7 Del. Admin. Code § 7103-109.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

Section 7103-109.0 - Standard Permit Conditions

109.1 The following conditions shall apply to and be included in all permits.

109.1.1 Compliance Required. The permittee shall comply with all conditions of the permit.

109.1.2 Renewal Responsibilities. If the permittee intends to continue operation of the permitted facility after the expiration of an existing permit, the permittee shall apply for a new permit in accordance with these regulations.

109.1.3 Operation of Facilities. The permittee shall at all times properly maintain and operate all structures, systems, and equipment for treatment, control and monitoring, which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the permit or these regulations.

109.1.4 Provide Information. The permittee shall furnish to the Department within a reasonable time, any information including copies of records, which may be requested by the Director to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking, reissuing, or terminating the permit, or to determine compliance with the permit or these regulations.

109.1.5 Entry and Access. The permittee shall allow the Department, consistent with 7 Del.C., Chapter 60, to:

109.1.5.1 Enter the permitted facility.

109.1.5.2 Inspect any records that must be kept under these regulations or conditions of the permit.

109.1.5.2.1 Inspect any facility, equipment, practice, or operation permitted or required by the permit.

109.1.5.2.2 Sample or monitor for the purpose of assuring permit compliance, any substance or any parameter at the facility.

109.1.3 Reporting. The permittee shall report to the Department under the circumstances and in the manner specified in this section:

109.1.3.1 In writing thirty (30) days before any planned physical alteration or addition to the permitted facility or activity if that alteration or addition would result in any significant change in information that was submitted during the permit application process.

109.1.3.2 In writing thirty (30) days before any anticipated change which would result in noncompliance with any permit condition or these regulations.

109.1.3.3 Orally within twenty-four (24) hours from the time the permittee became aware of any noncompliance which may endanger the public health or the environment at telephone numbers provided in the permit by the Department.

109.1.3.4 In writing as soon as possible but within five (5) days of the date the permittee knows or should know of any noncompliance unless extended by the Department. This report shall contain:

109.1.3.4.1 A description of the noncompliance and its cause;

109.1.3.4.2 The period of noncompliance including to the extent possible, times and dates and, if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and

109.1.3.4.3 Steps taken or planned to reduce or eliminate reoccurrence of the noncompliance.

109.1.3.5 In writing as soon as possible after the permittee becomes aware of relevant facts not submitted or incorrect information submitted, in a permit application or any report to the Director. Those facts or the correct information shall be included as a part of this report.

109.2 Minimize Impacts.The permittee shall take all necessary actions to eliminate and correct any adverse impact on the public health or the environment resulting from permit noncompliance.

109.3 Reopener. In the event that the regulations governing the land treatment of sludges and sludge products are revised by the Department, this permit may be reopened and modified accordingly after notice and opportunity for a public hearing.

7 Del. Admin. Code § 7103-109.0