80. The operator must begin the process of closing the engineered landfill on the day when it permanently ceases accepting residual materials for disposal, whether because the landfill has reached its maximum capacity or because landfilling operations have otherwise been terminated. The operator must immediately notify the Minister in writing of that date.
The operator must, within a maximum period of 18 months from that date, permanently close the landfill by installing the final cover and any other siting feature or equipment required under this Regulation or pursuant to the authorization obtained under section 22 or 31.5 of the Environment Quality Act (chapter Q-2).
O.C. 451-2005, s. 80; 868-2020O.C. 868-2020, s. 251.