40 CFR §60.693-1
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- (a)An owner or operator may elect to construct and operate a completely closed drain system.
- (b)Each completely closed drain system shall be equipped and operated with a closed vent system and control device complying with the requirements of § 60.692-5.
- (c)An owner or operator must notify the Administrator in the report required in 40 CFR 60.7 that the owner or operator has elected to construct and operate a completely closed drain system.
- (d)If an owner or operator elects to comply with the provisions of this section, then the owner or operator does not need to comply with the provisions of § 60.692-2 or § 60.694.
- (e)
- (1)Sewer lines shall not be open to the atmosphere and shall be covered or enclosed in a manner so as to have no visual gaps or cracks in joints, seals, or other emission interfaces.
- (2)The portion of each unburied sewer line shall be visually inspected initially and semiannually thereafter for indication of cracks, gaps, or other problems that could result in VOC emissions.
- (3)Whenever cracks, gaps, or other problems are detected, repairs shall be made as soon as practicable, but not later than 15 calendar days after identification, except as provided in § 60.692-6.