950R84035
BEFORE THE
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
In the Matter of
National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Evidentiary Hearing
South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment and Disposal Board,
Permittee.
NPDES Permit No,
FL 0035980
ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD
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BEFORE THE
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
In the Matter of
National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Evidentiary Hearing
South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment and Disposal Board,
Permittee.
NPDES Permit No,
FL 0035980
Index to Administrative Record
Document No.
Date
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5-30-84
2-13-87
2-18-87
6-1-87
Description
Florida Department of
Environmental Regulation
(FDER) Permit No.
DC 50-095090
FDER Permit No.
DO50-72969
Letter from Sandy Swanson
to Marshall Hyatt trans-
mitting NPDES Permit
application for South
Central Wastewater
Treatment and Disposal
Board (South Central).
Letter from Roosevelt
Childress to David S.
Sloan acknowledging
receipt of application.
Summary of historical
whole effluent test
results for South
Central.
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6 5-6-88
7 5-31-88
8 6-2-88
9 6-16-88
10 7-1-88
11 7-14-88
12 8-26-88
13 8-28-88
14 8-31-88
Letter transmitting the
following: preliminary
draft NPDES Permit No. FL
0035980 and Fact Sheet.
Letter from David
Cipriani to Marshall
Hyatt transmitting
Temporary Operating
Permit Compliance
Schedule.
Letter from John T.
Marlar to Richard Drew
requesting State
certification on NPDES
draft permit.
Letter from Marshall
Hyatt to David Cipriani
transmitting the public
notice of the draft
permit.
Temporary Operating
Permit from FDER to South
Central.
Letter from Robert W.
Federspiel to Suzanne D.
Potter commenting on
NPDES Permit No. FL
0035980.
Briefing notes of
Lloyd A. Wise, II, re-
garding §403(c).
Laboratory Analysis of AC
Laboratories, Inc.
Letter from Bruce R.
Barrett to David Cipriani
transmitting the
following: Final NPDES
Permit No. FL 0035980,
Fact Sheet, Response to
Comments.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENi OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 3858
3301 GUN CLUB ROAO
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33402-3388
PERMITTEE:
Mr. David S. Sloan, Administrative
Director1"
South Central Regional Wastewater
& Disposal Board
1801 North Congress Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33445
bob graham
governor
victoria j. tschinkel
secretary
ROY M. DUKE
DISTRICT MANAGER
I.D. NUMBER: 5050M00060
PERMIT/CERTIFICATION NUMBER: DO 50-72969
DATE OF ISSUE: May 30, 1984
EXPIRATION DATE: , April 15, 1989 -
COUNTY: Palm Beach
LATITUDE/LONGITUDE: 26°28'09"N./80°Q1'49"W.
SECTION/TOWNSHIP/RANGE;
PROJECT: South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment Plant
This permit is issued under the provisions of Chapter 403, Florida Statutes, and
Florida Administrative Code Rule 17-4. , The above named permittee is hereby authorized
to perform the work or operate the facility shown on the application and approved
drawing(s), plans, and other documents attached hereto or on file with the Department
and made a part hereof and. specifically described as follows:
TO OPERATE: A 15.0 MGD activated sludge wastewater treatment plant discharging to the
Atlantic Ocean 5,200 feet off shore via a 30" pipeline at a de^th of approximately 90
feet. Peripheral equipment includes gas chlorination and contact tank, effluent pump
station, and mechanical influent bar screen. Sludge treatment and handling equipment
includes ADF thickeners, lime stabilization, blend tanks, and lime slaking system. The
sludge incinerator on-site is not authorized to operate under this permit. Sludge
disposal is limited to Department approved off-site location::-
IN ACCORDANCE WITH: Application dated July 19, 1983, and record drawings of the lime
stabilization system and. mechanical bar .screen submitted by letters dated
December 8, 1983 and January 19, 1984.
LOCATED AT: 1801 North Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida. O, jj_ ~
TO SERVE: The cities of Boynton and Delray Beach and environs. ® ^
SUBJECT TO: General Conditions 1—15; and Specific Conditions 1-7.
