20.7.3.903

MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROVIDERS (MSP) for conventional and advanced on-site liquid waste systems:

1. A. Maintenance service providers (MSP) shall at a minimum:

   (1) inspect, operate and maintain the system in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification and permit requirements; and

   (2) submit pumping and inspection records as requested by the department.

2. B. The MSP personnel shall possess a valid and appropriate CID license when required for the specific activities performed and have at least one of the certifications listed below:

   (1) certification by the manufacturer for the proprietary unit being maintained, or

   (2) operator certification for small advanced wastewater systems, or higher, from the state of New Mexico; or

   (3) certification at an acceptable level as a wastewater operator from another state; or

   (4) certification based on other credentials as approved by the department.

3. C. The MSP personnel shall have the ability to sample the unit in accordance with approved sampling methods under this part.
4. D. The MSP shall be able to respond to emergency situations within 48 hours of being notified.
5. E. A public MSP shall adopt an ordinance, bylaw or rule, as appropriate, approved by the department, detailing the terms and conditions of service.
6. F. A private MSP shall use a contract for service that contains, at least, minimum standards approved by the department.
7. G. The MSP shall have a quality assurance/quality control plan acceptable to the department and shall provide a copy to the department upon request.
8. H. The MSP shall notify the department within five working days of any failed system.
9. I. The MSP must properly maintain and sample all systems for which they have an active maintenance or sampling contract.

[20.7.3.903 NMAC - Rp, 20.7.3.903 NMAC, 9/1/13; A, 9/1/13]