SECTION 252:621-9-1. Termination of activities

  When a non-industrial discharging or public water supply lagoon is permanently taken out of service, the owner or operator is required to properly close the facility within six (6) months unless a longer period is granted by the DEQ.

(1)   Intent to close. The owner or operator shall notify the DEQ, in writing, of intent to close a non-industrial discharging or public water supply lagoon system, or land application site at least 90 days before closing operation of the treatment unit. Closure activities cannot begin without written DEQ approval.

(2)   Contents of notice. Notice of intent to close must include:

(A)   the name, address and title of person(s) who will remain in charge of or otherwise have continuing management responsibility of the facility and

(B)   a detailed schedule of proposed closure activities

(3)   Additional requirements. The DEQ may require continuing monitoring, sampling, and reporting as deemed necessary.

[Source: Added at 18 Ok Reg 1576, eff 6-1-01; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1267, eff 7-1-11]