Page 1 of 5
DSR Form 17-1.201(5)
Effective November 30, 1982
AN equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
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PERMITTEE:
Mr. David S. Sloan,
Administrative Director
I.D. Number: 5050M00060
Permit/Certification Number: DO 50-072969
Date of Issue:
Expiration Date: April 15, 1939
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS'.
1. During the period of operation under this permit, the permittee shall furnish one
copy of each of the Monthly Operating Report (M.O.R.) on the operation of this
wastewater treatment plant, to this Department and the Palm Beach County Health
Department (PBCHD) in accordance with Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) Chapter
17-19. The total quantity (dry weight) of waste sludge generated each month and the
site(s) of its disposal shall be reported with each M.O.R.
' 2. This facility shaLl be operated at all times to achieve at a minimum the
technology based effluent limits for secondary treatment as defined for discharges Co
open ocean waters (F.A.C. Rule'17-6.060(l)(a)2.h.).
3. The effluent from this source shall be adequately chlorinated to provide a basic
level of disinfection at all times. (Reference F.A.C. Rule 17-6.060(l)(c)3.a.).
Fecal coliform samples from the chlorine contact chamber may.be held for 30 minutes
prior to dechlorination to simulate the detention time afforded in the outfall line.
4. The permittee shall insure, that all waste sludge is stabilized by lime treatment
prior to removal from the sewage treatment plant site. A nominal pH of 12.0 shall be
maintained in the stabilization tanks at all'times. Any sludge released off-site with
a pH of less than 11.5 shall be considered a violation of this permit and shall be
reported to this office and the PBCHD in compliance with F.A.C. Rule Section
17-6.130.
5. All waste sludge shall be delivered to a Department approved handling or disposal
facility or site. A daily log will be kept at the treatment plant listing the date,
time pH and volume, of each load of sludge removed from the site with the rtnme. of the
person and organization taking delivery shown. A quarterly sludge analysis shall be
made and reported in compliance with F.A.C. Rule Section 17-7.54. Initial analysis
shall be made and reported during July 1984.
6. The odor control equipment, shall be operated when needed to minimize emissions
from the sludge holding and treatment facilities. The air scrubbing system is to be
maintained for use at all times as- required.
DER Form 17-1.201(5)
Effective November 30, 1982
Page 4 of 5
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/RMITTEE:
Mr. David S. Sloan,
Administrative Director
I.D. Number: 5050M0006C
Permit/Certification Number: DO 50-072969
Date of Issue:
Expiration Date: April 15, 1989
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS CONTINUED:
7. The operation of the vacuum sludge dewatering system is limited to test purposes
pending demonstration of capacity and that the percent solids produced is in
compliance with requirements for landfill disposal.
Issued this illK of 1984
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
Roy M .1 Duke
District Manager
Page 5 of 5
DER Form 17-1.201(5)
Effective November 30, 1982
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION-
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 3B58
3301 GUN CLUB ROAD
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33402-3858
PERMITTEE:
Mr. David S. Sloan, Executive
Director
South Regional Wastewater Treatment
Disposal Board
1801 N. Congress Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33445
BOB GRAHAM
GOVERNOR
VICTORIA J. TSCHINKEL
SECRETARY
ROV M. DUKE
DISTRICT MANAGER
I.D. NUMBER: 5050M00060
PERMIT/CERTIFICATION NUMBER: DC 50-095090
DATE OF ISSUE:
EXPIRATION DATE: December 1, 1986
COUNTY: Palm Beach
LATITUDE/LONGITUDE: 26°28109"N/80°01'49"W
SECTION/TOWNSHIP/RANGE:
PROJECT: South Central Regional WWTP
This permit is issued under the provisions of Chapter 403, Florida Statutes, and
Florida Administrative Code Rules 17-4 and 17-6. The above named permittee is hereby
authorized to perform the work or operate the facility shown on the application and
approved drawing(s), plans, and other documents attached hereto or on file with the
Department and made a part hereof and specifically described as follows:
CONSTRUCT: An expansion of the existing 15 MGD domestic wastewater treatment facility
to 24 MGD (annual average) of secondary treatment capability. This expansion will be
limited to sn operational capacity of 16.2 MGD (annual average) or a maximum day flow
of 22 MGD, whichever occurs first, due to only partial upgrading of the effluent
pumping system. Proposed additions include: mechanical bar screens, grit chamber,
aeration tanks, final clarifiers, equalization tanks for effluent pumping system,
sludge centrifuge, return and waste sludge pumping units; replacement of an existing
effluent pump with a 350 H.P., 820 RPM pump, to deliver 17,600 GPM against the proposed
system head of the ocean outfall system. This permit includes the construction of a 30
inch outfall line parallel to the existing 24 inch river crossing under the
intracoastal vaterway. Operational capacity of the treatment facility is also
contingent on the installation of this 30 inch, parallel outfall line.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH: Application received November 2, 1984, additional information
received November 13, 1984, February 15, 1985., March 18. 1985, April 15, 1985; and in
consideration of any comments from the public received pursuant to the Public Notice
published in The Palm Beach Post on May 19. 1985 ..
