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...(A) (1) "Aerobic digestion" means the biochemical decomposition of organic matter in sewage sludge material into carbon dioxide and water by microorganisms in the presence of oxygen. For the purposes of this rule, aerobic digestion includes meeting the time and temperature requirements specified in paragraph (B)(2) of rule 3745-40-04 of the Administrative Code. (2) "Agricultural use" means the use of class B or bu...

...[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see rule 3745-40-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Purpose. (1) The purpose of this chapter is all of the following: (a) To establish standards applicable to the treatment, storage, transfer or disposal of s...

...[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see rule 3745-40-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) General requirements. (1) A biosolids classification shall be determined in accordance with table A-1 of this rule. (a) For exceptional quality biosolids, the pathogen re...

...[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see rule 3745-40-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) General requirements. (1) Prior to beneficial use, sewage sludge shall be treated to achieve a biosolids classification in accordance with this rule.

...(A) Notice and necessary information requirements for permittees. Prior to beneficial use, the permittee shall develop, maintain, and provide to the initial person who receives class B or exceptional quality biosolids information including, but not limited to, all of the following: (1) The name, address, telephone number and NPDES permit number of the permittee. (2) The following statement: "The material you are re...

...(A) Biosolids shall be stored in a manner that is protective of human health and the environment and shall not impact waters of the state or create nuisance odors. (B) Prohibitions. If utilizing vector attraction reduction options nine (VAR-9) or ten (VAR-10), the field storage of class B biosolids is prohibited. (C) Except as provided in rule 3745-40-10 of the Administrative Code, no person shall store class B bio...

...(A) General requirements. (1) Biosolids shall be stored in a manner that is protective of human health and the environment, prevents impacts to waters of the state and conduits and minimizes the creation of odors to prevent nuisance odors. (2) Generally accepted storage procedures and best management practices shall be used to store class B and bulk exceptional quality biosolids at beneficial use sites. [Comment: ...

...[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see rule 3745-40-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) General requirements. (1) Any biosolids distributed for beneficial use (e.g. for landscaping or gardening) shall be exceptional quality biosolids, as defined in rule 3745-...

...[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see rule 3745-40-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) General requirements. (1) The mixing of class B biosolids from different treatment works at an authorized beneficial use site is prohibited, except as provided in paragrap...

...[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see rule 3745-40-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Approved sampling methods. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (A)(2) of this rule, a permittee shall collect and analyze, as applicable, representative samples of biosoli...

...[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see rule 3745-40-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Approved analytical methods. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (A)(2) of this rule, a permittee shall collect and analyze, as applicable, representative sam...

...[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see rule 3745-40-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Unless deemed otherwise by the director, any authorized beneficial use site, where class B biosolids are beneficially used, shall have signs that adhere, at a...

...[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see rule 3745-40-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Unless deemed otherwise by the director, any authorized beneficial use site, where class B biosolids are beneficially used, shall have signs that adhere, at a minimum, to t...

...(A) In accordance with Chapter 3745-40 of the Administrative Code, the director may take any of the following actions: (1) Pursue enforcement action against any person who is in non-compliance with this chapter. (2) Deny any NPDES permit or biosolids management plan application not in compliance with this chapter and require the submittal of a new NPDES permit or biosolids management plan ...

...(A) In accordance with this chapter, the director may take any of the following actions: (1) Pursue enforcement action against any person who is in non-compliance with this chapter. (2) Deny any NPDES permit or biosolids management permit application not in compliance with this chapter and require the submittal of a new NPDES permit or biosolids management permit application, including all applicable fees to the Oh...

...[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see rule 3745-40-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Beneficial user certification. (1) After January 1, 2028, no person shall beneficially use class B biosolids or bulk exceptional quality biosolids for agricultural use at ...

..."40 C.F.R." means Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, effective July 1, 2016. (A) (1) "Act" means the federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly referred to as the "Clean Water Act"), 33 U.S.C. sections 1251 to 1387 as amended through July 1, 2016. (2) "Applicable laws" means any applicable provisions of Chapter 6111. of the Revised Code and rules promulgated thereunder, the federal water pollution c...

..."40 C.F.R." means Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, effective July 1, 2016. (A) (1) "Act" means the federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly referred to as the "Clean Water Act"), 33 U.S.C. sections 1251 to 1387 as amended through July 1, 2016. (2) "Applicable laws" means any applicable provisions of Chapter 6111. of the Revised Code and rules promulgated thereunder, the fed...

..."40 C.F.R." means Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, effective July 1, 2024. (A) (1) "Act" means the federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly referred to as the "Clean Water Act"), 33 U.S.C. sections 1251 to 1387 as amended through November 27, 2023. (2) "Agronomic benefit," as defined in section 6111.01 of the Revised Code, means any process that promotes or enhances plant g...

...[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see rule 3745-42-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Applicability of this chapter. (1) Permits to install and plan approvals for disposal systems. (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (B) to (D)(3) of this ru...

...[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see rule 3745-42-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Applicability of this chapter. (1) Permits to install and plan approvals for disposal systems. (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (B) to (D)(3) of this rule, no person ...

...[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see rule 3745-42-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Applications for both permits to install and plan approvals required by rule 3745-42-02 of the Administrative Code shall be made using forms prepared by Ohio EPA and shall ...

...[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see rule 3745-42-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Applications for both permits to install and plan approvals required by rule 3745-42-02 of the Administrative Code shall be made using forms prepared by Ohio EPA and shall ...

...[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see rule 3745-42-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Criteria for decision by the director. (1) A permit to install or plan approval shall be issued on the basis of the information appearing in the application or information...