Appendix D: Management Models with Details on Program Elements

MANAGEMENT MODEL 1: HOMEOWNER AWARENESS

*Objective: To ensure conventional onsite systems are sited and
constructed properly in accordance with appropriate state/tribal/local
regulations and codes, that they are periodically inspected, and, if
necessary, repaired by the Owner. The Regulatory Authority maintains a
record of the location of all systems and periodically provides
Owner/User with notices regarding operation and preventive maintenance
recommendations.*

+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| *        | **RES    | **ACTIVITY**                                    |
| *PROGRAM | PONSIBLE |                                                 |
| E        | PARTY**  |                                                 |
| LEMENT** |          |                                                 |
+==========+==========+=================================================+
| **PUBLIC | Re       | Educate Owner/User on purpose, use, and care of |
| E        | gulatory | treatment system.                               |
| DUCATION | A        |                                                 |
| AND      | uthority | Provide public review and comment periods of    |
| PARTICI  |          | any proposed program and/or rule changes.       |
| PATION** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Service  | Be informed of existing rules and review and    |
|          | Provider | comment on any proposed program and/or rule     |
|          |          | changes.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Participate in advisory committees established  |
|          |          | by the Regulatory Authority                     |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Ow       | Be informed of purpose, use, and care of        |
|          | ner/User | treatment system.                               |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Be informed of existing rules and review and    |
|          |          | comment on any proposed program and/or rule     |
|          |          | changes.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Participate in advisory committees established  |
|          |          | by the Regulatory Authority.                    |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **PL     | Re       | Coordinate program rules and regulations with   |
| ANNING** | gulatory | state/tribal/ local planning and zoning and     |
|          | A        | other water related programs.                   |
|          | uthority |                                                 |
|          |          | Evaluate potential risks of wastewater          |
|          |          | discharges to limit environmental impacts on    |
|          |          | receiving environments during the rule making   |
|          |          | process.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Limit potential risks of environmental impacts  |
|          |          | of residuals management program and evaluate    |
|          |          | available handling/treatment capacities.        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inform local planning authority of rule changes |
|          |          | and recommend their evaluation of potential     |
|          |          | impacts on land use.                            |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | D        | Hire planners, certified site evaluators and    |
|          | eveloper | designers to assure all lots of proposed        |
|          |          | subdivision plats meet requirements for onsite  |
|          |          | treatment prior to final plat.                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **PER    | Re       | Establish system failure criteria to protect    |
| FORMANCE | gulatory | public health, e.g. wastewater backups in       |
| REQUIR   | A        | building, wastewater ponding on ground surface, |
| EMENTS** | uthority | insufficient separation from groundwater,       |
|          |          | wells, etc.                                     |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Ow       | Regularly maintain system to prevent failures.  |
|          | ner/User |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **       | L        | Develop and administer training, testing, and   |
| TRAINING | icensing | certification/licensing program for site        |
| AND      | Board/   | evaluators, designers, contractors, and         |
| CERTIFIC | Re       | pumpers/haulers.                                |
| ATION/** | gulatory |                                                 |
|          | A        | Maintain a current certified/licensed Service   |
| **LIC    | uthority | Provider listing.                               |
| ENSING** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Service  | Obtain appropriate certification(s)/license(s)  |
|          | Provider | and continuing education as required.           |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Obtain training from the manufacturer or vendor |
|          |          | regarding appropriate use, installation         |
|          |          | requirements, and operation and maintenance     |
|          |          | procedures of any proprietary equipment to be   |
|          |          | installed.                                      |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements.                         |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Ow       | When using third party services, contract only  |
|          | ner/User | with the appropriate certified/licensed Service |
|          |          | Providers.                                      |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **SITE   | Re       | Codify prescriptive requirements for site       |
| EVAL     | gulatory | evaluation procedures.                          |
| UATION** | A        |                                                 |
|          | uthority | Codify criteria for treatment site              |
|          |          | characteristics suitable for permitted designs  |
|          |          | that will prevent unacceptable impacts on       |
|          |          | ground surface water resources.                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Site     | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | E        |                                                 |
|          | valuator | Describe site and soil characteristics,         |
|          |          | determine suitability of site with respect to   |
|          |          | code requirements and estimate site\'s          |
|          |          | hydraulic and treatment capacity.               |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the evaluation of     |
|          |          | sites for wastewater treatment and dispersal.   |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Hire a certified/licensed site evaluator to     |
|          |          | perform site evaluation.                        |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+

+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| *        | **RES    | **ACTIVITY**                                    |
| *PROGRAM | PONSIBLE |                                                 |
| E        | PARTY**  |                                                 |
| LEMENT** |          |                                                 |
+==========+==========+=================================================+
| **       | Re       | Codify prescriptive, pre-engineered designs,    |
| DESIGN** | gulatory | which are suitable for treatment sites that     |
|          | A        | meet the appropriate prescriptive site          |
|          | uthority | criteria.                                       |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Designer | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Design treatment system that is compatible with |
|          |          | the site and soil characteristics described by  |
|          |          | the site evaluator.                             |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the design of         |
|          |          | wastewater treatment and dispersal systems.     |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Hire a certified/licensed designer to prepare   |
|          |          | system design.                                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **CONSTR | Re       | Administer a permitting program for system      |
| UCTION** | gulatory | construction, including Regulatory Authority    |
|          | A        | review of proposed system siting and design     |
|          | uthority | plans.                                          |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Perform final construction inspection for       |
|          |          | compliance assurance and inventory data         |
|          |          | collection.                                     |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require record drawings of constructed system   |
|          |          | be submitted to the Regulatory Authority by     |
|          |          | Owner.                                          |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Con      | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | tractor/ |                                                 |
|          |          | Construct system in accordance with the         |
|          | I        | approved plans and specifications.              |
|          | nstaller |                                                 |
|          |          | Prepare record drawings of completed system and |
|          |          | submit to Owner.                                |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the design and        |
|          |          | construction of wastewater treatment and        |
|          |          | dispersal systems.                              |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Designer | Approve proposed field changes and submit to    |
|          | of       | Owner.                                          |
|          | Record   |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the design and        |
|          |          | construction of wastewater treatment and        |
|          |          | dispersal systems.                              |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Hire a certified/licensed contractor/installer  |
|          |          | to construct system.                            |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit final record drawings of constructed     |
|          |          | system to Regulatory Authority                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **O      | Re       | Provide Owner/User with educational materials   |
| PERATION | gulatory | regarding system use and care.                  |
| &        | A        |                                                 |
| MAINT    | uthority | Send timely reminder to Owner of when scheduled |
| ENANCE** |          | preventive maintenance is due.                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Pumpe    | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | r/Hauler |                                                 |
|          |          | Inspect and service system as necessary.        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the operation and     |
|          |          | maintenance of treatment and dispersal system.  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Perform recommended routine maintenance or hire |
|          |          | certified/licensed pumper/hauler to perform     |
|          |          | maintenance.                                    |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Hire certified/licensed pumper/hauler           |
|          |          | periodically to inspect, service, and remove    |
|          |          | septage for proper treatment and disposal.      |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | User     | Follow recommendations provided by Regulatory   |
|          |          | Authority, Service Providers, and/or Owner to   |
|          |          | ensure undesirable or prohibited materials are  |
|          |          | not discharged to system.                       |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **R      | Re       | Administer a tracking system for residuals      |
| ESIDUALS | gulatory | hauling, treatment, and disposal and review to  |
| MANA     | A        | evaluate compliance with 40 CFR Part 503 Use    |
| GEMENT** | uthority | and Disposal of Sewage Sludge, 40 CFR Part 257, |
|          |          | and applicable state/tribal/local requirements. |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inventory available residuals                   |
|          |          | handling/treatment capacities and develop       |
|          |          | contingency plans to ensure sufficient          |
|          |          | capacities are always available.                |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Pumpe    | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | r/Hauler |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the pumping, hauling, |
|          |          | treatment, and disposal of treatment system     |
|          |          | residuals.                                      |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **CO     | Re       | Conduct final construction inspections to       |
| MPLIANCE | gulatory | assure compliance with approved plans and       |
| INSP     | A        | permit requirements.                            |
| ECTIONS/ | uthority |                                                 |
| MONI     |          | Perform compliance inspections at               |
| TORING** |          | point-of-sale, change-in-use of properties,     |
|          |          | \"targeted areas\" and/or systems reported to   |
|          |          | be in violation.                                |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Conduct compliance inspections of residuals     |
|          |          | hauling, treatment, and disposal.               |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Pumpe    | Inform Owner of any non-compliant items         |
|          | r/Hauler | observed during routine servicing of system.    |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Periodically perform a \"walk-over\" inspection |
|          |          | of the system and correct any deficiencies.     |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+

