New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 7 - WASTEWATER AND WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES
Part 3 - LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL AND TREATMENT
Section 20.7.3.402 - PERMITTING; CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS

Universal Citation: 20 NM Admin Code 20.7.3.402

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. For liquid waste systems utilizing conventional treatment and conventional disposal, the department shall require the following information to be included with the application.

(1) A detailed site plan, completely dimensioned, showing direction and approximate slope of surface; location of all present or proposed retaining walls; arroyos, canals, irrigation or drainage channels; water supply lines, wells or other water sources; other on-site liquid waste systems; paved areas, roadways and structures; location of the proposed liquid waste system with relation to lot lines and structures; and to all sources of water supply located within 200 feet.

(2) Sufficient details of construction, materials and components necessary to assure compliance with the requirements of 20.7.3 NMAC.

(3) A set of floor plans or verification of the total flow for the structure(s) served by the liquid waste system.

B. The department may also require the following information be included with the application:

(1) A detailed log of soil formations and groundwater level as determined by soil borings or a test hole(s) dug in close proximity to any proposed seepage pit or disposal field.

(2) Any additional information that may be necessary to demonstrate that the permit will not create a hazard to public health or degrade a body of water.

C. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection D of this section, the department shall, within 10 working days after receipt of the completed application, grant the permit, grant the permit subject to conditions or deny the permit and shall notify the applicant of the action taken. Within five working days, the department shall determine if a permit application is administratively complete. The department shall notify the applicant, orally or in writing, if the application is administratively incomplete. The determination that an application is administratively complete does not mean that the proposed system meets the requirements of 20.7.3 NMAC.

D. If the department's initial review of the application indicates that the imposition of more stringent requirements may be necessary pursuant to Subsection L of 20.7.3.201 NMAC or Subsection L of 20.7.3.401 NMAC, the department may extend the time for the review of the application until 20 working days after receipt of the completed application provided that the department shall notify the applicant of such extension within 10 working days after receipt of the completed application.

E. When the permit is granted subject to conditions, denied or more stringent conditions applied, the reason for the action shall refer to the appropriate regulation(s) and be given in writing.

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