Okla. Admin. Code § 252:656-3-2

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 252:656-3-2 - Applications

(a)Permit application requirements. Applicants seeking permits to construct either a non-industrial wastewater or water reuse system shall submit the following to DEQ:

(1) an application;

(2) the appropriate fee;

(3) two (2) copies of an engineering report in compliance with OAC 252:656-3-4;

(4) two (2) sets of plans and specifications; and

(5) documentation of adequate financial accountability.

(b)Application. The application shall be complete and legible and include:

(1) the type of entity that is applying for the permit,

(2) the legal description of the property where the system will be located,

(3) a final design analysis,

and

(4) a list of all applicable ASTM standards required for construction, installation and testing of the processes and equipment listed in the plans and specifications.

(c)Governing body and authority of public entity. Public entities other than municipalities shall provide certified copies of the results of the last election or appointment of the members of the governing body. Public entities must also provide citations to their legal authority to own and operate the proposed facility.

(d)Notice to political subdivision. If the proposed facility is to be located within a political subdivision, the applicant must notify the political subdivision.

(e)Financial accountability. All applicants must demonstrate they have adequate financial accountability, and technical and managerial capacity to comply with the requirements of this Chapter and to continuously maintain the facility.

(1) If the applicant is not a city, town or other public entity, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the DEQ:

(A) that the applicant can cover the expected costs for operation and maintenance, replacement and closure;

(B) that the applicant can provide for the continued existence and financial accountability of the facility;

(C) that provisions have been made for continued existence of the operating entity for the expected life of the facility; and

(D) that all components of the non-industrial wastewater or water reuse system, including service lines, are located on property under the control of the applicant through a recorded easement or ownership of the property. [See 27A O.S. § 2-6-401(A)].

(2) Financial accountability may be demonstrated in one of the following fashions:

(A) The applicant must provide proof of a sufficient amount on deposit to the credit of a trust, the powers of which are to operate and maintain the wastewater system for the expected life of the facility; or

(B) Other proof of financial viability, such as the issuance of a bond or insurance contract covering the operation and maintenance of the wastewater system may be submitted to DEQ for approval; and

(3) Costs for closure of the wastewater system as required by law must be included in any funding plan.

(f)Transferring applications. Applications and unexpired permits may be transferred upon showing the transferee has legal authority and financial accountability, and that both parties agree to the transfer.

(g)Compliance with permit. Applicants shall:

(1) construct wastewater and water reuse systems according to the plans and specifications approved by DEQ;

(2) comply with the terms of the permits that are issued by DEQ. Permits may contain provisions more stringent than these rules in order to meet water quality standards;

(3) not proceed with construction before the permit is issued by DEQ;and

(4) not deviate from the approved plans and specifications.

Okla. Admin. Code § 252:656-3-2

Added at 17 Ok Reg 1140, eff 6-1-00; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 937, eff 6-15-06; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1282, eff 7-1-11; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1061, eff 7-1-12