1. (1) The owner or operator of a compost facility may temporarily suspend acceptance of compostable materials up to 180 days without having to implement a closure plan.

2. (2) An owner or operator who exceeds the 180-day limit provided in (1) shall:

   1. (a) comply with the provisions in ARM 17.50.1718; and

   2. (b) notify the department that operations have been temporarily suspended if:

      1. (i) no compostable materials will be received for 180 days; or
      2. (ii) seasonal or weather conditions keep the effective operation of a compost facility from functioning according to [this subchapter].
3. (3) During suspension, the facility may not create a public nuisance or a health hazard.
4. (4) The owner or operator of a compost facility shall notify the department of the intention to resume operations at a temporarily suspended facility 30 days prior to accepting or managing compostable materials.

Authorizing statute(s): 75-10-204, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 75-10-204, MCA

History: NEW, 2017 MAR p. 285, Eff. 3/11/17.