Enacts new GS 130A-343(h1) as the title indicates. Provides that the manufacturer of a wastewater system that is functionally equivalent to an accepted wastewater system may petition the Commission for Public Health (Commission) to have the system designated as an accepted wastewater system as provided in this subsection. Specifies information and data that the manufacturer is to provide to the Commission. Includes criteria for the Commission to consider in making its decision. Provides mandatory requirements that the performance characteristics of the wastewater system that is the subject of the petition must satisfy. Makes a conforming change to GS 130A-343(h).
Applies to wastewater systems that are designated by the Commission or after the effective date.