NR 113.12(6)(c)3. 3. The owner or operator of the septage storage facility shall notify the department within 30 days of becoming aware of findings that require the owner or operator to minimize or prevent the likelihood of any adverse impacts to public health, the waters of the state, or the environment. The owner or operator shall develop, communicate, and implement a plan to further identify and resolve any potential impacts.

NR 113.12(6)(d) (d) Conversion inspection and report. When an owner or operator proposes to convert an existing non-septage storage facility to a septage storage facility, a qualified inspector shall evaluate the existing facility. The evaluation shall review the existing storage facility under ch. NR 110 requirements. The evaluation shall compare the existing design with the proposed use, assess whether the existing design is compatible with septage storage, assess the structural integrity of the storage facility, determine if the storage facility will protect public health and the environment, and determine if there are any deficiencies of the existing facility that require repairs prior to using the existing storage structure. Additionally, the qualified person shall submit a report to the department, providing an assessment with the supporting information, and submit additional information collected that may be relevant to reviewing the structure. When repairs are required, a follow-up report shall be submitted to the department and indicate the repairs made and whether the repairs were made to satisfy any department concerns.

NR 113.12(7) (7) Additional requirements for all septage storage.

NR 113.12(7)(a) (a) Spills, spill reporting, and spill plan. The owner or operator of a septage storage facility shall conform to all of the following:

NR 113.12(7)(a)1. 1. ‘Spills and spill reporting.’ Any spill shall be cleaned up and the area shall be restored to render it harmless to humans and animals. Spills of 50 gallons or greater shall be reported, within 24 hours, to the department by directly contacting the 24-hour spill hotline at 800-943-0003.

NR 113.12 Note Note: Spill reporting shall be consistent with s. 292.11, Stats., and ch. NR 706.

NR 113.12(7)(a)2. 2. ‘Spill plan.’ A written procedure for spill and accident cleanup shall be developed prior to the use of the storage facility. The spill plan shall address examples of different types and quantities of spills, procedures, and equipment to render the spills harmless, and contact information including the department spills hotline for reporting purposes. The spill plan shall include contact names and contact information for individuals and businesses that will provide additional servicing vehicles and response services. This written procedure shall also be a part of the management plan for the storage facility under sub. (7) (d), shall be made available upon department inspection, and shall be placed and maintained in all of the following locations:

NR 113.12(7)(a)2.a. a. Included in the cab of each vehicle that discharges to the storage facility and removes septage from the storage facility.

NR 113.12(7)(a)2.b. b. Onsite at the storage facility.

NR 113.12(7)(b) (b) Nuisance abatement. The owner or operator of the septage storage facility shall conform to all of the following:

NR 113.12(7)(b)1. 1. Operations shall be conducted in a manner that does not cause a nuisance or health hazard.

NR 113.12(7)(b)2. 2. Discharge valves on tanks, piping and other equipment shall be watertight, capped when not in use, and constructed and located so as to minimize any accidental spills.

NR 113.12(7)(b)3. 3. Hoses and piping, when not in actual use, shall be stored so as to prevent leakage or dripping of septage.

NR 113.12(7)(b)4. 4. To minimize unsanitary conditions, solid waste receptacles shall be used and serviced when equipment including screening, lime-mixing, and other equipment are used.

NR 113.12(7)(c) (c) Recordkeeping and reporting information. The owner or operator of the septage storage facility shall conform to all of the following:

NR 113.12(7)(c)1. 1. ‘General.’

NR 113.12(7)(c)1.a. a. Daily logs shall describe all daily activities pertaining to discharging into or out of the septage storage facility. Daily logs shall provide a clear description of daily activities.

NR 113.12(7)(c)1.b. b. Land application records shall include pathogen control and vector attraction reduction requirements, including daily records of testing results, durations, and completion times under ss. NR 113.07 and 113.11.

NR 113.12(7)(c)1.c. c. Originals of the daily log sheets and other records including influent logs shall be maintained by the septage storage facility for a minimum of 5 years and made available upon department inspection.

NR 113.12(7)(c)2. 2. ‘Influent logs.’ The septage storage facility shall record each load of septage hauled into the septage storage facility in daily logs, and include all of the following:

NR 113.12(7)(c)2.a. a. Pick-up or service date and time.

NR 113.12(7)(c)2.b. b. Waste type and quantity.

NR 113.12(7)(c)2.c. c. Septage servicing location and owner.

NR 113.12(7)(c)2.d. d. Other information as specified under s. NR 113.11 (3) (c).

NR 113.12(7)(c)3. 3. ‘Daily discharge logs.’ The septage storage facility shall maintain a daily discharge log of wastes removed from the septage storage facility. The daily discharge logs shall include all of the following information, if applicable:

NR 113.12(7)(c)3.a. a. Department approved site number.

NR 113.12(7)(c)3.b. b. Type of waste applied to approved sites.

NR 113.12(7)(c)3.c. c. The number of acres applied at each approved site.

NR 113.12(7)(c)3.d. d. Gallons of waste applied to approved site.