S.C. Code Regs. § 61-107.18.H

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 34, August 23, 2024

Section 61-107.18.H - Closure and Post-Closure Procedures

The following closure and post-closure procedures addressed in this section apply to all soil treatment facilities:

1. At least sixty (60) days prior to closure, the owner or operator shall submit to the Department written notice of intent to close and a proposed closure date;

2. Upon closing, the owner or operator shall immediately remove all treated soil, properly dispose of any waste associated with the treatment process, transport all contaminated soil to either another permitted soil treatment facility or permitted disposal facility, and post signs at the facility which state that the facility is no longer in operation;

3. Within thirty (30) days of final removal of all contaminated and treated soil, the owner or operator shall complete closure as outlined in the facility's approved closure plan and notify the Department;

4. After receiving notification that the facility closure is complete, the Department will conduct an inspection of the facility. If all procedures have been correctly completed, the Department will approve the closure in writing, at which time the Department permit shall be terminated; and,

5. If the Department's inspection reveals that closure, as outlined in the facility's approved closure plan, is incomplete, the owner or operator shall submit to the Department a post-closure care plan for Department approval to address the deficiencies noted by the Department. Post closure environmental monitoring and/or corrective action may be required. This post-closure care plan, if required, shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of the inspection, and shall include a time table.

S.C. Code Regs. 61-107.18.H