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spills need to be reviewed to determine the cause and possible
solution. Some water quality exceedances may be a result of
operation practices and need to be reviewed. The condition of
the facilities is evaluated, such as the need for painting and
other routine maintenance. Some needs may require changes to the
process or construction approval. Permit renewal is a good time
to include major changes. However, not every maintenance item
needs to be reported to the agencies. Confirmation from the
agency on which items need permitting is recommended after the
Operation and Maintenance Report is completed.
2.2.3.3
Preliminary Engineering/Feasibility Report. Use
this report only if changes to the FOTW are required. This is a
preliminary design study that will outline what changes are
required to attain or maintain compliance. Typically, this
report will contain a summary of the future flows and loads to be
treated (from the Capacity Analysis Report), a review of any
alternative evaluations used to select the appropriate treatment
technologies, and a conceptual-level design for upgraded
facilities. A professional engineer sizes and plans for
appropriate process changes. The Preliminary Engineering Report
is submitted as part of the permit application renewal. Some
states may require final construction drawings and specifications
before approving the changes, while others may issue a
construction permit based solely on the Preliminary Engineering
Report.
2.2.3.4
Permit Application Forms. The environmental
office should contact the permitting agencies to obtain the
latest forms required for permit renewal or changes. The NPDES
permit application forms will vary depending upon the primary
agency (EPA or state) and the characteristics of the discharge.
NPDES applications usually consist of a Form 1, containing
general owner information, and Form 2A, containing a substantial
amount of FOTW information. These forms require historical plant
operation data and much of the same information required for the
Capacity Analysis and Operations and Maintenance Reports. There
is no fee required from the Federal Government, but state and
local agencies may assess fees to process applications.
2.3
Operator Certification
2.3.1
Definition. Operator certification is a process
in which an individual is awarded a certificate from the state
water quality regulatory agency for meeting specific criteria
associated with the operation of wastewater treatment plants
(WWTPs). Most states require that the responsible WWTP operator
possess a current state operator certification for the plant to
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