LOCATED AT: 1801 N. Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, Palm Beach County.
Latitude: 26°28'09"N. , Longitude: 80°01 '49"T* .
TO SERVE: Regional Bovnton/Delray service area with potential service area Dooulation
of 258,800.
SUBJECT TO: General Conditions 1-15 and Specific Conditions 1-8.
Page I of 5
DER Form 17-1.201(5)
Effective November 30, 1982
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AC Fl RM ATI VE ACTION fMPlOYES
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PERMITTEE: I.D. Number: 5050M00060
Mr. David S;. Sloan, Executive Permit/Certification Number: DC 50-095090
Director Date of Issue:
Expiration Date: December 1, 1986
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:
1. During the period of operation allowed by this permit, the permittee shall
furnish two (2) copies of the monthly operations report on the operation of the
pollution control plant, in accordance with Chapter 17-19, Florida Administrative Code
(F.A.C.).
Reports for a month shall be submitted to the Southeast District Office of this
Department and to the Local Program no later than the fifteenth of the succeeding
month.
2. The discharge authorized by this permit shall be consistent at all times with the
technology based standards for secondary treatment set forth in Chapter 17-6, F.A.C.
3. The effluent from this source shall be adequately chlorinated at all times so as
to yield a minimum chlorine residual of 0.5 ppm after a minimum contact period of
fifteen (15) minutes (based upon peak flow).
4. The effluent disposal facilities shall be operated and maintained at all times so
as to prevent overflow or seepage of effluent to adjacent ground surfaces or run-off
to fresh waters bodies adjacent to the plant site.
5. The treatment facilities are to be operated continuously in such a manner that
the maximum level of efficiency is maintained at all times. The personnel in charge
of the operation, supervision or maintenance of the treatment facilities shall meet
the requirements of Chapter 17-16, (F.A.C.).
6. All waste sludge generated at this facility shall be adequately stabilized prior
to dispiosal or stockpiling. A minimum of ten (10) days of biological digestion is
required for stabilization. Quarterly analysis of sludge shall be conducted as
specified in F.A.C. Section 17-7.54(1), to establish the sludge grade and the results
submitted with the MOR for each January, April, July and October on a completed
Section 1. of DER Form 17-1.206(4) or 17-1.206(5).
7. Sludge disposal shall be only to a permitted solid waste site unless the sludge
is to be used in compliance with the land application criteria of F.A.C. Rule Section
17-7.54(4) or Section 17-7.54(5) and a completed Section 2. of DER Form 17-1.206(4) or
Form 17-1.206(5) has been received from the land application owner and maintained on
file. A copy of the current completed Section 1. of these forms shall be supplied to
the owner of each application site for his-records. A daily log shall be maintained
with with an entry for each off-site sludge, disposal action listing date of release,
sludge quantity (dry weight), name of receiving site, sludge hauler, and site type
(Exempt, General Permit, or site permit number).
Page 4 ¦ of 5
DER Form 17-1.201(5)
Effective November 30,
1982
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PERMITTEE: I.D. Number: 5050M00060
Mr. David S. Sloan, Executive Permit/Cert ificacion Number: DC 50-095090
Director Date of Issue:
Expiration Date: December 1, 1986
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS CONTINUED:
8. On-site land application of sludge is limited to the criteria and restrictions
defined in F.A.C. Rule Section 17-7.54. Provision for stockpiling or storage of waste
sludge is not included in this permit.
