Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 288.262 - Gas control and monitoring(a) If the waste disposed at the facility generates, or is likely to generate gas, the operator shall establish and implement a gas control and monitoring program plan under § 288.161 (relating to gas monitoring and control plan).(b) The operator shall control decomposition gases generated within the site to prevent danger to workers, structures and to occupants of adjacent property.(c) Gas venting and monitoring systems shall be installed during construction at facilities.(d) Gas monitoring shall be conducted in accordance with the approved plan. Gas monitoring shall be conducted quarterly by the operator during active operations and after closure until the Department determines in writing that gas monitoring is not necessary to ensure compliance with the act, the environmental protection acts, regulations promulgated thereunder and the terms and conditions of the permit.(e) Combustible gas levels may not equal or exceed:(1) Twenty-five percent of the lower explosive limit in a structure within the site.(2) The lower explosive limit at the boundaries of the site.(f) The operator shall conduct active forced ventilation of the facility, using vents located at least 3 feet above the landfill surface, if one of the following apply: (1) Passive venting has caused or may cause violations of subsection (e).(2) Induced positive gas flows will prevent or control offsite odors.The provisions of this §288.262 amended January 12, 2001, effective 1/13/2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 288.161 (relating to gas monitoring and control plan); and 25 Pa. Code § 291.416 (relating to water quality monitoring).