[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 26]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR437.41]

[Page 379]
 
                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 437--THE CENTRALIZED WASTE TREATMENT POINT SOURCE CATEGORY--Table of Contents
 
                    Subpart D--Multiple Wastestreams
 
Sec. 437.41  Special definitions.

    (a) Initial Certification Statement for this subpart means a written 
submission to the appropriate permitting authority (either the local 
control authority (the POTW) or NPDES permit writer) that is signed by 
the responsible corporate officer as defined in 40 CFR 403.12(l) or 40 
CFR 122.22. The statement must:
    (1) List and describe the subcategories of wastes accepted for 
treatment at the facility;
    (2) List and describe the treatment systems in-place at the facility 
and conditions under which the treatment systems are operated for the 
subcategories of wastes accepted for treatment at the facility;
    (3) Include information and supporting data establishing that these 
treatment systems will achieve equivalent treatment.
    (b) Periodic Certification Statement for this subpart means a 
written submission to the appropriate permitting authority (the local 
control authority (the POTW) or NPDES permit writer) which certifies 
that the facility is operating its treatment systems to provide 
equivalent treatment as set forth in the initial certification. In the 
event that the facility has modified its treatment systems, the facility 
should submit a description of the modified systems and information and 
supporting data to establish that the modified system will achieve 
equivalent treatment. The periodic certification statement must be 
signed by the responsible corporate officer as defined in 40 CFR 
403.12(l) or 40 CFR 122.22.
    (c) On-site Compliance Paperwork for this subpart means data or 
information retained in the offices of the facility which supports the 
initial and periodic certification statements. This Paperwork must:
    (1) List and describe the subcategory wastes being accepted for 
treatment at the facility;
    (2) List and describe the treatment systems in-place at the 
facility, modifications to the treatment systems and the conditions 
under which the systems are operated for the subcategories of wastes 
accepted for treatment at the facility;
    (3) Provide information and supporting data establishing that these 
treatment systems will achieve equivalent treatment;
    (4) Describe the procedures it follows to ensure that its treatment 
systems are well-operated and maintained; and
    (5) Explain why the procedures it has adopted will ensure its 
treatment systems are well-operated and maintained.