TITLE 39

HEALTH AND SAFETY

CHAPTER 74

IDAHO SOLID WASTE FACILITIES ACT

39-7420.  review, approval, and reconciliation processes — general provisions. (1) A prospective applicant may request to meet with the department to discuss applicable standards, schedules, processes, potential concerns, and other information relevant to submitting an application pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

(2)(a)  Wherever technical evaluation of relevant information is required during the application process, a qualified professional, as appropriate, shall certify compliance with the applicable standards.

(b)  The director shall accept certification by a qualified professional that standards have been met upon presentation of the professional’s certification of compliance and presentation of a written explanation of operational practices that will be undertaken to meet applicable standards.

(3)  Failure of the department or director to adhere to the statutory deadlines provided for in this chapter shall constitute:

(a)  Notice that an application is determined to be complete; or

(b)  Approval of an application.

(4)  At any time in the review or reconciliation process, the applicant and director may agree, in writing, to:

(a)  Extend any of the statutory time frames provided for in this chapter; or

(b)  Enter into mediation or arbitration.

(5)  Upon receipt of notice of approval, the applicant shall cause notice to be published pursuant to this chapter, informing the public of such approval.

History:

[39-7420, added 2026, ch. 7, sec. 24, p. 46.]