327 Ind. Admin. Code 20-6-1

Current through December 4, 2024

Section 327 IAC 20-6-1 - Maintenance requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8-7; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-10.5

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-14; IC 13-15; IC 13-18; IC 13-30

Sec. 1.

(a) A SMSS must be maintained and operated to meet the requirements of this article and the permit conditions.

(b) The owner or operator shall inspect the SMSS for compliance with this article and the permit conditions at least one (1) time each month. Any maintenance activities shall be documented in the operating record.

(c) An uncovered SMSS storing liquid manure must:

(1) be maintained, with a minimum freeboard of two (2) feet, unless otherwise specified in the permit; and

(2) have clearly identified markers to indicate manure levels relative to the approved freeboard elevation.

(d) An earthen berm for a SMSS must be:

(1) stabilized with vegetation or alternative erosion control measures;

(2) maintained to prevent growth of trees and shrubs; and

(3) maintained to allow for visual inspection.

327 IAC 20-6-1

Filed 9/28/2015, 11:13 a.m.: 20151028-IR-327130245FRA