Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-3-6 - SEPTAGE MANAGEMENT
Section 420-3-6-.17 - Facility Closure

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 420-3-6-.17

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

The closure of a land application facility shall be performed subject to approval by the LHD or the Board and pursuant to the following requirements:

(1) The permit holder shall notify the LHD in writing of an intention to close the facility at least 90 days prior to the planned closure date.

(2) The permit holder shall notify persons who are authorized to use the facility for land application of the intention to close the facility, at least 60 days prior to the planned closure date.

(3) The permit holder shall submit to the LHD, at least 60 days prior to the closure date, a site closure plan, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following items of information:

(a) A statement explaining why the facility will be closed. The statement shall indicate if the permittee possesses a Sewage Tank Pumper Permit and whether he or she will continue to pump out septic tanks or grease traps; and if so, the alternative method(s) to be used for the disposition of septage or other permitted waste following the facility closure.

(b) The date on which the last application will be made.

(c) Other information that may be requested by the LHD or the Board.

(4) A statement shall be provided to the property owner, if other than the permit holder, indicating the date on which the last application was made and the restrictions which apply to public access, the grazing of animals, and the growing of crops, as specified in these rules.

Previous Rule .10 was renumbered .15 per certification published December 31, 2020; effective February 14, 2021.

Authors: John-Paul O'Driscoll, Christie L. White, George B. Allison, Thad Pittman

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-2-2(6), 22-10-1 et seq., 22-20-5, 22-26-1, 22-26-2, 22-26-3.

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