(a) The Mayor may review and, as appropriate, approve studies, plans and specifications, operating manuals, and procedures for the disposal or use of sludge from treatment facilities and shall issue construction or operation permits.
(b) If the use of the sludge involves distribution to the public, then a distribution permit will also be required specifying the quality control and health protection conditions which must be met prior to distribution.
(c) For sludge originating outside of the District, a permit by reciprocity may be issued based upon an evaluation of the regulations of the originating state.
(Mar. 16, 1985, D.C. Law 5-188, § 15, 32 DCR 919.)
1981 Ed., § 6-934.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection
Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls
Subchapter II - Water Pollution Control
§ 8–103.02. Discharge of pollutants prohibited; exception
§ 8–103.03. Protection of aquatic life
§ 8–103.03a. Fishing License Fund
§ 8–103.04. Classification of beneficial uses of waters
§ 8–103.05. Monitoring for compliance with subchapter
§ 8–103.09a. District of Columbia Wells Maintenance Fund; establishment; financing. [Repealed]
§ 8–103.09b. Stormwater In-Lieu Fee Payment Fund
§ 8–103.09c. Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Fund
§ 8–103.09d. Stormwater Fees Fund
§ 8–103.11. Water quality management plan
§ 8–103.12. Mayor authorized to issue research grants
§ 8–103.13. Mayor authorized to regulate construction
§ 8–103.13a. Well construction, maintenance, and abandonment
§ 8–103.13b. Fees, reimbursements, and costs
§ 8–103.14. Use of sludge from treatment facilities
§ 8–103.15. Subpoena and inspection powers of Mayor