Subchapter B. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
TRANSFER FACILITIES

§ 293.101. General requirements.

 (a)  An application to operate a transfer facility shall:

   (1)  Comply with the requirements of this subchapter.

   (2)  Comply with the applicable requirements of Chapter 287 (relating to residual waste management—general provisions).

 (a)  An application to operate a transfer facility shall contain a narrative description of the general operating plan for the proposed facility, including the origin, composition and weight or volume of solid waste that is proposed to be received at the facility, the process to be used at the facility, the daily operational methodology of the proposed process, the loading rate, the proposed capacity of the facility and the expected life of the facility.

 (b)  An application shall contain a plan for an alternative waste handling or disposal system during periods when the proposed facility is not in operation, including procedures to be followed in case of equipment breakdown. Procedures may include the use of standby equipment, extension of operating hours and contractual agreements for diversion of residual waste to other facilities.

 (c)  An application shall contain a plan for training equipment operators and other personnel concerning the operation and approved design of the facility, including safety measures to prevent injuries.

 (d)  An application shall contain a plan for assuring that solid waste received at the facility is consistent with §  293.201 (relating to basic limitations).

 (e)  An application shall contain the proposed operating hours of the proposed facility.

 (f)  An application shall contain a narrative describing the procedures for inspection and monitoring of incoming waste.

 (a)  An application shall contain a topographic map of the proposed permit area and adjacent area, including necessary narrative descriptions, which shows the following:

   (1)  The boundaries and names of present owners of record of land, both surface and subsurface, and including easements, rights-of-way and other property interests, for the proposed permit area and adjacent area; the boundaries of the land within the proposed permit area; and a description of title, deed or usage restrictions affecting the proposed permit area.

   (2)  The boundaries of the land to be affected over the estimated total life of the proposed facility.

   (3)  The location and name of surface water bodies such as springs, streams, lakes, ponds, wetlands, constructed or natural drains, and irrigation ditches that are located on or within 1/4 mile of the proposed facility.

   (4)  The location and name of public and private water sources that are located on or within 1/4 mile of the proposed facility. If more than 50 wells are located within the 1/4-mile radius, the applicant may identify only the closest wells in each direction and generally describe the location and number of wells within the 1/4-mile radius.

   (5)  The location of rights-of-way for high-tension power lines, pipelines, railroads and public and private roads within 300 feet of the proposed facility.

   (6)  The location of buildings in use by a person within 300 feet of the proposed facility.

   (7)  The anticipated location of water quality monitoring points if monitoring is required by the Department.

   (8)  The boundaries of land within the proposed permit area or adjacent area identified in §  293.202 (relating to areas where transfer facilities are prohibited).

   (9)  The municipalities in which the permit area is proposed to be located.

   (10)  The location of the 100-year floodplain boundaries.

   (11)  The location of access roads to and within the proposed permit area, including slopes, grades and lengths of the roads.

   (12)  The location of barriers, fences and similar facilities required by §  293.212 (relating to access control).

   (13)  The water diversion, collection, conveyance, erosion and sedimentation control, treatment, storage and discharge facilities to be used.

   (14)  The solid waste storage or loading/unloading areas.

   (15)  The areas of land for which a bond will be posted under Chapter 287, Subchapter E (relating to bonding and insurance requirements).

   (16)  The location and use of buildings and related facilities which will be used in the operation.

   (17)  The location of scales and weigh stations to be used in the operation.

   (18)  For noncaptive residual waste transfer facilities, a designated area for vehicles for use in the event of the detection of waste containing radioactive material. The designated area shall, by location or shielding, protect the environment, facility staff and public from radiation originating in the vehicle. The Department’s ‘‘Guidance Document on Radioactivity Monitoring at Solid Waste Processing and Disposal Facilities,” Document Number 250-3100-001, describes various factors to consider in determining an appropriate designated area.

 (b)  The applicant shall also show the location of a permanent benchmark for horizontal and vertical control.

   The provisions of this §  293.103 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (226830) and (266341).

 The application shall contain designs, cross sections and specifications for access roads, including load limits, under §  293.213 (relating to access roads).

 (a)  The applicant shall submit a plan to manage surface water and control erosion during the phases of construction and operation on the permit area. The plan shall be based on the requirements of Chapter 102 (relating to erosion and sediment control), §  293.232 (relating to soil erosion and sedimentation control) and other applicable State and Federal requirements. Calculations indicating water quantities shall be based on the 24-hour precipitation event in inches to be expected once in 25 years.

 (b)  The plan shall include fully dimensioned diversion ditches, indicating length, gradient and cross section for configuration by reach, and capacities for ditch volume by reach. Calculations which are necessary to support design and siting shall be included in the plan.

 (a)  If required by the Department, the applicant shall submit a groundwater monitoring plan to detect groundwater degradation from the facility.

 (b)  If required by the Department, the applicant shall submit a soil monitoring plan capable of detecting soil contamination from the facility.

 An application shall contain a contingency plan consistent with § §  293.241—293.243 (relating to emergency procedures). The plan shall include a Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency (PPC) Plan that is consistent with the Department’s most recent guidelines for the development and implementation of PPC Plans.

   The provisions of this §  293.109 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (266342).

 The application shall contain a proposed maximum daily volume for the facility, and a detailed justification for the volume, based on § §  287.126 and 287.127 (relating to requirement for environmental assessment; and environmental assessment).

 (a)  An application for a noncaptive residual waste transfer facility shall contain an action plan specifying procedures for monitoring for and responding to radioactive material entering the facility, as well as related procedures for training, notification, recordkeeping and reporting.

 (b)  The action plan shall be prepared in accordance with the Department’s ‘‘Guidance Document on Radioactivity Monitoring at Solid Waste Processing and Disposal Facilities,’’ Document Number 250-3100-001, or in a manner at least as protective of the environment, facility staff and public health and safety and which meets all statutory and regulatory requirements.

 (c)  The action plan shall be incorporated into the transfer facility’s approved waste analysis plan under §  287.134 (relating to waste analysis plan).

   The provisions of this §  293.111 adopted January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235.

 An applicant shall notify the Bureau of Aviation of the Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration and the airport if a proposed transfer facility or expansion is within 6 miles of an airport runway. The application must include a copy of each notification and each response to each notification received by the applicant.

   The provisions of this §  293.112 adopted March 21, 2008, effective March 22, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 1357.