SECTION 252:626-3-5. Individual waterline construction permit exceptions

(a)   General. A construction permit exception is allowed under 27A O.S. § 2-6-304. The PWS must:

(1)   adopt and enforce an ordinance or rule requiring all water line extensions be constructed in accordance with this Chapter,

(2)   be in compliance with OAC 252:631 and 626 during the 12 months prior to the request for permit exception or document that all instances of non-compliance have been corrected,

(3)   submit a separate application for each proposed exception from the permit requirement,

(4)   submit an application, on DEQ forms, and the following information:

(A)   a general layout sheet as described in OAC 252:626-3-7,

(B)   the location of proposed extension,

(C)   the diameter of proposed extension,

(D)   the length of proposed extension,

(E)   the maximum number of service connections allowable without adversely affecting system performance,

(F)   the location of proposed fire hydrants, and

(G)   a certification that the proposed design and construction meets or exceeds DEQ standards, and

(5)   after construction completion, submit a sufficiency certification, on forms provided or approved by the DEQ, to the DEQ, executed by an Engineer, except in the case of a single connection rural waterline extension certification, which may be executed by a Certified waterworks operator, prior to commencement of service. Such certificate must provide assurances that the integrity and capacity of the existing system will not or have not been compromised.

(b)   Municipal PWS systems. Municipal PWS systems may receive an exception from the requirement to obtain a construction permit. The proposed extension must not be:

(1)   larger than 6 inches in diameter,

(2)   longer than 1,000 feet, and

(3)   for an extension to a line, which previously has been granted a permit exception.

(c)   Rural water districts. Rural water districts may receive an exception from the requirement to obtain a construction permit under the following conditions. The proposed extensions must not be:

(1)   less than 2 inches in diameter and not greater than existing line,

(2)   longer than 1 mile,

(3)   added to a line, which was previously granted exception, or

(4)   extended through, over or under any stream, lake, pond, marsh or any existing wastewater collection lines.

(d)   Non-community systems. Non-community systems may receive an exception from the requirement to obtain a construction permit under the following conditions:

(1)   utilize only a groundwater source, require no treatment systems, and serves a single public or commercial establishment, and

(2)   the proposed extension must not:

(A)   be less than 2 inches in diameter and not greater than 4 inches in diameter,

(B)   be longer than 1,000 feet,

(C)   be added to a line, which was previously granted exception,

(D)   add more than 1 connection, or

(E)   be extended through, over or under any stream, lake, pond or marsh or any existing sewage or wastewater collection lines.

(e)   Cancellations of exceptions.

(1)   The DEQ may cancel an exception if the system does not comply with DEQ rules, or does not assure protection of public health and the environment.

(2)   Failure to meet the terms of a granted exception may result in:

(A)   cancellation or denial of future exceptions,

(B)   a requirement that all future modification be subject to permit(s), or

(C)   formal enforcement action(s).

(3)   No exception will be terminated until the DEQ has advised the owner or operator of a proposed cancellation and the owner or operator has been given an opportunity to show compliance with exception requirements.

[Source: Added at 18 Ok Reg 1612, eff 6-1-01; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 2304, eff 7-11-08]