Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 097 - White River Regional Solid Waste Management District
Here’s a comprehensive summary of Arkansas Administrative Code – Agency 097: White River Regional Solid Waste Management District (WRRSWMD):
📄 Overview of Agency 097
Agency 097 empowers the White River Regional Solid Waste Management District, which serves the following counties in north-central Arkansas: Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, White, and Woodruff (regulations.vlex.com).
The agency implements rules on two primary fronts:
1. Rule 097.00.13‑001 – Policies & Procedures (Chapter A, B, H)
Authority: Under Arkansas Code Annotated § 8‑6‑704(6), the District Board may adopt procedures via the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act (sos.arkansas.gov).
Recordkeeping: All District records (rules, decisions, activities) must be kept at its office in Batesville (PO Box 2396, 1652 White Drive) and made available per the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (sos.arkansas.gov).
Definitions: The rule defines key terms like “Certificate of Need,” Class I/III/IV waste types, hauler, landfill, ADEQ, board, etc. (regulations.vlex.com).
Chapter B (Certificates of Need): Governs issuance of Certificates of Need for proposed landfill or transfer station projects within the District (sos.arkansas.gov).
Chapter H (Grants Program): Establishes eligibility, funding for recycling, waste reduction, education, equipment, illegal dump abatement, administered via the Solid Waste Management and Recycling Fund under ACA § 8‑6‑615 and § 8‑6‑704(6) (sos.arkansas.gov).
2. Rule 097.00.18‑001 – Licensing, Fees, Enforcement (Chapters D–H)
Hauler Licensing (Chapter D):
Per ACA § 8‑6‑721 and ADEQ Reg. #22, all commercial haulers of Class I or IV waste in the district must be licensed.
Requirements: vehicle registration, VIN, driver's license, insurance, annual fees ($25 for ≤1 ton, $50 for >1 ton), and displays sticker (law.cornell.edu).
Penalty: late renewal by Feb 1 doubles the fee (law.cornell.edu).
Waste Transfer (Chapter E):
Waste crossing district boundaries must comply with ACA § 8‑6‑712 (regulating transfer) (dfa.arkansas.gov).
Host Fees (Chapter F, Subchapter 10–11):
District can impose a $1/ton fee (max $2/ton with inter-district charges) on waste generated or disposed of within/outside district, pursuant to ACA § 8‑6‑714 (law.cornell.edu).
Fees are collected monthly by landfills/transfer stations.
Interlocal agreements permitted to divide fees between districts (law.cornell.edu).
Illegal Dumps Program (Chapter G):
District may address illegal dumping using enforcement officers, per ADEQ Reg. #22, ACA § 8‑6‑508, and ACA § 8‑6‑901 (law.cornell.edu).
Grants Program (Chapter H, Subchapter 15–17):
Similar to Rule 097.00.13‑001, it covers financial assistance for recycling, waste reduction, illegal dumps, education, equipment, with detailed application procedures (regulations.vlex.com).
🏛️ Where to Find the Rules
Cornell/Justia list both Rule 097.00.13‑001 and Rule 097.00.18‑001 (law.cornell.edu).
Justia and vLex provide the full text of policies and procedures (regulations.vlex.com).
Arkansas Secretary of State PDF (circa 2014) contains Chapter A, B & H text (sos.arkansas.gov).
✅ Summary
Agency 097 outlines how the White River District:
Maintains records and engages public involvement
Administers Certificates of Need for solid waste facilities
Licenses haulers and regulates waste transport
Imposes host fees for landfill usage
Enforces against illegal dumping
Distributes grants for recycling/waste reduction
Everything is grounded in state statutes and ADEQ regulations, centered on transparency and structured procedures.
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