Illinois Statutes Chapter 415. Environmental Safety § 5/22.46. Subtitle D management fee exemptions; types of waste

(a) In accordance with the findings and purpose of the Illinois Solid Waste Management Act,  1 the Agency shall grant exemptions from the fee requirements of Section 22.44 of this Act for solid waste meeting all of the following criteria:

(b) Exemptions granted under this Section shall cause the solid waste exempted under subsection (a) that is permanently disposed of by an owner or operator of a sanitary landfill to be disregarded in calculating the volume or weight of solid waste permanently disposed of during a calendar year under Section 22.44 of this Act.

(c) Applications for exemptions under this Section must be submitted on forms provided by the Agency for that purpose, together with proof of satisfaction of all criteria for granting the exemption.

(d) If the Agency denies a request made under subsection (a), the applicant may seek review before the Board under Section 40 as if the Agency had denied an application for a permit. If the Agency fails to act within 90 days after receipt of an application, the request shall be deemed granted until such time as the Agency has taken final action.

(e) An owner or operator of a sanitary landfill shall keep accurate records and to prove to the satisfaction of the Agency the volume or weight of solid waste received under an exemption during a calendar year.