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...[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 3745-39-01 of the Administrative Code.] The rules in this chapter are written in a "readable rule" format. Also included, and identified as such, are comments. Comments are not legally binding and are recom...

...[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 3745-39-01 of the Administrative Code.] The rules in this chapter are written in a "readable rule" format. Also included, and identified as such, are comments. Comments are not legally binding and are recom...

...[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 3745-39-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Permit requirement. (1) The following discharges composed entirely of storm water shall require an Ohio NPDES permit: (a) A discharge with respect to which ...

...[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 3745-39-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Permit requirement. (1) The following discharges composed entirely of stormwater shall require an Ohio NPDES permit: (a) A discharge with respect to which a...

...(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. (2) "Agronomic benefit" means agronomic benefit, as defined in section 6111.01 of the Revised Code. (3) "Agronomic rate" means a rate of application of nutrients from any source to the land or an amount o...

...[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...

...(A) Notice and necessary information requirements for permittees. A permittee shall provide the initial person who receives class B or bulk 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 receiving is or contains class ...

...(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...

...[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) 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) 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...

...(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 ...

..."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...

...[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) 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...

...(A) Except as provided in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(6) of this rule, the minimum design flows and waste strengths in table A-1 of this rule shall be used to design a treatment works sized for one hundred thousand gallons per day or less. The design flow and the waste strength shall be based on the existing and proposed services at the facility, and the justification for the proposed design flow and...

...[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) Definitions. (1) "Centralized collection and treatment" means a disposal system that serves more than one source of sewage, industrial waste, or other waste. (2) "Larger ...

...(A) Isolation distances. Except as provided in paragraphs (B) to (E) of this rule, the minimum isolation distances in table A-1 of this rule shall be maintained. [Comment: In the case of any reference to any building, the measurement shall be taken from the outside wall of the building. In the case of any reference to a treatment works or a component of the treatment works or a pump station, the measurement shall be...

...(A) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to establish the permit to install application requirements, management plan application requirements, design standards, siting restrictions and operation and maintenance requirements for any holding tank. (B) Exclusions from this rule. A permit to install or management plan is not required for any of the following: (1) Any portable toilet that does n...

...[Comment: For the definitions of terms used in this rule, see rule 3745-42-01 of the Administrative Code.] [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) Land application systems: purpose. The purpose of this rule is ...

...(A) An adjudication proceeding shall be initiated if any one or combination of the following occur: (1) The person to whom the proposed action was issued timely requests an adjudication hearing pursuant to sections 119.06 and 119.07 of the Revised Code. (2) An officer of an agency of the state or of a political subdivision acting in a representative capacity or any person who would be aggrieved or adversely affecte...

...(A) An adjudication proceeding shall be initiated if any of the following occur: (1) The person to whom the proposed action was issued timely requests an adjudication hearing pursuant to sections 119.06 and 119.07 of the Revised Code. (2) An officer of an agency of the state or of a political subdivision acting in a representative capacity or any person who would be aggrieved or adversely affect...