§ 27A-2-6-501.3. Promulgation of rules.  


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  • The Board shall promulgate rules which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

    1.  Prohibiting the practice of plowing sludge that contains heavy metal concentrations significantly above concentrations normal to sludges with demonstrated effectiveness on Oklahoma soils prior to completion of a comprehensive study of all potential adverse effects by a qualified research institute familiar with the crops and soils of the State of Oklahoma, into or onto the soil surface;

    2.  Requiring that each load of sludge generated outside the State of Oklahoma be sampled at the location at which it is generated and have appropriate analysis performed by an independent laboratory certified by the Department with random quality assurance samples taken by the Department to assure that the sludge falls within the requirements established by the Board; and

    3.  Requiring the generators to submit the following information:  Dates of shipment and application of sludge; weather conditions upon delivery and application; location of sludge application site; area to be used for land application; amount of sludge delivered or applied; a copy of the test results showing the quality of the sludge; and a copy of the sludge use agreement.  Such records shall be retained by the Department for a period of five (5) years after any land application of sludge and shall be made available to the public for inspection.

Added by Laws 1992, c. 361, § 3, emerg. eff. June 4, 1992.  Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 154, eff. July 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Title 63, § 1-2308 by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993.  Amended by Laws 1993, c. 324, § 39, eff. July 1, 1993.  Renumbered from § 2-10-403 of this title by Laws 1994, c. 353, § 42, eff. July 1, 1994.