Rule 3745-560-302 | Construction and commencement of operations at class III composting facilities.
(A) Facility design and construction. The owner or operator of the composting facility shall ensure the facility is designed and constructed to meet the following prior to initial acceptance of feedstocks, bulking agents, or additives:
(1) The land surface of the materials placement area has a slope greater than or equal to one per cent and less than or equal to six per cent so as to direct surface water to collection points or otherwise control the surface water drainage.
(2) Prevent run-on from reaching the materials placement area.
(3) Prevent ponding and erosion.
(4) Minimize the potential impact to surface water and ground water.
(5) Collect and contain leachate within the boundary of the composting facility and prevent leachate from discharging to waters of the state, unless the discharge is authorized pursuant to Chapter 6111. of the Revised Code.
(6) The materials placement area allows facility operation during inclement weather.
(7) Roads within the facility boundary allow for passage of vehicles at all times.
(8) Signs are posted with letters not less than three inches in height at the entrance of the composting facility that include the following statement:
"This composting facility only accepts authorized wastes and authorized materials, and will not accept hazardous wastes, infectious waste, asbestos, batteries, or other prohibited materials."
(9) Leachate and management structures, if applicable, are constructed in accordance with Chapter 6111. of the Revised Code.
(B) Initial acceptance of feedstocks. The owner or operator may begin to accept feedstocks, bulking agents, or additives upon completion of the initial inspection and receipt of written concurrence from Ohio EPA acknowledging compliance with this rule.
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