(a) An owner of a wastewater treatment facility is responsible for developing an operation and maintenance manual with the assistance of an engineer and certified wastewater operations staff. The manual must be updated when there are personnel changes, construction of treatment units, alteration of treatment units, re-rating of treatment units, or changes in the influent quality or quantity that require permanent changes in the operation of the wastewater treatment facility.
(b) An owner must ensure that the operation and maintenance manual includes all information specific to the wastewater treatment facility that is necessary to ensure efficient and safe operation, maintenance, monitoring, and reporting. The operation and maintenance manual must include administrative and recordkeeping items, operation and maintenance information, and safety information.
  (1) Administrative and recordkeeping items must include:
    (A) a table of contents;
    (B) a copy of the current wastewater permit;
    (C) names and telephone numbers for contacts with the appropriate state and federal regulatory agencies;
    (D) names or job titles and current telephone numbers of staff contacts;
    (E) a copy of the final engineering report, construction drawings, and specifications for each project, as required by §217.10 and §217.13 of this title (relating to Final Engineering Report; and Final Construction Drawings and Specifications);
    (F) a copy of all documents required by this chapter, including correspondence with the executive director regarding approval of plans and specifications for each project;
    (G) a copy of all manufacturer's recommendations relied on in the design of each project;
    (H) a sample of each type of Discharge Monitoring Report or Monthly Effluent Report an owner is required to submit for the wastewater treatment facility;
    (I) a sample daily activity report for documenting internal monitoring done in association with internal process control, including flow rates from treatment units, dissolved oxygen levels, pH, solids concentrations, sludge settling, clarifier sludge blanket depths, sludge age or retention time, and disinfection residuals; and
    (J) a description of the quality assurance and quality control recordkeeping requirements for all laboratory analyses performed.
  (2) Operation and maintenance information must include:
    (A) expected flow patterns, size, and capacity of all treatment units and processing units within the wastewater treatment facility;
    (B) start-up procedures, routine operational procedures, emergency operations procedures, and shut down procedures for all treatment units and processing units;
    (C) the manner and expected volumes in which solids return to aeration or waste;
    (D) expected solids concentrations in each treatment unit and processing unit;
    (E) expected clarifier weir overflow rates;
    (F) expected disinfectant and dechlorination usage and dosage amounts during normal and emergency operating conditions;
    (G) descriptions and frequencies of all routine in-situ and laboratory analyses to be performed and a list of references to standard analytical procedures;
    (H) description and schedule of routine maintenance activities to be performed, including lubrication and inspection of all pumps, motors, and other equipment;
    (I) the design life of each treatment unit; and
    (J) a recommended spare parts inventory with source information.
  (3) Safety requirements information must include:
    (A) all known potential or actual safety hazards within a wastewater treatment facility;
    (B) the location and method of use for all personal protective equipment in accordance with §217.324(a) of this title (relating to Chemical Handling);
    (C) a schedule for servicing all personal protective equipment, respiratory equipment, and protective equipment;
    (D) evacuation, shelter, and shelter-in-place plans;
    (E) the names and phone numbers of entities and individuals to be contacted during emergencies;
    (F) emergency operation plans for power outages, flooding, and other site specific emergency situations that may develop;
    (G) annual safety training curriculum and schedule for all wastewater treatment facility staff;
    (H) first aid precautions, location of first aid supplies and description of appropriate emergency medical treatment;
    (I) chemical disposal methods that comply with §217.247(q) of this title (relating to Chemical Pretreatment of Sludge), if applicable;
    (J) ultraviolet light precautions in accordance with §217.299 of this title (relating to Ultraviolet Light Disinfection System Safety), if applicable; and
    (K) hazardous task precautions in accordance with §217.323(b) of this title (relating to Hazardous Operation and Maintenance), if applicable.
(c) An owner shall keep a copy of a current operation and maintenance manual at the wastewater treatment facility site. The operation and maintenance manual shall be immediately available for inspection by the executive director upon request.
(d) An owner shall submit a copy of the operation and maintenance manual to the executive director within 30 days of a written request from the executive director.

Source Note: The provisions of this §217.16 adopted to be effective August 28, 2008, 33 TexReg 6843; amended to be effective December 4, 2015, 40 TexReg 8254