1. (a) To apply for a septage hauler permit, the person seeking the permit shall:

   1. (1) Complete and submit the "Application for a Septage or Sludge Hauler Permit" form, NHDES-W-09-054, February 2025, available at: https://onlineforms.nh.gov/?formtag=NHDES-W-09-054; and
   2. (2) Submit the fee and certifications specified in (b) through (f), below.
2. (b) Each application shall be accompanied by the fee specified in Env-Wq 1605.04.

3. (c) Each application shall include a certification signed by the owner or authorized agent of each permitted site, facility, or wastewater treatment plant to which the applicant proposes to transport septage, which:

   1. (1) Acknowledges the applicant’s intent to beneficially use or dispose of septage at the permitted site, facility, or wastewater treatment plant; and
   2. (2) Authorizes the applicant to use the permitted site, facility, or wastewater treatment plant for such activity.
4. (d) Each application shall include a certification signed by the applicant that upon issuance of the septage hauler permit, the applicant shall assume complete responsibility for ensuring that all persons who will be transporting septage with the applicant’s vehicle(s) and tank(s) are familiar with the requirements of these rules.
5. (e) Each application shall include a certification signed by the applicant stating that all vehicles and tank(s) proposed to be used to transport septage will meet all applicable federal and state motor vehicle requirements when in use.

6. (f) Each application shall include a certification signed by the applicant that the applicant has not been convicted of:

   1. (1) A misdemeanor under any statute administered by the department within the 5 years prior to the date of application; or
   2. (2) A felony in any state or federal court during the 10 years prior to the date of application.
7. (g) The applicant shall respond to the department’s written request for information within 60 calendar days after the date of the request.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 and Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1600) #13944, eff 4-27-24; ss by #14205, EXRF, eff 2-27-25