| (a) The owner or operator of a Class V motor vehicle waste
disposal well, large capacity septic system, large capacity cesspool, subsurface
fluid distribution system, or drywell that is to be permanently discontinued
or abandoned must close the well under the standards set forth in this section.
(b) The owner or operator of a large capacity cesspool or motor
vehicle waste disposal well must submit a preclosure notice form provided
by the executive director no later than 30 days prior to closure.
(c) The owner or operator of a large capacity cesspool, large
capacity septic system, subsurface fluid distribution system, drywell, or
motor vehicle waste disposal well must:
(1) close the well in a manner that prohibits the movement
of fluids into underground sources of drinking water, in compliance with §331.5
of this title (relating to Prevention of Pollution), and 40 Code of Federal
Regulations §144.12 ("prohibition of movement of fluid into underground
sources of drinking water," as amended through June 2, 1987 at 48 FR 20676);
(2) dispose or otherwise manage any contaminated soil, gravel,
sludge, liquids, or other materials removed from or adjacent to the well in
accordance with Chapter 350 of this title (relating to Texas Risk Reduction
Program) and all other applicable federal, state, and local regulations and
requirements; and
(3) submit a closure report to the executive director within
60 days of closing the well.
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