+----------+---------+------------------------------------------------+
| *        | **RESP  | # ACTIVITY                                     |
| *PROGRAM | ONSIBLE |                                                |
| E        | PARTY** |                                                |
| LEMENT** |         |                                                |
+----------+---------+------------------------------------------------+
| **CO     | Reg     | Negotiate compliance schedule with Owner for   |
| RRECTIVE | ulatory | correcting documented non-compliance items.    |
| ACTIONS  | Au      |                                                |
| AND      | thority | Administer enforcement program including fines |
| ENFOR    |         | and/or penalties for failure to comply with    |
| CEMENT** |         | compliance requirements.                       |
|          |         |                                                |
|          |         | Obtain necessary authority to enter property   |
|          |         | to correct imminent treats to public health if |
|          |         | the Owner/User fails to comply.                |
+----------+---------+------------------------------------------------+
|          | D       | Provide Owner with documents (drawings,        |
|          | esigner | specifications, modifications, etc.) that may  |
|          |         | be required by Regulatory Authority prior to   |
|          |         | corrective action.                             |
+----------+---------+------------------------------------------------+
|          | Cont    | Perform required                               |
|          | ractor/ | repairs/modifications/upgrades as necessary.   |
|          | In      |                                                |
|          | staller |                                                |
+----------+---------+------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner   | Comply with terms and conditions of the        |
|          |         | negotiated compliance schedule.                |
|          |         |                                                |
|          |         | Submit required documents for corrective       |
|          |         | actions to Regulatory Authority.               |
|          |         |                                                |
|          |         | Hire appropriate certified/licensed Service    |
|          |         | Providers to perform required corrective       |
|          |         | actions.                                       |
+----------+---------+------------------------------------------------+
| **RECORD | Reg     | Administer a database inventory (locations,    |
| KEEPING, | ulatory | site evaluations, record drawings, permits,    |
| IN       | Au      | performed maintenance, inspection reports) of  |
| VENTORY, | thority | all systems.                                   |
| &        |         |                                                |
| REP      |         | Maintain residuals treatment and disposal      |
| ORTING** |         | tracking system.                               |
|          |         |                                                |
|          |         | Maintain a current certified/licensed Service  |
|          |         | Provider listing that is available to the      |
|          |         | public.                                        |
+----------+---------+------------------------------------------------+
|          | Pumper  | Prepare and submit records of residuals        |
|          | /Hauler | handling as required.                          |
+----------+---------+------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner   | Maintain approved record drawings of system.   |
|          |         |                                                |
|          |         | Maintain maintenance records of system.        |
|          |         |                                                |
|          |         | Provide drawings, specifications and           |
|          |         | maintenance records to new property owner at   |
|          |         | time of property transfer.                     |
+----------+---------+------------------------------------------------+
| **F      | Reg     | Provide the legal and financial support to     |
| INANCIAL | ulatory | sustain the management program.                |
| AS       | Au      |                                                |
| SISTANCE | thority | Provide listing of financial assistance        |
| &        |         | programs available to Owner and the qualifying |
| F        |         | criteria for each program.                     |
| UNDING** |         |                                                |
|          |         | Consider implementing a state or local         |
|          |         | financing program to assist Owners in          |
|          |         | upgrading their systems.                       |
+----------+---------+------------------------------------------------+

**MAGEMENT MODEL 2: MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS**

Objective: To allow use of more complex mechanical treatment options or
small clusters through the requirement that maintenance contracts be
maintained between the Owner and maintenance provider to ensure
appropriate and timely system component maintenance by qualified
technicians over the service life of the system.

+---------+----------+------------------------------------------------+
| **      | **RES    | # ACTIVITY                                     |
| PROGRAM | PONSIBLE |                                                |
| EL      | PARTY**  |                                                |
| EMENT** |          |                                                |
+---------+----------+------------------------------------------------+
| *       | Re       | Educate Owner/User on purpose, use, and care   |
| *PUBLIC | gulatory | of treatment system.                           |
| ED      | A        |                                                |
| UCATION | uthority | Provide public review and comment periods of   |
| AND     |          | any proposed program and/or rule changes.      |
| P       |          |                                                |
| ARTICIP |          |                                                |
| ATION** |          |                                                |
+---------+----------+------------------------------------------------+
|         | Service  | Be informed of existing rules and review and   |
|         | Provider | comment on any proposed program and/or rule    |
|         |          | changes.                                       |
|         |          |                                                |
|         |          | Participate in advisory committees established |
|         |          | by the Regulatory Authority                    |
+---------+----------+------------------------------------------------+
|         | Ow       | Be informed of purpose, use, and care of       |
|         | ner/User | treatment system.                              |
|         |          |                                                |
|         |          | Be informed of existing rules and review and   |
|         |          | comment on any proposed program and/or rule    |
|         |          | changes.                                       |
|         |          |                                                |
|         |          | Participate in advisory committees established |
|         |          | by the Regulatory Authority.                   |
+---------+----------+------------------------------------------------+
| **PLA   | Re       | Coordinate program rules and regulations with  |
| NNING** | gulatory | state/tribal/ local planning and zoning and    |
|         | A        | other water related programs.                  |
|         | uthority |                                                |
|         |          | Evaluate potential risks of wastewater         |
|         |          | discharges to limit environmental impacts on   |
|         |          | receiving environments during the rule making  |
|         |          | process.                                       |
|         |          |                                                |
|         |          | Limit potential risks of environmental impacts |
|         |          | from residuals management program and evaluate |
|         |          | available handling/treatment capacities.       |
|         |          |                                                |
|         |          | Inform local planning authority of rule        |
|         |          | changes and recommend their evaluation of      |
|         |          | potential impacts on land use.                 |
+---------+----------+------------------------------------------------+
|         | D        | Hire planners, certified site evaluators and   |
|         | eveloper | designers to assure all lots of proposed       |
|         |          | subdivision plats meet requirements for onsite |
|         |          | treatment prior to final plat.                 |
+---------+----------+------------------------------------------------+
| **PERF  | Re       | Establish system failure criteria to protect   |
| ORMANCE | gulatory | public health, e.g. wastewater backups in      |
| REQUIRE | A        | building, wastewater ponding on ground         |
| MENTS** | uthority | surface, insufficient separation from          |
|         |          | groundwater, wells, etc.                       |
|         |          |                                                |
|         |          | Establish minimum performance requirements for |
|         |          | manufactured component approvals.              |
|         |          |                                                |
|         |          | Establish minimum maintenance requirements for |
|         |          | approved systems.                              |
+---------+----------+------------------------------------------------+
|         | Ow       | Regularly maintain system in proper working    |
|         | ner/User | order.                                         |
+---------+----------+------------------------------------------------+
| **T     | L        | Develop and administer training, testing, and  |
| RAINING | icensing | certification/licensing program for site       |
| AND     | Board/   | evaluators, designers, contractors, operators, |
| CERTIFI | Re       | and haulers/pumpers.                           |
| CATION/ | gulatory |                                                |
| LICE    | A        | Maintain a current certified/licensed Service  |
| NSING** | uthority | Provider listing.                              |
+---------+----------+------------------------------------------------+
|         | Service  | Obtain appropriate certification(s)/license(s) |
|         | Provider | and continuing education as required.          |
|         |          |                                                |
|         |          | Obtain training from the manufacturer or       |
|         |          | vendor regarding appropriate use, installation |
|         |          | requirements and operation and maintenance     |
|         |          | procedures of any proprietary equipment to be  |
|         |          | installed.                                     |
|         |          |                                                |
|         |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal, |
|         |          | and local requirements                         |
+---------+----------+------------------------------------------------+
|         | Ow       | When using third party services, contract only |
|         | ner/User | with the appropriate certified/licensed        |
|         |          | Service Providers.                             |
+---------+----------+------------------------------------------------+
| **SITE  | Re       | Codify prescriptive requirements for site      |
| EVALU   | gulatory | evaluation procedures.                         |
| ATION** | A        |                                                |
|         | uthority | Codify criteria for treatment site             |
|         |          | characteristics suitable for permitted designs |
|         |          | that will prevent unacceptable impacts on      |
|         |          | ground surface water resources.                |
|         |          |                                                |
|         |          | Establish alternative site acceptance criteria |
|         |          | for approved systems providing enhanced        |
|         |          | pretreatment.                                  |
+---------+----------+------------------------------------------------+
|         | Site     | Obtain certification/license to practice.      |
|         | E        |                                                |
|         | valuator | Describe site and soil characteristics,        |
|         |          | determine suitability of site with respect to  |
|         |          | code requirements and estimate site\'s         |
|         |          | hydraulic and treatment capacity.              |
|         |          |                                                |
|         |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal, |
|         |          | and local requirements in the evaluation of    |
|         |          | sites for wastewater treatment and dispersal.  |
+---------+----------+------------------------------------------------+
|         | Owner    | Hire a certified/licensed site evaluator to    |
|         |          | perform site evaluation.                       |
+---------+----------+------------------------------------------------+

