Table 15
Typical Local Regulatory Agencies Having Responsibility
for Sanitary Landfill Practices
Agency
Responsibility
Health Departments
Assure that landfill operations do not be
a hazard to public health. Issue operati
permits. Permits periodically reviewed a
renewed.
Planning and/or Zoning
Assure that potential landfills are compa
Commissions
with existing and proposed land uses.
Building Departments
Regulate building construction on or near
landfill sites.
Highway Departments
Assure that access highways to landfill s
can accommodate landfill truck traffic.
Fire Department
Assure that fire breaks are provided arou
landfilling operations and that a fire sa
plan is filed.
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