Section 250-RICR-150-10-3.6 - Sludge Management OperationsA. The owner or operator of a facility or site is required to operate and maintain properly all equipment and systems used to achieve compliance with these rules and regulations. Proper operation and maintenance includes effective performance, adequate funding, adequate staffing and training, and adequate laboratory and process controls, including appropriate quality assurance procedures. B. Upon any interruption in operations of the facility or site due to loss or reduction of power or other equipment failure, the owner or operator shall control management of the facility or site to the extent necessary to maintain compliance with these rules and regulations until such time as power or other equipment is restored or an alternative method of management is provided.C. The owner or operator shall take immediate action necessary to correct any noncompliance with these rules and regulations when such noncompliance may have an adverse effect on public health or the environment.D. The owner or operator shall notify the Office of Water Resources in writing, at least ninety (90) days prior to any alteration or modification of the facility or site, change in management practices of the facility or site, or any other activity which may result in noncompliance with these rules and regulations.E. The owner or operator shall immediately notify the Office of Water Resources of any substantial change in the volume or composition of sludge resulting from the introduction of pollutants into the facility or site. The notice shall include information on the quantity and composition of sludge, the source of the new pollutants or efforts made to discover the source, and any impacts on management practices resulting from the change.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-150-10-3.6