+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| *        | **RES    | # ACTIVITY                                      |
| *PROGRAM | PONSIBLE |                                                 |
| E        | PARTY**  |                                                 |
| LEMENT** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **       | Re       | Codify prescriptive, pre-engineered designs,    |
| DESIGN** | gulatory | which are suitable for treatment sites that     |
|          | A        | meet the appropriate prescriptive site          |
|          | uthority | criteria.                                       |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer an evaluation program for approving  |
|          |          | manufactured components for use with            |
|          |          | pre-engineered designs.                         |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Designer | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Design treatment system that is compatible with |
|          |          | the site and soil characteristics described by  |
|          |          | the site evaluator.                             |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the design of         |
|          |          | wastewater treatment and dispersal systems.     |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Hire a certified/licensed designer to prepare   |
|          |          | system design.                                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **CONSTR | Re       | Administer a permitting program for system      |
| UCTION** | gulatory | construction, including Regulatory Authority    |
|          | A        | review of proposed system siting and design     |
|          | uthority | plans.                                          |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Perform final construction inspection for       |
|          |          | compliance assurance and inventory data         |
|          |          | collection.                                     |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require record drawings of constructed system   |
|          |          | be submitted to the Regulatory Authority by     |
|          |          | Owner.                                          |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require Owner to submit a copy of system O&M    |
|          |          | manual to the Regulatory Authority.             |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Con      | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | tractor/ |                                                 |
|          | I        | Construct system in accordance with the         |
|          | nstaller | approved plans and specifications.              |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Prepare record drawings of completed system and |
|          |          | submit to Owner.                                |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Provide Owner with an O&M manual describing     |
|          |          | component manufacturer\'s maintenance and       |
|          |          | troubleshooting requirements/recommendations.   |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the design and        |
|          |          | construction of wastewater treatment and        |
|          |          | dispersal systems.                              |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Designer | Approve proposed field changes and submit to    |
|          | of       | Owner.                                          |
|          | Record   |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the design and        |
|          |          | construction of wastewater treatment and        |
|          |          | dispersal systems.                              |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Hire a certified/licensed contractor/installer  |
|          |          | to construct system.                            |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit final record drawings of constructed     |
|          |          | system to Regulatory Authority                  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit copy of system O&M manual to Regulatory  |
|          |          | Authority to record required maintenance.       |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **O      | Re       | Provide Owner/User with educational materials   |
| PERATION | gulatory | regarding system use and care.                  |
| &        | A        |                                                 |
| MAINT    | uthority | Send timely reminder to Owner when scheduled    |
| ENANCE** |          | preventive maintenance is due.                  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer a program that requires the Owner to |
|          |          | attest periodically that he/she holds a valid   |
|          |          | contract with a certified/licensed operator to  |
|          |          | perform scheduled and any necessary maintenance |
|          |          | according to the maintenance requirements       |
|          |          | described in submitted O&M manual.              |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require Owner to submit a maintenance report    |
|          |          | signed/sealed by certified/licensed operator    |
|          |          | immediately following scheduled maintenance.    |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Operator | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inspect and service system as necessary in      |
|          |          | accordance with the submitted O&M manual.       |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Certify to Owner that the required maintenance  |
|          |          | was performed in timely manner describing any   |
|          |          | system deficiencies observed.                   |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the operation and     |
|          |          | maintenance of treatment and dispersal system.  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Pumper/  | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | Hauler   |                                                 |
|          |          | Inspect and service system as necessary.        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the operation and     |
|          |          | maintenance of treatment and dispersal system.  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Hire certified/licensed pumper/hauler           |
|          |          | periodically to inspect, service, and remove    |
|          |          | septage or other residuals for proper treatment |
|          |          | and disposal.                                   |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Maintain contractual agreement with a           |
|          |          | certified/licensed operator to perform          |
|          |          | scheduled maintenance as required.              |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inform Regulatory Authority of any change in    |
|          |          | maintenance contract status.                    |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | User     | Follow recommendations provided by Regulatory   |
|          |          | Authority, Service Providers, and/or Owner to   |
|          |          | ensure undesirable or prohibited materials are  |
|          |          | not discharged to system.                       |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+

+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| *        | **RES    | # ACTIVITY                                      |
| *PROGRAM | PONSIBLE |                                                 |
| E        | PARTY**  |                                                 |
| LEMENT** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **R      | Re       | Administer a tracking system for residuals      |
| ESIDUALS | gulatory | hauling, treatment, and disposal and review to  |
| MANA     | A        | evaluate compliance with 40 CFR Part 503 Use    |
| GEMENT** | uthority | and Disposal of Sewage Sludge, 40 CFR Part 257, |
|          |          | and applicable state/tribal/local requirements. |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inventory available residuals                   |
|          |          | handling/treatment capacities and develop       |
|          |          | contingency plans to ensure sufficient          |
|          |          | capacities are always available.                |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Pumpe    | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          | r/Hauler | and local requirements in the pumping, hauling, |
|          |          | treatment, and disposal of treatment system     |
|          |          | residuals.                                      |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **CO     | Re       | Conduct final construction inspections to       |
| MPLIANCE | gulatory | assure compliance with approved plans and       |
| INSP     | A        | permit requirements.                            |
| ECTIONS/ | uthority |                                                 |
| MONI     |          | Perform compliance inspections at               |
| TORING** |          | point-of-sale, change-in-use of properties,     |
|          |          | \"targeted areas\" and/or systems reported to   |
|          |          | be in violation.                                |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Conduct compliance inspections of residuals     |
|          |          | hauling, treatment, and disposal.               |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer program for confirming Owners hold   |
|          |          | valid maintenance contracts with                |
|          |          | certified/licensed operators and for monitoring |
|          |          | timely submittals of certified maintenance      |
|          |          | reports.                                        |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Operator | Inform Owner of any non-compliant items         |
|          | or       | observed during routine servicing of system.    |
|          | Pumpe    |                                                 |
|          | r/Hauler |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Periodically perform a \"walk-over\" inspection |
|          |          | of the system and correct any deficiencies.     |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Attest to the Regulatory Authority that a valid |
|          |          | contract exists with a certified/licensed       |
|          |          | operator to perform necessary system            |
|          |          | maintenance.                                    |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit a maintenance report signed/sealed by a  |
|          |          | certified/licensed Service Provider immediately |
|          |          | following scheduled maintenance.                |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **CO     | Re       | Negotiate compliance schedule with Owner for    |
| RRECTIVE | gulatory | correcting documented non-compliant items.      |
| ACTIONS  | A        |                                                 |
| AND      | uthority | Administer enforcement program including fines  |
| ENFOR    |          | and/or penalties for failure to comply with     |
| CEMENT** |          | compliance requirements.                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Obtain necessary authority to enter property to |
|          |          | correct imminent treats to public health if the |
|          |          | Owner/User fails to comply.                     |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Designer | Provide Owner with documents (drawings,         |
|          |          | specifications, modifications, etc.) that may   |
|          |          | be required by Regulatory Authority prior to    |
|          |          | corrective action.                              |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Con      | Perform required repairs/modifications/upgrades |
|          | tractor/ | as necessary                                    |
|          | I        |                                                 |
|          | nstaller |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Comply with terms and conditions of the         |
|          |          | negotiated compliance schedule.                 |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit required documents for corrective        |
|          |          | actions to Regulatory Authority.                |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Hire appropriate certified/licensed Service     |
|          |          | Providers to perform required corrective        |
|          |          | actions.                                        |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **RECORD | Re       | Administer a database inventory (locations,     |
| KEEPING, | gularity | site evaluations, record drawings, permits,     |
| IN       | A        | performed maintenance, inspection reports) of   |
| VENTORY, | uthority | all systems.                                    |
| &        |          |                                                 |
| REP      |          | Maintain residuals treatment and disposal       |
| ORTING** |          | tracking system.                                |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Maintain a current certified/licensed Service   |
|          |          | Provider listing that is available to the       |
|          |          | public.                                         |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer an Owner/Service Provider            |
|          |          | maintenance contract compliance and certified   |
|          |          | maintenance report tracking system.             |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Record maintenance contract requirement on      |
|          |          | property deed.                                  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer a certified maintenance report       |
|          |          | tracking system.                                |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Operator | Provide certified report of all maintenance and |
|          |          | observed system deficiencies to Owner.          |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Pumpe    | Prepare and submit records of residuals         |
|          | r/Hauler | handling as required.                           |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Maintain approved record drawings and O&M       |
|          |          | manual of system.                               |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Maintain maintenance records of system.         |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Provide drawings, specifications, O&M manual,   |
|          |          | and maintenance records to new property owner   |
|          |          | at time of property transfer.                   |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **F      | Re       | Provide the legal and financial support to      |
| INANCIAL | gulatory | sustain the management program.                 |
| AS       | A        |                                                 |
| SISTANCE | uthority | Provide listing of financial assistance         |
| &        |          | programs available to Owner/User and the        |
| F        |          | qualifying criteria for each program.           |
| UNDING** |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Consider implementing a state or local          |
|          |          | financing program to assist Owners in upgrading |
|          |          | their systems.                                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+

**MANAGEMENT MODEL 3: OPERATING PERMITS**

Objective: To issue renewable/revocable operating permits to system
Owner that stipulate specific and measurable performance requirements
for the treatment system and periodic submittals of compliance
monitoring reports. The performance requirements are based on risks to
public health and water resources posed by wastewater dispersal in the
receiving environment. Operating permits allow the use of cluster or
onsite systems on sites with a greater range of site characteristics.

