NR 113.12(5)(b)3.3. A WPDES permit is not required for septage-manure storage facilities when all of the following occur: NR 113.12(5)(b)3.a.a. Septage makes up less than 10 percent of the septage-manure mixture in the storage facility and there are 50,000 gallons or less of septage in the septage-manure storage facility. NR 113.12(5)(b)3.b.b. The septage is treated with lime or alkali prior to mixing with manure to meet pathogen control and vector attraction reduction requirements under s. NR 113.07 (3) (d) and (e). NR 113.12(5)(b)3.c.c. The department provides in writing that a WPDES permit is not required to the applicant. NR 113.12(6)(a)(a) Construction inspection and report. During construction of a septage storage facility a qualified person shall observe and review the installation. Upon completion, the qualified person shall develop and submit a construction inspection report to the department verifying the storage facility was installed according to the plans and specifications conditionally approved by the department under sub. (2) (a). The construction report shall indicate any deviations from the plans and specifications and include information relating to any difficulties experienced during construction. When deviations from plans and specifications occurred or difficulties were experienced, the report shall include an evaluation by the qualified designer or engineer as to the impacts upon the integrity of the storage facility and address any deficiencies. The report shall be approved by the department prior to any use of the septage storage facility. The report shall contain information establishing the qualification of the person to adequately evaluate the integrity of the storage facility. NR 113.12(6)(b)1.1. The owner or operator of a septage storage facility shall complete a reevaluation inspection once every 10 years. NR 113.12(6)(b)2.2. The owner or operator of each septage storage facility shall have the septage storage facility reevaluated by a qualified person. The reevaluation inspection shall include an in-depth inspection of the multiple components of the septage storage facility including piping, valves, tank integrity, foundation, receiving facilities, and mixing facilities. If the facility is a lagoon, the lagoon shall comply with the sealing requirements under s. NR 110.24. The findings of the reevaluation inspection shall be compiled into a report. The report shall be submitted to the department. The report shall contain information establishing the qualifications of the inspector to adequately evaluate the integrity of the storage facility. NR 113.12(6)(b)3.3. The owner or operator of the septage storage facility shall report in writing to the department any deficiencies and identify plans and timeframes to correct the deficiencies identified by a reevaluation inspection under this paragraph. A qualified inspector shall verify that deficiencies have been corrected and communicate that information to the department in writing. The owner or operator shall indicate to the department in writing if the septage storage will be removed from service immediately. NR 113.12(6)(b)4.4. The owner or operator of the septage storage facility shall provide regular and timely communication to the department until the septage storage facility is remedied or permanently abandoned. NR 113.12(6)(c)1.1. The owner or operator of the septage storage facility, or another person qualified to inspect the septage storage facility that is designated by the owner or operator of the septage storage facility, shall inspect each septage storage facility as part of ongoing maintenance of the septage storage facility. Each inspection shall include observations and recording of all of the following: NR 113.12(6)(c)1.d.d. Any evidence of visible cracks or rusting that indicate future potential issues. NR 113.12(6)(c)2.2. Maintenance inspections under subd. 1. shall be conducted and recorded monthly. 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 NoteNote: 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)(b)(b) Nuisance abatement. The owner or operator of the septage storage facility shall conform to all of the following: