Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 020 - Environmental Quality, Dept. of
Sub-Agency 0011 - Water Quality
Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL OR MODIFY PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES, WASTEWATER FACILITIES, DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT FACILITIES, TREATED WASTEWATER REUSE SYSTEMS AND OTHER FACILITIES CAPABLE OF CAUSING OR CONTRIBUTING TO POLLUTION
Section 3-5 - General Permits

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 3-5

Current through September 21, 2024

(a) The Director shall issue a general permit for the installation, modification, construction, or operation of new systems for the following classes of facilities:

(i) Small wastewater facilities that require a permit under Water Quality Rules Chapter 25;

(ii) Extensions to or modifications of existing sewage collection facilities and public water supply distribution facilities, excluding finished water storage facilities, booster pump systems, and sewage lift systems;

(iii) Pilot plants constructed to obtain data to demonstrate compliance with applicable Water Quality Rules.

(b) The general permit for each type of facility listed in paragraph (a) of this Section shall contain requirements to protect surface and groundwater resources and to provide safe and adequate water for public water supply systems.

(c) The Administrator shall provide public notice and opportunity for public comment on the draft general permit before it is issued by the Director. The public comment period shall include:

(i) Notice in a paper of statewide circulation and electronic notification to persons on the Division subscriber list;

(ii) A minimum 30-day public comment period;

(iii) An opportunity for a public hearing if the Administrator determines there is a significant degree of public interest in the draft general permit; and

(iv) The preparation of a written analysis of how the Division responded to public comments. This analysis shall be made available to all persons who commented on the proposed permit.

(d) Applications for coverage under a general permit shall be submitted to the Division in a format required by the Administrator and include the application form, plans, specifications, design data, and other pertinent information concerning the project.

(e) All facilities described in paragraph (a) of this Section shall be designed, constructed, installed, modified, and operated to meet minimum design standards as specified in applicable Water Quality Rules.

(f) All plans, specifications, and reports submitted under this chapter shall be sealed, signed, and dated by a licensed professional engineer under W.S. § 33-29-601 or by a licensed professional geologist under W.S. § 33-41-115, as applicable.

(g) All plans and specifications shall conform to common and accepted engineering and geologic practices as determined by the Administrator or as defined by applicable Water Quality Rules.

(h) Facilities are authorized under the general permit when the Administrator issues a written notification of coverage under the general permit.

(i) The Administrator may require an applicant for a general permit to obtain an individual permit for that facility if the Administrator determines that the general permit would not be protective of surface water standards, groundwater standards, public health, or the environment.

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