SECTION 252:616-3-4. Applications

(a)   Form. Applications for new industrial wastewater system permits or to renew existing industrial wastewater permits shall be:

(1)   submitted on the appropriate DEQ approved forms;

(2)   complete and legible;

(3)   signed by the:

(A)   owner: and

(B)   operator, if different than the owner; and

(4)   accompanied by the applicable application fees set forth in 252:616-3-3.

(c)   Construction plans. The applicant shall submit construction plans to the DEQ at least one hundred twenty (120) days before starting on-site construction or modifying any new or existing surface impoundment or industrial wastewater system. The construction plans shall include the proposed wastewater characteristics, treatment processes and other pertinent information.

(d)   Construction certification.

(1)   An Engineer must certify that tank systems and surface impoundments have been designed and constructed according to this Chapter. The certification must include:

(A)   a chronological description of major construction activities;

(B)   plans and specifications of record for each industrial wastewater unit;

(C)   a description of quality control tests, results and inspections;

(D)   a statement that the wastewater system will protect humans, aquatic life, wildlife and the environment; and

(E)   for surface impoundments, certification that the liner was constructed properly and not damaged by freezing, desiccation or other damage during construction.

(2)   An engineer certification is not required for a single cell total retention surface impoundment system that holds only Class III wastewater designed pursuant to the requirements of Appendix D of this Chapter.

(e)   Construction report. For tank systems and surface impoundments that will contain Class III, Class IV or V wastewater, the owner/operator shall submit a written report that construction was completed in accordance with the requirements of the permit. It is not required that this report be prepared by an engineer.

(f)   Financial responsibility. The applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the DEQ the financial capability for operation, maintenance, replacement and closure for the facility.

(g)   Transfer. Applications and unexpired permits may be transferred upon showing the transferee has legal authority and financial accountability, and that both parties agree to the transfer.

(h)   Permit. Applicants must comply with the terms of the permits that are issued. Permits shall contain a description of all wastewater treatment units to be constructed at the facility. Permits may contain provisions more stringent than these rules in order to meet Oklahoma Water Quality Standards.

[Source: Added at 17 Ok Reg 1925, eff 6-12-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1994, eff 6-11-01; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1698, eff 6-13-02; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1526, eff 6-15-07; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 1909, eff 7-1-09; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1264, eff 7-1-11]