SECTION 252:515-3-41. Permits for the beneficial use, transport, disposal, and storage of sludge

(a)   Permit required. In lieu of the requirements of this Subchapter, applicants for a permit for the beneficial use, -transport, disposal, and storage of sludge not subject to the direct jurisdiction of any other environmental agency of the State of Oklahoma shall comply with the following.

(1)   DEQ consultation. The applicant shall consult with the DEQ prior to submitting an application for a permit.

(2)   Considerations. Application requirements shall be based on the nature and volume of the sludge, as well as its proposed management method and location.

(3)   Specific requirements. The application shall comply with OAC 252:515-3-33, 34, 36, and 37.

(b)   Additional requirements. The applicant shall be subject to the requirements of the Oklahoma Uniform Environmental Permitting Act and may be subject to one or more requirements of this Subchapter as well as other requirements of this Chapter, other divisions of the DEQ, and/or additional requirements as deemed necessary by the DEQ.

(c)   DEQ review. After review of the application, the DEQ may require alterations prior to approval.

(d)   Initiation of permitted activities. The applicant shall not begin activities described by the application until the permit has been issued.

(e)   Recordkeeping. All records related to the project and required by this Section shall be maintained for a period of at least five years after completion of the project.

[Source: Added at 20 Ok Reg 1151, eff 6-1-03]