SECTION 252:656-3-1. Permitting process

(a)   This Subchapter implements the permitting process of Part 4, Wastewater and Wastewater Treatment Systems, 27A O.S. § 2-6-401 et seq., and the Oklahoma Uniform Environmental Permitting Act, 27A O.S. § 2-14-101 et seq.

(b)   Permits are required for the construction or modification of non-industrial wastewater and water reuse systems.

(c)   The permit application is a two-step process:

(1)   The first step is the submission of an engineering report (as described in 252:656-3-4); and

(2)   The second step is the submission of the final design report along with the required application forms and fees. The final design report shall:

(A)   include 2 sets of plans and specifications, with at least one set of plans printed on 11" x 17" paper and at least one set of specifications loosely bound and suitable for scanning, and

(B)   reflect any changes from the approved engineering report.

(d)   Unless an extension is granted, a construction permit expires if construction does not begin within one year from the date the permit is issued.

(e)   Permits to construct or modify non-industrial wastewater and water reuse systems shall only be issued to public entities unless all components of the proposed systems, including all service lines, are located on property:

(1)   owned by the applicant, or

(2)   dedicated to the applicant through a recorded easement for the installation and operation of the system.

[Source: Added at 17 Ok Reg 1140, eff 6-1-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2019, eff 6-11-01; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 937, eff 6-15-06; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1282, eff 7-1-11; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1061, eff 7-1-12; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 1315, eff 9-12-14]