OAR 340-050-0030: Biosolids and Domestic Septage Land Application Site Selection and Approval

(1) Prior approval must be obtained in writing from the Department for the land application of biosolids or domestic septage on beneficial use sites or disposal sites. (2) Prior to approval of any proposed site that may be sensitive with respect to residential housing, runoff potential or threat to groundwater, the Department shall ensure that an opportunity is provided for public comment and, if required as noted in (a) below, public hearing. (a) If, during the public comment period, at least 10 people, or an organization representing at least 10 people, indicate concerns about the proposed action, then opportunity shall be provided for public hearing. (b) The Department shall take final action on site authorization within 30 days of the closure of the public comment period, or 30 days of the closure of the hearing’s record. (3) Land application site authorization letters are considered an integral part of the biosolids or domestic septage management plan. Provisions specified by the Department in site authorization letters, in accordance with a Department approved biosolids or domestic septage management plan, shall be considered enforceable conditions under the permitted source’s NPDES, WPCF, or Solid Waste Disposal permit.