020-20 Wyo. Code R. § 20-44

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 20-44 - Relinquished Facility Closure Plan

(a) Relinquished facility closure plans shall be based on returning the site to its approximate original contour and stable condition. Financial assurance amounts shall be based on costs for closure of a relinquished facility.

(b) A relinquished facility closure plan shall be submitted with the permit application for approval and determination of financial assurance amounts.

(c) If the permittee fails to close the facility, the state shall close the facility according to the relinquished facility closure plan or as modified by the Division with the approval of the Director. Specifically the requirements to remove all structures and to restore the approximate original contours may be waived with the approval of the Director.

(d) The relinquished facility closure plan shall provide for the following:

(i) Removal and disposal of all animal waste materials.

(ii) Removal of all structures, lagoons, and miscellaneous structures.

(iii) Restoration of approximate contour and replacement of topsoil.

(iv) The revegetation and restoration of the site to a stable condition.

(v) Fence installation, signage, and maintenance to protect the revegetation.

(vi) Reseeding as necessary to complete revegetation.

(vii) Periodic inspection by the Administrator or designated agent.

(viii) Post-closure monitoring to include sampling, analysis, and reporting for a minimum of three (3) years.

(ix) Any other requirement necessary to protect human health and safety and the environment.

(x) A detailed estimate of the costs for a third party contractor to carry out the closure plan, with a complete listing of all assumptions upon which the cost estimate is based, and a 15 percent contingency factor.

020-20 Wyo. Code R. § 20-44

Amended, Eff. 6/29/2018.