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Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: Nov 21, 2024
Appendix - Table 7 to Subpart GGG of Part 63—Wastewater—Inspection and Monitoring Requirements for Waste Management Units
To comply with Inspection or monitoring requirement Frequency of inspection or monitoring Method
TANKS:
63.1256(b)(3)(i)Inspect fixed roof and all openings for leaksInitially SemiannuallyVisual.
63.1256(b)(4)Inspect floating roof in accordance with §§ 63.120(a)(2) and (a)(3)See §§ 63.120(a)(2) and (a)(3)Visual.
63.1256(b)(5)Measure floating roof seal gaps in accordance with §§ 63.120(b)(2)(i) through (b)(4)See § 63.120(b)(2)(i) through (b)(4).
—Primary seal gapsInitially Once every 5 years (annually if no secondary seal).
—Secondary seal gapsInitially Semiannually
63.1256(b)(7)
63.1256(b)(8)
Inspect wastewater tank for control equipment failures and improper work practicesInitially SemiannuallyVisual.
SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS:
63.1256(c)(1)(i)Inspect cover and all openings for leaksInitially SemiannuallyVisual.
63.1256(c)(2)Inspect surface impoundment for control equipment failures and improper work practicesInitially SemiannuallyVisual.
CONTAINERS:
63.1256(d)(1)(i)
63.1256(d)(1)(ii)
Inspect cover and all openings for leaksInitially SemiannuallyVisual.
63.1256(d)(3)(i)Inspect enclosure and all openings for leaksInitially SemiannuallyVisual.
63.1256(d)(4)Inspect container for control equipment failures and improper work practicesInitially SemiannuallyVisual.
INDIVIDUAL DRAIN SYSTEMS a:
63.1256(e)(1)(i)Inspect cover and all openings to ensure there are no gaps, cracks, or holesInitially SemiannuallyVisual.
63.1256(e)(2)Inspect individual drain system for control equipment failures and improper work practicesInitially SemiannuallyVisual.
63.1256(e)(4)(i)Verify that sufficient water is present to properly maintain integrity of water sealsInitially SemiannuallyVisual.
63.1256(e)(4)(ii)
63.1256(e)(5)(i)
Inspect all drains using tightly-fitted caps or plugs to ensure caps and plugs are in place and properly installedInitially SemiannuallyVisual.
63.1256(e)(5)(ii)Inspect all junction boxes to ensure covers are in place and have no visible gaps, cracks, or holesInitially SemiannuallyVisual or smoke test or other means as specified.
63.1256(e)(5)(iii)Inspect unburied portion of all sewer lines for cracks and gapsInitially SemiannuallyVisual.
OIL-WATER SEPARATORS:
63.1256(f)(2)(i)Inspect fixed roof and all openings for leaksInitially SemiannuallyVisual.
63.1256(f)(3)Measure floating roof seal gaps in accordance with 40 CFR 60.696(d)(1)Initially bSee 40 CFR 60.696(d)(1).
—Primary seal gapsOnce every 5 years.
63.1256(f)(3)—Secondary seal gapsInitially b Annually.
63.1256(f)(4)Inspect oil-water separator for control equipment failures and improper work practicesInitially SemiannuallyVisual.

a As specified in § 63.1256(e), the owner or operator shall comply with either the requirements of § 63.1256(e)(1) and (2) or § 63.1256(e)(4) and (5).

b Within 60 days of installation as specified in § 63.1256(f)(3).

authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401
source: 57 FR 61992, Dec. 29, 1992, unless otherwise noted.