Section 120. Operator responsibilities

Part III
Operation and Maintenance Requirements

A. Whenever an operator performs a visit that is required by this chapter or observes a reportable incident, he shall document the results of that visit in accordance with 12VAC5-613-190 or as otherwise specified in the operation permit.

B. Whenever an operator performs a visit that is required by this chapter, he shall do so in such a manner as to accomplish the various responsibilities and assessments required by this chapter through visual or other observations and through laboratory and field tests that are required by this chapter or that he deems appropriate.

C. Each operator shall keep an electronic or hard copy log for each AOSS for which he is responsible. The operator shall provide a copy of the log to the owner. In addition, the operator shall make the log available to the department upon request. At a minimum, the operator shall record the following items in the log:

1. Results of all testing and sampling;

2. Reportable incidents;

3. Maintenance, corrective actions, and repair activities that are performed other than for reportable incidents;

4. Recommendations for repair and replacement of system components;

5. Sludge or solids removal; and

6. The date reports were given to the owner.

D. When performing activities pursuant to a visit that is required by this chapter, the operator is responsible for the entire AOSS, including treatment components and soil treatment area components and the operator shall follow the approved O&M manual.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 28, Issue 05, eff. December 7, 2011.

Statutory Authority

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