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TITLE 30ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PART 1TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CHAPTER 331UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL
SUBCHAPTER HSTANDARDS FOR CLASS V WELLS
RULE §331.137Permit for Motor Vehicle Waste Disposal Wells

An owner or operator of a motor vehicle waste disposal well who wishes to continue operation of a well may apply for an underground injection control permit. A Class V motor vehicle waste disposal permit shall contain the following minimum requirements.

  (1) The owner or operator of a Class V motor vehicle waste disposal well must demonstrate that fluids released through the well will meet the primary maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for drinking water contained in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 141, and other appropriate health-based standards at the point of injection as specified in the Class V permit.

  (2) The owner or operator of a Class V motor vehicle waste disposal well must follow specified best management plans (BMPs) for motor vehicle-related facilities as specified in the Class V permit.

  (3) The owner or operator of a Class V motor vehicle waste disposal well must monitor the quality of the injectate and sludge (if present in dry wells or tanks holding injectate) both initially and on a continuing basis as specified in the Class V permit to demonstrate compliance with the primary MCLs for drinking water contained in 40 CFR Part 141.


Source Note: The provisions of this §331.137 adopted to be effective July 12, 2001, 26 TexReg 5019

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