A. The permit holder shall maintain and implement a Biosolids Management Plan that shall consist of three components:

1. 9VAC25-32-60 F에 따라 허가 신청 또는 허가에 농장을 추가하는 허가 변경 시 작성 및 제출한 현장 책자를 포함한 자료;

2. Nutrient management plan developed for each site, prior to biosolids application; and

3. 운영 및 유지 관리(O&M) 매뉴얼을 개발하여 허가 발효일로부터 90 일 이내에 해당 부서에 제출해야 합니다.

B. The biosolids management plan and all of its components shall be incorporated as an enforceable part of the permit. may also include an emergency management plan, developed and submitted to the department for approval at any point during the permit term. The requirements for an emergency management plan are set out in subsection F of this section.

C. Nutrient management plan: The biosolids management plan and all of its components shall be incorporated as an enforceable part of the permit.

D. Nutrient management plan:

1. A nutrient management plan approved by the Department of Conservation and Recreation shall be required for application sites prior to department authorization under specific conditions, including but not limited to:

a. Sites operated by an owner or lessee of a confined animal feeding operation as defined in subsection A of § 62.1-44.17:1 of the Code of Virginia, or confined poultry feeding operation as defined in subsection A of § 62.1-44.17:1.1 of the Code of Virginia;

b. 3년에 한 번 이상 토지 신청이 연간 농경지 비율의 50% 이상으로 제안되는 사이트;

c. 농경지보다 더 높은 비율로 토지 신청이 제안된 채굴 또는 교란 토지 부지

d. 기타 토지 신청이 주 수역에 악영향을 미칠 수 있는 위험을 증가시키는 사이트별 조건에 기반한 사이트.

2. Where conditions at the land application site change so that it meets one or more of the specific conditions identified in subdivisions 1 a through d of this subsection, an approved nutrient management plan shall be submitted prior to any future land application at the site.

3. 영양분 관리 계획은 바이오고형물 토지 신청 시 토지 신청 현장의 부서에서 검토할 수 있어야 합니다.

4. Within 30 days after land application at the site has commenced, the permit holder shall provide a copy of the nutrient management plan to the farm operator of the site, the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the chief executive officer or designee for the local government unless they request in writing not to receive the nutrient management plan.

5. The nutrient management plan must be approved by the Department of Conservation and Recreation prior to land application for application sites where the soil test phosphorus levels exceed the values in Table 1 of this section. For purposes of approval, permittees should submit the nutrient management plan to the Department of Conservation and Recreation at least 30 days prior to the anticipated date of land application to ensure adequate time for the approval process.

D. E. The O&M manual shall include at a minimum:

1. 장비 유지보수 및 보정 절차 및 일정;

2. 스토리지 시설 유지 관리 절차 및 일정

3. 샘플링 일정

a. 필수 모니터링

b. 운영 제어 테스트;

4. 사용된 실험실 및 방법을 포함한 샘플 수집, 보존 및 분석 절차, 그리고

5. 모든 모니터링 활동의 기록 및 보고에 대한 지침입니다.

F. Emergency management plan: The emergency management plan specifies the procedures a permit holder will follow to address administrative, staging, signage, and additional on-site and emergency storage site requirements when routine and on-site storage facility capacity and holding times are anticipated to be exceeded. The purpose of the emergency management plan is to protect against the release of biosolids into state waters, and to account for increased intensity, frequency, and duration of storm events.

1. The emergency management plan shall include the following:

a. An outline of existing routine storage capacity, onsite storage capacity, storage at generating facilities (as applicable), and any other storage capacity authorized and available to the permit holder;

b. Documentation of total volume of biosolids contracted or expected to be land applied annually;

c. Based on the information provided in subdivisions F 1 a and F 1 b of this section, a calculation of the estimated total number of days of storage available annually;

d. Procedures and thresholds for requesting the initiation of the emergency management plan;

e. Record keeping and reporting procedures when an emergency management plan is active; and

f. Procedures for concluding emergency management plan implementation.

2. The emergency management plan shall also include at least one of the following procedures:

a. Emergency storage locations that the permit holder may only use after the emergency management plan is initiated in accordance with 9VAC25-32-550 F;

b. Planned deviations from on-site storage requirements specified in the biosolids management plan including:

(1) The application of biosolids at permitted sites other than those under the operational control of the same owner or operator of the site where the on-site storage is located as specified in 9VAC25-32-550 D;

(2) The amount of biosolids stored as specified in 9VAC25-32-550 D 3; or

(3) The storage time limitations as specified in 9VAC25-32-550 D;

c. Planned deviations from or reduction of sign posting requirements specified in 9VAC25-32-515 B; or

d. Planned deviations from procedures specified in the O&M manual.

