Illinois Administrative Code › Title 35 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part 371 - REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANS OF OPERATION AND OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS › Subpart D - ELEMENTS OF PLANS OF OPERATION › Section 371.161 - Chronological Summary of Required Actions

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The PO must contain a summary of all actions which are
				  necessary to assure efficient and reliable start-up and continued operation of
				  the wastewater treatment facilities. The summary must list the actions in
				  chronological order and reference the portions of the PO where each action is
				  discussed in detail. Related implementation dates must be included for each
				  action listed. All applicable actions from the following list, along with any
				  necessary additional actions, must he listed in the chronological summary and
				  discussed in subsequent sections of the PO.
ACTION
START
DATE
END
DATE
PLAN OF OPERATION
REFERENCE SECTION
Prepare and submit the Start-Up
Services proposal to the Agency.
Construct the treatment facilities.
Submit the draft O&M Manual to the Agency.
Submit the final PO to the Agency.
Publish the new sewer use ordinance to accommodate
							 industrial discharges.
Publish the industrial pretreatment ordinance.
Employ Chief Operator (Superintendent).
Review user charge and industrial cost recovery
							 systems.
Employ Senior Operator.
Employ Chief Chemist.
Review budget considerations for initial
							 operation.
Begin influent sampling program.
Begin development of a detailed emergency procedures
							 plan.
Begin development of detailed guidance on the
							 employee safety training program.
ACTION
START
DATE
END
DATE
PLAN OF OPERATION
REFERENCE SECTION
Identify all of the unusual waste discharges.
Finalize the system and procedures for notification
							 of unusual industrial waste discharges.
Identify actions and assignments to be accomplished
							 by other city department. Coordinate the action plan.
Identify and begin acquiring equipment and materials
							 to implement the emergency operation plan.
Finalize cooperative assistance agreements with other
							 agencies.
Assemble manufacturers' manuals and other equipment
							 literature.
Begin development of the action plan for process
							 control and "fine tuning."
Employ shift operators.
Employ maintenance crew.
Conduct training on equipment maintenance.
Begin acquiring inventory of tools and spare
							 parts.
Begin acquiring lubricants for new equipment.
Review and update the operating budget and revenue
							 program.
Begin acquiring laboratory supply inventory including
							 test reagents.
Being employee training in emergency
							 procedures.
ACTION
START
DATE
END
DATE
PLAN OF OPERATION
REFERENCE SECTION
Finalize O&M Manual.
Start review of laboratory analytical and reporting
							 requirements with operators and laboratory staff.
Conduct training in heavy metals sample collection
							 and analysis with laboratory staff.
Start safety training program.
Review and approval of final O&M Manual by Chief
							 Operator.
Acquire a stock of laboratory records, calculation
							 sheets, and reporting sheets.
Start review of process control and detailed start-up
							 procedures with facility staff.
Begin training of facility staff on maintenance
							 management system usage.
Submit final O&M Manual to the Agency.
Begin pre-start-up maintenance schedule.
Conduct "wet" and "dry" testing of all
							 equipment.
Move into new laboratory.
Inventory new equipment and supplies furnished by the
							 contractor.
Test new laboratory apparatus.
File treatment facility design, construction and
							 operations records, manufacturers' manuals, and as-built drawings.
Conduct operational start-up of facility.
ACTION
START
DATE
END
DATE
PLAN OF OPERATION
REFERENCE SECTION
Start periodic safety reviews with facility
							 staff.
Conduct the first annual plant safety review and
							 modify the safety program, if necessary.
Initiate annual emergency procedures update and
							 employee training program.
Complete first annual facility operation and
							 maintenance report.
Update the O&M Manual based on first year of
							 operating experience.