N.J. Admin. Code § 7:14A-12.10 - Petroleum hydrocarbon exemptions

(a) Indirect users shall be exempted from the petroleum hydrocarbon standards specified at 7:14A-12.8(d), provided the following requirements are met:

1. The DTW into which the indirect user discharges submits a request for the exemption indicating it meets all of the following criteria:

i. The discharge from the domestic treatment works has met a 10 mg/L average and 15 mg/L maximum limitation for oil and grease for each of the reporting periods during the preceding 12 months, as determined by the Department;

ii. The sludge disposal option currently utilized or planned by the domestic treatment works considers petroleum hydrocarbons a beneficial constituent; and

iii. The DTW shows that the costs for oil and grease removal at its plant are in proportion to the other operation and maintenance costs of the plant.

2. The Department shall have 90 days to review the request for the exemption and make a tentative decision to approve or deny the request. If additional information from the applicant is required, the 90 day period may be extended. The Department shall public notice the tentative decision.

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N.J. Admin. Code § 7:14A-12.10