 |
D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
 |
Title 21. WATER AND SANITATION |
|
Chapter 21-17. BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT |
Section 21-1799. DEFINITIONS
-
1799.1When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed (some of the definitions were codified in the Act, indicated as [Statutory], and are reprinted below for regulatory efficiency):
Act - the Water Pollution Control Act of 1984, effective March 16, 1985 (D.C. Law 5-188; D.C. Official Code §§ 8-103.01 et seq.)
Biosolids or Sludge - the solid or semi-solid material removed from wastewater during treatment, including but not limited to grit, screenings, grease, oil, settleable solids, and chemicals added to the treatment processes. [Statutory]
Blended Exceptional Quality Biosolids - exceptional quality biosolids that are mixed with other materials, such as leaves, saw dust, and soil, and that meet the ceiling concentrations, pollutant concentrations, pathogen requirements, and vector attraction reduction requirements of exceptional quality biosolids.
Clean Water Act - the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq.
Composted Exceptional Quality Biosolids - exceptional quality biosolids treated by a biological process so as to achieve oxidation of the organic matter, dissipation of phytotoxic gases and offensive odors, and destruction of pathogens, and that meet the ceiling concentrations, pollutant concentrations, pathogen requirements, and vector attraction reduction requirements of exceptional quality biosolids.
Department - the Department of Energy and Environment.
Distribution - the physical removal of exceptional quality biosolids, composted exceptional quality biosolids, or blended exceptional quality biosolids from a generating, composting, blending, storage or distribution facility to barter, sell, offer to sell, consign, furnish, provide, or supply to wholesalers, dealers, retailers, or individuals as part of a commercial enterprise or giveaway program.
Exceptional Quality Biosolids - biosolids that meet the ceiling concentrations in Table 1 of 40 C.F.R. § 503.13 and the pollutant concentrations in Table 3 of 40 C.F.R. § 503.13; the Class A pathogen requirements in 40 C.F.R. § 503.32(a); and one of the vector attraction reduction requirements in 40 C.F.R. § 503.33(b)(1) through (b)(8).
Permittee – a person who distributes exceptional quality biosolids, blended exceptional quality biosolids or composted exceptional quality biosolids under the terms of this permit-by-rule.
Person - any individual, including any owner or operator as defined in this chapter or the Act; partnership; corporation, including a government corporation; trust association; firm; joint stock company; organization; commission; the District or federal government; or any other entity. [Statutory]