Sludge Management Program

01. Plans. Sludge can be disposed or utilized only in conformance with: (7-1-26) a. A Department approved sludge disposal plan; (7-1-26) b. A Department approved sludge use plan; or (7-1-26) c. Procedures and in a manner approved by the Department on a site-by-site basis. (3-31-22) 02. Basis for Evaluation. Sludge disposal plans and sludge use plans will be evaluated by the Department regarding their protection of water quality and public health. (7-1-26) 03. Elements of Sludge Disposal Plans. Plans must at a minimum provide: (7-1-26) a. Method of sludge transportation and disposal; (7-1-26) b. Location of disposal and applicable acceptance criteria; (7-1-26) c. Amount of sludge to be disposed, and whether the disposal is ongoing or one-time; and (7-1-26) d. Emergency procedures, including spill cleanup, notification, and reporting procedures. (7-1-26) 04. Elements of Sludge Use Plans. Plans must at a minimum provide: (7-1-26) a. That only stabilized sludge will be used; (7-1-26) b. The criteria utilized for site selection, including: (3-31-22) i. Soil description; (3-31-22) ii. Geological features; (3-31-22) iii. Groundwater characteristics; (3-31-22) iv. Surrounding land use; (3-31-22) v. Topography; and (3-31-22) vi. Climate; (7-1-26) c. A description of the transportation and application process; (7-1-26) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 58.01.16 Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Rules Section 660 Page 55 d. A statement detailing procedures to prevent application which could result in a reduction of soil productivity or in the percolation of excess nutrients; (7-1-26) e. Identification of potential adverse health effects regarding the sludge and its proposed use;(7-1-26) f. Delineation of methods or procedures to be used to alleviate or eliminate adverse health effects; (7-1-26) g. Emergency procedures, including spill cleanup, notification, and reporting procedures; and (7-1-26) h. Recordkeeping and reporting procedures. (7-1-26) 05. Reference to Federal Regulations. See Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR, Part 503, Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge. (3-31-22) 651. -- 659. (RESERVED)