Section 289.24. Feasibility report contents; completeness; distribution.

 

(1)   Contents of feasibility reports; preparation. The department shall specify by rule the minimum contents of a feasibility report and no report is complete unless the specified information is provided by the applicant. In addition to the requirements specified under sub. (2) , the rules may specify special requirements for a feasibility report relating to any hazardous waste facility. The department may require a feasibility report to be prepared by a registered professional engineer. A feasibility report shall include:

(a) A general summary of the site characteristics as well as any specific data the department requires by rule regarding the site's topography, soils, geology, groundwaters and surface waters and other features of the site and surrounding area.

(b) Preliminary engineering design concepts including the proposed design capacity of the facility and an indication of the quantities and characteristics of the wastes to be treated, stored or disposed.

(c) A description of how the proposed facility relates to any applicable county solid waste management plan approved under s. 289.10 .

(d) A description of the advisory process undertaken by the applicant prior to submittal of the feasibility report to provide information to the public and affected municipalities and to solicit public opinion on the proposed facility.

(e) The proposed date of closure for the facility.

(f) Sufficient information to make the determination of need for the facility under s. 289.28 unless the facility is exempt under s. 289.28 (2) .

(g) An analysis of alternatives to the land disposal of waste including waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting and energy recovery.

(h) A description of any waste reduction incentives and recycling services to be instituted or provided with the proposed facility.

(2)   Certain hazardous waste facilities; additional requirements. A feasibility report for a hazardous waste disposal facility or surface impoundment, as defined in s. 291.37 (1) (d) , shall include a list of all persons living within 0.5 mile of the facility and information reasonably ascertainable by the applicant on the potential for public exposure to hazardous waste or hazardous constituents through releases from the facility including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) A description of any releases that may be expected to result from normal operations or accidents at the facility, including releases associated with transportation to or from the facility.

(b) A description of the possible ways that humans may be exposed to hazardous waste or hazardous constituents as a result of a release from the facility, including the potential for groundwater or surface water contamination, air emissions or food chain contamination.

(c) The potential extent and nature of human exposure to hazardous waste or hazardous constituents that may result from a release.

(3)   Determination if a feasibility report is complete. Within 60 days after a feasibility report is submitted, the department either shall determine that the feasibility report is complete or shall notify the applicant in writing that the feasibility report is not complete and specify the information which is required to be submitted before the feasibility report is complete.

(4)   Distribution. Immediately after the applicant receives notification of the department's determination that the feasibility report is complete, the applicant shall distribute copies of the feasibility report to the persons specified under s. 289.32 .

1995 a. 227 s. 550 , 991 ; 1997 a. 35 .