SECTION 265.153. Plans, Permits, and Instructions

(a) Licensed Engineer required. Lagoons constructed on or after the effective date of this subchapter shall be planned and designed by a licensed engineer. The licensed engineer shall provide necessary observation of construction work to certify that the project was completed in accordance with engineering documents.

(b) Plans and permits. The department may review plans for the lagoon to ensure compliance with the rules in this subchapter. The lagoon shall comply with any regulatory authority permit requirements. Regardless of whether a regulatory authority requires plans or permits, the lagoon shall be designed, constructed, and operated in compliance with this subchapter.

(c) Operational instructions. Upon completion of construction, the owner shall obtain complete written operational instructions for the lagoon that include procedures for filtration, backwash, cleaning, operation of all chemical feed devices, and general maintenance. In addition, the builder shall label all valves and exposed piping, including normal operating pressures and pressure differential that indicate the need for cleaning.

Source Note: The provisions of this §265.153 adopted to be effective March 1, 2020, 45 TexReg 1024