Section 005. Permit And Permit Application

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Idaho Administrative Code › IDAPA 58 (Environmental Quality, Department of) › Chapter 58.01.03 › Section 005

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01. Permit Required. Except as specified in Subsection 005.02 no person may modify, repair o r expand or install any individual or subsurface sewage disposal system within the state of Idaho unless there is a valid installation permit authorizing that activity. (7-1-25) 02. Permit Exceptions. The activities listed in this subsection may be lawfully performed in th e absence of a valid installation permit but are subject to all other relevant rules and regulations. (7-1-25) a. Portable nondischarging systems may be installed as temporary blackwaste or wastewater system s if properly maintained and of a design approved by the Director. (7-1-25) b. Individual and subsurface disposal systems may be repaired when needed due to clogged or broke n solid piping or malfunctions in an electrical or mechanical system. Repairs may not expand the system unles s authorized by the Director. (7-1-25) 03. Permit Application. The owner of the system or their authorized representative must submit th e application to the Director in an approved form. (7-1-25) 04. Application Contents. Information required in the application may include, but is not limited to: (7-1-25) a. Name and address of the owner of the system and of the applicant, if different; (7-1-25) b. Legal description of the parcel of land; (7-1-25) c. Type of establishment served; (7-1-25) d. Maximum number of persons served, number of bedrooms, or other appropriate measure o f wastewater flow; (7-1-25) e. Type of system; (7-1-25) f. Construction activity (new construction, enlargement, repair); (7-1-25) g. Scaled or dimensioned plot plan including, if needed, adjacent properties illustrating: (7-1-25) i. Location and size of all existing and proposed wastewater systems including disposal fiel d replacement areas; (7-1-25) ii. Location of all existing water supply system features; (7-1-25) iii. Location of all surface waters; (7-1-25) iv. Location of scarps, cuts, and rock outcrops; (7-1-25) v. Land elevations, between features of interest; (7-1-25) vi

adjacent properties illustrating: (7-1-25) i. Location and size of all existing and proposed wastewater systems including disposal fiel d replacement areas; (7-1-25) ii. Location of all existing water supply system features; (7-1-25) iii. Location of all surface waters; (7-1-25) iv. Location of scarps, cuts, and rock outcrops; (7-1-25) v. Land elevations, between features of interest; (7-1-25) vi. Property lines, easements, and rights-of-way; and (3-31-22) vii. Location and size of buildings and structures. (3-31-22) h. Plans and specifications of the proposed system including: (7-1-25) i. Diagrams of all system facilities made or fabricated at the site; (7-1-25) ii. Manufacturer’s name and identification of any component approved under Sections 007 and 009 ; and (7-1-25) iii. List of materials. (3-31-22) i. Site evaluation report that includes but is not limited to a soil description and profile an d groundwater data; (7-1-25) j. Nature and quantity of blackwaste and wastewater the system will receive, including the basis fo r that estimate; (7-1-25) k. Proposed operation, maintenance, and monitoring procedures to ensure the system’s performance and failure detection; (7-1-25) l. Copies of legal documents relating to access and to responsibilities for operation, maintenance, and monitoring; (3-31-22) m. Statement from the local zoning or building authority indicating the proposed system would not b e contrary to local ordinances; (7-1-25) n. Signature of the owner of the system and, if different, of the applicant; and (7-1-25) o. Any other information, document, or condition required by the Director to substantiate that th e system will comply with applicable rules and regulations. (7-1-25) 05. Permit Application Denial. The Director may deny a permit application if in the Director’ s judgment: (7-1-25) a. The application is incomplete, inaccurate, or misleading; (3-31-22) b. The system as proposed is not in compliance with applicable rules and regulations; (3-31-22) c

equired by the Director to substantiate that th e system will comply with applicable rules and regulations. (7-1-25) 05. Permit Application Denial. The Director may deny a permit application if in the Director’ s judgment: (7-1-25) a. The application is incomplete, inaccurate, or misleading; (3-31-22) b. The system as proposed is not in compliance with applicable rules and regulations; (3-31-22) c. The public or central wastewater treatment facilities are reasonably accessible. (7-1-25) 06. Notice of Denial. Upon denial of an application the Director will notify the applicant of the reaso n for denial. (7-1-25) 07. Permit Issuance. When, in the Director’s opinion the system as proposed will conform wit h applicable rules, the Director will issue an “Individual and Subsurface System Installation Permit.” (7-1-25) 08. Valid Application and Permit. Unless otherwise stated on the application or permit, it wil l become invalid if the authorized construction or activity is not completed and approved within two (2) years of th e date of issuance. (7-1-25) 09. Permit Renewal. At the Director’s discretion, a permit may be renewed upon request by th e applicant or owner if the request is received by the Director before the permit’s date of expiration. (7-1-25) 10. Permit Effect. A valid permit authorizes the construction of an individual or subsurface disposa l system and requires the construction be conducted in compliance with plans, specifications, and conditions containe d in the approved permit application. Any deviation from the plans, specifications, or conditions is prohibited unless i t is approved in advance by the Director. (7-1-25) 11. Abandonment. The Director may require as a condition for issuing a permit that the system b e abandoned by a specified date or specific predetermined circumstances. The date or circumstances will be establishe d before issuing the permit and be contained in the permit application

the plans, specifications, or conditions is prohibited unless i t is approved in advance by the Director. (7-1-25) 11. Abandonment. The Director may require as a condition for issuing a permit that the system b e abandoned by a specified date or specific predetermined circumstances. The date or circumstances will be establishe d before issuing the permit and be contained in the permit application. These conditions may relate to a specific date , dwelling density, municipal system completion or other circumstances regarding availability of central sewerag e system services. (7-1-25) 12. Operation, Maintenance, and Monitoring. (7-1-25) a. The Director may require, as a condition of issuing a permit, specific operation, maintenance, an d monitoring procedures be observed. Those procedures will be contained in the installation permit. (7-1-25) b. All operation, maintenance, and monitoring requirements of installation permits including effluen t sampling must be perpetual unless: (7-1-25) i. The system is not installed; (3-31-22) ii. The system is removed, abandoned, or replaced; or (3-31-22) iii. The permit is amended or revoked by the Director. (3-31-22) c. If a system is approved as described by the TGM, sampling requirements may be removed. (7-1-25) 13. Permit Fee. All applications must be accompanied by payment specified in IDAPA 58.01.14 , “Rules Governing Fees for Environmental Operating Permits, Licenses, and Inspection Services”. (7-1-25)

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