(1) Permit applications submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality for operating a waste tire storage site shall contain the following:

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(a) The management program for the operation of the site, including the person to be responsible for the operation of the site, the proposed method of disposal and the proposed emergency measures to be provided at the site.

(b) A description of the size and type of facilities to be constructed upon the site, including the height and type of fencing to be used, the size and construction of structures or buildings, warning signs, notices and alarms to be used.

(c) The exact location and place where the applicant proposes to operate and maintain the site, including the legal description of the lands included within the site.

(d) An application fee, as determined by the Environmental Quality Commission to be adequate to pay for the department’s costs in investigating and processing the application.

(e) Any additional information requested by the department.

(2) A permit application submitted to the department for operating as a waste tire carrier shall include the following:

(a) The name and place of business of the applicant.

(b) A description and license number of each truck used for transporting waste tires.

(c) The locations of the sites at which waste tires will be stored or disposed.

(d) A bond in the sum of $5,000 in favor of the State of Oregon. In lieu of the bond, the applicant may submit financial assurance acceptable to the department.

(e) An application fee, as determined by the commission to be adequate to pay for the department’s costs in investigating and processing the application.

(f) Any additional information requested by the department.

(3) The bond required under subsection (2) of this section shall be executed by the applicant as principal and by a surety company authorized to transact a surety business within the State of Oregon. The bond shall be filed with the department and shall provide that:

(a) In performing services as a waste tire carrier, the applicant shall comply with the provisions of ORS § 459.705 to 459.790 and rules adopted by the commission regarding tire carriers; and

(b) Any person injured by the failure of the applicant to comply with the provisions of ORS § 459.705 to 459.790 or the rules adopted by the commission regarding waste tire carriers shall have a right of action on the bond in the name of the person, provided that written claim of such right of action shall be made to the principal or the surety company within two years after the injury. [1987 c.706 § 6]