General Rules, 8 CAR pt. 332

The Southwest Central Regional Solid Waste Management District proposes its new rules to be included in 8 CAR pt. 332 as the new Subpart 4. The proposed rules: 1. Require applicants to obtain a Certificate of Need (CON) before filing for a solid waste facility permit with the Division of Environmental Quality; 14 2. Set forth application procedures, including notice of intent, application content, and review timelines; 3. Establish evaluation criteria such as consistency with regional planning environmental protection measures, and capacity needs; 4. Outline the Southwest Central Regional Solid Waste Management District Board’s decision-making process, including written findings, approvals, denials, and appeals; and 5. Specifies that CONs are non-transferable and subject to expiration if not acted upon within the prescribed period. The purpose of the rules is to ensure that proposed facilities align with the district’s regional solid waste management plan, meet environmental standards, and reflect the needs of the service area.

A public hearing was held on this matter on May 17, 2025. The public comment period ended on May 20, 2025. The agency indicated that it received no public comments.

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