9. D.E.R. permit DF 50-049105 was issued 3/29/83 for the dredging and filling for
the 30 inch outfall Line under the intracoastal waterway. This permit expires
3/22/86. If the outfall line is not expected to be completed by then, application
must be made for renewal of the permit 30 days prior to expiration.
Issued this •Zrrf day of 1985
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
i?.. /T) /li?
/ ¦ fC:. —
AM Roy Mj DuKe
District Manager
Page 5 of 5
DER Form 17-1.201(5)
Effective November 30, 1982
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SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER
TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL BOARD
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Attention: Mr. Marshall Hyatt
PERMITS SECTION
FACILITIES PERFORMANCE BRANCH
Water Management Division
Region IV
345 Courtland Street N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Mr. Marshall:
Enclosed please find our National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System application for permit.
If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact me at the Board office.
Thank You for your assistance in this request.
1801 North Congress Avenue • Delray Beach, Florida 33445
BOARD
City Council Members of
Boynton Beach & Delray Beach
Telephone
272-7061 734-2577
February 13, 1987
RE: APPLICATION FOR OPERATIONAL
NPDES PERMIT
EXPIRES: AUGUST L, 1987
FLO035980
Yours very truly,
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Sandy Swanson
Fiscal. Admin. Assistant
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FORM APPROVED
OMB No. 158- 1100
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER
STANDARD FORM A - MUNICIPAL
FOR AGENCY USE
SECTION L APPLICANT AND FACILITY DESCRIPTION
Unlets otherwise specified on this form all Items are to be completed. If an Item Is not applicable Indicate 'NA.'
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELECTED ITEMS APPEAR IN SEPARATE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET AS INDICATED. REFER TO
BOOKLET BEFORE FILLING OUT THESE ITEMS.
1. Legal Name of Applicant
(see Instructions)
2. Mailing Address of Applicant
(see Instructions)
Number & Street
City
State
Zip Code
3. Applicant's Authorized Agent
(see Instructions)
Name and Title
Number & Street
City
State
Zip Code
Telephone
4. Previous Application -
If a previous application for a per-
mit under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System has
been made, give the date of
application.
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South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment &
disposal board
1801- North Congress Avenue
Delray Beach
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Mr, David S. Sloan
1801 North Congress Avenue
Delrav Beach
Florida
33445
305 272-7061
Area
Code
Number
81 3 11
YR MO DAY
I certify that I am familiar with the Information contained In this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such Information
Is true, complete, and accurate.
David S. Sloan
Printed Name of Person Sldhlng
Signature of Applicant or Authorized Agent
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Executive Director
Title
YR MO DAY
Date Application Signed
18 U.S.C Section J 001 provides that:
Whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly and wilfully falsifies, conceals or
covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact, or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or representation, or makes or
uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or entry; shall be fined not more than
$10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
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FOR AGENCY USE
OFFICE:
Received
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EPA Farm 7550.22 (7.73)
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This section contains 4 pages.
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FOR AGENCY USE
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S. Facility (see Initructions)
Give the name, ownership, and physi-
cal location of the plant or other
operating facility where discharged)
presently occur(s) or will occur.
Name
Ownership (Public, Private or
Both Public and Private).
Check block If a Federal facility
and give (SSA inventory Control
Number
Location:
Number & Street
City
County
State
C. Discharge to Another Municipal
Facility (tee Instructions)
a. Indicate If part of your discharge
Is Into a municipal waile trans-
port system under another re-
sponsible organization. If yes,
complete the rest of this Item
and continue with Item 7. If no.
go directly to Item 7.
b. Responsible Organization
Receiving Discharge
Name
Number & street
City
State
Zip Code
Facility Which Receives Discharge
Qlve the name of the facility
(waits treatment plant) which re-
ceives and is ultimately respon-
sible for treatment of the discharge
from your facility.
Average Dally Flow to Facility
(mgd) Give your average dally
flow Into the receiving facility.
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7. Facility Discharges, Number and
Olscharg* Volume (see Instructions}
Specify the number of discharges
described In this application and the
volume of water discharged or lost
to each of the categories below.
Estimate average volume per day in
million gallons per day. Oo not In-
clude Intermittent or noncontlnuous
overflows, bypasses or seasonal dis-
charges from lagoons, holding
ponds, etc.
