Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0400 - Environment and Conservation
Subtitle 0400-15 - Division of Remediation
Chapter 0400-15-01 - Hazardous Substance Remedial Action
Section 0400-15-01-.10 - REMEDIAL DESIGN
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) Purpose
The purpose of the remedial design documents is to present the specific details of the selected remedial alternative based on the feasibility study and supporting documents. The design documents shall be stamped by a registered Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Tennessee. Records of Decision and Remedial Design at sites being investigated and remediated pursuant to CERCLA requirements at 40 C.F.R. §300 will be deemed to meet the requirements of this rule.
(2) Initial Remedial Design
The Initial Remedial Design report is the process design of the selected alternative. The report must demonstrate quantitatively that the selected alternative will perform as intended. The level of complexity in the report will usually be intermediate between that of a general design in the feasibility study and the detailed design in the final plans and specifications. An Initial Remedial Design report shall be first submitted by the responsible party and approved before the remedial design contractor finalizes the plans and specifications. The following items shall be included in the report: .
(3) Final Remedial Design
The final Design shall include specific and detailed steps that describe how the project will be constructed and/or remediated. The final Design shall be prepared by the responsible party and shall include:
Complete detailed plans and specifications including size, capacity, treatment efficiency, and other design considerations that apply to the specific site.
Treatment and removal processes detailing waste to be removed or treated; transportation required; disposal location; and other supporting data.
A schedule that details significant milestones for the entire project.
A listing of cleanup standards as required in the ROD.
Requirements for providing service visits by experienced personnel; adjustments; startup and operation of the treatment systems; and appropriate operational procedures training.
An estimate and estimate summary sheet that details all associated cost of the project.
A summary of the public awareness schedule that describes the method and frequency of notifying the public of the remedial action.
Before performing site activities a health and safety plan which complies with OSHA requirements shall be prepared and submitted by the responsible party(ies).
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-212-201 et seq. and 4-5-201 et seq.