North Carolina Administrative Code

SECTION .2000 - FILTRATION AND DISINFECTION 15A NCAC 18C .2001 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The provisions of 40 C.F.R. 141.70 are incorporated by reference, including subsequent amendments and editions. Copies may be obtained as set forth in Rule .0102(b) of this Subchapter. History Not…

15A NCAC 18C .2002 DISINFECTION (a) The provisions of 40 C.F.R. 141.72 are incorporated by reference, including subsequent amendments and editions. Copies may be obtained as set forth in Rule .0102(b) of this Subchapter. These provisions are adopted with the following exceptions:…

15a ncac 18c .2003 FILTer Backwash Recycling Rule (a) The requirements of this Rule shall apply to a public water system that uses a surface water source or a groundwater source under the direct influence of surface water. The provisions of 40 C.F.R. 141.73 are hereby incorporate…

15A NCAC 18C .2004 ANALYTICAL AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS The provisions of 40 C.F.R. 141.74 are hereby adopted by reference in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.6 including subsequent amendments and editions. Copies are available for public inspection as set forth in Rule .0102 of th…

15A NCAC 18C .2005 CRITERIA FOR AVOIDING FILTRATION The provisions of 40 C.F.R. 141.71 are incorporated by reference, including subsequent amendments and editions. Copies may be obtained as set forth in Rule .0102(b) of this Subchapter. History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-315; P.L.…

15A NCAC 18C .2006 REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS The provisions of 40 C.F.R. 141.75 are hereby adopted by reference in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.6 including subsequent amendments and editions. Copies are available for public inspection as set forth in Rule .0102 of…

15A NCAC 18C .2007 ENHANCED FILTRATION AND DISINFECTION (a) Public water systems shall respond to the Department in writing to significant deficiencies outlined in sanitary survey reports no later than 45 days after receipt of the report, indicating how and on what schedule the s…

15A NCAC 18C .2008 DISINFECTANTS AND DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS (a) The provisions of 40 C.F.R. 141.53 are incorporated by reference, including subsequent amendments and editions. Copies may be obtained as set forth in Rule .0102(b) of this Subchapter. (b) The provisions of 40 C.F.R…

SECTION .2100 - OPERATING PERMITS 15A NCAC 18C .2101 PERMITS (a) Operating permits are required for all community water systems as of January 1, 1992. (b) Permits shall be valid from January 1 through December 31 of each year. (c) Community water systems which are constructed or …

15A NCAC 18C .2102 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT (a) An application for the issuance or renewal of an operating permit for a community water system shall be made on forms provided by the Department. An application shall include the following information: (1) name and identification numb…

15A NCAC 18C .2103 INITIAL PERMIT PERIOD History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-328; Temporary Adoption Eff. January 22, 1992 for a Period of 180 Days to Expire on July 19, 1992; Eff. April 1, 1992; Expired Eff. December 1, 2015 pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A.

15A NCAC 18C .2104 RENEWAL FEES Payment for permit renewal shall be due 60 days prior to the expiration of the prior year's permit. Failure to pay the fee by the permit expiration date shall result in assessment of an administrative penalty pursuant to G.S. 130A-22(b) equal to on…

15A NCAC 18C .2105 REVOCATION (a) The Department may revoke or suspend an operating permit when it is found that a supplier of water has: (1) Failed to pay the annual fee; (2) Failed to submit a complete permit application or provided fraudulent or misleading information in a per…

SECTION .2200 - GROUND WATER SYSTEMS 15 A NCAC 18C .2201 APPLICABILITY AND RESIDUAL DISINFECTANT CONCENTRATIONS (a) Applicability. The provisions of this Section apply to all ground water systems. A ground water system is defined as any public water system that uses ground water …

15A NCAC 18C .2202 GROUND WATER RULE The provisions of 40 C.F.R. 141, Subpart S – Ground Water Rule are hereby incorporated by reference including any subsequent amendments and editions. Copies are available for public inspection as set forth in Rule .0102 of this Subchapter. The…

SUBCHAPTER 18D - WATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATORS SECTION .0100 - GENERAL POLICIES Rules .0101 - .0105 of Title 15A Subchapter 18D of the North Carolina Administrative Code (T15A.18D .0101 - .0105); has been transferred and recodified from Rules .0101 - .0105 Title 10 Subchapte…

15A NCAC 18D .0102 ORGANIZATION History Note: Authority G.S. 90A-21; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. March 1, 1979; Repealed Eff. September 1, 2004.

