020-17 Wyo. Code R. § 17-33

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 17-33 - General

This part is provided to encourage new technology, procedures, or equipment that are not specially authorized, and provide a process for evaluating and authorizing those that deviate from the regulations in this chapter. The proposed use of technologies, systems, or processes not in compliance with these regulations will be authorized provided that they function or comply with the intent or purpose of this chapter.

(a) Application Contents. Each application for authorization to utilize new technology, systems, or processes under this section shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis using the best available scientific information. The following information shall be included with a written application to the department for review and authorization:

(i) Data obtained from a full scale, comparable installation or process which demonstrates compliance with the intent or acceptability of the technology, or;

(ii) Data obtained from a pilot project operated under the design condition for a sufficient length of time to demonstrate the acceptability of the design, or;

(iii) Data obtained from a theoretical evaluation of the technology or procedure which demonstrates a reasonable probability of compliance with the intent of this chapter, and;

(iv) An evaluation of the flexibility of making corrective changes in the event the technology or process does not function as planned.

(b) Pilot facility. If an applicant wishes to construct a pilot facility, to demonstrate a particular technology or to generate the data necessary to prove the technology, a permit to construct under Chapter 3, Wyoming Water Quality Rules and Regulations shall be obtained prior to construction.

020-17 Wyo. Code R. § 17-33