NR 204.06(9)(a)(a) For exceptional quality sludge distributed in bulk or bag, the permittee shall develop and retain the following records for a minimum of 5 years: NR 204.06(9)(a)2.2. Documentation that the class A pathogen requirements as prescribed in s. NR 204.07 (6) (a) and a pre-land application process to reduce vector attraction as prescribed in s. NR 204.07 (7) (a) to (i) have been met, and a description of how each was met. NR 204.06(9)(b)(b) For bulk sludge applied to land which does not meet the exceptional quality sludge criteria, the permittee shall develop and maintain the following records indefinitely: NR 204.06(9)(b)6.6. Documentation that the pathogen requirements specified in s. NR 204.07 (6) and the vector attraction reduction requirements specified in s. NR 204.07 (7) have been met and a description of how each was met. NR 204.06(9)(b)7.7. The amount of the sludge and the characteristics of the sludge, other than those listed in subd. 5., that was applied to the site. NR 204.06(9)(b)8.8. Certification statements regarding pathogen control, vector attraction reduction, and management practices. NR 204.06(9)(b)9.9. Documentation as to whether the cumulative loading rate for any parameter at each site has reached 90% of the cumulative lifetime loading listed in Table 2, unless the sludge is high quality as specified in s. NR 204.07 (5) (c). NR 204.06(9)(b)10.10. Time of sludge application if injection or incorporation are the options used for satisfaction of the vector attraction reduction requirement. NR 204.06(9)(c)(c) For sludge that is sold or given away in bag or other container and does not met the pollutant concentrations in Table 3 of s. NR 204.07 (5) (c), the permittee shall develop and retain the following records for a minimum of 5 years: NR 204.06(9)(d)(d) The person who land applies sludge shall develop a certification statement verifying that the management and applicable operational requirements, and in general, all applicable parts of this chapter have been adhered to. The statement shall be retained for a minimum of 5 years. NR 204.06(9)(e)(e) The permittee and land applier shall develop and retain, as required in this subsection, certification statements verifying the characteristics and quality of the sludge produced, adherence to applicable management practices, and in general, all applicable parts of this chapter. The statement shall be tailored, by each permittee and land applier, for each applicable requirement. The following is an example of an acceptable certification statement for pathogen control and vector attraction reduction: “I certify under penalty of law, that the information verifying compliance with the [insert either Class A pathogen requirements in s. NR 204.07 (6) (a) or Class B pathogen requirements in s. NR 204.07 (6) (b)] and the vector attraction reduction requirement in [insert one of the vector attraction reduction requirements in s. NR 204.07 (7) (a) to (k)] has been prepared under my direction and supervision in accordance with the system designed to ensure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate this information. I am aware that there are significant penalties for false certification including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.” NR 204.06 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1995, No. 480, eff. 1-1-96. NR 204.07NR 204.07 Land application of sludge. NR 204.07(1)(1) General. No person may land apply sludge in a manner which does not comply with the requirements of a WPDES permit and this chapter. NR 204.07(2)(2) Approved sites. The permittee shall obtain written or computer generated approval from the department for each site on which sludge is applied in bulk prior to land application, unless the permittee is authorized to inspect and approve their own sites under s. NR 204.06 (6). The department shall review and issue either approval, conditional approval or denial within 60 business days following receipt of the site’s complete application, unless weather conditions preclude adequate site evaluation. Each site shall be reviewed based on information contained in the report required by s. NR 204.06 (6). Failure to comply with the conditions of the site approval may result in the revocation of the approval and be considered a violation of the permit. Reapproval shall be contingent on submittal of an operations report for the site which shall specify how further violations will be avoided. When a permittee contracts with another party to land apply sludge and the land applier is not required to hold its own WPDES permit under s. NR 204.05, the permittee maintains responsibility, as well as the land applier, for compliance with the WPDES permit and this chapter. The permittee shall supply the land applier with all information necessary to ensure compliance. The land applier shall also make reasonable attempts to obtain all information needed to ensure compliance with this chapter. NR 204.07(3)(a)(a) Bulk sludge may not be applied to the land if it is likely to adversely affect a threatened or endangered species or its designated critical habitat, or a designated historical site.