7 Del. Admin. Code § 7103-7.0

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

Section 7103-7.0 - Structure of Regulatory Documents and Procedures

Regulations and Guidance information are contained in a single document for easy use.

7.1 The requirements for sludge land treatment focus on:

7.1.1 the overall process for obtaining a permit

7.1.2 the reports and materials to be submitted

7.1.3 appropriate requirements for:

7.1.3.1 agricultural and silvicultural utilization

7.1.3.2 land reclamation sites

7.1.3.3 surface land disposal systems

7.1.3.4 sludge distribution systems

7.1.3.5 utilization or disposal at landfills

7.1.3.6 innovative systems

7.1.4 The actual soil science, agronomy, and land treatment science which are necessary to produce a Project Development Report are given before the Regulations in the guidance section of this document.

7.2 The requirements for land treatment of wastewaters follow a similar organizational framework. Requirements are established for:

7.2.1 the complete State review and permit approval process

7.2.2 the reports and materials to be submitted

7.2.3 the operational requirements

7.3 A detailed guidance document is also included to describe the soil science, hydrology, agronomy, and land treatment science necessary to produce the design reports used in the Department permit review process.

7.4 The Land Treatment of Agricultural Residuals follows a similar format. The initial section provides guidance on animal wastes. Preliminary application procedures that include soil testing and manure nutrient analysis are covered along with rates, timing, and methods of application. Regulations for the Land Treatment of Agricultural Residuals have been reserved to allow time for further study and research on appropriate residual management alternatives. Principal areas of study for future action are:

7.4.1 Siting of Animal Feeding Operations

7.4.2 Design and Management of Systems to Land Apply Livestock Manure

7.4.3 Control of Manure Odors

7.4.4 Disposal of Dead Livestock

A strong need to assess each site and waste type using the same decision process is thus built into this process. In this manner the diverse conditions in the State of Delaware can be routinely evaluated and an optimal design achieved to provide cost-effective land treatment which protects the environment.

7 Del. Admin. Code § 7103-7.0