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MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY Vater Quality Division INFORMATION RELATIVE TO REVIEV OF PLANS.AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS June 1, 1992 The review of plans and specifications for sewage, industrial waste or other waste disposal systems and application for permits is made in accordance wito the authority conferred by law (see MS, Section 115.07). Approval of plans and permits is based upon the assumption that the information provided by the applicant is correct and that all necessary legal requirements have been or will be satisfied. Plans for sewage, industrial.waste or other waste disposal systems are examined with regard to the design features which apply to operation and maintenance of the treatment works or sewer system, the degree of treatment to be provided, the effectiveness and reliability,of the system or methods employed, and compliance with applicable standards systems. The bulletin entitled Recommended Standards for Vastewater Facilities, 1990 Edition, and supplements thereto, as well as other information are used in examination of the design, operation and maintenance aspects of the proposed system. Sewer plans are recommended for approval on the basis that the system is to collect only domestic sewage and such industrial or other waste as may have been provided for in the design. Foundation or footing drains to collect ground water and roof drains or other surface water conduits should not be connected to the sanitary sewer system. Adequate field supervision and inspection by a qualified representative of the owner should be provided at all times during construction to assure that the project is constructed in compliance with the approved plans and specifications. The Agency assumes no responsibility for the integrity of structures or physical features, or for the reliability, durability or efficiency of specific items of propriety equipment or material. All applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations or ordina~ces must be followed in the design, location. and construction of proposed sewer systems or treatment works. The Agency reserves the right to withdraw its approval of plans if construction is not undertaken within a reasonable period after issuance of the permit.