EPA Foim 7750-22 (7.73)
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FORM APPROVED
OMB No. 158-R010C
To: Surface Water
Surface impoundment with
no Effluent
Underground Percolation
well (injection)
Other
Total Item 7
If 'other' It specified, describe
If any of the discharges from this
facility are Intermittent, such as from
overflow or bypass points, or are
seasonal or periodic from lagoons,
holding ponds, etc., complete Item 6.'
8. Intermittent Discharges
a. Facility bypass points
Indicate the number of bypts$
points for the facility that are
discharge polnts.lsee Instructions)
b. Facility Overflow Points
Indicate the number of overflow
points to a surface water for the
facility (see Instructions).
c. Seasonal or Periodic Discharge
Points Indicate the number of
points where seasonal discharges
occur from holding ponds,
lagoons, etc.
g. Collection System Type
Indicate the type and length (In
miles) of tne collection system used
by this facility, (see Instructions)
Separate Storm
Separate Sanitary
Combined Sanitary and Storm
Both Separate Sanitary and
Combined Sewer Systems
Both Separate Storm and
Combined Sewer Systems
Length
10. Municipalities or Areas Served
(tee Instructions)
Total Population Served
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Total estimated average dally watte
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Note: All major Industries (as defined In Section IV)
discharging to the municipal system must be
listed In Section IV.
12. Permits, Licenses and Applications
List all existing, pending or denied permits, licenses and applications related to discharges from this facility.(see Instructions)
luuing Agency
For
Agency Use
Type of Permit
or License
ID Number
Date
Filed
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VR/MO/DA
Date
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13. Maps and Drawings
Attach all required maps and drawings to the back of this application, (see Instructions)
14. Additional Information
tU
Item
Number
Information
EPA Form 7550-22 (7-73)
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FORM APPROVED
OMB No. 1SB—R0100
STANDARD FORM A—MUNICIPAL
SECTION II. BASIC DISCHARGE DESCRIPTION
FOR AGENCY USE
Complete thli section for aach present or proposed discharge Indicated In Section 1, Items 7 and B, that It to surface waters. Thlt Includes
discharges to other municipal sewerage systems In which the waste water does not so through a treatment works prior to being discharged to
surface waters. Discharges to wells must be described where there are also discharges to surface waters from this facility. Separata
descriptions of each discharge are required a»an if levari I discharges originate In the same facility. All values for an existing discharge should
be representative of the twelve previous months of operation, if thlt is a proposed discharge, values should reflect best engineering estimates.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELECTED ITEMS APPEAR IN SEPARATE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET AS INDICATED. REFER TO
BOOKLET BEFORE FILLING OUT THESE ITEMS.
1. Discharge Serial No. and Name
a. Discharge Serial No.
(see Instructions)
b. Discharge Name
Give name of discharge, If anyJ
(see Instructions)
c. Previous Discharge Serial No
If a previous NPDES permit
application was made for this dis-
charge (item 4, Section I) provide
previous discharge serial number.
2. Discharge Operating Dates
a. Discharge to Begin Date
If the discharge hat never
occurred but Is planned for soma
future date, give the date the
discharge will begin.
Oischarga to End Date If the dis-
charge Is scheduled to be discon-
tinued within the next 5 years,
give the date (within best animate)
the discharge will end. Give rea-
son lor discontinuing this discharge
In Item 17.
3. Discharge Location Name the
political boundaries within which
the point of discharge Is located:
State
County
(If applicable) City or Town
4. Discharge Point Description
(see Instructions)
Discharge Is Into (check one)
Stream (Includes ditches, arroyos,
and other watercourses)
Estuary
Lake
Ocean
Wall (Injection)
Other
If 'other' Is checked, specify type
5. Discharge Point — Lat/Long.
State the precise location of the
point of discharge to the nearest
second, (see Instructions)
Latitude
Longitude
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c. Overflow Duration Olve the
average overflow duration in
hours..
Wet weather
Dry weather
d. Overflow Volume Olve the
average volume per overflow
Incident In thousand gallons.
