Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit Details

Obtaining the License

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1. The applicant submits a completed application and the six copies (4 copies for renewals) to be distributed to local agencies.

2. The Department conducts an inspection of the proposed site.

3. For applications to apply sewage sludge to marginal land (reclamation site), or for the construction of a permanent facility (a treatment or composting facility, or an incinerator), the Department will publish a notice of application received in a local newspaper. Upon request from the local government, the Department will publish notice and conduct a public

   informational meeting for applications to apply sewage sludge to agricultural land or a public hearing on an application to apply sewage sludge to marginal land (reclamation site) or for construction of a permanent facility; OR

4. For applications to install, materially alter or materially extend a structure used for the storage or distribution of sewage sludge. After completion of the technical review of the application, the Department prepares and publishes a notice of tentative determination.

5. After the close of the public hearing record, the Department provides written responses to the comments and publishes a notice of final determination on the application, and if a final determination is not required, the Department's tentative determination becomes a final decision.