Section 900.603  Registration

a)         Prior to new construction or modification of any earthen livestock waste lagoon on or after January 1, 2001, such earthen livestock waste lagoon shall be registered by the owner or operator with the Department on a form provided by the Department in accordance with the requirements of this Section.  Lagoons constructed prior to October 31, 1996 may register with the Department at no charge.  [510 ILCS 77/15(b)] A completed registration shall be filed with the Department at least 37 days prior to the anticipated dates of construction. [510 ILCS 77/11(c)]

b)         The registration form, accompanied by a $250 fee, shall include the following:

1)         Names and addresses of the owner and operator who are responsible for the livestock waste lagoon;

2)         General location of lagoon;

3)         Results of a site investigation conducted in accordance with Subpart B of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 506 to determine whether aquifer material is considered present (or not present) within 50 feet of the planned bottom of the lagoon, the proposed facility is located in the floodway or flood fringe of a 100-year floodplain, and the proposed facility is located in a karst area or within 400 feet of a natural depression in a karst area;

4)         Design construction plans and specifications prepared in accordance with the requirements contained in Subpart B of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 506 (including a lagoon plot plan with dimensions and elevations);

5)         Specific location information (noted on a facility site map or the lagoon plot plan):

A)        The location and distance to the nearest private or public potable well;

B)        The location and distance to the closest occupied private residence (other than any occupied by the owner or operator);

C)        The location and distance to the nearest stream;

D)        The location and distance to the nearest populated area;

E)        The location and distance to the nearest abandoned or plugged well, drainage well or injection well located within 1,000 feet of the proposed facility; and

F)         The location of any subsurface drainage lines within 100 feet of the lagoon;

6)         Anticipated beginning and ending dates of lagoon construction;

7)         Type of livestock and number of animal units;

8)         A certification by the supervising Licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Professional Geologist, accompanied by supporting justification and data, certifying that the site investigation meets all the applicable requirements of this Subpart and Subpart B of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 506, whether aquifer material is considered present (or not present) within 50 feet of the planned bottom of the lagoon, the proposed facility is located in the floodway or flood fringe of a 100-year floodplain, and the proposed facility is located in a karst area or within 400 feet of a natural depression in a karst area; and

9)         Where applicable, a copy of the synthetic liner manufacturer's compatibility statement and liner maintenance guidelines.  [510 ILCS 77/15(b)]

c)         The Department, upon receipt of a livestock waste lagoon registration form, shall review the form to determine that all required information has been provided.  The person filing the registration shall be notified within 15 working days after receipt by the Department that registration is complete or that clarification information is needed.  No later than 10 working days after the receipt of the clarification information, the Department shall notify the owner or operator that registration is complete or that additional clarification information is needed.  [510 ILCS 77/15(b)]

d)         Construction shall not begin until 30 days after submittal of a registration form by certified mail to the Department unless otherwise restricted by subsection (a) of this Section.  [510 ILCS 77/15(b)]  In addition, when the county board requests an informational meeting, construction shall not begin until after the informational meeting has been held, the Department has reviewed the county board's recommendation and replied to the recommendation indicating if the proposed new livestock management facility or the new or modified livestock waste handling facility is or will be in compliance with the requirements of the Act, and the owner, operator, or certified manager and operator has received the Department's notice that the setbacks and all applicable requirements of the Act have been met. [510 ILCS 77/12(c)] If no informational meeting is held, the Department shall, within 15 calendar days following the end of the period for the county board to request an informational meeting, notify the owner or operator that construction may begin or that clarification is needed. [510 ILCS 77/12.1(b)]