567—105.13 (455B,455D) Closure requirements for solid waste composting facilities. All permitted solid waste composting facilities shall meet the following requirements. For each composting facility, a closure plan shall be submitted to the department containing a description of the steps necessary to close the facility. A permit shall not be issued unless the closure plan is approved.
	 105.13(1) An updated closure plan, including a schedule for closure, shall be submitted to the department at least 60 calendar days prior to the proposed termination date for the facility.
	 105.13(2) Unless an alternative schedule is approved by the department, within six months of the facility’s ceasing operation, all waste and unfinished and finished compost shall be removed from the premises.
	 105.13(3) Facilities beneficially reusing material in order to comply with 105.13(2) are required to submit in written form all agreements for this reuse. This beneficial reuse shall include names of parties involved, amount of material utilized, and cost per ton. The closure plan will not be approved until these agreements are submitted to and approved by the department. The department shall also be notified of any changes in the agreements.
	 105.13(4) Upon closure, all permitted solid waste composting facilities shall perform the following activities:
	  a.   	 Properly dispose of all organic material, solid waste and litter at the premises.
	  b.   	 Lock all doors, gates, entrances, and exits.
	  c.   	 Report the completion of these activities to the local political jurisdiction, the department, and the department field office serving the composting facility.