(1) The purpose of this subpart is to allow the Board of Directors of the Northeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District, as the duly elected representative of the citizens of the Northeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District, to have input and decision-making authority regarding the transfer of solid waste either into or out of the boundaries of the district.
(2)
(A) It is recognized that elected public officials exercising authority over such transfers protect the interest of the citizens of the district and the permitted disposal facilities within the boundaries of the district.
(B) Such activities can serve to maintain and secure disposal capacity for both the short and long term.
(3) It is further recognized that utilization of local disposal facilities is a priority of the board and a major component in maintaining a fair and equitable price structure for the citizens of the district.
(b) The authority for such activities is authorized by Arkansas Code § 8-6-712(a)(1), (3), and (4).
(c) This subpart does not affect the movement of recyclable material destined for processing or marketing or the transfer of waste outside the district to another state.