3. Procedural deviations specified in the emergency management plan may not include additional deviations from permit requirements other than those listed in 9VAC25-32-410 F 2 a through d.

4. The emergency management plan shall be kept current and updated within 30 days of changes in available storage sites or volume of biosolids managed. Changes to procedures or the addition of emergency storage sites shall be approved by the department prior to implementation.

5. A request to initiate the emergency management plan shall include:

a. A description of conditions causing limitations to land application that may include:

(1) Saturated land due to prolonged precipitation or flooding;

(2) Governor-issued emergency declarations related to the intensity, frequency, or duration of storm events;

(3) Measured, regional precipitation thresholds;

(4) Influx of additional biosolids to be managed due to the intensity, frequency, or duration of storm events; or

(5) Unreasonably burdensome geographic and transportation constraints. Unreasonably burdensome geographic and transportation constraints alone, without other conditions that are causing limitations to land application, are not sufficient cause to initiate an emergency management plan.

b. Efforts to utilize all available storage capacity including, the total capacity of storage available at the time of the request to initiate the emergency management plan;

c. Documentation that landfills are further limiting biosolids disposal and a description of landfill limitations at the time of the request to initiate the emergency management plan; and

d. Any additional information determining whether cause exists for initiating the emergency management plan.

6. Approval and implementation procedures.

a. A permit holder shall submit the emergency management plan to the department for approval and may not initiate the emergency management plan until it has been approved.

b. A permit holder may initiate the approved emergency management plan when the thresholds specified in the emergency management plan have been met.

c. Upon initiation of the emergency management plan, the permit holder shall notify the department in writing and follow the procedures described in the plan.

d. The active phase of an emergency management plan begins upon initiation and ends when the conditions causing limitations to land application cease.

e. During an active emergency management plan, a permit holder shall include an addendum to monthly reports required by the permit that includes the following:

(1) Date the permit holder initiated the emergency management plan;

(2) A description of the deviations authorized in the emergency management plan from permit requirements, and deviations in O&M manual procedures implemented;

(3) A description of efforts to phase out emergency management plan implementation, which may include emptying of emergency storage, bringing on-site storage back into compliance with permit requirements, and other reductions in emergency procedures;

(4) An inventory for each storage location to include:

(a) Dates and amounts of each biosolids source placed and removed; and

(b) Destination permit and field identification for the sources removed;

(5) Any conditions or activities that deviated from the approved emergency management plan;

(6) Changes in availability of landfill disposal; and

(7) Date the permit holder concluded the emergency management plan implementation, when applicable.

f. The permit holder shall follow the procedures for concluding emergency management plan implementation as specified in the approved emergency management plan.

7. The active phase of the emergency management plan will conclude when the conditions causing limitations to land application cease.

A. No person shall apply to the department for a permit, a variance, or a permit modification authorizing storage of biosolids without first complying with all requirements adopted pursuant to § 62.1-44.19:3 R of the Code of Virginia.

B. Two Three types of storage may be integrated into a complete biosolids management plan:

1. On-site storage, or ;

2. Routine storage. Only routine storage facilities shall be considered a facility under this regulation. ; and

3. Emergency storage.

C. All on-site storage and routine storage facilities shall comply with the requirements of this section by 12 months from the effective date of this regulation.

D. On-site storage. On-site storage is the short-term storage of biosolids on a constructed surface within a site approved for land application at a location preapproved by the department. These stored biosolids shall be applied only to sites under the operational control of the same owner or operator of the site where the on-site storage is located. Requirements for on-site storage include the following:

1. 인증된 토지 신청자는 현장 보관을 시행해야 할 때마다 같은 영업일 이내에 해당 부서에 통지해야 합니다. 통지에는 출처, 출처, 위치, 금액이 포함되어야 합니다;

2. 표면은 운영 장비를 지탱할 수 있는 충분한 강도와 최대 투과성( 10 -7cm/sec)으로 시공되어야 합니다;

3. 저장은 현장 저장소가 위치한 현장의 동일한 소유자 또는 운영자의 운영 통제 하에 있는 현장에 적용될 영양소 관리 계획에 명시된 바이오고형물의 양으로 제한되어야 합니다;

