Section 16-4 - Timing of Compliance with These Regulations Any Class V permit issued under Chapters 9 or 16, Water Quality Rules and Regulations, prior to the effective date of these regulations shall remain in effect until replaced by an individual permit, a general permit or permit by rule pursuant to this chapter. Existing individual permits issued under Chapters 9 or 16 will be reviewed on a five (5) year basis pursuant to Section 5(a) (vii) of this chapter. Any individual permit issued pursuant to Chapters 9 or 16 prior to the effective date of these regulations fulfills all of the requirements to obtain a permit under this chapter.
(a) All operators of existing systems which are required to obtain an individual permit under these regulations shall obtain a permit by April 14, 2000.
(b) General permits. - (i) Within two (2) years of the effective date of the general permit, all operators of existing facilities which require coverage shall:
- (A) Apply for coverage under the general permit;
- (B) Apply for an individual permit for the facility;
- (C) Retain an existing permit issued under Chapter 9; or
- (D) Cease discharging fluids to the subsurface.
- (ii) All operators of facilities which are required to be covered by a general permit which are constructed after the effective date of these regulations shall apply for and obtain coverage prior to the construction of the facility.
- (iii) Facilities will be covered by general permits as soon as the department has issued a written statement of acceptance to construct and operate the facility under the general permit. The department will issue a statement either accepting the operation for coverage under a general permit, or denying coverage under a general permit within 60 days of the date when the operator has requested coverage.
(c) Permit by rule. - (i) All operators of existing facilities permitted by rule shall submit inventory information to the department within one (1) year of the effective date of this chapter.
- (ii) All operators of facilities permitted by rule which are to be constructed after the effective date of these regulations shall submit inventory information to the department prior to constructing the facility.
020-16 Wyo. Code R. § 16-4