The EPA Dental Office Category Rule became effective on July 17, 2017.
Dental dischargers whose first discharge to a publicly owned treatment works occurred after July 14, 2017 (“new sources”) must be in compliance with the standards immediately and submit a one-time compliance report certifying such within 90 days after first discharge to a publicly owned treatment works.
Dental dischargers (under any ownership) that were discharging into publicly owned treatment works prior to July 14, 2017 (“existing sources”), must be in compliance with the standards by July 14, 2020, and submit a one-time compliance report certifying such by October 12, 2020.
If an “existing source” dental discharger transfers ownership, the new owner must submit a new one-time compliance report to the Control Authority by October 12, 2020, or if the transfer occurs after July 15, 2020, no later than 90 days after the transfer. If a “new source” dental discharger transfers ownership, the new owner must submit a new one-time compliance report to the Control Authority no later than 90 days after the transfer.
Please complete the One-Time Compliance Report for Dental Dischargers and submit to the address at the bottom of page five or email to ghensley@lexingtonky.gov
If you have any questions or comments please direct them to Gabe Hensley, (859) 425-2041 or email to ghensley@lexingtonky.gov