DAR File No. 30997

Environmental Quality, Solid and Hazardous Waste

R315-312

Recycling and Composting Facility Standards

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 30997
Filed: 02/14/2008, 12:00
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

The Solid and Hazardous Waste Act, in Section 19-6-105, allows for rules to establish standards for storage, collection, transport, recovery, treatment, and disposal of solid waste and establish rules prohibiting disposal in places other than those approved. Rule R315-312 sets these standards for facilities that treat or recover materials in solid waste. Subsection 19-6-108(9)(b) requires that solid waste management be done in a way that protects public health and the environment. Rule R315-312 sets standards that will assure that public health and environmental protection are maintained.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Proposed changes to the rule were published in September 2003 and December 2006. No comments were received. No comments in support or opposition to the rule were received during the last five-year-review period.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Rule R315-312 provides the standards for operation of recycling and compost facilities that are allowed by the Solid and Hazardous Waste Act. The rule also sets the standards that will assure that these facilities are operated in a way that protects human health and the environment. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Environmental Quality
Solid and Hazardous Waste
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Ralph Bohn at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6794, by FAX at 801-538-6715, or by Internet E-mail at Rbohn@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Dennis Downs, Director