[Ord. No. 01-061 §§1—8, 5-30-2001]
A. 
An initial license (as opposed to the annual renewal license) for the construction and operation or expansion of a sanitary landfill, demolition landfill, waste processing facility, or transfer station may be issued by the Division Director following the procedures declared in this Chapter. An applicant for a license shall file three (3) copies of an application addressed to and filed with the Division Director. The application shall consist of:
1. 
A request for issuance of a license, and
2. 
A waste facility plan as described below.
B. 
All applications shall be reviewed concurrently with applications for construction and operating permits filed with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources pursuant to Section 260.205, Revised Statutes of Missouri, as amended and applicable regulations.
C. 
The Division shall issue no license pursuant to Subsection (A) before Missouri Department of Natural Resources has issued a permit authorizing facility operation pursuant to Section 260.205, Revised Statutes of Missouri, as amended.
D. 
The application filed pursuant to Subsection (A) shall be accompanied by an application fee of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).
E. 
The Division Director shall not process an application which is not accompanied by the application fee required by this Section.
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Editor's Note—Permit application fees and license fees authorized by Sections 240.415, 240.610, 240.840, 240.1406 and 240.1454 of this chapter 240 shall be effective upon approval of those fees by the qualified voters of St. Charles County.
[Ord. No. 01-061 §§1—8, 5-30-2001]
A. 
All site development/waste facility plans and compliance monitoring reporting required by these provisions must be prepared under direction of, and submitted by, a certified environmental professional. Acceptable certified environmental professional designations include CHMM, RG, REP and PE and must reference applicable license of certifications granted by the sponsoring organization of the affiliation. Detailed site plans, construction drawings/specifications and design calculations must be prepared by or under direction of a registered professional engineer.
B. 
An application to the Division Director for a license to construct, expand the disposal area vertically or horizontally beyond the licensed perimeter, and operate a sanitary landfill shall contain a written request for the issuance of a license for the construction and operation of a sanitary landfill and shall include a waste facility plan for the construction, operation and closure of the landfill, which waste facility plan shall be consistent with the provisions of this Chapter pertaining to construction, operation and closure of a sanitary landfill and shall address the following criteria:
1. 
The type of waste, if any, including chemical and biological characteristics, if other than solid waste is to be disposed of in the sanitary landfill.
2. 
Provide list of geosynthetic drainage layer components of liner and capping systems.
3. 
Provide to the Division Director proof that applications for zoning and conditional use permit(s) have been approved.
4. 
A metes and bounds description of the site with delineation of waste disposition footprint proposed for development of the landfill prepared or approved by a Missouri registered professional land surveyor.
5. 
Anticipated origins, sources and quantities of solid waste to be delivered over expected life of facility.
6. 
A map prepared or approved by a Missouri registered professional engineer or certified environmental professional depicting the proposed site with existing and proposed topography at contour intervals of five (5) feet or less.
7. 
A map prepared or approved by a Missouri registered professional engineer or certified environmental professional illustrating:
a. 
Actual land use and existing zoning within one-quarter (¼) mile of the site, including location of all residences, buildings, wells, watercourses, springs, lakes, rock outcroppings, caves, sinkholes, soil, rock borings and ground water monitor/piezometer points.
b. 
Easements for electric, gas, water, sewer and other utility easements or lines that are located on, under or over the disposal site.
c. 
The public roads and access roads within a one (1) mile radius to be used for delivery of waste to and within the landfill.
8. 
A plan prepared or approved by a Missouri registered professional engineer or certified environmental professional for the construction and operation of the landfill which includes:
a. 
A description of the disposal area (footprint) where waste is intended to be placed on the site.
b. 
A detailed description and characterization of the geology and hydrology of the site, including subsurface investigation, and evaluation of how the entire landfill plan for construction and operation will minimize adverse impact on surface water and ground water resources. Such evaluation shall at a minimum address the following elements:
i. 
Current and projected use of water resources in the potential zone of influence of the facility.
ii. 
Ground water elevation and proposed separation between the lowest point of the deepest excavated cell and the predicted maximum water table elevation.
iii. 
Background and initial quality assessment of water resources in the potential zone of influence of the facility.
iv. 
Proposed location and design installation methods for observation/monitor wells, sampling stations, and the environmental media testing program planned.
v. 
Sufficient modelling to determine and accurately characterize the subsurface/ground water hydrogeologic regime underlying the proposed site.
vi. 
A description of soil native and bedrock deposition to a depth adequate to allow evaluation of the in-site water quality protection provided by the existing earth materials.
vii. 
Provisions for surface water runoff control to minimize infiltration and erosion of cover material. On-site drainage structures and channels should be designed for at least a 20-year rainfall frequency.
viii. 
Potential of leachate generation and proposed control and disposition systems, where necessary, for the protection of ground and surface water resources.
ix. 
Plans shall include an operation and maintenance program and address the administration and financing of any leachate treatment system during and following the facility operation life through completion of the post-closure period.
x. 
Descriptions of all private and public drinking water sources (such as wells and springs) within one-quarter (¼) mile of the site and provisions that a baseline water quality study be performed on all such water sources.
c. 
A discussion of the effects of precipitation, evapotranspirations and climatological conditions on the operation of the landfill and the affected environment.
d. 
A description of characteristics of on-site soils with respect to their effect on landfill operations, such as daily cover, dusting, vehicle maneuverability, and potential mud tracking by vehicles.
e. 
Description of an effective dust control program.
f. 