15A NCAC 18D .0103 MEETINGS OF THE BOARD (a) The Board shall meet at least twice each year for the purpose of examining applications. (b) Additional meetings shall be held at such other times, and at such places as deemed necessary for the conduct of board business. History Note:…

15A NCAC 18D .0104 QUORUM History Note: Authority G.S. 90A-21(c); Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. March 1, 1979; Repealed Eff. September 1, 1990.

15A ncac 18d .0105 DEFINITIONS The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter: (1) "Acceptable Experience" (a) For all surface grade certifications, the term shall mean at least 50 percent of the duties consist of active on-site performance of operational duties…

SECTION .0200 – QUALIFICATION OF APPLICANTS AND CLASSIFICATION OF FACILITIES 15A ncac 18d .0201 GRADES OF CERTIFICATION (a) Applicants for certification shall be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or general educational development equivalent (GED), and meet the…

15A NCAC 18D .0202 EXAMINATIONS In addition to the educational and experience requirements in .0201 of this Section, the applicant must successfully pass an examination designed for the class of certification for which the applicant is applying. If an applicant fails an examinati…

15A NCAC 18D .0203 RATING VALUES TO DETERMINE VARIOUS CLASSES OF CERTIFICATION The designation of public water system treatment classifications shall be based on the following rating values: PARAMETER RATING VALUE (1) Surface Water Source (a) flowing stream 5 (b) flowing stream w…

15A NCAC 18D .0204 PUMPAGE CHART History Note: Authority G.S. 90A-21(c), -22; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. March 1, 1979; Amended Eff. June 30, 1980; Repealed Eff. September 1, 1990.

15A NCAC 18D .0205 Public Water System TREATMENT, DISTRIBUTION, AND CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL CLASSIFICATIONS (a) Public water system treatment facilities, except for Class D-Well systems, shall be classified based on the sources of water and the number of points assigned to the f…

15A NCAC 18d .0206 CERTIFIED OPERATOR REQUIRED (a) All public water systems shall have a certified operator in responsible charge for each water treatment facility that: (1) alters the physical, chemical, or microbiological characteristics of the water; (2) has approved plans for…

SECTION .0300 - APPLICATIONS AND FEES Rules .0301 - .0304 of Title 15A Subchapter 18D of the North Carolina Administrative Code (T15A.18D .0301 - .0304); has been transferred and recodified from Rules .0301 - .0304 Title 10 Subchapter 10E of the North Carolina Administrative Code…

15a ncac 18d .0302 APPLICATION FOR RECIPROCITY History Note: Authority G.S. 90A-21(c); 90A-24; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. March 1, 1979; Amended Eff. August 1, 2004; February 1, 2002; September 1, 1990; Repealed Eff. May 1, 2006.

15a ncac 18d .0303 APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE All applicants for a temporary certificate shall file an application on a form available from:. Chairman, North Carolina Water Treatment Facility Operators Certification Board, 1635 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carol…

15A NCAC 18D .0304 FEE SCHEDULE (a) The cost of examination and certification shall be fifty dollars ($50.00). The cost of upgrading an apprentice to Grade C, D, or CC certification shall be fifty dollars ($50.00). (b) The cost of a temporary certificate shall be fifty dollars ($…

15A NCAC 18D .0305 WAITING PERIOD History Note: Authority G.S. 90A-24; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. July 1, 1977; Readopted Eff. March 1, 1979; Repealed Eff. August 1, 2000.

15A NCAC 18D .0306 REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE History Note: Authority G.S. 90A-26; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. March 1, 1979; Repealed Eff. September 1, 1990.

