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(1) Grease traps and grease interceptors shall be maintained in an efficient operating condition at all times. (2) Each grease trap pumped shall be fully evacuated unless the trap volume is greater than the tank capacity on the vacuum truck in which case the transporter shall arrange for additional transportation capacity so that the trap is fully evacuated within a 24-hour period, in accordance with 30 TAC 012.143. (c Sel -Cleaning, (1) Grease trap self-cleaning operators must receive approval from the Director annually prior to removing grease from their own grease trap(s) located inside a building, provided: a. the grease trap is no more than 50 gallons in liquid/operating capacity b. proper on-site material disposal methods are implemented (e.g. absorb liquids into solid form and dispose into trash)-, c. the local solid waste authority allows such practices; d. grease trap waste is placed in a leak proof, sealable container(s) • located on the premises and in an area for the transporter to pump- out: and e. detailed records on these activities are maintained. (2) Grease trap self-cleaning operators must submit a completed self-cleaning request to the Director for approval. The written request shall include the following information: a. business name and street address: b. grease trap/interce tp or operator name, title, and phone number; C. description of maintenance frequency, method of disposal method of cleaning and size (in gallons) of the grease trap/interceptor; and d. signed statement that the operator will maintain records of waste disposal and produce them for compliance inspections. (3) Self-cleaners must adhere to all the requirements, procedures and detailed record keeping outlined in their approved application to ensure • compliance with this ordinance. A maintenance log shall be ke ttbby self- 10