Lateral Expansion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-015437",
  "term": "Lateral Expansion",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Horizontal expansion of the waste boundaries of an existing MSW landfill. A lateral expansion is not a modification unless it results in an increase in the design capacity of the landfill. [40 CFR 60.751 (CFR 2013)]\n\n2. Horizontal expansion of the waste boundaries of an existing MSWLF unit.\n\n3. Horizontal expansion of the waste boundaries of an existing CCR landfill or existing CCR surface impoundment made after October 19, 2015.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 63.1990 (CFR 2020)",
    "40 CFR 258.2 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 257.53 (CFR 2016)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/lateral-expansion/"
}