(1) Each proposed solid waste management system will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the physical characteristics of the system, the types and amounts of wastes, and the operation and maintenance plan for that system.

(2) The operation and maintenance plan required in ARM 17.50.508 must include:

(a) if for use by the public, what days and times the components of the system will be open;

(b) how access and traffic will be restricted or controlled;

(c) proposed equipment the system will utilize;

(d) general description of the proposed solid waste management system;

(e) maintenance schedule concerning solid waste handling and disposal;

(f) provision for litter control, if applicable;

(g) types of waste the proposed facility will accept;

(h) a plan for closure of the disposal facility and the land's ultimate use as required under ARM Title 17, chapter 50, subchapter 14;

(i) any methane monitoring plans required under ARM Title 17, chapter 50, subchapter 11;

(j) any ground water monitoring plan required under ARM Title 17, chapter 50, subchapter 13;

(k) any plans required for handling of special waste streams including, but not limited to:

(i) compostable materials;

(ii) contaminated soil;

(iii) asbestos-contaminated material;

(iv) biosolids;

(v) infectious wastes; or

(vi) any other special waste determined by the department to require a handling plan to protect human health or the environment;

(l) any other plans or information on alternative daily cover required in ARM Title 17, chapter 50, subchapter 11; and

(m) any other plans or information determined by the department to be necessary to protect human health or the environment.

(3) An owner, operator, or licensee of a solid waste management system shall review the operation and maintenance plan every five years after the date of the issuance of the solid waste management system license to determine if significant changes in conditions or requirements have occurred. If the review indicates that significant changes have occurred, the owner, operator, or licensee shall update the operation and maintenance plan to reflect changed conditions and requirements, and submit the update to the department for approval. If the review indicates that significant changes have not occurred, the owner, operator, or licensee shall notify the department in writing that an update of the operation and maintenance plan is not necessary.

(4) An owner, operator, or licensee of a solid waste management system shall update the operation and maintenance plan to reflect changed conditions and requirements, and submit the update to the department for approval within 45 days after the department has mailed written notice that an update is necessary to protect human health or the environment. The department may approve a longer period to submit the update if requested by the owner, operator, or licensee.