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25 Pa. Code § 265a.141. Definitions.

§ 265a.141. Definitions.

 In addition to the terms defined in 40 CFR 265.141 (relating to definitions of terms as used in this subpart) which are incorporated by reference, the definitions in section 103 of the act (35 P. S. §  6018.103) and Chapter 260a (relating to definitions and requests for determination) apply to this subchapter. The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

   Applicant—An owner or operator of a hazardous waste treatment, storage or disposal facility which is attempting to demonstrate the capability to self-insure all or part of its liabilities to third persons for personal injury and property damage from sudden or nonsudden pollution occurrences, or both.

   Collateral bond—A penal bond agreement in a sum certain, payable to the Department, executed by the facility owner or operator and which is supported by the deposit with the Department of cash, negotiable bonds of the United States, the Commonwealth, the Turnpike Commission, the General State Authority, the State Public School Building Authority, or a Commonwealth municipality, Pennsylvania Bank Certificates of Deposit, or irrevocable letters of credit of a bank organized or authorized to transact business in the United States.

   Final closure—Successful completion of requirements for closure and postclosure care as required by 40 CFR Part 265, Subpart G (relating to closure and postclosure).

   Financial institutions—Banks and other similar establishments organized or authorized to transact business in this Commonwealth or the United States, and insurance companies or associations licensed and authorized to transact business in this Commonwealth or designated by the Insurance Commissioner as an eligible surplus lines insurer.

   Surety bond—A penal bond agreement in a sum certain, payable to the Department, executed by the facility owner or operator, and which is supported by the guarantee of payment on the bond by a corporation licensed to do business as a surety in this Commonwealth.

   Surety company—A corporation licensed to do business as a surety in this Commonwealth.



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