Codebook for Nebraska Local
Laws: Landfills - General
Requirements
Prepared by LawAtlas Legal Team
April 2015
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NEBRASKA LOCAL LAWS: LANDFILLS - GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS
April 2015
Codebook
This codebook describes the variables in a dataset that examines variation in local laws
regulating regulating Omaha's local health department's powers and duties. This dataset
is current through May 1, 2015. The jurisdiction selected for measurement is Douglas
County, Omaha.
There are six standard variables in every LawAtlas dataset. They are:
ID:
An identification code generated by the LawAtlas Workbench.
FIPS CODE:
The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) codes are a standardized set of
numeric codes issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to ensure
uniform identification of geographic entities through all federal government agencies.
JURISDICTION:
This is a dropdown selection in each coding form. It includes the jurisdictions coded in the
dataset.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This date (MM/DD/YYYY) is the most recent effective date of the legal text captured for
this place. The effective date represents the date the policy coded was put into effect.
VALID THROUGH DATE:
This date (MM/DD/YYYY) is the last date the policy was in effect as reflected by the legal
text captured to code this policy.
LEGAL TEXT:
This is a text box that captures all legal text relevant to the coding questions. This will not
download into Microsoft Excel.
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Questions
Question 1:
Is there a law regulating landfills?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_Laws
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 2:
Who enforces the landfill laws?
Question Type:
Categorical - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_Enforce
Variable Values: 1, 2
Value Label:
1 = Health Officer
Value Label:
2 = Health Director
Question 3:
Is a permit required in order to operate a landfill within city limits?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_Permit
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 4:
What considerations will be made before a permit is granted?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Granted_Number of sanitary landfills
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 5:
What considerations will be made before a permit is granted?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Granted_Location
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 6:
What considerations will be made before a permit is granted?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Granted_Length of time the location will used as a landfill
Variable Values: 0, 1
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Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 7:
What considerations will be made before a permit is granted?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Granted_Future effects for areas surrounding the landfill
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 8:
What considerations will be made before a permit is granted?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Granted_Subject to Health Director discretion
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 9:
What must an application for a permit contain?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Application_Description of land to be used for the landfill
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 10:
What must an application for a permit contain?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Application_Description of the waste material
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 11:
What must an application for a permit contain?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Application_Chemical date sheets
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 12:
What must an application for a permit contain?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
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Variable Name:
L_Application_Disposal methods
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 13:
What must an application for a permit contain?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Application_Landfill operations plan
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 14:
What must an application for a permit contain?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Application_Type and capacity of equipment to be used for operations
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 15:
What must an application for a permit contain?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Application_Plans for fire, nuisance and vermin control
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 16:
What must an application for a permit contain?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Application_Existing and proposed roadways and easements
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 17:
What must an application for a permit contain?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Application_Topography and watercourses
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
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Question 18:
What must an application for a permit contain?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Application_Proposed location and extent of earthwork and fill operations
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 19:
What must an application for a permit contain?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Application_Proposed measures to control storm drainage
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 20:
What must an application for a permit contain?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Application_Estimated amount of refuse to be placed in the landfill
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 21:
Are solid waste materials further categorized into specials wastes?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_Solid
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 22:
What are special wastes?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_SpecialWaste_Wastes that may contain free liquids
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 23:
What are special wastes?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_SpecialWaste_Petroleum-based wastes
Variable Values: 0, 1
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Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 24:
What are special wastes?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_SpecialWaste_Empty Containers
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 25:
What are special wastes?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_SpecialWaste_Solvents
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 26:
What are special wastes?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_SpecialWaste_Absorbents
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 27:
What are special wastes?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_SpecialWaste_Filters
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 28:
What are special wastes?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_SpecialWaste_Residues
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 29:
What are special wastes?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
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Variable Name:
L_SpecialWaste_Hazardous or Toxic Chemicals
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 30:
What are special wastes?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_SpecialWaste_Chemical products
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 31:
Is a separate permit needed for each type of waste proposed for disposal?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_AddPermit
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 32:
Will the premises for the proposed landfill be examined before a permit is issued?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_Examine
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 33:
Must permit applicants pay a bond?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_Bond
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 34:
For how long will the bond amount run after the landfill site is finished?
Question Type:
Categorical - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_Time
Variable Values: 1
Value Label:
1 = Two years
Question 35:
What is the bond amount?
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Question Type:
Categorical - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_Amount
Variable Values: 1
Value Label:
1 = $5,000
Question 36:
Are landfills subject to inspection?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_Inspect
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 37:
How will a landfill operator be notified of violation?
Question Type:
Categorical - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_Notify
Variable Values: 1
Value Label:
1 = Notified in writing
Question 38:
How long does a landfill operator have to address the violation after receiving notice?
Question Type:
Categorical - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_Violation
Variable Values: 1, 2
Value Label:
1 = 24 hours
Value Label:
2 = 90 days
Question 39:
Can a landfill permit holder appeal a revocation or suspension?
Question Type:
Categorical - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_Appeal
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 40:
What happens if the violation is not addressed?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Notice_Permit suspended
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 41:
What happens if the violation is not addressed?
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Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Notice_Permit Revoked
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 42:
When can a landfill permit holder reinstate a suspended or revoked permit ?
Question Type:
Categorical - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_ReinstateWhen
Variable Values: 1
Value Label:
1 = Any time after revocation or suspension
Question 43:
How can a landfill permit holder reinstate a suspended or revoked permit?
Question Type:
Categorical - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_ReinstateHow_Correct violation
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 44:
How can a landfill permit holder reinstate a suspended or revoked permit?
Question Type:
Categorical - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_ReinstateHow_File a written application
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 45:
How can a landfill permit holder reinstate a suspended or revoked permit?
Question Type:
Categorical - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_ReinstateHow_Provide a signed statement that all violations are corrected
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 46:
How can a landfill permit holder reinstate a suspended or revoked permit?
Question Type:
Categorical - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_ReinstateHow_Pass reinspection
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
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Question 47:
How can a landfill permit holder reinstate a suspended or revoked permit?
Question Type:
Categorical - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_ReinstateHow_Pay reinstatement fee of $25.00
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 48:
Can the city correct hazardous conditions if the landfill permit holder refuses to correct any violations?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_Hazard
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 49:
What equipment can the city use to correct violations?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Equipment_Equipment of the city
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 50:
What equipment can the city use to correct violations?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Equipment_Equipment of permit holder
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 51:
What equipment can the city use to correct violations?
Question Type:
Categorical - check all that apply
Variable Name:
L_Equipment_Equipment of private contractor
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 52:
Will the permit holder be required to pay the costs associated with correcting the hazardous conditions?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_Costs
Variable Values: 0, 1
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Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 53:
Is the burning of refuse or garbage on site of the landfill prohibited?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_Burning
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Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
Question 54:
Does the law explicitly ban scavenging or searching landfills?
Question Type:
Binary - mutually exclusive
Variable Name:
L_Scavenge
Variable Values: 0, 1
Value Label:
0 = No
Value Label:
1 = Yes
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