Okla. Admin. Code § 252:624-1-3
Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024
Section 252:624-1-3 - Authorizations and permits(a)Requirement for authorizations and permits. This Chapter implements the Uniform Permitting Act, 27A O.S. § 2-14-101 et seq. and the rules promulgated thereunder. No one may construct a new minor public water supply system, amend an existing minor public water supply system or put an existing water well into use as a minor public water supply system until the requirements of 252:624-1-4 have been met and DEQ has issued to the owner of a minor public water supply system either: (1) an authorization to construct or amend a minor public water supply system under the general permit, the terms of which are the rules of this Chapter including a system for which a variance has been granted in accordance with 252:624-1-5; or(2) a permit to construct from DEQ's Water Quality Division issued pursuant to OAC 252:626. A permit to construct will be required when the proposed minor public water supply system cannot be constructed or modified according to the design standards in this Chapter; or(3) a permit to supply water which is subject to the following:(A) Only minor public water supply systems constructed without an authorization to construct and were being used to serve water to the public prior to June 1, 2011 qualify for a permit to supply water.(B) The minor public water supply system must meet drinking water standards.(C) The minor public water supply system may be subject to additional monitoring requirements as determined by DEQ and may include other permit conditions necessary to assure compliance with drinking water standards.(b)Applying for authorizations. An applicant seeking an authorization to construct or amend a minor public water supply system or obtain a permit to supply shall submit the following to DEQ:(1)Application form. A completed and signed DEQ Form 624-001, "Application for a Minor Public Water Supply System."(2)Site drawing. A site drawing that includes:(B) location of the proposed or existing well;(C) location of any one-hundred-year flood plain within one quarter (1/4) of a mile of the proposed or existing water well; and(D) all potential sources of pollution within three hundred feet (300') of the proposed or existing water well.(3)Affidavit. A completed and signed affidavit certifying that:(A) the minor water system will be constructed or modified in accordance with the generic plans set forth in Appendix A; and(B) the applicant: (i) owns the property where the minor public water supply system will be located; or(ii) has a current lease or easement for the purpose of constructing and operating the minor public water supply system.(4)Wellhead protection checklist. A completed and signed DEQ Form 624-002, "Wellhead Protection Checklist."(5)Authorization fee. The required authorization fee. [See 252:624-11 (relating to fees)].(6)Pre-existing systems. If a pre-existing system is reclassified or newly discovered as a minor public water supply system they must also include with the application: (A) any previous sample results,(B) the OWRB Multi-purpose Well Completion & Plugging Report, and(C) any other information as requested by DEQ.(c)Certification of Exemption. Facilities that fall under the definition of a minor public water supply system, but do not provide water for human consumption shall submit a completed and signed DEQ form 624-013, "Certification of Exemption." (1) In order to be approved for this exemption, facilities must not allow water from the source to be used for the following:(B) showering or bathing;(D) food or beverage preparation;(2) Facilities shall post signs at all sinks and faucets that state "NOT FOR CONSUMPTION".Okla. Admin. Code § 252:624-1-3
Added at 25 Ok Reg 2294, eff 7-11-08; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1273, eff 7-1-11Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 9/15/2017