§ 64556. Permit Amendments.

(a) An application for an amended domestic water supply permit shall be submitted to the Department prior to any of the following:

(1) Addition of a new distribution reservoir (100,000 gallon capacity or greater) to the distribution system;

(2) Modification or extension of an existing distribution system using an alternative to the requirements in this chapter;

(3) Modification of the water supply by:

A. Adding a new source;

B. Changing the status of an existing source (e.g., active to standby); or

C. Changing or altering a source, such that the quantity or quality of supply could be affected;

(4) Any addition or change in treatment, including:

A. Design capacity; or

B. Process;

(5) Expansion of the existing service area (by 20% or more of the number of service connections specified in the most recent permit or permit amendment);

(6) Consolidation with one or more other water systems;

(7) Change in regulatory jurisdiction;

(8) Change in type of public water system;

(9) Obtaining a water quality standard exemption from the Department;

(10) Obtaining a secondary standard waiver from the Department;

(11) Proposal for modifications of existing recreational uses on a water supply reservoir;

(12) Request for a hand washing exclusion by a transient noncommunity water system, pursuant to section 116282 of the Health and Safety Code; or

(13) Proposal for offsetting domestic water needs with an unapproved water supply.

(b) A water system shall submit an application to the Department if it has been notified by the Department that changes to the water system require an amended permit based on the Department's review of system operations, source type and capacity, geographical location, system size, and distribution system complexity.

(c) Except as set forth in subsections(a) and (b) any modifications or extensions to an existing distribution system may be made without applying for and receiving an amended domestic water supply permit provided the modifications comply with all of the requirements of this chapter.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 2-8-2008; operative 3-9-2008 (Register 2008, No. 6).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 116350, 116375 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 116275, 116375, 116535, 116550 and 131051, Health and Safety Code.