1. (a) Subject to the results of the raw water and aquifer characterization of Subchapter 3 of this Chapter, an ASR water treatment plant and a pilot study may be required.
2. (b) No person shall construct or modify an ASR water treatment plant without first obtaining a permit to construct in accordance with applicable requirements of OAC 252:626 and 656 and be designed to meet the Groundwater Quality Standards of OAC 252:730-7.
3. (c) The ASR water treatment plant shall be operated pursuant to the operating requirements of Subchapter 9 of this Chapter.
4. (d) The applicant shall demonstrate that adequate capacity and treatment are consistent with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
5. (e) Unless an extension is granted, a construction permit expires if construction does not begin within one (1) year.

6. (f) The permit application is a three-step process:

   1. (1) demonstrate compliance with the provisions of Subchapter 3 of this Chapter;
   2. (2) submit an engineering report (as described in applicable sections of OAC 252:626 and 656); and

   3. (3) submit the final design report (as described in applicable sections of OAC 252:626 and 656), along with the required application forms and fees. The final design report shall:

      1. (A) include two (2) sets of plans and specifications (or as otherwise directed by DEQ), and
      2. (B) reflect any changes from the approved engineering report.
7. (g) The applicant shall inform DEQ in writing at least ten (10) days before completion of the project.
8. (h) If treated water is chlorinated, it shall be dechlorinated, as appropriate, prior to delivery to the aquifer.

Added at 35 Ok Reg 1333, eff 9-15-18

Amended at 40 Ok Reg 257, eff 10-25-22 (emergency)

Amended at 40 Ok Reg 2046, eff 9-15-23