Solid Waste Disposal Facility Permit Compliance Annual Audit Checklist
Solid waste disposal facilities operate under complex multi-year permits with financial assurance, environmental monitoring, and operational requirements. This annual audit ensures all permit conditions remain in compliance.
- Industry: Waste Management
- Frequency: Annual
- Estimated Time: 90-120 minutes
- Role: Facility Director / Environmental Compliance Manager
- Total Items: 36
Financial Assurance
Verify financial assurance is adequate for closure and post-closure.
- Financial assurance mechanism current and not in default?
- Cost estimate for closure and post-closure care updated within past year?
- Financial assurance value equals or exceeds current cost estimate?
- Financial assurance documentation on file and accessible?
- State-specific financial assurance requirements met in addition to federal?
- Financial assurance increased when operational changes increase closure costs?
Groundwater Monitoring
Verify groundwater monitoring network and program compliance.
- All monitoring wells accessible and in good condition?
- Groundwater sampling conducted per permit schedule?
- Certified laboratory performing groundwater analysis?
- Detection monitoring data reviewed for statistical anomalies?
- Any groundwater assessment criteria (GAC) exceedance triggers assessment monitoring?
- Groundwater monitoring reports submitted to state per permit schedule?
Closure and Post-Closure Plan
Verify closure and post-closure plans are current.
- Closure plan updated within past year or when operations change?
- Post-closure care plan (30 years minimum) current?
- Final cover design meeting EPA Subtitle D requirements documented?
- Partial closure triggered for any cells reaching final grade?
- Post-closure activities (monitoring, maintenance) funded in financial assurance?
- Deed restriction or state-required land use controls planned for closed cells?
Operational Permit Conditions
Review all operational permit conditions for compliance.
- All permit conditions reviewed systematically against operations?
- Daily and annual tonnage limits not exceeded?
- Operating hours within permit limits?
- Only permitted waste types accepted?
- Any permit modifications required have been applied for?
- Permit renewal application submitted before expiration?
Regulatory Reporting
Verify all required reports have been submitted.
- Annual facility operations report submitted to state?
- Groundwater monitoring reports submitted per schedule?
- Landfill gas monitoring reports submitted per schedule?
- Annual financial assurance update submitted to state?
- Any permit violations self-reported to state within required timeframe?
- All required reports filed and no outstanding reporting deficiencies?
Corrective Action Status
Review status of any ongoing corrective actions.
- Active corrective action orders reviewed and compliance verified?
- Assessment monitoring requirements being met?
- Remediation milestones being met per consent order?
- Corrective action progress reports submitted per schedule?
- All previous audit deficiencies resolved?
- Next compliance audit scheduled?
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Why Use This Solid Waste Disposal Facility Permit Compliance Annual Audit Checklist?
This solid waste disposal facility permit compliance annual audit checklist helps waste management teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for facility director / environmental compliance manager professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: annual.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Solid Waste Disposal Facility Permit Compliance Annual Audit Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Financial Assurance, Groundwater Monitoring, Closure and Post-Closure Plan, Operational Permit Conditions, Regulatory Reporting, Corrective Action Status. It is designed for waste management operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed annual. Each completion takes approximately 90-120 minutes.
Who should use this Solid Waste Disposal Facility Permit Compliance Annual Audit Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Facility Director / Environmental Compliance Manager professionals in the waste management industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.