Wet weather
Dry weather
Proceed to Item 11
10. SeasonayPerlodlc Discharges
a. Seasonal/Periodic Discharge
Frequency If discharge li Inter-
mittent from a holding pond,
lagoon, etc., give the aetual or
approximate number of times
this discharge occurs per year.
b. Seasonal/Periodic Discharge
Volume Give the average
volume per discharge occurrence
In thousand gallons.
c. Seasonal/Periodic Discharge
Duration Give the average dura-
tion of each discharge occurrence
In days.
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DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
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b. Discharge Treatment Codes
Using the codes lilted In Tibia I
of the Instruction Booklet,
describe the waste abatement
processes applied to this dis-
charge In the order In which
they occur, If possible.
Separate all codes with commas
except where slashes are used
to designate parallel operations.
If this discharge Is from a municipal waste
treatment plant (not an overflow or
bypass), complete Items 12 and 13
12. Plant Design and Operation Manuals
Check which of the following are
currently available
a. Engineering Design Report
b. Operation and Maintenance
Manual
13. Plant Design Data (see Instructions)
a. Plant Design Flow (mgdl
b. Plant Design BOD Removal (%)
c. Plant Design N Removal (%)
d. Plant Design P Removal (%)
a. Plant Design SS Removal (%)
f. Plant Began Operation (year)
g. Plant Last Major Revision (year)
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1986
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EPA Form 7550.22 (7.73)
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DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
FL0035980
14. Oaterlptlon of influ«nt «ndEtflu«nt (tea Inttructlont)
FORM APPROVED
OMB No. 1S8-R0100
FOR AGENCY USB
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<2 Highest Monthly
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(5)
n Number of
—¦ Analyses-
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(7)
Flow
Million gallons per day
50050
12.9
12.9
11.6
14.6
Cent.
—
N/A
PH
Units
00400
X
X
7.1
7.6
in
365.
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Temperature (winter)
* F
74028 Oct - Mar
72
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183
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Temperature (summer)
0 F
74027 ^Pr ~ Sept
78
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7/7
182
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Fecal Streptococci Bacteria
Number/100 ml
74054
(Provide if available)
N/A
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
Number/100 ml
74055
(Provide if available)
3
7/7 .
365
G
Total Coliform Bacteria
Number/100 ml
74056
(Provide if available)
N/A
BOD 5-day
mg/l
00310
193.9
13.4
9
26
7/7
365
24
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
mg/l
00340
(Provide if available)
OR
Total Organic Carbon (TOO
ma/1
00680
(Provide if available)
(Either analytii is acceptable)
N/A
!
N/A
Chlorine-Total Residual
mg/l
50060
0
1.3
0.6
2.5
7/7
365
24
BP A Pern 7550.22 (7.73)
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DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
FOR AGENCY USE
FL0035980
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14. Description of infiuint and Effiuant (tea Instructions) (Continued)
Parameter and Code
Influent
Effluent
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^ Highest Monthly
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Frequency of
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A Number Of
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Total Solidi
mg/1 , ¦ - ¦
00500
N/A
Total Dissolved Solids
mg/1
70300
N/A
Total Suspended Solids
mg/1
00530
135
9.8
3
26
7/7
365
24
Settleable Matter (Residue)
ml/1
00J45
N/A
Ammonia (as N)
mg/1
00610
(Provide if available)
N/A
Kjeldahl Nitrogen
mg/1
00625
(Provide if avaUable)
N/A
Nitrate (uN)
mg/1
00620
(Provide if available)
N/A
Nitrite (as N)
mg/1
00615
(Provide if available)
N/A
Phosphorus Total (is P)
mg/1
00665
(Provide if available)
N/A
Dissolved Oxy gen (DO)
mg/1
00300
X
7
6
8
7/7
365
G
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FORM APPROVED
OMB No. 158-R0100
DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
FLQQ359RQ
1». Addition*! Wasttwittr Characteristics
Check the box next to atch parameter If It Ispreunt In the effluent. (see Instructions)
Parameter
(215) _
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Parameter
(215)
,
£
Parameter
(215)
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Bromide
71870
Cobalt
01037
Thallium
01059
X
Chloride
00940
X
. Chromium
01034
X
Titanium
01152
Cyanide
00720
X
Copper
01042
X
Tin
01102
Fluoride
00951
Iron
01045
Zinc
01092
X
Sulfide
00745
Lead
01051
X
Algicides*
74051
Aluminum
01105
Manganese
01055
Chlorinated organic compounds*
74052
Antimony
01097
X
Mercury
71900
X
Oil and grease
00550
X
Arsenic
01002
X
Molybdenum
01062
Pesticides*
74053
Beryllium
01012
Nickel
01067
X
Phenols
32730
X
Barium
01007
Selenium
01147
X
Surfactants
38260
Boron
01022
Silver
01077
X
Radioactivity*
74050
Cadmium
01027
X
'Provide ipecific compound and/or element in Item 17, If known.
