Section 420. Procedure for obtaining a pump and haul permit

A. An owner who seeks a pump and haul permit shall follow the following steps:

1. Application;

2. Conference;

3. Plans, specifications, and other data as may be required;

4. Securing a contract with a sewage handling contractor having a valid sewage handling permit;

5. Submission of a detailed construction schedule for completion of the permanent receiving facilities; and

6. Bonding.

B. Application. An application shall be made through the district or local health department on a form provided by the department.

C. Conference. A conference is necessary with the district or local health department for the purpose of discussing the reasons for pump and haul and the methods and equipment to be utilized in the pump and haul operation.

D. Plans and specifications. Plans and specifications in sufficient detail shall be provided, when required, to show the sewage collection and holding facilities. See 12VAC5-610-250 C and E for further details relating to plans and specifications.

E. Contract with a sewage handling contractor. The owner shall secure and maintain a contract with a sewage handling contractor having a valid sewage handling permit. The contract shall be for a period of time sufficient to complete the construction necessary to alleviate the need for pump and haul.

The contract shall contain at a minimum, the following conditions:

1. Duration of contract;

2. Pumping schedule;

3. Availability of equipment;

4. Emergency response capability;

5. Disposal site, including limitations, utilized by the contractor; and

6. The contractor shall maintain and submit records on a monthly basis to the owner and the department. The records shall indicate the date, time and volume of each load, the disposal site or sites utilized and overflows or spillage.

F. Submission of detailed construction schedules. A detailed construction schedule shall show at a minimum, initial construction date and date of completion. Progress reports shall be submitted monthly.

G. Bonding. The commissioner may require any owner holding or applying for a permit issued pursuant to this section to post a bond with surety approved by the commissioner for the purpose of insuring continuation of the pump and haul operation for the specified time period contained in the pump and haul permit. Such bond shall be forfeited if the owner ceases to continue the pump and haul operation before the need for pump and haul has been alleviated. The forfeited bond shall be expended as necessary to restore and maintain the pump and haul operation for the permitted time period. Forfeiture of the bond shall not relieve the permit holder of any other legal obligations set forth in this chapter. No bond shall be required of a government entity holding a permit in accordance with 12VAC5-610-550.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR355-34-02 § 2.30, eff. February 5, 1986; amended, eff. May 11, 1988; Volume 16, Issue 16, eff. July 1, 2000.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-164 of the Code of Virginia.