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KRS 224.40-120: Requirements for allowing off -site disposal of construction or

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    demolition waste at sites initially no larger than one acre -- Requirements for

    increase of size of site to no more than two acres.

    (1) The cabinet shall permit the off -site disposal of construction or demolition waste at

    a site initially no larger than one (1) acre if, as a minimum, the following conditions

    are imposed:

    (a) The applicant shall provide a written certification that a copy of the

    application has been delivered to the governing body of the solid waste

    management area and that disposal of construction and demolition waste at

    the proposed site will not violate local land use regulations;

    (b) Disposal shall only occur during daylight hours in accordance with a posted

    schedule that will allow inspection by local or state officials;

    (c) The applicant shall erect on the site a sign clearly indicating that the site is

    permitted for disposal of construction and demolition debris only, and the

    operating hours shall appear on the sign along with the applicant's permit

    number;

    (d) The cabinet shall establish a schedule for closing and covering the site,

    including provisions for intermediate cover when flammable waste is

    involved;

    (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, t he applicant shall not allow the

    disposal of tires in a waste disposal facility regulated by this section; and

    (f) The cabinet shall require the applicant to post a bond in the amount of ten

    thousand dollars ($10,000) to ensure compliance with the conditio ns of the

    permit.

    (2) Upon request of the applicant, the cabinet may increase the size of a construction or

    demolition waste site permitted under subsection (1) of this section to a total of no

    more than two (2) acres if the applicant:

    (a) Is compliant wit h all permit requirements for the currently permitted

    construction or demolition waste disposal site; and

    (b) Complies with the requirements of subsection (1) of this section with regard

    to the additional permitted waste site area, including posting an add itional

    bond with the cabinet in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to

    ensure compliance with the conditions of the permit for the newly permitted

    area.

    (3) The cabinet may waive the requirement of subsection (1)(b) of this section, that the

    hours of operation shall be posted, and the requirements of subsection (1)(c) and (d)

    of this section, if the cabinet determines that the area of land to be affected, the

    limited duration of the disposal operation, or the materials to be disposed of do not

    require imposition of these standards to assure the safety of the public.

    (4) This section shall not apply to beneficial reuse of industrial solid waste.

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