1. (1) Authority. This section is authorized by Section 19-6-109.
2. (2) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to set standards for the owner or operator of a solid waste management facility who elects to conduct self-inspections of the facility and to set qualification requirements for a person who performs self- inspections.

3. (3) Definitions. Terms used in this section are defined in Section 19-6-102 and Section R315-301-2.

   1. (a) In addition, the following definitions apply:

      1. (i) "Self-inspection" means an inspection conducted by an employee or authorized representative of the owner or operator of a solid waste management facility to determine compliance with the permit, plan of operation or applicable solid waste rules.
      2. (ii) "Training Program" means the program conducted by the Director or an authorized representative to ensure that the owner or operator's self-inspections are sufficient to evaluate compliance with the owner or operator's permit, plan of operation or applicable rules.
      3. (iii) "Certificate" means the document issued by the Director certifying that the owner or operator, or an authorized representative, has completed the required training and is eligible to conduct self- inspections under this section.

4. (4) Notification.

   1. (a) An owner or operator of a solid waste management facility may elect to self-inspect the owner or operator's solid waste management facility. The owner or operator shall provide a written notification to the Director by December 1 of the intent to self-inspect during the next calendar year.
   2. (b) The yearly notification of Subsection R315-301-7(4)(a) shall identify the individual(s) who will be conducting self-inspections under this section.

5. (5) Training.

   1. (a) Prior to conducting self-inspections, each owner or operator, or an authorized representative, shall complete the training program prescribed by the Director.
   2. (b) Upon completion of the training, the Director shall issue a certificate to each person who completes the training.
   3. (c) No person shall conduct a solid waste management facility self-inspection under this section before receiving a certificate to conduct a self-inspection.

6. (6) Inspections.

   1. (a) The owner or operator shall inspect the facility at least annually to determine compliance with all the conditions of the permit, plan of operation or applicable solid waste rules.
   2. (b) The owner or operator shall document each inspection using the inspection form prescribed by the Director.
   3. (c) The owner or operator shall submit the inspection form to the Director in an electronic format prescribed by the Director.
   4. (d) The owner or operator shall submit the inspection form to the Director within 30 days after the date of inspection.
   5. (e) The owner or operator shall include a copy of the completed inspection form in the facility operating record.
   6. (f) The Division may inspect a facility conducting self-inspections to ensure compliance with this section.

7. (7) Suspension or Revocation of Self-Inspection Privileges.

   1. (a) The Director may determine that, upon a severe violation by an owner or operator of Title 19, Chapter 6, Part 1, Solid and Hazardous Waste Act, a rule made by the board, the permit or plan of operation, an owner or operator is temporarily or permanently ineligible to conduct self-inspections under this section.

KEY: self-inspections, solid waste management, solid waste disposal

Date of Last Change: October 15, 2024

Notice of Continuation: November 30, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-6-105; 19-6-108; 19-6-109; 40 CFR 258