(1) A plan for final closure of an E and P recycling facility shall be submitted to the division, for approval upon cessation of operations. The closure plan shall include the following:
- (a) Provisions for removal of all equipment, buildings, fences and roads at the site;
- (b) A plan to restore the impacted surface area to a safe and stable condition or to the condition that existed before the construction of the E and P recycling facility;
- (c) Removal of solid and hazardous waste to an appropriate nonhazardous solid waste facility or a hazardous waste disposal facility as applicable, in accordance with the requirements of Title 19, Chapter 6, Solid and Hazardous Waste Act and the associated rules;
- (d) Removal of berms and disposal method for liners;
(e) Plans and procedures for sampling and testing soils and ground water at the site. The operator shall notify the division at least 48 hours in advance to witness soil sampling;
- (i) Soils shall meet division cleanup standards or background levels whichever is less stringent;
- (f) A post closure monitoring plan if required by the division; and
- (g) Proof of a signed post closure plan agreement with the current landowner.
- (2) During closure operations, the operator shall maintain the E and P recycling facility to protect freshwater, public health, safety and the environment.
- (3) The bond for the E and P recycling facility will be released when the division approved closure plan requirements have been met, as determined by the division.
KEY: oil and gas law
Date of Last Change: February 26, 2025
Notice of Continuation: June 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 40-6-5(3)