4. 보관된 바이오고형물과 관련된 악취가 주변 부지 내 거주지에서 확인되면 해당 부서는 48 시간 내에 문제를 해결해야 합니다. 48 시간 내에 문제가 해결되지 않으면 해당 바이오고형물을 보관 장소에서 제거해야 합니다;

5. 현장 저장 패드에 저장된 모든 바이오 솔리드는 45 현장 저장 첫날부터 일까지 육상 적용해야 합니다;

6. Biosolids storage shall be located to provide minimum visibility from adjacent properties;

7. 우수 또는 유출수와의 접촉을 방지하기 위해 모범 관리 사례를 적절히 활용해야 합니다;

8. Stored biosolids are to be inspected by the certified land applier at least every seven days and after precipitation events of 0.1 inches or greater to ensure that runoff controls are in good working order. Observed excessive slumping, erosion, or movement of biosolids is to be corrected within 24 hours. Any ponding or malodor at the storage site is to be corrected. The certified land applier shall maintain documentation of inspections of stored biosolids;

9. The department may prohibit or require additional restrictions for on-site storage in areas of Karst karst topography and environmentally sensitive sites; and

10. Storage of biosolids shall be managed so as to prevent adverse impacts to water quality or public health.

E. Routine storage. Routine storage is the long-term storage of biosolids at a facility not located at the site of the wastewater treatment plant, preapproved by the department and constructed specifically for the storage of biosolids to be applied at any permitted site. Routine storage facilities shall be provided for all land application projects if no alternative means of management is available during nonapplication periods. No person shall apply to the department for a permit, a variance, or a permit modification authorizing storage of biosolids without first complying with all requirements adopted pursuant to § 62.1-44.19:3 A 5 of the Code of Virginia. Plans and specifications for any surface storage facilities (pits, ponds, lagoons) or aboveground facilities (tanks, pads) shall be submitted as part of the minimum information requirements. The minimum information requirements include:

1. 위치.

a. The facility shall be located at an elevation that is not subject to, or is otherwise protected against, inundation produced by the 100-year flood/wave action as defined by U.S. Geological Survey or equivalent information.

b. Storage facilities should be located to provide minimum visibility.

c. All storage facilities located offsite of property owned by the generator shall be provided with a minimum 750-feet setback area. The length of the setback area considered will be the distance measured from the perimeter of the storage facility. Residential uses, high-density human activities and activities involving food preparation are prohibited within the setback area. The department may reduce the setback requirements based on site-specific factors, such as facility size, topography, prevailing wind direction, and the inclusion of an effective windbreak in the overall design.

2. 디자인 용량.

a. The design capacity for storage of liquid biosolids shall be sufficient to store a minimum volume equivalent to 60 days or more average production of biosolids and the incidental wastewater generated by operation of the treatment works plus sufficient capacity necessary for: (i) the 25 year-24 hour design storm (incident rainfall and any runoff as may be present); (ii) net precipitation excess during the storage period; and (iii) an additional one foot freeboard from the maximum water level (attributed to the sum of the above factors) to the top berm elevation. Storage capacity of less than that specified above will be considered on a case-by-case basis only if sufficient justification warrants such a reduction.

b. If alternative methods of management cannot be adequately verified, contractors shall provide for a minimum of 30 days of in-state routine storage capacity for the average quantity of biosolids transported into Virginia from out-of-state treatment works generating at least a Class B biosolids.

3. Facility design.

a. All drawings and specifications shall be submitted in accordance with 9VAC25-790-160.

b. The biosolids shall be stored on an engineered surface with a maximum permeability of 10^-7 cm/sec and of sufficient strength to support operational equipment.

c. Storage facilities designed to hold dewatered biosolids shall be constructed with a cover to prevent contact with precipitation.

d. Existing facilities permitted as routine storage facilities and designed to contain liquid biosolids may be used to store dewatered biosolids. The supernatant shall be managed as liquid biosolids in accordance with 9VAC25-32-550 E 5 d. Freeboard shall be maintained in accordance with 9VAC25-32-550 E 5 c. The department may require additional monitoring prior to land application.

e. Storage facilities shall be of uniform shape (round, square, rectangular) with no narrow or elongated portions.

f. The facilities shall also be designed to permit access of equipment necessary for loading and unloading biosolids, and shall be designed with receiving facilities to allow for even distribution of biosolids into the facility.

g. The design shall also provide for truck cleaning facilities.

