Completing the Industrial Wastewater Permit Application - TCEQ e ...

HOW DO I COMPLETE THE APPLICATION?Follow the instructions while completing the application, as the information beingsubmitted will not be clear unless the instructions are followed. Each item in theapplication is cross-referenced to a page number in the instructions to assist you in finding theinformation you need.The application form may not be altered in any way. Applications that are not inthe correct format and page numbering sequence will not be processed and will bereturned. Questions cannot be deleted or rearranged.Only those sections and worksheets that are relevant should be completed and submitteddepending on the type of authorization being sought by the applicant. Rarely will all sectionsand worksheets of the application be submitted. Administrative Report 1.0 and Technical Report1.0 must be submitted by all applicants, while others, such as the Worksheet 3.0 (Land Disposalof Effluent) are used only when the applicant is requesting authorization to irrigate with treatedeffluent or another method of land disposal of effluent. If you are unsure whether a section mustbe submitted, check the instructions for more information or call the Wastewater PermittingSection.When submitting the application, arrange the sections of the application in the order listed inthe Submission Checklist on page 1 of the Administrative Report. Indicate on the SubmissionChecklist which sections of the application have been submitted by checking either the “Y” or“N” column for each section of the application.If the answer to a question requires more space than is provided, submit a separate attachmentto answer the question. The separate attachments must be clearly cross-referenced back to theoriginal question. In the space provided, write the attachment number or label. Failure toclearly cross-reference attachments may result in delays in processing the application.All items must be addressed. If an item does not seem to be applicable, write “N/A” as yourresponse. If an item is not addressed, a Notice of Deficiency letter will be sent to the applicant’srepresentative unless an explanation is provided as to why the item is not applicable. Failure tofollow the instructions while completing the application may result in significant delays inprocessing the application.Applicants are required to keep records of all data used to complete the permit application andany supplemental information submitted as part of the application process for a period of atleast three years from the date the application is signed.HOW IS THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED?One original and three copies of the entire application must be submitted. (For subsurfacearea drip dispersal system (SADDS), submit one original and four copies.) Please do not stapleor bind the original application. Do not use plastic sleeves for the maps in the originalapplication. Please indicate which applications are copies. Use the following addresses to deliverthe application.10411_10055-inst (7/14/2014) Instructions for Completing the Industrial Wastewater Application Page 18 of 124