Section 18.60.210. Permit application.

	(a)  A person required by 18 AAC 60.200 to have a permit shall submit a completed and signed application to the department as required by 18 AAC 15. Before submitting an application, the applicant shall schedule a preapplication scoping meeting with the department.  
	(b)  Except for a request for authorization of a Class III MSWLF under 18 AAC 60.200(c), a request for authorization of a one-time-use landfill under 18 AAC 60.200(d), an application for a Class III MSWLF under 18 AAC 60.211, an application for a research, development, and demonstration permit under 18 AAC 60.213, or an application for biosolids that are to be applied to land under 18 AAC 60.510, an application for a permit or permit renewal must consist of  
		(1) a cover letter that contains  
			(A) a statement indicating the class of landfill or the type of operation for which the permit is sought, and evidence showing that the proposed facility meets the description of that type of facility in 18 AAC 60.005(a) or 18 AAC 60.300(c);  
			(B) a general narrative description of the site topography, geology, climate, surface hydrology, and groundwater hydrology;  
			(C) a statement that the applicant is aware of all applicable local ordinances and all local zoning requirements; and  
			(D) information required by 18 AAC 60.820(c) or 18 AAC 60.900 to support any waiver requested;  
		(2) completed permit application on a form supplied by the department, or on an equivalent form approved by the department;  
		(3) drawings, documents, and plans that demonstrate the applicant will meet the requirements of the applicable standards in this chapter pertaining to  
			(A) the location of the landfill;  
			(B) facility design features;  
			(C) operations at the site;  
			(D) monitoring for signs of pollution or other problems;  
			(E) closing landfills; and  
			(F) financial assurance for closure and post-closure activities;  
		(4) contour drawings and waste disposal volume estimates;  
		(5) closure and post-closure cost estimates;  
		(6) a disclosure of any anticipated future uses of the property;  
		(7) a copy of the deed to the property for the facility, or of some other instrument that is routinely examined during a title search and that identifies the landowner; that copy must be accompanied by a  
			(A) copy of any lease agreement that is clearly relevant to the proposed activity; or  
			(B) written statement signed by the landowner, showing that the landowner consents to the proposed activity, and agrees to the placement of a notation on the deed or other instrument as required by 18 AAC 60.395(i), 18 AAC 60.396(b), and 18 AAC 60.490; and  
		(8) the permit application review fee and any applicable one-time fees required by Table I-3 in 18 AAC 60.700(a).  
	(c)  For a landfill that accepts more than five tons of waste per day, on an annual basis, the owner or operator shall ensure that a permit application or renewal described in this section is signed and sealed by a registered engineer verifying that the  
		(1) narrative description submitted to meet the requirements of (b)(1)(B) of this section is correct;  
		(2) drawings, documents, and plans submitted to meet the requirements of (b)(3)(C), (b)(3)(D), and (b)(4) of this section are complete and accurate;  
		(3) drawings, documents, and plans submitted to meet the requirements of (b)(3)(A) of this section clearly and accurately show how the facility will meet the requirements of this chapter;  
		(4) estimate and calculations submitted to meet the requirements of (b)(3)(B) and (b)(5) of this section are complete and correct; and  
		(5) closure plan submitted to meet the requirements of (b)(3)(E) of this section is feasible.  
	(d)  If an application is deficient, the department will notify the applicant and will describe the deficiencies. When the deficiencies are corrected, the application will be considered complete for purposes of 18 AAC 15.050, and the department will continue processing the application.  

Authorities

44.46.020;44.46.025;46.03.010;46.03.020;46.03.100;46.03.110

Notes

Reference

18 AAC 60.235
18 AAC 60.395

Authority

AS 44.46.020 AS 44.46.025 AS 46.03.010 AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.100 AS 46.03.110

History

Eff. 1/28/96, Register 137; am 6/28/96, Register 138; am 10/29/98, Register 148; am 7/11/99, Register 151; am 6/30/2002, Register 162; am 9/7/2002, Register 163; am 9/5/2010, Register 195; am 4/8/2012, Register 202; am 4/12/2013, Register 206