+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| *        | **RES    | # ACTIVITY                                      |
| *PROGRAM | PONSIBLE |                                                 |
| E        | PARTY**  |                                                 |
| LEMENT** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **PUBLIC | Re       | Educate Owner/User on purpose, use, and care of |
| E        | gulatory | treatment system.                               |
| DUCATION | A        |                                                 |
| AND      | uthority | Provide public review and comment periods of    |
| PARTICI  |          | any proposed program and/or rule changes.       |
| PATION** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Service  | Be informed of existing rules and review and    |
|          | Provider | comment on any proposed program and/or rule     |
|          |          | changes.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Participate in advisory committees established  |
|          |          | by the Regulatory Authority                     |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Ow       | Be informed of purpose, use, and care of        |
|          | ner/User | treatment system.                               |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Be informed of existing rules and review and    |
|          |          | comment on any proposed program and/or rule     |
|          |          | changes.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Participate in advisory committees established  |
|          |          | by the Regulatory Authority.                    |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **PL     | Re       | Coordinate program rules and regulations with   |
| ANNING** | gulatory | state/tribal/ local planning and zoning and     |
|          | A        | other water related programs.                   |
|          | uthority |                                                 |
|          |          | Evaluate potential risks of wastewater          |
|          |          | discharges to limit environmental impacts on    |
|          |          | receiving environments during the rule making   |
|          |          | process.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Limit potential risks of environmental impacts  |
|          |          | from residuals management program and evaluate  |
|          |          | available handling/treatment capacities.        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inform local planning authority of rule changes |
|          |          | and recommend their evaluation of potential     |
|          |          | impacts on land use.                            |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | D        | Hire planners, certified site evaluators and    |
|          | eveloper | designers to assure all lots of proposed        |
|          |          | subdivision plats meet requirements for onsite  |
|          |          | treatment prior to final plat.                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **PER    | Re       | Establish system failure criteria to protect    |
| FORMANCE | gulatory | public health, e.g. wastewater backups in       |
| REQUIR   | A        | building, wastewater ponding on ground surface, |
| EMENTS** | uthority | insufficient separation from groundwater,       |
|          |          | wells, etc.                                     |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Establish minimum maintenance requirements for  |
|          |          | approved systems.                               |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Establish performance requirements necessary to |
|          |          | protect public health and water resources for   |
|          |          | each defined receiving environment in the       |
|          |          | Regulatory Authority\'s jurisdiction.           |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Ow       | Operate and regularly maintain system in proper |
|          | ner/User | working order.                                  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Operate system to comply with performance       |
|          |          | requirements stipulated in the operating        |
|          |          | permit.                                         |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **       | L        | Develop and administer training, testing, and   |
| TRAINING | icensing | certification/licensing program for site        |
| AND      | Board/   | evaluators, designers, contractors, operators,  |
| CERTIF   | Re       | haulers/pumpers, and inspectors.                |
| ICATION/ | gulatory |                                                 |
| LIC      | A        | Maintain a current certified/licensed Service   |
| ENSING** | uthority | Provider listing.                               |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Service  | Obtain appropriate certification(s)/license(s)  |
|          | Provider | and continuing education as required.           |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Obtain training from the manufacturer or vendor |
|          |          | regarding appropriate use, installation         |
|          |          | requirements and operation and maintenance      |
|          |          | procedures of any proprietary equipment to be   |
|          |          | installed.                                      |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements.                         |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Ow       | When using third party services, contract only  |
|          | ner/User | with the appropriate certified/licensed Service |
|          |          | Providers.                                      |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **SITE   | Re       | Codify prescriptive requirements for site       |
| EVAL     | gulatory | evaluation procedures.                          |
| UATION** | A        |                                                 |
|          | uthority | Codify criteria for treatment site              |
|          |          | characteristics suitable for permitted designs  |
|          |          | that will prevent unacceptable impacts on       |
|          |          | ground and surface water resources.             |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Establish defining characteristics for each     |
|          |          | receiving environment in the Regulatory         |
|          |          | Authority\'s jurisdiction.                      |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Site     | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | E        |                                                 |
|          | valuator | Describe site and soil characteristics,         |
|          |          | determine suitability of site with respect to   |
|          |          | code requirements and estimate site\'s          |
|          |          | hydraulic and treatment capacity                |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the evaluation of     |
|          |          | sites for wastewater treatment and dispersal.   |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Hire a certified/licensed site evaluator to     |
|          |          | perform site evaluation.                        |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+

+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| *        | **RES    | # ACTIVITY                                      |
| *PROGRAM | PONSIBLE |                                                 |
| E        | PARTY**  |                                                 |
| LEMENT** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **       | Re       | Codify prescriptive, pre-engineered designs,    |
| DESIGN** | gulatory | which are suitable for treatment sites that     |
|          | A        | meet the appropriate prescriptive site          |
|          | uthority | criteria.                                       |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer plan review program for engineered   |
|          |          | designs to meet stipulated performance          |
|          |          | requirements.                                   |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require routine operation and emergency         |
|          |          | contingency plans be submitted that will        |
|          |          | sustain system performance and avoid            |
|          |          | unpermitted discharges.                         |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Designer | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Certified/licensed designer to design treatment |
|          |          | system that is compatible with the site and     |
|          |          | soil characteristics described by the site      |
|          |          | evaluator.                                      |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the design of         |
|          |          | wastewater treatment and dispersal systems.     |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Hire a certified/licensed designer to prepare   |
|          |          | system design.                                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **CONSTR | Re       | Administer a permitting program for system      |
| UCTION** | gulatory | construction, including Regulatory Authority    |
|          | A        | review of proposed system siting and design     |
|          | uthority | plans.                                          |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require designer of record to certify that      |
|          |          | completed system construction is in substantial |
|          |          | compliance with approved plans and              |
|          |          | specifications.                                 |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require record drawings of constructed system   |
|          |          | be submitted to the Regulatory Authority by     |
|          |          | Owner.                                          |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require Owner to submit a copy of system O&M    |
|          |          | manual to the Regulatory Authority.             |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Con      | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | tractor/ |                                                 |
|          | I        | Construct system in accordance with the         |
|          | nstaller | approved plans and specifications.              |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Prepare record drawings of completed system and |
|          |          | submit to Owner.                                |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Provide Owner with an O&M manual describing     |
|          |          | component manufacturer\'s maintenance and       |
|          |          | troubleshooting requirements/recommendations.   |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the design and        |
|          |          | construction of wastewater treatment and        |
|          |          | dispersal systems.                              |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Designer | Approve proposed field changes and submit to    |
|          | of       | Owner.                                          |
|          | Record   |                                                 |
|          |          | Designer of record to certify that construction |
|          |          | of the system is substantially in conformance   |
|          |          | with the approved plans and specifications.     |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Hire a certified/licensed contractor/installer  |
|          |          | to construct system.                            |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit final record drawings of constructed     |
|          |          | system to Regulatory Authority                  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit copy of system O&M manual to Regulatory  |
|          |          | Authority to record required maintenance.       |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **O      | Re       | Provide Owner/User with educational materials   |
| PERATION | gulatory | regarding system use and care.                  |
| &        | A        |                                                 |
| MAINT    | uthority | Administer a program of renewable/revocable     |
| ENANCE** |          | operating permits that are issued to Owner      |
|          |          | stipulating system performance requirements,    |
|          |          | compliance monitoring reporting schedule, term  |
|          |          | of permit, and renewal option upon documented   |
|          |          | compliance with permit.                         |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Track and review compliance monitoring reports  |
|          |          | for to ensure systems are operating in          |
|          |          | accordance with operating permits.              |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Operator | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inspect and service system as necessary in      |
|          |          | accordance with the submitted O&M manual and/or |
|          |          | operating permit stipulations.                  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Certify to Owner that the required maintenance  |
|          |          | was performed in timely manner describing any   |
|          |          | system deficiencies observed.                   |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the operation and     |
|          |          | maintenance of treatment and dispersal system.  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Pumpe    | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | r/Hauler |                                                 |
|          |          | Inspect and service system as necessary.        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the operation and     |
|          |          | maintenance of treatment and dispersal system.  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Hire a certified/licensed pumper/hauler or      |
|          |          | operator to maintain system.                    |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Maintain system in proper working order.        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Operate and maintain the system in accordance   |
|          |          | with O&M manual and/or operating permit         |
|          |          | stipulations.                                   |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit compliance monitoring reports to the     |
|          |          | Regulatory Authority according to the schedule  |
|          |          | stipulated in the operating permit.             |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | User     | Follow recommendations provided by Regulatory   |
|          |          | Authority, and/or Service Providers to ensure   |
|          |          | undesirable or prohibited materials are not     |
|          |          | discharged to system.                           |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+

