(A) The licensee’s responsibilities shall include, but shall not be limited to those described in this section.
(B) The licensee shall be responsible for compliance with all of the provisions of this chapter and all applicable state and federal statutes and rules promulgated thereunder.
(C) The licensee shall allow the Department free access to the solid waste management activity, site or facility, provided the entrance and activity is undertaken after reasonable notice and during normal business hours, except as provided in M.S. Chapter 115A, as it may be amended from time to time. For the purpose of making inspections as may be necessary to determine compliance with the requirements of this chapter or any other applicable statute, ordinance or regulation.
(D) The licensee shall allow the Department and the County Board and their designees access to records required under M.S. § 115A.882, as it may be amended from time to time, MPCA Solid Waste Management Rules Parts 7001.3500(3)(A) and 7035 concerning the operation of a solid waste management activity or facility.
(E) (1) No licensee shall operate any solid waste management activity or facility, or dispose of, or permit to be disposed, any solid wastes in a manner as to degrade the soil, air or waters or the county.
(2) Any licensee who causes any degradation of the soil, air or waters of the county shall undertake whatever action is necessary to correct the degradation and restore the soil, air or waters to its condition prior to its degradation.
(F) The licensee shall be responsible for facilitating all environmental monitoring, including but not limited to water, soil and landfill gases, which are required by this chapter or the license conditions for the applicable solid waste management activity or facility.
(G) The licensee agrees to indemnify and save the county harmless from all losses, costs and charges that may be incurred by the county due to the negligent or intentional acts the licensee, its officers, agents or employees or the failure of the licensee to comply with the provisions of this chapter and which are not otherwise payable from the insurance and financial assurance required by this chapter.
(Ord. 4C, passed 11-14-00)