N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1203.10

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 1203.10 - Disposal of Septic Tank Wastes

(a) Septage or holding tank wastes shall be discharged to the WRBP system only by a person who:

(1) Holds a current, valid septage hauler permit issued by the department pursuant to Env-Wq 1605 for which the WRBP has signed a certification required by Env-Wq 1605.01(c); and

(2) Complies with all requirements of this section.

(b) A septage hauler permit shall be considered current and valid if the permit has not expired and has not been suspended or revoked or otherwise surrendered.

(c) Upon receipt of a septage hauler permit and prior to discharging any wastes to the WRBP system, the septage hauler shall provide a copy of the septage hauler permit issued by the department to the WRBP.

(d) The septage hauler shall notify the WRBP of any renewal or other change in the status of the permit, including suspension or revocation. If the permit is renewed, the septage hauler shall provide a copy of the renewed permit to the WRBP.

(e) Septage and holding tank wastes shall be accepted into the WRBP system only at the WRBP treatment plant's designated septage receiving area during the hours designated for receipt of such wastes.

(f) The WRBP shall limit the disposal of such wastes if such disposal might result in:

(1) Pass through;

(2) Interference with the treatment plant operation; or

(3) Endangerment of the health and welfare of the WRBP treatment plant staff.

(g) No toxic wastes, oil, grease in amounts that would cause interference, or chemicals that would cause interference shall be discharged at the septage receiving areas.

(h) The septage hauler shall provide the following information on a septage discharge receipt form at the time of each discharge of waste:

(1) The name and address of the pumping firm;

(2) The septage hauler plate number, driver's name, and tank volume;

(3) The source of the load, name and telephone number of client, and town of origin;

(4) The fee to be paid for discharging the load; and

(5) The date and time of discharge.

(i) If the WRBP receives information suggesting that a septage hauler authorized to discharge has submitted false information to the WRBP or the department, failed to comply with the provisions of this section, or violated any other provision of RSA 485-A or Env-Wq 1600 relative to septage disposal, the WRBP shall:

(1) Proceed in accordance with RSA 541-A:30 and the provisions of Env-C 200 applicable to adjudicative proceedings to revoke the discharge authorization if:

a.The discharge harmed, or posed a significant threat of harm to, the WRBP treatment plant or staff; or

b.The septage hauler is a chronic non-complier as defined in Env-C 209;

(2) Proceed in accordance with RSA 541-A:30 and the provisions of Env-C 200 applicable to adjudicative proceedings to suspend the discharge authorization if the criteria for revocation are not met; and

(3) Request the commissioner of the department to fine the hauler in accordance with RSA 485-A:54, V or RSA 485-A:22, V, as applicable, and the rules in Env-C 200 and Env-C 600 if as a result of the violation the hauler realized an economic benefit that can be calculated.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1203.10

#8235, eff 12-22-04 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1200) (formerly Env-Ws 1203.10 ); ss by #9798-A, eff 10-9-10 (from Env-Wq 1203.08)

Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 16, Filed April 18, 2019, Proposed by #12739, Effective 3/19/2019, Expires 3/19/2029.