(1) The owner of a LOSS permitted by the department of ecology or local health jurisdiction shall continue to maintain a current permit and meet its terms and conditions until the department issues a LOSS operating permit.

(2) The department shall notify the owner when to submit an operating permit application to the department.

(3) The owner shall submit a complete operating permit application on a form provided by the department and annual operating permit fee established in chapter 246-272 WAC, Wastewater and reclaimed water use fees, within thirty days of receiving notification from the department.

(4) The department shall review the operating permit application and other information obtained from the department of ecology or local health jurisdiction and may issue an operating permit. The operating permit may have conditions including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) Continue existing permit conditions;

(b) Submit inspection results prepared, stamped, signed, and dated by a design engineer that identify and map the basic treatment elements of the LOSS;

(c) Submit an SRS;

(d) Submit an engineering evaluation prepared, stamped, signed, and dated by a design engineer to verify that the LOSS is operating properly to treat sewage, and protect public health and the environment;

(e) Submit an O&M manual; or

(f) Prohibit additional connections to the LOSS until the owner demonstrates that the LOSS treatment process, drainfield, and reserve area meet requirements specified in WAC 246-272B-06050, 246-272B-06100, and 246-272B-06250 through 246-272B-06500.

(5) If the LOSS is failing, the owner shall comply with the requirements in WAC 246-272B-07450.