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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 252. Department of Environmental Quality |
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Chapter 627. Operation and Maintenance of Water Reuse Systems |
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Subchapter 1. General Provisions |
SECTION 252:627-1-3. Permit requirements
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- (a) Requirement for Permit to Construct. No one shall construct, modify or operate a water reuse system without first obtaining a Permit to Construct pursuant to OAC 252:656.(b) Requirement for Permit to Supply. No one shall supply reclaimed water without first obtaining a Permit to Supply pursuant to this Section, except when using reclaimed water within the wastewater treatment plant boundaries pursuant to Category 6.(c) Applications for Permits to Supply. Applications for Permits to Supply Reclaimed Water shall be submitted to DEQ at least six (6) months prior to the anticipated start date for supplying reclaimed water and shall include the following:(1) a complete and signed application;(2) the required permit application fee;(3) a copy of the Permit(s) to Construct the water reuse treatment and distribution system; and(4) a copy of the binding user agreement between the supplier and each user of the reclaimed water.(A) Agreements between suppliers and users of Categories 2 through 4 reclaimed water shall contain the following minimum provisions:(i) A statement that the user shall operate all reclaimed water distribution systems in compliance with all applicable DEQ regulations.(ii) A statement that the user shall allow the supplier reasonable access to all site(s) to determine whether the user is operating its facilities in compliance with the applicable DEQ regulations, and/or performing all required monitoring and analysis.(iii) Documentation evidencing the user's legal interest in all locations where reclaimed water is being used.(B) Category 5 user agreements are subject to the provisions of OAC 252:656-25-2(d).(d) Duration. Permits to Supply are operating permits that expire five (5) years from the date of issuance.(e) Renewals for Permits to Supply. Suppliers shall submit applications to renew existing Permits to Supply at least six (6) months prior to the permit's expiration date.(f) Responsibility. Suppliers shall be responsible for assuring that users operate all reclaimed water distribution sites in compliance with DEQ regulations.