The purpose of the planning document is to present the findings of the engineer or other qualified professional as approved by the Board in a precise fashion with enough attention given to detail so as to allow adequate review of the project by the owner and applicable regulatory agencies. A planning document must be submitted to the Board. The document shall contain but not be limited to the following information:

1. (1) Identification of the planning area boundaries and characteristics, the existing problems and needs related to wastewater management, and the projected needs and problems through the design life of the project.
2. (2) Cost and effectiveness analysis certification of meeting State and federal water quality and public health requirements.
3. (3) All basic information necessary for the design of the sewage system and/or treatment works.
4. (4) Adequate evaluation of the environmental impacts of alternatives in accordance with Part 7 of this subchapter (relating to Environmental Review and Determination) to support the cost effectiveness analysis together with a resolution passed by the applicant which accepts the planning documents and provides a commitment to build the proposed project.
5. (5) A demonstration that the project is consistent with the State's approved Water Quality Management Plan established by Section 208 of the Clean Water Act.
6. (6) The applicant shall submit a statement of the project engineer's most current estimate of project cost itemized as to major facilities or items including land and right-of-way costs, fees of engineers, brownfield assessment fees, all legal fees, fees of registered financial advisors and/or consultants, contingencies and interest during construction.

Added at 10 Ok Reg 3333, eff 7-1-93

Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2881, eff 7-1-98

Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2772, eff 7-1-00

Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1026, eff 7-1-11

Amended at 31 Ok Reg 2512, eff 9-12-14

Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1954, eff 9-11-16

Amended at 35 Ok Reg 2243, eff 9-14-18