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 will be seeded within 30 days after placement of the intermediate cover soil layer.


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 layer of compacted earth, or other suitable material as approved by the Department, applied to a partially completed landfill.
Intermediate cover means a layer of compacted earth or other suitable material as approved by the Department, applied to a Solid Waste Disposal Unit, complying with all applicable permit and regulatory requirements.
Intermediate cover means cover material that serves the same function as daily cover, but must resist erosion for a longer time, because it is applied on areas where additional cells will not be constructed for extended periods of time.