Section 327IAC19-13-1. Maintenance requirements

   (a) All waste management systems and application equipment must be maintained and operated to meet the approval conditions.

  (b) Management of manure must be in compliance with the following:

(1) This article.

(2) The CFO approval.

(3) All applicable state and federal laws.

  (c) Manure at the production area must be stored in an approved waste management system until removed for land application in accordance with 327 IAC 19-14.

  (d) If uncovered, liquid manure storage facilities must be maintained with a minimum freeboard of two (2) feet or as specified in the approval conditions.

  (e) Uncovered liquid manure storage facilities must have clearly identified markers to indicate manure levels relative to the approved freeboard elevation.

  (f) The owner/operator shall inspect all waste management systems for compliance with this article and the approval conditions and, if applicable, freeboard measures as specified in the approval, at least one (1) time each week. Completed self-monitoring records must be kept in the operating record.

  (g) All earthen berms for manure storage facilities must be:

(1) stabilized with vegetation or alternative erosion control measures; and

(2) maintained to allow for visual inspection and prevent growth of trees and shrubs.

  (h) An owner/operator with an approved vegetative management system must operate and maintain the vegetative management system to provide effective treatment in accordance with the approval.

  (i) Migration of solids from contaminated runoff from any feedlot is prohibited unless directed to an approved manure storage facility.

  (j) Provisions shall be made for periodic removal of accumulated solids to preserve storage capacity. The anticipated method for doing this must be considered in planning, particularly in determining the configuration of ponds and type of liner, if any. (Water Pollution Control Division; 327 IAC 19-13-1; filed Feb 6, 2012, 2:58 p.m.: 20120307-IR-327090615FRA, eff Jul 1, 2012)