§ 23-18.9-9.2. Further requirements for landfills.
In addition to any other requirements imposed by § 23-18.9-9, no license to operate a solid waste management facility which is a commercial landfill shall be issued and/or renewed by the director unless the applicant provides evidence of either: (1) bonding; and/or (2) a catastrophe fund, both to be in an amount and for a length of time as the director shall determine to be necessary to protect the general public’s health and welfare from any potential complication arising from the landfill. The director’s determination as to the amount and length of time for the bond and/or catastrophe fund shall be final. The applicant’s evidence of the bonding and/or catastrophe fund shall be available for public inspection at the department.
History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 310, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-18.9 - Refuse Disposal
Section 23-18.9-1. - Responsibility for refuse disposal.
Section 23-18.9-2. - Repealed.
Section 23-18.9-3. - Grants-in-aid.
Section 23-18.9-4. - Restricted use of state financial assistance by local communities.
Section 23-18.9-5. - Disposal of refuse at other than a licensed facility.
Section 23-18.9-6. - Repealed.
Section 23-18.9-7. - Definitions.
Section 23-18.9-8. - Licenses.
Section 23-18.9-8.1. - Criteria for public and private licenses.
Section 23-18.9-9. - Application, approval and fees for licenses.
Section 23-18.9-9.1. - Disposal of solid waste over drinking water sources.
Section 23-18.9-9.2. - Further requirements for landfills.
Section 23-18.9-10. - Penalties.
Section 23-18.9-11. - Prosecution of violations — Relief in equity or by prerogative writ.
Section 23-18.9-12. - Records required.
Section 23-18.9-13. - Notice of solid waste disposal.
Section 23-18.9-14. - Testing and analysis of air and water — Environmental management district.
Section 23-18.9-15. - Town of Richmond — Refuse disposal.
Section 23-18.9-16. - Beneficial reuse of solid waste.