(a) A feasibility study must be conducted prior to any reclamation activities and in accordance with a department-approved work plan. Landfill reclamation feasibility study work plans must include:

1. (1) a preliminary site investigation, including:

   1. (i) a description of the vertical and areal extent of the landfill;
   2. (ii) a delineation of discrete or partially separated areas of the landfill, or special waste (e.g., ash, biosolids, friable asbestos-containing waste, C&D debris, etc.) disposal areas;
   3. (iii) a description of the age, type of waste and cover material, landfill operation method, and estimate of volume for each area of the landfill identified in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph;
   4. (iv) an estimate of the water table depth throughout the area to be reclaimed;
   5. (v) an assessment of available work space for equipment staging, material storage, and other work areas;
   6. (vi) an evaluation of the landfill's existing groundwater monitoring system, procedures, and most recent analytical data;
   7. (vii) an assessment of the landfill gas generated by the landfill; and
   8. (viii) a description of the regulatory history of the landfill (e.g., results of department inspections, compliance history, permit status, etc.);

2. (2) a feasibility study field investigation work plan that describes all of the field work and laboratory analysis that is part of the feasibility study, including:

   1. (i) all proposed work areas;
   2. (ii) the number and location of all borings, trenches, and test pits and their estimated depth and volume;
   3. (iii) a description of all excavation and material handling operations;
   4. (iv) a description of all material quantification methods and laboratory analyses that will be used to characterize and estimate the quantities of recyclables, combustibles, reusable fill material, and other components;
   5. (v) a delineation of project management responsibilities and a proposed work schedule; and
   6. (vi) an emergency response plan as described in section 363-11.6 of this Subpart.

(b) Upon completion of the feasibility study, the data must be compiled and presented in a feasibility study report submitted to the department. The report must include:

1. (1) a description of sampling, analysis, test pits and test borings;
2. (2) the thickness of waste fill and depth to the water table;
3. (3) a characterization of excavated materials (e.g., recyclables, combustibles, reusable fill material, and other components);
4. (4) analysis of reusable fill material component, if applicable;
5. (5) an evaluation of the suitability of the excavated material for reuse or recycling, the need for further processing, and the expected final disposition;
6. (6) an assessment of potential costs;
7. (7) an assessment of the benefits and impacts associated with landfill reclamation; and
8. (8) a determination as to whether landfill reclamation is feasible.