Section 812.306  Design of the Liner System

The application shall contain information to show that the design of the liner system meets the minimum requirements of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 811.306, including the following information:

a)         For Compacted Clay Liners:

1)         Cross sections and plan views of the liner system;

2)         Results of any field or laboratory tests demonstrating that the liner material complies with 35 Ill. Adm. Code 811.306(d);

3)         A description of the test liner, including:

A)        Diagrams and any supporting documentation showing that the test liner will be constructed and evaluated in accordance with 35 Ill. Adm. Code 811.507(a); or

B)        A detailed description of the test liner constructed in accordance with 35 Ill. Adm. Code 811.507(a), if constructed prior to permit application;

4)         A description of construction methods and equipment to be utilized; and

5)         A construction quality assurance plan pursuant to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 811.Subpart E.

b)         For geomembranes:

1)         A description of the physical properties of the geomembrane;

2)         Documentation showing that the design of the geomembrane meets the minimum requirements of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 811.306(e);

3)         A description of the methods to seam the geomembrane in the field in compliance with 35 Ill. Adm. Code 811.306(e)(5);

4)         A plan showing the proposed layout of the individual panels and the locations of all openings through the geomembrane;

5)         A cross section and description of how openings in the membrane will be constructed to minimize leaks; and

6)         A construction quality assurance program pursuant to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 811.Subpart E for proper construction, seaming and inspection of the geomembrane.

c)         For Slurry Trenches and Cutoff Walls:

1)         A description of the slurry trench or cutoff wall, including documentation of cross sections, material specifications and methods of construction to demonstrate compliance with 35 Ill. Adm. Code 811.306(f);

2)         Location and descriptions of the boreholes, including the results of any testing; and

3)         A construction quality assurance plan, pursuant to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 811.Subpart E.

d)         For Alternative Liner Technology:

            A complete description of the technology, including documentation demonstrating that the technology will perform as required by 35 Ill. Adm. Code 811.306(f).