SECTION 35:17-9-4. Siting of composting facility  


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  • (a)   The following factors shall be considered in the selection of a site for the facility:
    (1)   Prevailing wind direction and proximity to occupied residences;
    (2)   Topography of the facility location, including avoiding locating the facility on steep slopes or within the 100-year flood plain; or
    (3)   Ground and surface water protection.
    (b)   The Department may conduct a presite inspection of the proposed facility prior to issuing any permit for operation.
    (c)   The compost facility shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of a public or private drinking water well.
[Source: Added at 23 Ok Reg 876, eff 5-11-06]