+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| *        | **RES    | # ACTIVITY                                      |
| *PROGRAM | PONSIBLE |                                                 |
| E        | PARTY**  |                                                 |
| LEMENT** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **R      | Re       | Administer a tracking system for residuals      |
| ESIDUALS | gulatory | hauling, treatment, and disposal and review to  |
| MANA     | A        | evaluate compliance with *40 CFR Part 503 Use   |
| GEMENT** | uthority | and Disposal of Sewage Sludge, 40 CFR Part      |
|          |          | 257,* and applicable state/tribal/local         |
|          |          | requirements.                                   |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inventory available residuals                   |
|          |          | handling/treatment capacities and develop       |
|          |          | contingency plans to ensure sufficient          |
|          |          | capacities are always available.                |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Pumpe    | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          | r/Hauler | and local requirements in the pumping, hauling, |
|          |          | treatment, and disposal of treatment system     |
|          |          | residuals.                                      |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **CO     | Re       | Perform inspection programs at point-of-sale,   |
| MPLIANCE | gulatory | change-in-use of properties, \"targeted areas\" |
| INSP     | A        | and/or systems reported to be in violation.     |
| ECTIONS/ | uthority |                                                 |
| MONI     |          | Conduct compliance inspections of residuals     |
| TORING** |          | hauling, treatment, and disposal.               |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer a program to monitor timely          |
|          |          | submittals of acceptable compliance maintenance |
|          |          | reports.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Notify Owner of impending scheduled submittals  |
|          |          | of compliance monitoring reports.               |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Perform system inspections randomly and/or at   |
|          |          | time of operating permit renewal.               |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Operator | Inform Owner of any non-compliant items         |
|          | or       | observed during routine servicing of system.    |
|          | Pump     |                                                 |
|          | er/Haler |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Submit compliance monitoring reports to         |
|          |          | Regulatory Authority as stipulated in operating |
|          |          | permit.                                         |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit compliance inspection report             |
|          |          | signed/sealed by a certified/licensed inspector |
|          |          | prior to applying for renewal of operating      |
|          |          | permit.                                         |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **CO     | Re       | Negotiate compliance schedule with Owner for    |
| RRECTIVE | gulatory | correcting documented non-compliant items.      |
| ACTIONS  | A        |                                                 |
| AND      | uthority | Administer enforcement program including fines  |
| ENFOR    |          | and/or penalties for failure to comply with     |
| CEMENT** |          | compliance requirements                         |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Obtain necessary authority to enter property to |
|          |          | correct imminent threats to public health if    |
|          |          | the Owner/User fails to comply.                 |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require system inspection by certified          |
|          |          | inspector at time of operating permit renewal.  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Designer | Provide Owner with documents (drawings,         |
|          |          | specifications, modifications, etc.) that may   |
|          |          | be required by Regulatory Authority prior to    |
|          |          | corrective action.                              |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Con      | Perform required repairs/modifications/upgrades |
|          | tractor/ | as necessary.                                   |
|          | I        |                                                 |
|          | nstaller |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | I        | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | nspector |                                                 |
|          |          | Inspect treatment system for compliance with    |
|          |          | operating permit prior to permit renewal.       |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Comply with terms and conditions of the         |
|          |          | negotiated compliance schedule.                 |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit required documents for corrective        |
|          |          | actions to Regulatory Authority.                |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Hire appropriate certified/licensed Service     |
|          |          | Providers to perform required corrective        |
|          |          | actions.                                        |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **RECORD | Re       | Administer a database inventory (locations,     |
| KEEPING, | gulatory | site evaluations, record drawings, permits,     |
| IN       | A        | performed maintenance, and inspection reports)  |
| VENTORY, | uthority | of all systems.                                 |
| &        |          |                                                 |
| REP      |          | Maintain residuals treatment and disposal       |
| ORTING** |          | tracking system.                                |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Maintain a current certified/licensed Service   |
|          |          | Provider listing that is available to the       |
|          |          | public.                                         |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer a tracking system for operating      |
|          |          | permits.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer a tracking database for compliance   |
|          |          | reports.                                        |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Operator | Provide certified report of all maintenance and |
|          | or       | observed system deficiencies to Owner.          |
|          | I        |                                                 |
|          | nspector | Perform system monitoring as stipulated in      |
|          |          | Owner\'s operating permit.                      |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Pumpe    | Prepare and submit records of residuals         |
|          | r/Hauler | handling as required.                           |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Maintain approved record drawings and O&M       |
|          |          | manual of system.                               |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Maintain maintenance records of system.         |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit compliance monitoring reports to         |
|          |          | Regulatory Authority.                           |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Provide drawings, specifications, O&M manual,   |
|          |          | and maintenance records to new property owner   |
|          |          | at time of property transfer.                   |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **F      | Re       | Provide the legal and financial support to      |
| INANCIAL | gulatory | sustain the management program.                 |
| AS       | A        |                                                 |
| SISTANCE | uthority | Provide listing of financial assistance         |
| &        |          | programs available to Owner/User and the        |
| F        |          | qualifying criteria for each program.           |
| UNDING** |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Consider implementing a state or local          |
|          |          | financing program to assist Owners in upgrading |
|          |          | their systems.                                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+

**MANAGEMENT MODEL 4: RME OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE**

Objective: To ensure that onsite/decentralized systems consistently meet
their stipulated performance requirements through Responsible Management
Entities that are responsible for operation and performance of systems
within their service areas.

+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| *        | **RES    | # ACTIVITY                                      |
| *PROGRAM | PONSIBLE |                                                 |
| E        | PARTY**  |                                                 |
| LEMENT** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **PUBLIC | Re       | Educate Owner/User on purpose, use, and care of |
| E        | gulatory | treatment system.                               |
| DUCATION | A        |                                                 |
| AND      | uthority | Hold public meetings to inform the public of    |
| PARTICI  |          | any proposed program and/or rule changes.       |
| PATION** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Service  | Be informed of existing rules and review and    |
|          | Provider | comment on any proposed program and/or rule     |
|          |          | changes.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Participate in advisory committees established  |
|          |          | by the Regulatory Authority.                    |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Ow       | Be informed of purpose, use, and care of        |
|          | ner/User | treatment system.                               |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Be informed of existing rules and review and    |
|          |          | comment on any proposed program and/or rule     |
|          |          | changes.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Participate in advisory committees established  |
|          |          | by the Regulatory Authority.                    |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Inform Owner/User of care and use of system.    |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inform Owner/User of RME requirements and       |
|          |          | prohibited uses of system.                      |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **PL     | Re       | Coordinate program rules and regulations with   |
| ANNING** | gulatory | state/tribal/ local planning and zoning and     |
|          | A        | other water related programs.                   |
|          | uthority |                                                 |
|          |          | Evaluate potential risks of wastewater          |
|          |          | discharges to limit environmental impacts on    |
|          |          | receiving environments during the rule making   |
|          |          | process.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Limit potential risks of environmental impacts  |
|          |          | from residuals management program and evaluate  |
|          |          | available handling/treatment capacities.        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inform local planning authority of rule changes |
|          |          | and recommend their evaluation of potential     |
|          |          | impacts on land use.                            |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | D        | Hire planners, certified site evaluators and    |
|          | eveloper | designers to assure all lots of proposed        |
|          |          | subdivision plats meet requirements for onsite  |
|          |          | treatment prior to final plat.                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Develop criteria (e.g. site evaluation, design, |
|          |          | construction) to be required of systems for     |
|          |          | acceptance into O&M program and inform Owners.  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Continuously evaluate existing wastewater       |
|          |          | treatment needs and forecast future needs.      |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **PER    | Re       | Establish system failure criteria to protect    |
| FORMANCE | gulatory | public health, e.g. wastewater backups in       |
| REQUIR   | A        | building, wastewater ponding on ground surface, |
| EMENTS** | uthority | insufficient separation from groundwater,       |
|          |          | wells, etc.                                     |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Establish minimum maintenance requirements for  |
|          |          | approved systems.                               |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Establish performance requirements necessary to |
|          |          | protect public health and water resources for   |
|          |          | each defined receiving environment in the       |
|          |          | Regulatory Authority\'s jurisdiction.           |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Regularly maintain system components in proper  |
|          |          | working order.                                  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with any RME requirements regarding care |
|          |          | and use of system.                              |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Operate systems to comply with performance      |
|          |          | requirements stipulated in the operating        |
|          |          | permits.                                        |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **       | L        | Develop and administer training, testing, and   |
| TRAINING | icensing | certification/licensing program for site        |
| AND      | Board/   | evaluators, designers, contractors, operators,  |
| CERTIF   | Re       | haulers/pumpers, and inspectors.                |
| ICATION/ | gulatory |                                                 |
| LIC      | A        | Maintain a current certified/licensed Service   |
| ENSING** | uthority | Provider listing.                               |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Service  | Obtain appropriate certification(s)/license(s)  |
|          | Provider | and continuing education as required.           |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Obtain training from the manufacturer or vendor |
|          |          | regarding appropriate use, installation         |
|          |          | requirements and operation and maintenance      |
|          |          | procedures of any proprietary equipment to be   |
|          |          | installed.                                      |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the evaluation of     |
|          |          | sites for wastewater treatment and dispersal.   |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | When using third party services, contract only  |
|          |          | with the appropriate certified/licensed Service |
|          |          | Providers.                                      |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | When using third party services, contract only  |
|          |          | with the appropriate certified/licensed Service |
|          |          | Providers                                       |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | RME staff who operate, and/or maintain systems  |
|          |          | must obtain appropriate                         |
|          |          | certification(s)/license(s) to practice.        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Arrange for supplemental training as needed for |
|          |          | Service Providers and/or staff to manage,       |
|          |          | operate, and/or maintain systems.               |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+

