Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 225 - Southwest Central Regional Solid Waste Management District
Here’s a breakdown of Arkansas Administrative Code – Agency 225 (Southwest Central Regional Solid Waste Management District):
📄 Overview of Rules
Rule 225.00.13‑001 – Administrative Policies and Procedures
Outlines the district’s internal governance, administrative operations, and procedural framework (law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu).
Rule 225.00.13‑002 – Recycling Grant Program Rules
Details the district’s grant program supporting recycling efforts for materials like glass, plastics, cans, and paper (casetext.com).
Rule 225.00.22‑002 – Policies, Procedures & Criteria for Arkansas Act 870 Certificate of Need Review
Specifies how to issue or deny Certificates of Need for new or expanded waste facilities under Act 870 (1989):
Defines the scope, notice requirements, review criteria, public hearing process, timelines, appeals, and ongoing compliance monitoring (regulations.justia.com).
Applies to counties served under the Southeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management Board (e.g., Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley…Lincoln) (regulations.justia.com).
🛠️ How It Works
Purpose: Ensure proper regional planning and oversight of solid waste facilities, including grants for recycling and rigorous procedural review for new or upgraded waste operations.
Certificate of Need:
Applicants file a Notice of Intent at least 30 days in advance.
A 60-day review process follows, including a public hearing.
Decisions must align with regional waste plans, site suitability, environmental protections, floodplain considerations, and not exceed allowed capacity limits.
Certificates are valid under strict timelines and can be revoked if conditions aren’t met (regulations.justia.com).
Recycling Grants: Encourage diversion of recyclables through structured grant funding .
▶️ Where to Access the Full Text
Cornell LII and Justia both maintain the text of Agency 225 and its rules (law.cornell.edu).
The district’s own website offers administrative rules, meeting minutes, and grant program details (swcrswmd.com).
✅ Summary Table
Rule No.
Topic
Key Content
225.00.13‑001
Admin Policies & Procedures
Internal governance and operational directives
225.00.13‑002
Recycling Grant Program
Criteria and process for recycling grant awards
225.00.22‑002
Certificate of Need Review (Act 870)
Application, review, public participation, decision criteria, enforcement for waste facility needs
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