Mo. Code Regs. tit. 10 § 60-16.030
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 20, October 15, 2024
Section 10 CSR 60-16.030 - Laboratory Services and Program Administration FeesPURPOSE: This amendment revises the fee structure for laboratory services and program administration fees for public water systems in Missouri and clearly states those systems that are exempt from the rule. Section 640.100, RSMo, gives the Missouri Department of Natural Resources the authority to conduct a comprehensive review of this fee and to develop a proposed fee structure based on stakeholder involvement. The proposed amendment was developed by a drinking water stakeholder group.
PURPOSE: This rule levies and sets the amount of the annual laboratory services and program administration fees and describes the method of remitting the fee to the department. The fees established in section 640.100.3, RSMo, are effective through December 31, 2021. The fee structure in this rule becomes effective on January 1, 2022.
(1) This rule applies to all public water systems except those owned by a political subdivision as defined by section 70.210, RSMo.(2) This rule establishes the laboratory services and program administration fees authorized by section 640.100.3, RSMo, at the following amounts: (A) The annual fee for a transient noncommunity water system is one hundred fifty dollars ($150). (B) Annual fees for all secondary public water systems and for public water systems, except transient noncommunity water systems, that use groundwater, including groundwater under the direct influence of surface water- Number of Service Connections | Laboratory Services and Program Administration Fees |
Less than 7,600 | $300 |
7,600 or more | $500 |
(C) The annual fee for public water systems, except transient noncommunity water systems, that use surface water, including systems using both surface water and groundwater, is seven hundred fifty dollars ($750). (3) Remission of Fees to the State. (A) All systems listed in the public water system inventory as of January 1 of each year shall remit the annual laboratory services and program administration fees for that calendar year by February 28 of the same year.(B) Failure to remit the fees will result in the following actions by the department: 1. Department of Natural Resources and Department of Health and Senior Services laboratory services may be terminated for that water system for that calendar year;2. Interest shall accrue on the entire amount from the original date payment was due at a rate of twelve percent (12%) per anum until payment is remitted;3. The department may take action in accordance with section 640.130, RSMo and may revoke the system's permit to dispense water to the public; and4. The department may grant an extension of time, not to exceed two (2) months, to remit the fees or may waive interest on fees. AUTHORITY: section 640.100, RSMo Supp. 1993.* Original rule filed April 14, 1994, effective 11/30/1994. Amended by Missouri Register November 1, 2018/Volume 43, Number 21, effective 12/31/2018Amended by Missouri Register February 1, 2021/Volume 46, Number 03, effective 3/31/2021*Original authority: 640.100, RSMo 1939, amended 1978, 1981, 1982, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993.