+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| *        | **RES    | # ACTIVITY                                      |
| *PROGRAM | PONSIBLE |                                                 |
| E        | PARTY**  |                                                 |
| LEMENT** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **SITE   | Re       | Codify prescriptive requirements for site       |
| EVAL     | gulatory | evaluation procedures.                          |
| UATION** | A        |                                                 |
|          | uthority | Codify criteria for treatment site              |
|          |          | characteristics suitable for permitted designs  |
|          |          | that will prevent unacceptable impacts on       |
|          |          | ground and surface water resources.             |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Establish the defining characteristics of each  |
|          |          | receiving environment in the Regulatory         |
|          |          | Authority\'s jurisdiction.                      |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Approve and oversee site evaluation procedures  |
|          |          | required by RME for system acceptance in the    |
|          |          | O&M program to ensure system designs are        |
|          |          | appropriate for the sites and their stipulated  |
|          |          | performance requirements.                       |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Site     | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | E        |                                                 |
|          | valuator | Describe site and soil characteristics,         |
|          |          | determine suitability of site with respect to   |
|          |          | code requirements and estimate site\'s          |
|          |          | hydraulic and treatment capacity.               |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the evaluation of     |
|          |          | sites for wastewater treatment and dispersal.   |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Hire a certified/licensed site evaluator to     |
|          |          | perform site evaluation.                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with any additional siting requirements  |
|          |          | established by RME for system acceptance in the |
|          |          | O&M program.                                    |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **       | Re       | Codify prescriptive, pre-engineered designs,    |
| DESIGN** | gulatory | which are suitable for treatment sites that     |
|          | A        | meet the appropriate prescriptive site          |
|          | uthority | criteria.                                       |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer plan review program for engineered   |
|          |          | designs to meet stipulated performance          |
|          |          | requirements.                                   |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require routine operation and emergency         |
|          |          | contingency plans that will sustain system      |
|          |          | performance and avoid unpermitted discharges be |
|          |          | submitted.                                      |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Designer | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Design treatment system that is compatible with |
|          |          | the site and soil characteristics described by  |
|          |          | the site evaluator.                             |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the design of         |
|          |          | wastewater treatment and dispersal systems.     |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Hire a certified/licensed designer to prepare   |
|          |          | system design.                                  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with any additional design requirements  |
|          |          | established by the RME for system acceptance in |
|          |          | the O&M program.                                |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **CONSTR | Re       | Administer a permitting program for system      |
| UCTION** | gulatory | construction, including Regulatory Authority    |
|          | A        | review of proposed system siting and design     |
|          | uthority | plans.                                          |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require designer of record to certify that      |
|          |          | completed system construction is in substantial |
|          |          | compliance with approved plans and              |
|          |          | specifications.                                 |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require record drawings of constructed system   |
|          |          | be submitted to the Regulatory Authority by     |
|          |          | Owner.                                          |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require Owner to submit a copy of system O&M    |
|          |          | manual to the Regulatory Authority and RME.     |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Con      | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | tractor/ |                                                 |
|          | I        | Construct system in accordance with the         |
|          | nstaller | approved plans and specifications.              |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Prepare record drawings of completed system and |
|          |          | submit to Owner.                                |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Provide Owner with an O&M manual describing     |
|          |          | component manufacturer\'s maintenance and       |
|          |          | troubleshooting requirements/recommendations.   |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the design and        |
|          |          | construction of wastewater treatment and        |
|          |          | dispersal systems.                              |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Designer | Approve proposed field changes and submit to    |
|          | of       | Owner.                                          |
|          | Record   |                                                 |
|          |          | Certify that construction of the system is      |
|          |          | substantially in conformance with the approved  |
|          |          | plans and specifications.                       |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Comply with any additional construction         |
|          |          | requirements established by the RME for system  |
|          |          | acceptance in the O&M program.                  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Hire a certified/licensed designer to prepare   |
|          |          | system design.                                  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit final record drawings of constructed     |
|          |          | system to Regulatory Authority                  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit copy of system O&M manual to Regulatory  |
|          |          | Authority and RME to record required            |
|          |          | maintenance.                                    |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+

+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| *        | **RES    | # ACTIVITY                                      |
| *PROGRAM | PONSIBLE |                                                 |
| E        | PARTY**  |                                                 |
| LEMENT** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **O      | Re       | Provide Owner/User with educational materials   |
| PERATION | gulatory | regarding system use and care.                  |
| &        | A        |                                                 |
| MAINT    | uthority | Administer a program of renewable/revocable     |
| ENANCE** |          | operating permits that are issued to RME,       |
|          |          | stipulating system performance requirements,    |
|          |          | compliance monitoring reporting schedule, term  |
|          |          | of permit, and renewal option upon documented   |
|          |          | compliance with operating permit stipulations.  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Track and review compliance monitoring reports  |
|          |          | for to ensure systems are operating in          |
|          |          | accordance with operating permits.              |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Consider replacing individual system operating  |
|          |          | permits with general permits issued to the RME  |
|          |          | for classes of systems.                         |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Operator | Inspect and service system as necessary in      |
|          |          | accordance with the submitted O&M manual and/or |
|          |          | operating permit stipulations.                  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Perform system monitoring as stipulated in      |
|          |          | RME\'s operating permit.                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Certify to RME that the required maintenance    |
|          |          | and monitoring was performed timely and noting  |
|          |          | any system deficiencies.                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the operation and     |
|          |          | maintenance of treatment and dispersal system.  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Pumpe    | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | r/Hauler |                                                 |
|          |          | Inspect and service system as necessary.        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the operation and     |
|          |          | maintenance of treatment and dispersal system.  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Ow       | Follow recommendations provided by Regulatory   |
|          | ner/User | Authority, Service Providers, and/or Owner to   |
|          |          | ensure undesirable or prohibited materials are  |
|          |          | not discharged to system.                       |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Maintain system components in proper working    |
|          |          | order.                                          |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with any RME requirements regarding care |
|          |          | and use of system.                              |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Operate and maintain systems in accordance with |
|          |          | the stipulated operating permit requirements.   |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit compliance monitoring reports to the     |
|          |          | Regulatory Authority according to the schedule  |
|          |          | stipulated in the operating permit.             |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Hire a certified/licensed pumper/hauler or      |
|          |          | operator to maintain system.                    |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **R      | Re       | Administer a tracking system for residuals      |
| ESIDUALS | gulatory | hauling, treatment, and disposal and review to  |
| MANA     | A        | evaluate compliance with *40 CFR Part 503 Use   |
| GEMENT** | uthority | and Disposal of Sewage Sludge, 40 CFR Part      |
|          |          | 257*, and applicable state/tribal/local         |
|          |          | requirements.                                   |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inventory available residuals                   |
|          |          | handling/treatment capacities and develop       |
|          |          | contingency plans to ensure sufficient          |
|          |          | capacities are always available.                |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Pumpe    | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          | r/Hauler | and local requirements in the pumping, hauling, |
|          |          | treatment, and disposal of wastewater treatment |
|          |          | system residuals.                               |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Hire a certified/licensed pumper/hauler to      |
|          |          | remove, treat, and dispose of residuals.        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the pumping, hauling, |
|          |          | treatment, and disposal of treatment system     |
|          |          | residuals.                                      |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inventory available residuals                   |
|          |          | handling/treatment capacities and develop       |
|          |          | contingency plans when insufficient capacities  |
|          |          | are available.                                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **CO     | Re       | Perform inspection programs at point-of-sale,   |
| MPLIANCE | gulatory | change-in-use of properties, \"targeted areas\" |
| INSP     | A        | and/or systems reported to be in violation.     |
| ECTIONS/ | uthority |                                                 |
| MONI     |          | Conduct compliance inspections of residuals     |
| TORING** |          | hauling, treatment, and disposal.               |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer a program to monitoring timely       |
|          |          | submittals of acceptable compliance maintenance |
|          |          | reports.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Perform system inspections randomly and/or at   |
|          |          | time of operating permit renewal.               |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | I        | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | nspector |                                                 |
|          |          | Perform system compliance inspections for RME   |
|          |          | in accordance with prevailing Regulatory        |
|          |          | Authority requirements.                         |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Submit compliance monitoring reports to         |
|          |          | Regulatory Authority as stipulated in operating |
|          |          | permit.                                         |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit compliance inspection report             |
|          |          | signed/sealed by a certified/licensed inspector |
|          |          | prior to applying for renewal of operating      |
|          |          | permit.                                         |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Conduct regular reviews of management program   |
|          |          | with Owner/User and Regulatory Authority to     |
|          |          | optimize system operation program.              |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Hire a certified/licensed inspector to inspect  |
|          |          | system compliance status.                       |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+