Pesticides (Insecticides, fkingicides, and rodenticidei) must be reported in terms o{ the acceptable common names specified in Acceptable Com-
mon Noma and Chemical Namesfor the Ingredient Statement on Pesticide Labelt, 2nd Edition, Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,
D.C. 20250, June 1972, as required by Subsection 162.7(b) of the Regulations for the Enforcement of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodentidde Act.
FOR AGENCY USE
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DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBE.
FL0035980
tC. Plant Centrelt Cheek If the follow-
ing plant control* are available
for thlt discharge
Alternate power source for major
pumping facility Including those
for collection system lift stations
Alarm for power or equipment
failure
17. Additional Information
| Item
1 Number .
Information
'
mm
3 APS
FOR AGENCY USE
II
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STANDARD FORM A-MUNICIPAL
FOR AGENCY USE
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SECTION KL SCHEDULED IMPROVEMENTS AND SCHEDULES OF IMPLEMENTATION
This section requires Information on any uncompleted Implementation schedule which has been Imposed for construction of waste treatment
facilities. Requirement schedulei'may have been established by local, State, or Federal agencies or by court action, if you are SUBJECT to
SEVERAL DIFFERENT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEOULES.EITHER BECAUSE OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF AUTHORITY IMPOSING
DIFFERENT SCHEDULES (ITEM lb) AND/OR STAGED CONSTRUCTION OF SEPARATE OPERATIONAL UNITS (ITEM lc). SUBMIT A
SEPARATE SECTION III FOR EACH ONE.
1. improvement! Required
a. Discharge Serial Numbers
Affected List the discharge
serial numbers, assigned In Sec-
tion II, that are covered by this
implementation schedule
b. Authority Imposing Requirement
Check the appropriate Item Indi-
cating the authority for the im-
plementation schedule If the
Identical Implementation sched-
ule has been ordered by more
than one authority, check the
appropriate Items, (see in-
structions)
Locally developed plan
Areawlde Plan
Basin Plan
State approved Implementation
schedule
Federal approved water quality
standards Implementation, plan
Federal enforcement procedure
or action
State court order
Federal court order
Improvement Description Specify the 3-character code for the
General Action Description In Table II that best describes the
improvements required by the Implementation schedule. If more
than one schedule applies to the facility because of a staged con-
struction schedule, state the stage of construction being described
here with the appropriate general action code. submit a separate
Section III for each stage of construction planned. Also, list all
the Character (Specific Action) codes which describe In more
detail the pollution abatement practices that the Implementation
schedule requires.
^character general action
description
FOR AGENCY USE
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2. Implementation Schedule and 3. Actual completion Dates
Provide dates imposed by schedule and any actual dates of completion for Implementation steps
listed below. Indicate dates as accurately ¦* possible, (see instructions)
Implementation Steps 2. Schedule (Yr/Mo /Day)
a. Preliminary plan complete
b. Final plan complete glpQli
3. Actual Compl
c. Financing complete <> contract
•warded
d. Site acquired
e. Begin construction
f. End construction
g. Begin Discharge
h. Operational level attained
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FORM APPROVED
OUB No. 158—R0100
STANDARD FORM A-MUNICIPAL
SECTION m INDUSTRIAL WASTE CONTRIBUTION TO MUNICIPAL SYSTEM
FOR AGENCY USE
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1
Submit a description of each major industrial facility discharging to the municipal system, using a separate Section IV for each facility descrip-
tion. Indicate the 4 digit Standard industrial Classification (SIC) Coda for the Industry, the major product or raw material, the flow (In thou-
sand gallons per day), and the characteristics of the wastewater discharged from the Industrial facility Into the municipal system. Consult Table
|ll for standard measures of products or raw materials, (see instructions)
'• Malor Contributing Facility
(see Instructions)
Name
Numbers Street
City
County
State
Zip Code
2. Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code (tee
Instruction!)
