Minnesota Administrative Rules

4717.4500 PLAN APPROVAL.

Subpart 1.

Plans submitted.

Two sets of plans and specifications for the proposed construction of new, or modification of existing on-land disposal facilities for the receipt of sewage or other wastes from watercraft or other marine conveyances equipped with marine toilets and retention devices shall be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Health. The proposed modification or construction of the on land disposal facilities shall not commence until the plans and specifications are approved, in writing, by the Department of Health. If the disposal system is designed to discharge an effluent to the waters of the state, or involves a sewer extension from a municipal sewer system, plan approval and a permit shall also be obtained from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Subp. 2.

Content of plans.

At a minimum, plans and specifications shall cover in detail the materials to be used, the pump characteristics, and the water supply system. Where applicable, the connection to the public sewer or the private disposal system, the size and construction details of the septic or holding tank, results of soil percolation tests and soil borings and the construction details of the soil absorption system shall be included. Location of all wells within 100 feet of the absorption system, the surface water high water level and the general topography of the area shall be shown on the plans.

Subp. 3.

Plan approval.

Plans and specifications will not be reviewed for approval until they are submitted in sufficient detail to permit proper evaluation for compliance with Minnesota Statutes, sections 86B.325; 86B.401, subdivision 1, paragraph (c); and 86B.535; and these and all other applicable rules. The plan approval required by this section shall be in addition to any other permit, approval, or license required by federal, state, or local law.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.12

Published Electronically:

May 11, 2009