(1) Following the installation and monitoring of the number of systems allowed by the innovative system permit, the applicant may request reclassification of their innovative system by the Onsite Sewage Program. Requests for reclassification as an alternative system component and design shall be made in accordance with subsection 62-6.009(7), F.A.C. Requests for reclassification as a performance-based treatment system shall include the following:
    (a) Results and analysis of monitoring of the systems installed.
    (b) Observations of system performance.
    (c) Maintenance, repairs or modifications performed on any systems.
    (d) Comments from the system operators or users.
    (e) Comments from the design engineers who designed the individual system designs.
    (f) Comments from the Department in the counties where the systems were installed.
    (g) Specification of the proposed classification as performance-based.
    (h) Rationale for the proposed type of classification desired.
    (i) Proposed monitoring protocol.
    (j) A sample manual addressing the siting, design, installation, inspection, operation, maintenance and abandonment procedures.
    (2) The Onsite Sewage Program shall process the request in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapter 120 The Department shall approve the request only if the Department is satisfied that the system will reliably perform to the standards desired under normal operating conditions as demonstrated by the information provided.
Rulemaking Authority 381.0011(13), 381.006, 381.0065(3)(a) FS. Law Implemented 381.0065, 381.0067, 386.041 FS. History-New 6-18-03, Formerly 64E-6.0295.