[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 40, Volume 29]

[Revised as of July 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 40CFR437.41]



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                   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. ThisPaperwork 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.