Section 812.114  Closure Plans

The permit application shall contain a written closure plan which contains, at a minimum, the following:

a)         A map showing the configuration of the facility after closure of all units, with the following:

1)         A contour map showing the proposed final topography (after placement of the final cover) of all disturbed areas on a 1" = 200' scale and a contour interval of two feet; and

2)         The location of all facility-related structures to remain as permanent features after closure.

b)         Steps necessary for the premature final closure of the site at the assumed closure date, as defined in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 811.700(e);

c)         Steps necessary for the final closure of the site at the end of its intended operating life;

d)         Steps necessary to prevent damage to the environment during temporary suspension of waste acceptance if the operator wants a permit which would allow temporary suspension of waste acceptance at the site without initiating final closure;

e)         A description of the steps necessary to decontaminate equipment during closure;

f)         An estimate of the expected year of closure;

g)         Schedules for the premature and final closure, which shall include, at a minimum:

1)         Total time required to close the site; and

2)         Time required for closure activities which will allow tracking of the progress of closure; and

h)         A description of methods for compliance with all closure requirements of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 811.