Idaho § 39-7412 - Design review procedure

§ 39-7412. Design review procedure

(1) Design of a MSWLF unit shall not be reviewed until site certification has been obtained. After obtaining site certification, an applicant shall produce design plans and specifications which comply with the design standards set forth in this chapter. The responsibility for complying with said standards shall rest solely with the applicant.

(2) The applicant shall conduct a preliminary investigation. In so doing, the applicant shall conduct aerial and cadastral surveys and perform other relevant studies to demonstrate compliance with this chapter and rules promulgated pursuant thereto.

(3) After completing the preliminary investigation, the applicant shall submit findings and a preliminary design plan to the director for review and approval pursuant to this chapter. The preliminary design plan shall include:

(a) A hydrogeologic report;

(b) Climatic data;

(c) Location restrictions;

(d) A preliminary ground water monitoring plan;

(e) A preliminary schematic design of environmental monitoring systems;

(f) A preliminary schematic design of the facility; and

(g) Such other information as is relevant or necessary to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules promulgated pursuant thereto and to provide for meaningful comment by the public and the department.

(4) Upon approval of the preliminary design by the director, the applicant shall submit a final design report to the director for review and approval pursuant to this chapter.

(a) The final design report shall include:

(i) A site-specific analysis of hydrogeologic conditions;

(ii) Location restrictions;

(iii) Factors relevant to long-term site integrity;

(iv) A ground water monitoring program;

(v) Facility design and specifications; and

(vi) Such other information as is relevant or necessary to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules promulgated pursuant thereto.

(b) The submittal shall be prepared and stamped by a qualified professional in a manner consistent with sound professional practices.

(5) Expansion of the site, facility, or operations, including adding a CWF, or addition of activities not included in the approved preliminary design shall require the applicant to submit an application to update the preliminary design with the department for review and approval. The review and approval process for such applications shall depend on whether the proposed action is considered to be a major or minor modification.