SECTION 252:656-3-3. Municipal exemptions

(a)   Municipalities may be exempted from construction permits for gravity wastewater collection lines no larger than 12 inches in diameter if they:

(1)   Adopt and enforce an ordinance requiring all wastewater systems within their corporate limits to comply with applicable DEQ rules.

(2)   Adopt and enforce an ordinance withholding approval of sewer line extensions to wastewater treatment works, lift stations, and interceptor lines which have reached treatment or hydraulic capacities.

(3)   Retain an adequate number of competent full-time staff to review and approve plans and specifications for sewage collection systems. Such staff must include at least one engineer, in responsible charge, who must approve and then sign plans authorizing construction to proceed according to the approved plans.

(4)   Have adequate inspection and enforcement staff and procedures to assure construction does not proceed before approval of or deviate from approved plans and specifications.

(5)   Submit a quarterly status report to the DEQ that describes the current design capacity, additional loading capacity, effluent quality and the extent of sewage bypasses.

(b)   To obtain the exemption, municipalities must apply on DEQ forms.

(c)   There are no exemptions for permits funded by the State Revolving Fund.

[Source: Added at 17 Ok Reg 1140, eff 6-1-00]