Procedure for obtaining a certificate of need
Effective Mar 5, 2026Ark. R. 2026-18 (eff. March 5, 2026)Arkansas Code § 8-6-704
(a) Notice of intent.
- (1) At least fifteen (15) days prior to applying for a certificate of need, the applicant must notify the Southwest Central Regional Solid Waste Management District, in writing, of its intent to submit such an application.
(2) The notice of intent shall include the following information:
- (A) The name of the applicant;
- (B) The applicant’s address and telephone number;
- (C) Whether the applicant is seeking a new or modified solid waste facility permit; and
- (D) The classification of the permit sought, pursuant to Solid Waste Management Rules, 8 CAR pt. 60.
(b) Application. Applicants requesting a certificate of need from the Southwest Central Regional Solid Waste Management District Board of Directors must submit an application to the district which includes, at minimum, the following information:
- (1) The applicant’s name, address, and phone number;
- (2) The name of the person having legal ownership of the land where the proposed facility will be located and documentation of the applicant’s right to develop such property as a solid waste facility from said legal owner;
- (3) The location of the proposed facility as shown on the applicable United States Geological Survey topographic map or maps;
- (4) The size of the proposed facility;
- (5) The capacity of the proposed facility;
- (6) A description of the geopolitical jurisdictions to be served, including population estimates by jurisdiction;
- (7) Documentation that the proposed solid waste facility or modification complies with all of the criteria for evaluation in 8 CAR § 332-407; and
- (8) Any other information deemed necessary to decide of need or requested by district staff.