Section 355IAC2-5-6. Synthetic liners

   (a) Synthetic liners and installation plans shall be approved by the state chemist. The installation plan shall address proposed protection of the synthetic liner from mechanical damage, vandalism, wildlife, and deterioration from exposure to the sun according to the manufacturer's recommendations. A synthetic liner shall not be approved by the state chemist until the manufacturer of the liner provides a written confirmation of compatibility and estimate of the life of the liner.

  (b) Synthetic liners shall have a minimum thickness of thirty (30) mils (eight-tenths (0.8) millimeters) and be chemically compatible with the materials being stored within the containment areas.

  (c) Synthetic liners shall be installed under the supervision of a qualified representative of the manufacturer, and all field constructed seams shall be tested and repaired in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. (State Chemist of the State of Indiana; 355 IAC 2-5-6; filed Mar 8, 1991, 2:45 p.m.: 14 IR 1395, eff one hundred twenty (120) days after filing with secretary of state; filed Apr 23, 1998, 9:20 a.m.: 21 IR 3363, eff one hundred twenty (120) days after filing with secretary of state; readopted filed Jun 20, 2001, 3:20 p.m.: 24 IR 3822; filed Aug 10, 2005, 1:00 p.m.: 28 IR 3576; readopted filed Apr 27, 2007, 2:03 p.m.: 20070509-IR-355070039RFA; readopted filed Nov 13, 2013, 10:42 a.m.: 20131211-IR-355130442RFA)