N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 717.06

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 717.06 - Technology Assessment Report Submittal and Review

(a) The technology assessment report specified in Env-Wq 717.05(c) shall include:

(1) A written description of the proposed I/A technology;

(2) A history of where and when the technology was developed;

(3) Operational reports, technical reports, and laboratory reports that resulted from research or demonstration projects;

(4) A full listing of all applications and tests of the technology;

(5) Records regarding the length of time the technology has been operated and evaluated and the climate conditions under which the testing was conducted;

(6) Documentation of flow rates, volumes, and pollutant loadings during demonstration projects and a discussion of how these loadings compare to full scale operation;

(7) A discussion of how the design criteria for the technology have been developed; and

(8) A discussion of the advantages of the proposed technology and risks associated with adoption of the technology.

(b) The department shall evaluate the technology assessment report to determine whether the proposed I/A technology meets the following criteria:

(1) Whether the proposed technology offers advantages over conventional technology in at least one of the following areas:

a.Reduction of life cycle costs;

b.More efficient use of energy or resources;

c.Elimination or reduction of discharge of pollutants; or

d.Recycling, reclamation or re-use of byproducts of the process;

(2) Whether the technology appears promising based upon the results of research and demonstration projects with benefits that outweigh the element of risk;

(3) Whether the expected treatment results satisfy the requirements of the discharge permit;

(4) If applicable, whether spare parts and servicing are available; and

(5) Whether the I/A system is no more difficult to operate than a conventional WWTP and provides at least the same level of protection to public health, the environment, and the I/A system's operators.

(c) The department shall respond to the technology assessment report in writing within 60 days based upon its review of the information submitted.

(d) If the department cannot determine whether the proposal meets the criteria listed in (b), above, the department shall identify the deficiencies and request the applicant to provide additional information to address them.

(e) If the department determines that the proposal meets the criteria listed in (b), above, and that conditions are not necessary to protect public health, the environment, or operators, the department shall approve the proposal.

(f) If the department determines that the proposal meets the criteria listed in (b), above, but conditions are necessary to protect public health, the environment, or operators, the department shall approve the proposal with such conditions as are necessary.

(g) If the department determines that the proposal does not meet the criteria listed in (b), above, or that no conditions could be added that would be adequate to protect public health, the environment, or operators, the department shall reject the proposal.

(h) If the department approves the proposal with conditions or rejects the proposal, the written decision shall specifically state the reason(s) for the decision.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 717.06

Adopted byVolume XXXIV Number 46, Filed November 13, 2014, Proposed by #10693, Effective 10/15/2014, Expires10/15/2024.