(a) Plan required. Units of local or county government in Oklahoma who will seek reimbursement from the Fund for use of baled used tires in engineering projects shall have a DEQ approved plan describing the nature of the proposed project. Such plan shall include:
- (1) the location at which used tire baling operations will be performed;
- (2) a description of the engineering project for which the baled tires will be used;
- (3) the approximate date construction will begin and the estimated time to complete the project;
- (4) plans for aesthetic enhancement in accordance with OAC 252:515-3-37;
- (5) engineering designs that are signed and stamped or sealed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Oklahoma;
(6) documentation that the project has been approved by:
- (A) the unit of local government for projects sponsored by a local government; or
- (B) the Board of Commissioners for the county in which the project will be located for projects sponsored by a unit of county government; and
- (7) a description of how compliance with the eligibility requirements of OAC 252:515-21-112 will be achieved.
- (b) DEQ review. After review, DEQ may require alterations to the plan prior to construction.
- (c) Initiation of construction. Construction of the project shall not begin until the plan has been approved by DEQ.
- (d) Bale storage. No more than 50 used tire bales shall be accumulated prior to beginning construction of the project.
- (e) Recordkeeping. All records related to the project and required by this Section shall be maintained by the governmental entity for a period of at least three years after completion of the project.
Added at 20 Ok Reg 1151, eff 6-1-03
Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1005, eff 7-1-12