(17)">
      <text>A system for routinely monitoring the quality of the waters of this State around and beneath the site, including the location and types of monitoring stations, and the methods of construction of monitoring wells. Wells shall be installed by a State licensed well driller in accordance with COMAR 26.04.04.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(18)">
      <text>A statement that “Burning of solid waste is not allowed, except as permitted by the Department of the Environment.”</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(19)">
      <text>A schedule for implementing construction and implementation of the operation plans and engineering specifications once the refuse disposal permit has been issued.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(20)">
      <text>A landfill closure and post-closure plan to be followed over a period of not less than 5 years after application of final cover.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(21)">
      <text>The name, address, and telephone number of the person or agency responsible for the maintenance and operation of the site. Changes to this information shall be submitted to the Approving Authority once effected.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Other Requirements for Engineering Plans and Specifications.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Kinds of Plans. Plans shall be neatly and legibly drawn upon tracing cloth or other acceptable drafting medium so that copies may be obtained. Except when the originals are presented for preliminary judgment, the originals shall be kept by the party presenting the plans, and true copies, which may be white, blue, or black-line prints, offset prints, or photostats on a white background, shall be submitted to the Approving Authority. Plans may not be returned after submission unless revisions are necessary. When revisions are necessary the revisions shall be made on the original tracings and new prints submitted. Pencil, crayon, ink, typewritten or similar revisions, changes, or additions on prints, photostats, or other reproductions are not acceptable. Revisions or additions may not be made to prints previously or currently submitted to the Approving Authority. Plans specifically prepared for each installation shall be required.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Size of Plans. Drawings shall be 24 inches wide and 36 inches long.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Title of Plans. In the lower right-hand corner, or along the bottom border of each separate drawing, shall be placed a proper title containing the name of the county, municipality, company, institution, person, or persons for whom it is made, the name of the locality to which it refers, a proper description for a full understanding of the nature of the drawing, and the scale, date, and name of the engineer, architect, or surveyor preparing it. On each plan showing a locality or street layout, an arrow shall be placed, indicating the direction of North, and plans should be arranged, whenever practicable, so that North is toward the top or to the left of the sheet.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Phase III — Plan Review.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Following receipt of complete plans and specifications, the Approving Authority shall distribute a copy to each of the interested agencies and set a date, time, and place for a joint plan review meeting with the Approving Authority and the applicant.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>When practicable, within 60 days following this meeting, the Approving Authority shall either deny the permit or determine if:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Sufficient information is available to schedule a public hearing on the request for a permit; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Revisions to the plans and specifications are needed.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If the permit is denied, the applicant shall be informed of the basis for the denial and the procedures for appeal of this determination.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>If the Department is unable to complete the review within the established 60-day time schedule, the Department shall notify the applicant in writing within 30 days of receipt of the information and inform the applicant of the anticipated time required to complete the review.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>