NR 502.04(1)(b)(b) Exemptions from the requirements of par. (a) 4. to 6. may be granted by the department only upon demonstration by the applicant of circumstances which warrant the exemption. Exemptions from compliance with par. (a) 3. may be granted only according to the procedures in ch. NR 140. Exemptions from compliance with par. (a) 2. may be granted only in accordance with the standards in ch. NR 103. Exemptions from compliance with par. (a) 1. may not be granted.

NR 502.04(2)(a)(a) Any person intending to establish or expand a solid waste facility listed in subds. 1. to 8. which is subject to locational criteria under this chapter or a soil borrow source listed in subd. 9. shall submit a written request to the department for an initial site inspection for the purpose of evaluating compliance with the performance standards listed in sub. (1) and the applicable locational criteria contained in this chapter:

NR 502.04(2)(b)(b) The written request for initial site inspection shall comply with s. NR 500.05 (5) to (8) and shall contain a cover letter identifying all of the following:

NR 502.04(2)(c)(c) The written request for initial site inspection for solid waste facilities listed in par. (a) 1. to 8. shall contain all of the following additional information:

NR 502.04(2)(c)1.1. Identification of any known potential impacts to endangered and threatened species in accordance with s. 29.604 (4), Stats., and the federal endangered species act or historical, scientific or archeological areas in accordance with s. 44.40, Stats., including any prior studies or surveys conducted at the proposed site.

NR 502.04(2)(c)2.2. An enlarged 7.5 minute USGS map or other base map having a minimum scale of 1″ = 500 feet. The map scale and contour intervals shall be revised as necessary to sufficiently show relief, surface waters, floodplains, existing land use conditions and all water supply wells and residences located within one mile of the property boundaries of the proposed facility.

NR 502.04 NoteNote: One copy of the information required by pars. (b) and (c) shall be submitted to the department’s field office responsible for the area in which the facility is proposed to be located, and one copy shall be submitted to the department’s solid waste management section in Madison.

NR 502.04(2)(d)(d) The department shall conduct an initial site inspection within 22 business days of receipt of a written request which complies with the requirements of this subsection. Depending on the season, follow up inspections may be necessary to identify any obscured features of the proposed property such as wetlands. Within 22 business days of completing the inspection, the department shall render a preliminary opinion regarding the suitability of the site location and identify any additional studies or information that is to be submitted to determine if a proposed solid waste facility or soil borrow source complies with the performance standards listed in sub. (1) and the applicable locational criteria contained in this chapter. A favorable opinion from the department under this paragraph does not guarantee that performance standards or locational criteria will be met.

NR 502.04(3)(3) Closure. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter or in a department issued approval, the owner or operator of any facility regulated under this chapter, or any person who permits the use of property for such purposes, shall at a minimum complete all of the following:

NR 502.04(3)(a)(a) Within 5 calendar days after ceasing to accept waste at the facility, remove all putrescible waste and containerize, properly utilize or dispose of all other waste.

NR 502.04(3)(b)(b) Within 60 days after ceasing to accept waste at the facility, remove all waste.

NR 502.04(3)(c)(c) Unless otherwise specified in a department issued approval, the following minimum requirements shall also be met by the owner or operator of a facility for which a plan of operation is required under this chapter: