Okla. Admin. Code § 35:30-17-97

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 35:30-17-97 - Schedule for implementation of surface impoundments by commercial applicators

(a) Commercial applicators may continue to use existing surface impoundments

(1) Which, upon monitoring, are approved by the Board.

(2) Which meet all requirements of 35:30-17-96.

(b) Plans and specifications for modifications to existing surface impoundments shall be filed with, and approved by, the Board, prior to the start of construction. The Board may consult with and seek the advice of Waste Management of the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality prior to approval.

(c) Surface impoundments in operation at the effective date of this Subchapter which, upon monitoring, are not approved by the Board and/or which cannot be brought into compliance with the requirements of 35:30-17-96 shall be permanently closed no later than December 31, 1984. The contents of these surface impoundments shall be left undisturbed to evaporate; any solid residues remaining after evaporation of all liquids shall be removed and disposed of at a permitted controlled industrial waste disposal facility; and the excavation shall be filled under the supervision or with the prior approval of the Board.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:30-17-97

Amended at 12 Ok Reg 3408, eff 7-11-95 (emergency); Amended at 13 Ok Reg 1863, eff 6-14-96; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 1018, eff 5-11-00