(a) These rules shall govern:
- (1) The processing, treatment, holding, storage, and disposal of septage;
- (2) The land application of septage; and
- (3) The removal and transportation of septage.
- (b) These rules shall not apply to any septage management activity incidental to the operation of a wastewater treatment plant for which a surface water discharge permit or a groundwater discharge permit has been issued by the department under RSA 485-A:13.
- (c) Nothing in these rules shall be construed to modify or lessen the powers conferred upon local authorities by health and land use enabling statutes.
- (d) Nothing in these rules shall be construed to eliminate the need to also comply with the federal regulations as specified in 40 CFR Part 503.
Source. (See Revision Note #1 and Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1600) #13944, eff 4-27-24