4. Monitoring. All biosolids storage facilities shall be monitored in accordance with the requirements of this regulation. Plans and specifications shall be provided for such a monitoring program in accordance with the minimum information specified in 9VAC25-32-60 F and 9VAC25-32-410.

5. 운영.

a. Only biosolids suitable for land application (Class A or B biosolids) shall be placed into permitted routine storage facilities.

b. Storage of biosolids located offsite or remote from the wastewater treatment works during the summer months shall be avoided whenever possible so that the routine storage facility remains as empty as possible during the summer months.

c. Storage facilities shall be operated in a manner such that sufficient freeboard is provided to ensure that the maximum anticipated high water elevation due to any and all design storm inputs is not less than one foot below the top berm elevation.

d. Complete plans for supernatant disposal shall be provided in accordance with 9VAC25-32-60 F. Plans for supernatant disposal may include transport to the sewage treatment works, mixing with the biosolids for land application or land application separately. However, separate land application of supernatant will be regulated as liquid biosolids; additional testing, monitoring and treatment (disinfection) may be required.

e. The facility site shall be fenced to a minimum height of five feet; gates and locks shall be provided to control access. The fence shall be posted with signs identifying the facility. The fence shall not be constructed closer than 10 feet to the outside edge of the facility or appurtenances, to allow adequate accessibility.

f. If malodors related to the stored biosolids are verified by the department at any occupied dwelling on surrounding property, the malodor must be corrected within 48 hours.

6. Closure. An appropriate plan of closure or abandonment shall be developed by the permittee when the facility ceases to be utilized and approved by the department. Such plans may also be reviewed by the Department of Health.

7. Recordkeeping. A manifest system shall be developed, implemented and maintained and be available for inspection during operations as part of the overall daily recordkeeping for the project (9VAC25-32-60 F).

F. Emergency storage. Emergency storage is the short-term storage of biosolids at a location identified in an emergency management plan that has been approved by the department. Emergency storage sites may be added to an emergency management plan at any point during the permit term. Emergency storage sites may only be utilized after an emergency management plan has been initiated following the procedures in 9VAC25-32-410. Requirements for emergency storage include the following:

1. The permit holder shall notify or cause to be notified the locality in which the emergency storage site is located when the request to add the site to an emergency management plan is approved;

2. Prior to delivering biosolids to an emergency storage site, the permit holder shall obtain the written permission of the landowner authorizing placement of biosolids at the emergency storage site. The written permission shall include a legible map or tax parcel identification number specifying the location of the emergency storage site;

3. Not more than 24 hours prior to delivery of biosolids to an emergency storage site, the permit holder shall notify in writing the department and the chief executive officer or designee of the local government where the site is located. This notification shall include the site location and the source or sources of biosolids stored;

4. A certified land applier shall be present at the emergency storage site when biosolids are delivered. The certified land applier shall maintain documentation of the amount of each source of biosolids delivered and removed daily;

5. An emergency storage site shall include a surface with sufficient strength to support operational equipment;

6. If malodors related to the stored biosolids are verified by the department at any occupied dwelling on surrounding property, the permit holder shall correct the problem within 48 hours. If the problem is not corrected within 48 hours, the permit holder must remove the biosolids from the storage site;

7. All biosolids stored at the emergency storage site shall be prioritized for removal prior to biosolids stored at on-site or routine storage facilities;

8. 우수 또는 유출수와의 접촉을 방지하기 위해 모범 관리 사례를 적절히 활용해야 합니다;

9. Stored biosolids are to be inspected by the certified land applier at least every seven days and after precipitation events of 0.1 inches or greater to ensure that runoff controls are in good working order. Observed excessive slumping, erosion, or movement of biosolids is to be corrected within 24 hours. Any ponding or malodor at the storage site is to be corrected. The certified land applier shall maintain documentation of inspections of stored biosolids;

10. The department may prohibit or require additional restrictions, for emergency storage in areas including karst topography and environmentally sensitive sites;

11. Storage of biosolids shall be managed so as to prevent adverse impacts to water quality or public health;

12. The certified land applier shall maintain documentation of any conditions or activities at the emergency storage site that are not in accordance with the approved emergency management plan; and

13. Upon presentation of credentials, any duly authorized agent of the department may, at reasonable times and under reasonable circumstances during the active phase of an emergency management plan, enter upon the property, public or private, where an emergency storage site is located, for the purpose of inspecting the emergency storage site for compliance with the conditions specified in this subsection.