Assessment of the need for passive and active decomposition gas control systems, and indication of any collection wells, vents, barriers, or the active control or processing measures to be provided. Plans for the control of decomposition gases shall be for both on-site and perimeter control; and decomposition gases shall be collected and processed or vented to the atmosphere directly through the cover material, cutoff trenches, or ventilation systems in such a way that they do not accumulate in explosive or toxic concentrations, especially within structures. Systems designs shall consider economic feasibility of alternate fuel/energy recovery and odor abatement and shall include internal site and perimeter permanent monitors and testing protocol.
g. 
Description of contingency programs for vector control.
h. 
Plans for effectively receiving and covering waste, including:
i. 
Soil material sources, quantities and classifications according to the Unified Soil Classification System of the U.S. Department of Agriculture classification system.
ii. 
The capability of any proposed alternative (non-earthen) material to cover waste at least as well as soil, minimize fire hazards, infiltrations of precipitation, odors and blowing litter, control gas venting and vectors, discourage scavenging, provide a pleasing appearance, and to compact and not be blown by the wind.
iii. 
Surface grades and side slopes needed to promote maximum runoff, without excessive erosion, to minimize infiltration.
iv. 
Procedures to maintain cover material integrity, e.g., regrading and recovering.
v. 
Procedures to promote vegetative growth as promptly as possible to combat erosion and improve appearance of idle and complete areas.
9. 
A description of the equipment used to spread and compact the waste and cover material, thereby preserving land resources, and minimizing moisture infiltration and settlement.
10. 
A description of the arrangements made whereby substitute equipment will be made available to provide uninterrupted service during routine maintenance periods or equipment breakdowns.
11. 
The period of time the applicant is seeking to operate the landfill.
12. 
A description of a plan for closure, including:
a. 
Conformity with applicable zoning including conditions imposed by conditional use permits.
b. 
Final elevations and contours.
c. 
Vegetation establishment.
d. 
Erosion control.
e. 
Air pollution and lateral migration control of decomposition gases including ongoing system operation and maintenance.
f. 
Continued operation and maintenance of leachate control and disposition systems.
g. 
Ground settlement/subsidence correction.
h. 
Final cover source, depth, and compaction methods.
i. 
Safety considerations.
j. 
Access to the site for inspections and subsequent alternate use of the site.
k. 
Surface water control.
l. 
Monitor well location and installation logs.
m. 
Leachate level control and monitoring, data recording and reporting criteria.
n. 
Ground water and surface water sampling, data recording, monitoring assessments and reporting criteria.
o. 
Decomposition gas monitoring, recording and data assessment/reporting protocol.
13. 
A description of the projected use of the completed landfill property, including:
a. 
Maintenance programs and provisions, where necessary, for monitoring and controlling decomposition gases, leachate and water.
b. 
Provisions for an additional depth of soil cover material to allow cultivation and to support vegetation in addition to that required for final cover where applicable.
c. 
A description of the types of structures anticipated to be constructed on or near the completed landfill. Major structures shall not be planned for location on the completed landfill over waste footprint areas.
14. 
A statement that an application for zoning approval and conditional use permit has been applied for, is concurrently with the filing of this application being applied for, or will be applied for within fifteen (15) days of the filing of this application.
15. 
A schedule for the sequential construction and phased completion of the sanitary landfill stated with respect to the time of the issuance of a license for construction and operation of the facility.
16. 
Other information as required by the Division Director.
[Ord. No. 01-061 §§1—8, 5-30-2001]
An application for a demolition landfill license shall address all items indicated for a sanitary landfill license, and/or shall indicate with justification which items are not applicable to operation of the proposed demolition landfill.
[Ord. No. 01-061 §§1—8, 5-30-2001]
A. 
An application to the Division Director for a license to construct and operate a waste processing facility or transfer station shall contain a written request for the issuance of a license for the construction and operation of a waste processing facility or transfer station and shall include a waste facility plan for the construction, operation and closure of the facility, which shall be consistent with the provisions of this Chapter pertaining to construction and operation of a waste processing facility or transfer station and shall address the following criteria:
1. 
A statement of the type of waste, including chemical and biological characteristics, which the facility will process.
2. 
A metes and bounds description of the site selected for the development of the waste processing facility or transfer station prepared or approved by a Missouri registered professional land surveyor.
3. 
A map prepared or approved by a Missouri registered professional engineer or certified environmental professional depicting the proposed site with existing and final topography at a contour interval of five (5) feet or less.
4. 
A map prepared or approved by a Missouri registered professional engineer or certified environmental professional illustrating:
a. 
Actual land use and existing zoning within one-quarter (¼) mile of the site of the facility, including location of all residences, buildings, wells, watercourses, springs, lakes, rock outcroppings, caves, sinkholes, soil or rock borings and ground water piezometer/monitor points.
b. 
Easements for electric, gas, water, sewer and other utility easements or lines that are located on, under or over the site of the facility.
c. 
The public roads and access roads within a one (1) mile radius to be used for delivery of waste to the waste processing facility or transfer station.
5. 
A plan for the construction and operation of the waste processing facility or transfer station which includes:
a. 
A description of the type of waste processing facility or transfer station that is proposed, including the technology used to process the waste.
b. 
Complete engineering drawings detailing the operation of the waste processing facility or transfer station.
c. 
The maximum daily quantity or gate volume of waste the facility is designed to accommodate.
d. 
Anticipated sources and origins of incoming waste and outbound recovered/processed commodities.
6. 
The period of time the applicant is seeking to operate the waste processing facility or transfer station.
7. 
Closure provisions for the facility.
8. 
A discussion of how the proposed facility will affect air and water quality.
9. 
Provisions for control and disposition of wastewaters generated from routine facility maintenance including demonstration of discharge compliance with applicable publicly owned treatment works (POTW) and/or water quality standards and regulations promulgated by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
10. 
A schedule for the construction and completion of the facility stated with respect to the time of the issuance of a license for construction and operation of the facility.
11. 
Other information as the Division Director may require.