Okla. Stat. tit. 27A, § 27A-2-6-501.3
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Promulgation of rules
Official statutory text
The Board shall promulgate rules which shall include, but not be
limited to, the following:
1. Prohibiting the practice of plowing sludge that contains
heavy metal concentrations significantly above concentrations normal
to sludges with demonstrated effectiveness on Oklahoma soils prior
to completion of a comprehensive study of all potential adverse
effects by a qualified research institute familiar with the crops
and soils of the State of Oklahoma, into or onto the soil surface;
2. Requiring that each load of sludge generated outside the
State of Oklahoma be sampled at the location at which it is
generated and have appropriate analysis performed by an independent
laboratory certified by the Department with random quality assurance
samples taken by the Department to assure that the sludge falls
within the requirements established by the Board; and
3. Requiring the generators to submit the following
information: Dates of shipment and application of sludge; weather
conditions upon delivery and application; location of sludge
application site; area to be used for land application; amount of
sludge delivered or applied; a copy of the test results showing the
quality of the sludge; and a copy of the sludge use agreement. Such
records shall be retained by the Department for a period of five (5)
years after any land application of sludge and shall be made
available to the public for inspection.
limited to, the following:
1. Prohibiting the practice of plowing sludge that contains
heavy metal concentrations significantly above concentrations normal
to sludges with demonstrated effectiveness on Oklahoma soils prior
to completion of a comprehensive study of all potential adverse
effects by a qualified research institute familiar with the crops
and soils of the State of Oklahoma, into or onto the soil surface;
2. Requiring that each load of sludge generated outside the
State of Oklahoma be sampled at the location at which it is
generated and have appropriate analysis performed by an independent
laboratory certified by the Department with random quality assurance
samples taken by the Department to assure that the sludge falls
within the requirements established by the Board; and
3. Requiring the generators to submit the following
information: Dates of shipment and application of sludge; weather
conditions upon delivery and application; location of sludge
application site; area to be used for land application; amount of
sludge delivered or applied; a copy of the test results showing the
quality of the sludge; and a copy of the sludge use agreement. Such
records shall be retained by the Department for a period of five (5)
years after any land application of sludge and shall be made
available to the public for inspection.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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