SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS PLANNING IS THE FIRST STEP TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE SOLID WASTE FOR LOCAL NEEDS AND CONDITIONS

SWMP Overview What is a SWMP and who is responsible? SWMP Amendments What are Amendments and who requests them? Amendment Process for Minor Updates How does the Amendment process work for minor updates? Amendment Process for Major Updates How does Local Determination play into the Amendment process for major updates? Why are siting ordinances, public participation and formal resolutions important with respect to major updates? SWMP AMENDMENTS WHAT? WHO? HOW? WHY?

SWMP OVERVIEW Delineates a Solid Waste Management Area (SWMA) Identifies the local governing body (Fiscal Court or 109 Board) Outlines the objectives for solid waste programs and services Involves comprehensive programs to manage waste Requires ongoing implementation and evaluation Provides for a 5-year Plan Update Requires amendments to programs and services as needed

SWMP Amendments include any change to solid waste services or programs. Amendment Proposals originate from private individuals, commercial businesses, industry or local government. Amendment Reviews involve the SWMA, DWM, public interest, business and/or other entities. Amendment Forms  Form AApplication to Amend Solid Waste Management Plan  Form B Template for Public Notice for Plan Amendment  Form C Template for County Resolution Approving Amendment  Form D Template for City Resolution Supporting County Amendment  Form E Template for Public Notice for Consistency Determination  Form FTemplate for Resolution Determination of Consistency/Inconsistency  Form GAmendment and Documentation for Completion of Amendment  Form HTemplate for Letter to Deny Amendment Proposal AMENDMENT PROPOSALS, REVIEW, FORMS AND DOCUMENTATION

EXAMPLES OF AMENDMENTS Minor Updates - Proposals that do not have a significant impact on the SWMA Correcting a clerical error Correcting a typographical error Change in the name, address or phone number of a person identified in the plan Revisions to solid waste ordinances such as waste haulers, franchises or other service changes in which a public notice and comment period have already been conducted Major Updates - Proposals that significantly impact SWMA and often involve siting issues Increase in fees to the public Diminishing services to the public Closing a solid waste facility Establishing a new solid waste facility Expanding the size or capacity of a facility Changing the location of a solid waste facility

AMENDMENT PROCESS - MINOR UPDATES

AMENDMENT PROCESS – MAJOR UPDATES

ASSISTANCE Lynn True – Local Assistance Section SWMA Assistance and Guidance for Plan Amendments ext. 4646