NR 502.07(4)(h)(h) A discussion of the consistency of facility development with areawide solid waste management plans, land use plans or other areawide plans. Alternatives considered in the project planning phase shall be discussed.

NR 502.07(4)(i)(i) The population and area to be served by the facility and projections for changes in use in the future.

NR 502.07(4)(j)(j) The type and quantity of waste to be handled, and specific waste types which will not be accepted at the facility. The method for screening the incoming waste to eliminate unacceptable material such as asbestos, infectious waste, explosive wastes, hazardous waste or other materials from endangering the operators’ safety shall be identified.

NR 502.07(4)(k)(k) The persons responsible for structural improvements, building maintenance and daily operation and control of the facility.

NR 502.07(4)(r)(r) The names and locations of all solid waste disposal facilities to which waste from the transfer station may be hauled.

NR 502.07(4)(t)(t) The procedures to handle heavy or bulky items and locations for storage of solid waste beyond the end of the working day.

NR 502.07(5)(5) Engineering plans. The plan of operation shall include a set of engineering plans and maps which contain the following information unless an exemption is granted in writing by the department:

NR 502.07(5)(a)(a) An existing conditions map, which shows the entire facility and the area within 1/2 mile. The minimum scale shall be 1¢¢ = 400¢. This map shall include the facility boundary, property lines, easements and right-of-way; building foundations, roads, utilities and other structures; existing topography, drainage swales, surface waters, wetlands, floodplains and similar drainage features; wooded areas; location of soil borings and test pits; features of historical and archaeological significance; and other features as appropriate.

NR 502.07(5)(b)(b) A facility plan which shall include the proposed facility access roads and traffic patterns, buildings, scales, utility lines, drainage diversion, screening, means of access control, final topography, areas to be cleared of vegetation and other design features. The extent of coverage and scale shall be the same as that for the existing conditions map.

NR 502.07(5)(c)(c) A proposed process layout plan which shows the receiving, storage and loadout areas. The minimum scale shall be 1¢¢= 20¢. The plans shall include design details for the receiving area configuration and traffic flow patterns, storage area and equipment configuration, loadout area and equipment configuration, and other design features.

NR 502.07(6)(6) Construction documentation report. The department may require the applicant to submit a construction documentation report for any transfer facility required to submit a plan of operation. When a documentation report is required, it shall be prepared in accordance with the approved plan of operation and s. NR 500.05. Operation of the facility may not begin until the construction documentation report is approved in writing by the department and a license is issued. The department may issue a license prior to facility construction or construction documentation.

NR 502.07(7)(7) Operational requirements for transfer facilities. Unless exempt under sub. (2), (2f), (2m) or (2r) no person may operate or maintain a transfer facility except in conformance with an approved plan of operation, if applicable under sub. (4), and the following operational requirements:

NR 502.07(7)(a)(a) A sign shall be prominently posted at the entrance to the facility, which indicates the name, license number, the hours of operation, waste types accepted, necessary safety precautions and any other pertinent information specified by the department.

NR 502.07(7)(b)(b) A building, roofed and enclosed on at least 3 sides or otherwise enclosed to satisfactorily control dust, papers, and other waste materials, shall be provided.

NR 502.07(7)(c)(c) All wastewater shall be collected and treated at a wastewater treatment facility permitted to accept it.

NR 502.07(7)(d)(d) The facility shall be operated under the direct supervision of responsible individuals who are thoroughly familiar with the requirements and the operational procedures of the transfer facility.

NR 502.07(7)(f)(f) There may be no storage of solid waste on the premises for a period greater than 24 hours except in conformance with s. NR 502.05 or unless the waste is contained in leak-proof vehicles or containers with impermeable tops used by a licensed collection and transportation service. Longer storage periods may be authorized by the department for certain industrial and commercial waste depending on the design of the facility.