N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 718.05

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Wq 718.05 - Technical Documentation Requirements

An applicant for a discharge permit for a privately-owned WWTP as specified in Env-Wq 718.03 (c) or (d) shall submit to the department:

(a) The following technical documentation with the application:
(1) Engineering and water quality studies as required to demonstrate that the proposed facility is consistent with statewide, area-wide, or regional water quality planning pursuant to sections 205(j)(1), 205(j)(5) or 208 of the federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, as amended;
(2) Engineering and water quality studies to demonstrate that the discharge is consistent with the water quality goals as provided in RSA 485-A:8 and Env-Wq 1700 relative to water quality standards;
(3) Evidence in the form of certification from the municipality that the system proposed has the concurrence of the local governing body and local land use boards as defined in RSA 672;
(4) Technical design drawings and specifications in accordance with this chapter;
(5) Certification by a New Hampshire-licensed professional engineer that the facilities have been built in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, which certification shall be submitted within 60 days following substantial completion of construction of the WWTP; and
(6) Evidence in the form of a written agreement that the WWTP will be operated by an operator certified under Env-Wq 900; and
(b) Within 60 days following substantial completion of construction of the WWTP or pump station(s), operation and maintenance manuals to provide information and guidance for day-to-day operation of the WWTP and pump stations, as applicable, that contain the following information:
(1) Information on process design assumptions;
(2) Unit process information that includes control measures and monitoring procedures for the various processes;
(3) Start-up procedures for each unit operation and piece of equipment;
(4) Maintenance management systems;
(5) Laboratory test procedures;
(6) Safety procedures;
(7) Organizational structure and administrative procedures;
(8) Troubleshooting procedures;
(9) Emergency operation plan;
(10) Staffing requirements;
(11) Process and Instrumentation diagram; and
(12) Checklists for systems and components for operator's use in developing a maintenance program for pump stations and WWTPs.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 718.05

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