Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
1.1. Scope. -- This legislative rule establishes a mechanism and requirements for the permitting, siting, bonding, and use of water treatment plant sludge from water treatment plants that has beneficial properties. This rule applies to the beneficial use of water treatment plant sludge and to any person who seeks approval from the Secretary to beneficially use such sludge within the state. This rule is intended to enhance the resource recovery and recycling goals of article fifteen of chapter twenty-two of the West Virginia Code and to encourage the beneficial use of water treatment plant filtrate. Section 22-15-23 of the West Virginia Code and this rule, and not the provisions of W. Va. Code § 22-15-10 or 33 CSR 1, shall govern the beneficial use of water treatment plant sludge. This rule does not apply to sewage sludge, products derived from sewage sludge, sludges regulated under 33 CSR 8, or materials regulated as hazardous waste under W. Va. Code § 22-18-1, et seq.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code § 22-15-23.1.3. Filing Date. -- April 9, 2008.1.4. Effective Date. -- June 16, 2008.1.5. Incorporation by Reference. -- Whenever federal or state statutes or regulations or rules are incorporated into this rule by reference, the reference is to the statute or regulation or rule in effect on the effective date of this rule.