15a ncac 18d .0307 Expiration and Revocation of Certificate (a) If an operator fails to pay the renewal fee or meet the continuing education requirements of Rule .0308(a) of this Section, the operator's certificate shall expire. (b) If an operator in responsible charge fails to m…

15A NCAC 18D .0308 PROFESSIONAL GROWTH HOURS (a) All certified operators shall complete six professional growth hours of Board-approved training each year following the year of initial certification. Board-approved training shall contain subject matter relevant to water treatment…

15A NCAC 18D .0309 CERTIFICATION REINSTATEMENT (a) An operator whose certification has expired may seek reinstatement within two years of expiration by paying any renewal fees in arrears, including late fees, and either providing proof of six contact hours of professional growth …

SECTION .0400 - ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE Rules .0401 - .0405 of Title 15A Subchapter 18D of the North Carolina Administrative Code (T15A.18D .0401 - .0405); has been transferred and recodified from Rules .0401 - .0405 Title 10 Subchapter 10E of the North Carolina Administrative Co…

15A NCAC 18D .0402 INFORMATION NEEDED BY BOARD History Note: Authority G.S. 90A-21(c); 90A-22; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. March 1, 1979; Repealed Eff. September 1, 1990.

15A NCAC 18D .0403 ISSUANCE OF GRADE CERTIFICATE History Note: Authority G.S. 90A-21(c); 90A-23; 90A-25; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. March 1, 1979; Amended Eff. August 1, 2004; August 1, 2000; August 3, 1992; January 1, 1992; March 1, 1991; September 1, 1990; Expired Ef…

15A NCAC 18D .0404 TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE (a) A temporary certificate may be issued by the Board when it is found that the supply of certified operators, or persons with training necessary to obtain certification, is inadequate. It shall be demonstrated to the Board that the perso…

15A NCAC 18D .0405 RECIPROCAL CERTIFICATES History Note: Authority G.S. 90A-21(c); 90A-25(b); Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. March 1, 1979; Amended Eff. August 1, 1998; September 1, 1990; Repealed Eff. May 1, 2006.

SECTION .0500 - RULE MAKING PROCEDURES Rules .0501 - .0508 of Title 15A Subchapter 18D of the North Carolina Administrative Code (T15A.18D .0501 - .0508); has been transferred and recodified from Rules .0501 - .0508 Title 10 Subchapter 10E of the North Carolina Administrative Cod…

15a ncac 18d .0508 DECLARATORY RULINGS (a) The Board shall have the power to make declaratory rulings. All requests for declaratory rulings shall be by written petition and shall be submitted to: Chairman, North Carolina Water Treatment Facility Operators Certification Board, 163…

SECTION .0600 - CONTESTED CASES Rules .0601 - .0624 of Title 15A Subchapter 18D of the North Carolina Administrative Code (T15A.18D .0601 - .0624); has been transferred and recodified from Rules .0601 - .0624 Title 10 Subchapter 10E of the North Carolina Administrative Code (T10.…

SECTION .0700 - OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT 15a ncac 18d .0701 OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (a) The owner shall ensure that the public water system facilities are managed by an operator in responsible charge who possesses a certificate equivalent to or exceeding the requirements …

SUBCHAPTER 18E – WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPERSAL SYSTEMS SECTION .0100 – GENERAL 15A NCAC 18E .0101 SCOPE The rules contained in this Subchapter shall govern wastewater treatment and dispersal from wastewater systems, as defined in G.S. 130A-334(15), serving single or multiple…

15A NCAC 18E .0102 APPLICABILITY (a) The rules of this Subchapter shall not apply to wastewater systems in use which are not malfunctioning as described in Rule .1303(a)(2) of this Subchapter, unless the DDF or wastewater strength increases or unless otherwise specified in this S…

15A NCAC 18E .0103 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE For this Subchapter, the following rules, standards, and other materials are hereby incorporated by reference, including any subsequent amendments and editions. Table I lists the agency, document title, contact information, and terms …

15A NCAC 18E .0104 ABBREVIATIONS For the purpose of this Subchapter, the following abbreviations refer to: (1) ABS: Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene; (2) ACEC: Apparent Cation Exchange Capacity; (3) ANSI: American National Standards Institute; (4) AOWE: Authorized On-Site Wastewat…

15A NCAC 18E .0105 DEFINITIONS In addition to the definitions set forth in G.S. 130A-334, the following shall apply to the rules in this Subchapter: (1) "Aggregate" means naturally occurring inorganic material of a specific size or grade. An example of aggregate is clean, washed …

SECTION .0200 – permits 15A NCAC 18E .0201 GENERAL (a) All wastewater in any facility containing water-using fixtures connected to a water supply source shall discharge to a wastewater system approved by the Department in accordance with the Rules of this Subchapter. (b) In order…