Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 511-3-1-.15

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 24, 2024

Rule 511-3-1-.15 - Technical Review Committees

(1) The Department shall appoint and maintain a Technical Review Committee consisting of no more than fifteen individuals with technical or scientific knowledge relating to on-site sewage management systems. The committee shall approve new systems, periodically review systems performance, assist the Department with the development of standards and guidelines for new technology, assist with the periodic updating of the Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems, revise the standards and serve as the authority for product approval, evaluation, and the development of installation standards. The Committee shall also maintain a list of approved systems.

(2)The Committee shall include at least one individual from the following disciplines:

(a) A DPH Environmental Health Section staff person who shall serve as the secretary;

(b) Local County Environmentalist;

(c)Health District Environmentalist;

(d) Engineering;

(e) Manufacturing;

(f) Home Builders Association;

(g) Soil Classifier;

(h) University/academia;

(i) District Health Director;

(j) Environmental Protection Division;

(k) Well Driller;

(l) Georgia On-Site Wastewater Association;

(m) Land Developer;

(n) Septic Tank Contractor.

(3) The Committee shall meet as deemed appropriate by the Department.

(4) The Department shall adopt a fee schedule for the technical review of new products and technology.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-3-1-.15

O.C.G.A. Secs. 12-8-1, 31-2A-6, 31-2A-11.

Original Rule entitled "Technical Review Committee" adopted. F. Dec. 20, 2013; eff. Jan. 9, 2014.