Intermediate cover definition

Intermediate cover means a layer of compacted earth at least one foot in depth applied to a solid waste disposal unit. The term also includes other material or thickness, approved by the Department, that minimizes disease vectors, odors, and fire, and is consistent with the leachate control design of the landfill.

Intermediate cover means cover material that is spread and compacted on the top and side slopes of a disposal facility which must resist erosion for a longer period of time than initial cover.

Intermediate cover means cover material which must resist erosion for a longer period of time because it is applied in accordance with § 2.3.4(B) of this Subchapter on areas where additional cells are not to be constructed for extended periods of time.

Examples of Intermediate cover in a sentence

• Intermediate cover consisting of compacted earthen material of at least twelve(12) inches shall be placed on all surfaces of the fill where no additional solid waste will be deposited within 180 days [Title 27, § 20700(a)].

• Intermediate cover of at least one foot of compacted soil shall be applied whenever an additional lift of refuse is not to be applied within 30 days unless the owner or operator demonstrates to the satisfaction of the director that an alternate cover material or an alternate schedule will be protective of public health and the environment.

• Intermediate cover consisting of compacted earthen material of at least twelve (12) inches shall be placed on all surfaces of the fill where no additional solid waste will be deposited within 180 days [Title 27,§ 20700(a)].

• Intermediate cover on all filled surfaces of the facility where no solid waste will be placed within thirty (30) days must be provided immediately.

• Intermediate cover of at least six inches of additional compacted soil shall be applied whenever an additional lift of refuse is not to be applied within 30 days.

More Definitions of Intermediate cover

Intermediate cover means cover placed where the active face will not be located for 30 days or more.

Intermediate cover means cover material that is a minimum of 12 inches in depth.

Intermediate cover means cover material which must resist erosion for a longer period of time because it is applied in accordance with Rule 2.3.04(b) on areas where additional cells are not to be constructed for extended periods of time.

Intermediate cover means a compacted layer of at least 0.30 metre of soil or functionally equivalent depth of other cover material placed where no additional solid waste has been deposited or will be deposited within a period of 30 days.

Intermediate cover means a geomembrane or soil layer which will inhibit precipitation from entering the waste mass, contain leachate outbreaks, and inhibit migration of decomposition gases.

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Intermediate cover means a layer of compacted earth at least one foot in depth plus six inches of soil suitable to sustain vegetation to prevent erosion applied to a solid waste disposal unit. The term also includes other material or thickness, approved by the County, that minimizes disease vectors, odors, and fire and is consistent with the leachate control design of the landfill.