(1) The owner of a LOSS constructed on or before July 1, 1984, who does not have an operating permit issued by the department shall submit:

(a) A completed application on a form provided by the department;

(b) Copies of all available design and construction documentation, including previous design and construction reviews of the LOSS by the department of ecology or local health jurisdiction;

(c) A copy of any permit previously issued by the department of ecology or a local health jurisdiction; and

(d) The annual operating permit fee established in chapter 246-272 WAC, Wastewater and reclaimed water use fees.

(2) The department shall review the application and all other documents submitted and may issue an operating permit unless there is a current known failure. The operating permit may have conditions including, but not limited to, the following owner requirements:

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

(b) Submit an SRS;

(c) 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;

(d) Submit an O&M manual; or

(e) 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.

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