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This a re-posting based on significant revisions made based on public comments received from the initial publication. The proposed rules were originally published in the North Carolina Register, Volume 32: Issue 5 and posted on this site on September 1, 2017, as announced below).
The on-site wastewater treatment system rules (15A NCAC 18A .1900) have not been updated as a complete package since 1990. In the intervening 27 years, the industry has seen many technological advances, terminology has been standardized and practical knowledge has been enhanced. The proposed rules incorporate current rule interpretations and existing knowledge of advanced technologies, include previously excluded products, updated and simplified terminology, and reflect significant improvement in consistency and clarity. Most of the changes in the proposed rules are a re-organization of the current code and clarification of current language as part of an effort to simplify and streamline the current rules. Interpretations that have been in place for many years have been clarified and the rules now better match the many options now available in technology, system design, data collection, and operation, maintenance, and management of on-site wastewater treatment systems.
A public hearing was held on May 23, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Cardinal Room, located at 5605 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.
In addition to the public hearing, the following two listening sessions were open to the public.
Wednesday, May 2, 2018; 10 a.m.
Pitt County Cooperative Extension
Agricultural Auditorium
403 Government Circle
Greenville, NC 27834
Wednesday, May 21, 2018; 10 a.m.
AB Tech Asheville
Ferguson Auditorium
340 Victoria Rd
Asheville, NC 28801
| Proposed Rules: |
Adoption: 15A NCAC 18E (Notice Date: 05/01/18) Repeal: 15A NCAC 18A .1934-.1935, .1937-.1962, .1964-.1971 |
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| Fiscal Note: | Fiscal Note for Proposed Permanent Rules 15A NCAC 18E |
| Federal Certification: | N/A |
| Adopted Rule: | N/A |
The public comment period was from May 1, 2018 to July 2, 2018. Comments for this rule will not be accepted after July 2, 2018.
Procedure for Subjecting a Proposed Rule to Legislative Review
Updated: May 23, 2019