+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| *        | **RES    | # ACTIVITY                                      |
| *PROGRAM | PONSIBLE |                                                 |
| E        | PARTY**  |                                                 |
| LEMENT** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **CO     | Re       | Negotiate compliance schedules with RME for     |
| RRECTIVE | gulatory | correcting documented non-compliance items.     |
| ACTIONS  | A        |                                                 |
| AND      | uthority | Administer enforcement program including fines  |
| ENFOR    |          | and/or penalties for failure to comply with     |
| CEMENT** |          | compliance requirements.                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Obtain necessary authority to enter property to |
|          |          | correct imminent threats to public health if    |
|          |          | the Owner/User fails to comply.                 |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require system inspection by certified          |
|          |          | inspector at time of operating permit renewal.  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Negotiate compliance schedules with RME,        |
|          |          | Owner/User, or both for correcting documented   |
|          |          | non-compliance items.                           |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Designer | Provide Owner/RME with documents (drawings,     |
|          |          | specifications, modifications, etc.) that may   |
|          |          | be required by Regulatory Authority prior to    |
|          |          | corrective actions.                             |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Con      | Perform required repairs/modifications/upgrades |
|          | tractor/ | as necessary.                                   |
|          | I        |                                                 |
|          | nstaller |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | I        | Inspect treatment system for compliance with    |
|          | nspector | operating permit prior to permit renewal.       |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Comply with terms and conditions of the         |
|          |          | negotiated compliance schedule for component    |
|          |          | replacement/repairs.                            |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit required documents for corrective        |
|          |          | actions to Regulatory Authority.                |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Hire appropriate certified/licensed Service     |
|          |          | Providers to perform required corrective        |
|          |          | actions.                                        |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Comply with terms and conditions of the         |
|          |          | negotiated compliance schedule for system       |
|          |          | performance.                                    |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **RECORD | Re       | Administer a database inventory (locations,     |
| KEEPING, | gulatory | site evaluations, record drawings, permits,     |
| IN       | A        | performed maintenance, and inspection reports)  |
| VENTORY, | uthority | of all systems.                                 |
| &        |          |                                                 |
| REP      |          | Maintain residuals treatment and disposal       |
| ORTING** |          | tracking system.                                |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Maintain a current certified/licensed Service   |
|          |          | Provider listing that is available to the       |
|          |          | public.                                         |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer a tracking system for operating      |
|          |          | permits.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer a tracking database for compliance   |
|          |          | reports.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer periodic financial, management, and  |
|          |          | technical audits of RME.                        |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Operator | Provide certified report of all maintenance and |
|          | or       | observed system deficiencies to RME.            |
|          | I        |                                                 |
|          | nspector | Provide certified report of all observed system |
|          |          | deficiencies to Owner                           |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Perform system monitoring as stipulated in      |
|          |          | RME\'s operating permit.                        |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Pumpe    | Prepare and submit records of residuals         |
|          | r/Hauler | handling as required.                           |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Owner    | Maintain approved record drawings and O&M       |
|          |          | manual of system.                               |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Maintain maintenance records of system.         |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Provide drawings, specifications, O&M manual,   |
|          |          | and maintenance records to new property owner   |
|          |          | at time of property transfer.                   |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Maintain system monitoring and service records. |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inventory, collect, and provide permit          |
|          |          | information to Regulatory Authority.            |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **F      | Re       | Provide the legal and financial support to      |
| INANCIAL | gulatory | sustain the management program.                 |
| AS       | A        |                                                 |
| SISTANCE | uthority | Provide listing of financial assistance         |
| &        |          | programs available to Owner/User and the        |
| F        |          | qualifying criteria for each program.           |
| UNDING** |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Consider implementing a state or local          |
|          |          | financing program to assist Owners in upgrading |
|          |          | their systems.                                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Conduct regular reviews of management program   |
|          |          | with Owner/User and Regulatory Authority to     |
|          |          | optimize operations.                            |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+

**MANAGEMENT MODEL 5: RME OWNERSHIP**

Objective: To provide professional management of the planning, siting,
design, construction, operation, and maintenance of onsite/decentralized
systems through Responsible Management Entities that own and manage
individual and cluster systems within its service area.

+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| *        | **RES    | # ACTIVITY                                      |
| *PROGRAM | PONSIBLE |                                                 |
| E        | PARTY**  |                                                 |
| LEMENT** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **PUBLIC | Re       | Educate Owner/User on purpose, use, and care of |
| E        | gulatory | treatment system.                               |
| DUCATION | A        |                                                 |
| AND      | uthority | Provide public review and comment periods of    |
| PARTICI  |          | any proposed program and/or rule changes.       |
| PATION** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Service  | Be informed of existing rules and review and    |
|          | Provider | comment on any proposed program and/or rule     |
|          |          | changes.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Participate in advisory committees established  |
|          |          | by the Regulatory Authority.                    |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Inform User of care and use of system.          |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inform User of RME requirements and prohibited  |
|          |          | uses of system.                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | User     | Be informed of purpose, use, and care of        |
|          |          | treatment system.                               |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **PL     | Re       | Coordinate program rules and regulations with   |
| ANNING** | gulatory | state/tribal/ local planning and zoning and     |
|          | A        | other water related programs.                   |
|          | uthority |                                                 |
|          |          | Evaluate potential risks of wastewater          |
|          |          | discharges to limit environmental impacts on    |
|          |          | receiving environments during the rule making   |
|          |          | process.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Limit potential risks of environmental impacts  |
|          |          | from residuals management program and evaluate  |
|          |          | available handling/treatment capacities.        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inform local planning authority of rule changes |
|          |          | and recommend their evaluation of potential     |
|          |          | impacts on land use.                            |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | D        | Hire planners, certified site evaluators and    |
|          | eveloper | designers to assure all lots of proposed        |
|          |          | subdivision plats meet requirements for onsite  |
|          |          | treatment prior to final plat.                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Continuously evaluate existing wastewater       |
|          |          | treatment needs and forecast future needs.      |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require developers to submit proposed           |
|          |          | subdivision plats to RME for review and comment |
|          |          | to ensure compatibility with RME requirements.  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Plan most cost-effective approach to meeting    |
|          |          | treatment needs through appropriate mix of      |
|          |          | central sewerage, clusters, and individual      |
|          |          | onsite systems.                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **PER    | Re       | Establish system failure criteria to protect    |
| FORMANCE | gulatory | public health, e.g. wastewater backups in       |
| REQUIR   | A        | building, wastewater ponding on ground surface, |
| EMENTS** | uthority | insufficient separation from groundwater,       |
|          |          | wells, etc.                                     |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Establish minimum maintenance requirements for  |
|          |          | approved systems.                               |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Establish performance requirements necessary to |
|          |          | protect public health and water resources for   |
|          |          | each defined receiving environment in the       |
|          |          | Regulatory Authority\'s jurisdiction.           |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Operate, maintain, and repair systems to comply |
|          |          | with performance requirements stipulated in the |
|          |          | operating permits.                              |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | User     | Comply with any RME requirements regarding care |
|          |          | and use of system.                              |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **       | L        | Develop and administer training, testing, and   |
| TRAINING | icensing | certification/licensing program for site        |
| AND      | Board/   | evaluators, designers, contractors,             |
| CERTIF   | Re       | haulers/pumpers, inspectors, and operators.     |
| ICATION/ | gulatory |                                                 |
| LIC      | A        | Maintain a current certified/licensed Service   |
| ENSING** | uthority | Provider listing.                               |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Service  | Obtain appropriate certification(s)/license(s)  |
|          | Provider | and continuing education as required.           |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Obtain training from the manufacturer or vendor |
|          |          | regarding appropriate use, installation         |
|          |          | requirements and operation and maintenance      |
|          |          | procedures of any proprietary equipment to be   |
|          |          | installed.                                      |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the evaluation of     |
|          |          | sites for wastewater treatment and dispersal.   |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | When using third party services, contract only  |
|          |          | with certified/licensed Service Providers       |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | RME staff who site, design, construct, operate, |
|          |          | and/or maintain systems must obtain appropriate |
|          |          | certification(s)/license(s) to practice.        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Arrange for supplemental training as needed for |
|          |          | Service Providers and/or staff to manage,       |
|          |          | operate, and/or maintain systems.               |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+

+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| *        | **RES    | # ACTIVITY                                      |
| *PROGRAM | PONSIBLE |                                                 |
| E        | PARTY**  |                                                 |
| LEMENT** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **SITE   | Re       | Codify prescriptive requirements for site       |
| EVAL     | gulatory | evaluation procedures.                          |
| UATION** | A        |                                                 |
|          | uthority | Codify criteria for treatment site              |
|          |          | characteristics suitable for permitted designs  |
|          |          | that will prevent unacceptable impacts on       |
|          |          | ground surface water resources.                 |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Establish the defining characteristics of each  |
|          |          | receiving environment in the Regulatory         |
|          |          | Authority\'s jurisdiction.                      |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Approve and oversee site evaluation procedures  |
|          |          | used by RME to ensure system designs are        |
|          |          | appropriate for the sites and their stipulated  |
|          |          | performance requirements.                       |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Site     | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | E        |                                                 |
|          | valuator | Describe site and soil characteristics,         |
|          |          | determine suitability of site with respect to   |
|          |          | code requirements and estimate site\'s          |
|          |          | hydraulic and treatment capacity                |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the evaluation of     |
|          |          | sites for wastewater treatment and dispersal.   |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Hire a certified/licensed site evaluator to     |
|          |          | perform site evaluation.                        |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **       | Re       | Codify prescriptive, pre-engineered designs,    |
| DESIGN** | gulatory | which are suitable for treatment sites that     |
|          | A        | meet the appropriate prescriptive site          |
|          | uthority | criteria.                                       |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer plan review program for engineered   |
|          |          | designs to meet stipulated performance          |
|          |          | requirements.                                   |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require routine operation and emergency         |
|          |          | contingency plans that will sustain system      |
|          |          | performance and avoid unpermitted discharges be |
|          |          | submitted.                                      |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Design   | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Certified/licensed designer to design treatment |
|          |          | system that is compatible with the site and     |
|          |          | soil characteristics described by the site      |
|          |          | evaluator.                                      |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the design of         |
|          |          | wastewater treatment and dispersal systems.     |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Hire a certified/licensed designer to prepare   |
|          |          | system design.                                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **CONSTR | Re       | Administer a permitting program for system      |
| UCTION** | gulatory | construction, including Regulatory Authority    |
|          | Design   | review of proposed system siting and design     |
|          |          | plans.                                          |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require designer of record to certify that      |
|          |          | completed system construction is in substantial |
|          |          | compliance with approved plans and              |
|          |          | specifications.                                 |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require record drawings of constructed system   |
|          |          | be submitted to the Regulatory Authority by     |
|          |          | RME.                                            |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Con      | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | tractor/ |                                                 |
|          | I        | Construct system in accordance with the         |
|          | nstaller | approved plans and specifications.              |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Prepare record drawings of completed system and |
|          |          | submit to RME.                                  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Provide RME with an O&M manual describing       |
|          |          | component manufacturer\'s maintenance and       |
|          |          | troubleshooting requirements/recommendations.   |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the design and        |
|          |          | construction of wastewater treatment and        |
|          |          | dispersal systems.                              |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Designer | Approve proposed field changes and submit to    |
|          | of       | RME.                                            |
|          | Record   |                                                 |
|          |          | Certify that construction of the system is      |
|          |          | substantially in conformance with the approved  |
|          |          | plans and specifications.                       |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Hire a certified/licensed designer to prepare   |
|          |          | system design.                                  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit final record drawings of constructed     |
|          |          | system to Regulatory Authority                  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit copy of system O&M manual to Regulatory  |
|          |          | Authority to record required maintenance.       |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+

