Arizona § 49-252 - Closure notification and approval
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§ 49-252. Closure notification and approval
A. A person who owns or operates a dry well subject to this article or a groundwater protection permit facility as defined in section 49-241.01, subsection C or a person who has been issued a permit pursuant to this article shall notify the director of the intent to permanently cease an activity for which the facility or a portion of the facility was designed or operated.
B. Within ninety days of the notification in subsection A of this section, the owner or operator shall submit a closure plan to the director.
C. Within sixty days of submittal of a complete closure plan, the director shall determine whether or not the closure plan is for a clean closure.
D. If the director determines that the closure plan is for a clean closure, the director shall send a letter of approval to the owner or operator and no aquifer protection permit shall be required.
E. If the director determines that the proposed closure plan achieves a closure condition other than clean closure, the owner or operator shall submit either an application for an aquifer protection permit or a request to modify a current aquifer protection permit in order to address closure activities and postclosure monitoring and maintenance at the facility. The director shall require submittal of a permit application or a request to modify a permit within ninety days or a reasonable time not to exceed one year, if the applicant can supply a scope of work justifying a schedule for collecting the technical information necessary to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 49-252
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-252 cover?
Section 49-252 ("Closure notification and approval") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 49-252?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-252" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 49-252 apply to my situation?
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