Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 020 - Environmental Quality, Dept. of
Sub-Agency 0011 - Water Quality
Chapter 28 - STANDARDS FOR ISSUING PERMITS FOR COMMERCIAL OILFIELD WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES
Section 28-12 - Operation and Maintenance Plan

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 28-12

Current through September 21, 2024

(a) An operation and maintenance (O&M) plan is required for each new or modified facility and shall include the following information:

(i) An introduction that includes an overview of the facility and operational processes;

(ii) Process flow diagram;

(iii) Wastewater receiving procedures, including procedures for refusing loads that may not conform to permit requirements or facility policies;

(iv) Copies of all state and federal permits associated with the facility;

(v) Record keeping and reporting procedures;

(vi) Planned work and facility operation schedules;

(vii) Staffing and management structure;

(viii) Maintenance and inspection procedures;

(ix) Sampling and analysis plans for groundwater monitoring, evaporation pond monitoring, and leak detection system monitoring; and

(ix) A contingency plan that includes:
(A) A discussion of how hazards to human health and the environment will be minimized in case of fires, explosions, or unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of waste or waste constituents to soil, surface water, or groundwater;

(B) Procedures for notifying appropriate State or local agencies with designated response roles; and

(C) Reporting thresholds, response procedures, and recordkeeping requirements for spills, fires, explosions, and other possible failures.

(b) The O&M plan shall be submitted to the Division prior to fifty (50 %) percent completion of construction. Administrator approval of the final O&M plan is required prior to any water disposal into evaporation ponds.

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