+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| *        | **RES    | # ACTIVITY                                      |
| *PROGRAM | PONSIBLE |                                                 |
| E        | PARTY**  |                                                 |
| LEMENT** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **O      | Re       | Provide User with educational materials         |
| PERATION | gulatory | regarding system use and care.                  |
| &        | A        |                                                 |
| MAINT    | uthority | Administer a program of renewable/revocable     |
| ENANCE** |          | operating permits that are issued to RME which  |
|          |          | stipulate system performance requirements,      |
|          |          | compliance monitoring reporting schedule, term  |
|          |          | of permit and renewal option upon documented    |
|          |          | compliance with operating permit stipulations.  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Track and review compliance monitoring reports  |
|          |          | for to ensure systems are operating in          |
|          |          | accordance with operating permits.              |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Consider replacing individual system operating  |
|          |          | permits with general permits issued to the RME  |
|          |          | for classes of systems.                         |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Operator | Inspect and service system as necessary in      |
|          |          | accordance with the submitted O&M manual and/or |
|          |          | operating permit stipulations.                  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Perform system monitoring as stipulated in      |
|          |          | RME\'s operating permit.                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Certify to RME that the required maintenance    |
|          |          | and monitoring was performed timely and noting  |
|          |          | any system deficiencies.                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the operation and     |
|          |          | maintenance of treatment and dispersal system.  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Pumpe    | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | r/Hauler |                                                 |
|          |          | Inspect and service system as necessary.        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the operation and     |
|          |          | maintenance of treatment and dispersal system.  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | User     | Follow recommendations provided by Regulatory   |
|          |          | Authority, Service Providers, and/or Owner to   |
|          |          | ensure undesirable or prohibited materials are  |
|          |          | not discharged to system.                       |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with any RME requirements regarding care |
|          |          | and use of system.                              |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Operate and maintain systems in accordance with |
|          |          | the stipulated operating permit requirements.   |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit compliance monitoring reports to the     |
|          |          | Regulatory Authority according to the schedule  |
|          |          | stipulated in the operating permit.             |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Hire certified/licensed pumper/hauler or        |
|          |          | operator to maintain system.                    |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **R      | Re       | Administer a tracking system for residuals      |
| ESIDUALS | gulatory | hauling, treatment, and disposal and review to  |
| MANA     | A        | evaluate compliance with 40 CFR Part 503 Use    |
| GEMENT** | uthority | and Disposal of Sewage Sludge, 40 CFR Part 257, |
|          |          | and applicable state/tribal/local requirements. |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inventory available residuals                   |
|          |          | handling/treatment capacities and develop       |
|          |          | contingency plans when insufficient capacities  |
|          |          | are available.                                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Pumper/  | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          | Hauler   | and local requirements in the pumping, hauling, |
|          |          | treatment, and disposal of wastewater treatment |
|          |          | system residuals.                               |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Hire a certified/licensed pumper/hauler to      |
|          |          | remove, treat, and dispose of residuals.        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Comply with applicable federal, state, tribal,  |
|          |          | and local requirements in the pumping, hauling, |
|          |          | treatment, and disposal of treatment system     |
|          |          | residuals.                                      |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inventory available residuals                   |
|          |          | handling/treatment capacities and develop       |
|          |          | contingency plans when insufficient capacities  |
|          |          | are available.                                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **CO     | Re       | Perform inspection programs at point-of-sale,   |
| MPLIANCE | gulatory | change-in-use of properties, \"targeted areas\" |
| INSP     | A        | and/or systems reported to be in violation.     |
| ECTIONS/ | uthority |                                                 |
| MONI     |          | Conduct compliance inspections of residuals     |
| TORING** |          | hauling, treatment, and disposal.               |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer a program to monitoring timely       |
|          |          | submittals of acceptable compliance maintenance |
|          |          | reports.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Perform system inspections randomly and/or at   |
|          |          | time of operating permit renewal.               |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | I        | Obtain certification/license to practice.       |
|          | nspector |                                                 |
|          |          | Perform system compliance inspections for RME   |
|          |          | in accordance with prevailing Regulatory        |
|          |          | Authority requirements.                         |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Submit compliance monitoring reports to         |
|          |          | Regulatory Authority as stipulated in operating |
|          |          | permit.                                         |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit compliance inspection report             |
|          |          | signed/sealed by a certified/licensed inspector |
|          |          | prior to applying for renewal of operating      |
|          |          | permit.                                         |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Conduct regular reviews of management program   |
|          |          | with Regulatory Authority to optimize system    |
|          |          | operation program.                              |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Hire a certified/licensed inspector to inspect  |
|          |          | system compliance status.                       |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+

+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| *        | **RES    | # ACTIVITY                                      |
| *PROGRAM | PONSIBLE |                                                 |
| E        | PARTY**  |                                                 |
| LEMENT** |          |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **CO     | Re       | Negotiate compliance schedules with RME for     |
| RRECTIVE | gulatory | correcting documented non-compliance items.     |
| ACTIONS  | A        |                                                 |
| AND      | uthority | Administer enforcement program including fines  |
| ENFOR    |          | and/or penalties for failure to comply with     |
| CEMENT** |          | compliance requirements.                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Require system inspection by certified          |
|          |          | inspector at time of operating permit renewal.  |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Negotiate compliance schedules with RME for     |
|          |          | correcting documented non-compliance items.     |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Designer | Provide RME with documents (drawings,           |
|          |          | specifications, modifications, etc.) that may   |
|          |          | be required by Regulatory Authority prior to    |
|          |          | corrective action.                              |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Con      | Perform required repairs/modifications/upgrades |
|          | tractor/ | as necessary.                                   |
|          | I        |                                                 |
|          | nstaller |                                                 |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | I        | Inspect treatment system for compliance with    |
|          | nspector | operating permit prior to permit renewal.       |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Comply with terms and conditions of the         |
|          |          | negotiated compliance schedule.                 |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Submit required documents for corrective        |
|          |          | actions to Regulatory Authority.                |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Hire appropriate certified/licensed Service     |
|          |          | Providers to perform required corrective        |
|          |          | actions.                                        |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **RECORD | Re       | Administer a database inventory (locations,     |
| KEEPING, | gulatory | site evaluations, record drawings, permits, and |
| IN       | A        | inspection reports) of all systems within the   |
| VENTORY, | uthority | Regulatory Authority\'s jurisdiction.           |
| &        |          |                                                 |
| REP      |          | Maintain residuals treatment and disposal       |
| ORTING** |          | tracking system.                                |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Maintain a current certified/licensed Service   |
|          |          | Provider listing that is available to the RMEs. |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer a tracking system for operating      |
|          |          | permits.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer a tracking database for compliance   |
|          |          | reports.                                        |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Administer financial, management, and technical |
|          |          | audits of RME.                                  |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Operator | Provide certified report of all maintenance and |
|          | or       | observed system deficiencies to RME.            |
|          | I        |                                                 |
|          | nspector | Provide certified report of all observed system |
|          |          | deficiencies to Owner                           |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Perform system monitoring as stipulated in      |
|          |          | RME\'s operating permit.                        |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | Pumpe    | Prepare and submit records of residuals         |
|          | r/Hauler | handling as required.                           |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Maintain system monitoring and service records. |
|          |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Inventory, collect, and provide permit          |
|          |          | information to Regulatory Authority.            |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
| **F      | Re       | Provide the legal and financial support to      |
| INANCIAL | gulatory | sustain the regulatory program.                 |
| AS       | A        |                                                 |
| SISTANCE | uthority | Provide listing of financial assistance         |
| &        |          | programs available to RME and the qualifying    |
| F        |          | criteria for each program.                      |
| UNDING** |          |                                                 |
|          |          | Consider implementing a state or local          |
|          |          | financing program to assist RME in upgrading    |
|          |          | systems.                                        |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+
|          | RME      | Conduct regular reviews of management program   |
|          |          | with Regulatory Authority to optimize           |
|          |          | operations.                                     |
+----------+----------+-------------------------------------------------+