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2.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), appropriate arrangements shall be made having regard to the characteristics of the landfill and prevailing meteorological conditions in order to –
(a)control rainwater entering the landfill body;
(b)prevent surface water or groundwater from entering into landfilled waste;
(c)collect contaminated water and leachate and treat it to the appropriate standard so it can be discharged.
(2) Arrangements need not be made in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)(c) if SEPA decides that the landfill poses no potential hazard to the environment in view of its location and the kinds of waste to be accepted at the landfill.
(3) This paragraph does not apply to inert landfills.
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