The following procedures shall be observed when considering a solid waste transfer across Northeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District boundaries for the purpose of disposal and/or storage:

1. (1) The person or persons must submit in writing to the Board of Directors of the Northeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District via the Director of the Northeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District a formal request:

   1. (A) To seek a disposal site outside the district for solid waste which has been collected, stored, and/or disposed of within the district prior to the request; or
   2. (B) To seek a storage and/or disposal site within the district for solid waste which has been collected outside the district;

2. (2)

   1. (A) The director will furnish to the person or persons the proper form or forms to obtain the information necessary to decide, which the person or persons must complete and provide to the board via the director.
   2. (B) The information requested will include but not be limited to the criteria listed under the appropriate subsection of 8 CAR § 210-703;
3. (3) The board shall consider the request at their next regularly scheduled meeting, and said request shall be listed as an agenda item, provided the completed application is presented to the district at least three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled meeting;

4. (4)

   1. (A) Prior to the meeting and with sufficient notice to allow a proper response, the district shall notify the affected parties of the waste transfer request.
   2. (B) The notice to citizens may include a legal notice in a newspaper having general circulation in the district;

5. (5) The board:

   1. (A) Will review all written information provided by the person or persons and by affected parties; and
   2. (B) Shall use this information in determining compliance with the criteria listed herein; and

6. (6)

   1. (A) All decisions of the board are final.
   2. (B) However, an appeal may be made within thirty (30) days of the board’s decision if additional information becomes available or an error in procedure has occurred.
   3. (C) The board may consider the appeal at its next meeting.