3. Principal Product or Raw
Material (see Instructions)
Product
Raw Material
4. - Plow Indicate the volume of water
discharged Into the municipal sys-
tem In thousand gallons per day
and whether this discharge Is Inter-
mittent or continuous.
5. Pretreatment Provided Indicate If
pretreatment Is provided prior to
entering the municipal system
6. Characteristics of Wastewater
(see Instructions)
401a
401b
401c
40 Id
401e
40 If
402
403a
403b
404a
404b
405
N/A
Quantity
Units (See
Table III!
403C
.thousand gallons per day
~ Intermittent (Int) ~Contlnuous(con)
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~ no
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Parameter
Name
Parameter
Number
Value
EPA Form 7550-22 (7-73)
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Mr. Davia S. Sloan
Executive Director
South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment & Disposal Board
1301 North Congress Avenue
Del ray Beach, c'lorida 33445
KE; NPDES Permit Renewal implication - FL00359B0
Soutn Central Regional Waste-water
Treatment and Disposal Board
Dear Mr. Sloan:
Acknowledgement is made of receipt of your application dated February 17,
1987 for renewal of your National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit.
Ycrur renewal application will carry the same tJPDES nunber as was
previously assignee to this facility. Since you have sutroitted
your renewal application prior to the expiration date, we rinci it
timely in accordance with 40 CFR 122.21(d). Therefore, your pemit
is automatically extended and you may continue to operate only in
accordance with the terms of your existing permit pursuant to 5
U.S.C. Section 558(c) of the Administrative Procedure Act, even if
your permit renewal is delayed 'beyond the- current permit, expiration
date. The present permit will, therefore, ca&ain fully fcltoctive
and enforceable pending issuance or. your new permit, anu the monitoring
anci reporting reauirsaaents still apply.
It you have questions or ccrarcents, please- contact Marshall hysfct at
4G4/347-3U12.
Sincere iy yours,
Itoesevelt Childress, Chiei
South .-Area Pacinits Unit
ir'aciiities Pectoraance Branch
iiiter i-anatjenfcnt division
ncc: Peter T. MCGarry
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So Central Re: HWT Disposal Bd Atlantic Ocean FL0Q359B0 4252 rE8 12/E6' tie CI
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1801 iortn Congress Avenue
Delray Bead), Florida 33445
RE: Intent to i). If ycu iiavo any qu'-iistions concerning' 'uiv:
rjiKlcs-aa coiv-'lcions' or the procedures associated ui n ¦. tie .sennit pragma,
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Fncilitieii Perfcrssance Branch
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION IV
345 COURTLAND STREET
ATLANTA. GEORGIA 30363
Permit No. ELC035980
AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHAEGE UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act, as amended (33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq; the "Act"),
South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment & Disposal Board
is authorized to discharge from a facility located at
South Central Regional Wastewater
1801 North Congress Avenue
Palm Beach County
Delray Beach, Florida 33445
to receiving waters named
The Atlantic Ocean
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements and other
conditions set forth herein. The permit consists of this cover sheet, Part I
5 page(s), Part II 15 page(s), Part III 5 page(s), and Part IV page 1 .
This permit shall become effective on
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight,
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Treatment Plant
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Date Signed
Bruce R. Barrett, Director
Water Management Division
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Permit No. FL0035980
PART I
A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
1. These effluent limitations are to be achieved on the effective date of the permit, and shall remain in
effect until permit expiration for outfall Serial Number 001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS
kg/day (lbs/day)
Other Units (SpecifyJ
Flow, (MGD)
Monthly
Average
Report
Weekly
Average
Report
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Biochemical Oxygen 2729(6005) 4094(9007)
Demand (5 Day)
Suspended Solids 2729(6005) 4094(9007)
Fecal Ooliform
Bacteria, Geometric
Mean (No. /100 ml) ¦— —
pH See Item 4 on Page 1-2
HDtal Chlorine Residual (report daily maximum)
30 irg/1
30 mg/1
45 mg/1
45 mg/1
200/100 ml —
MONITORING REQUIRIMENTS
Measurement Sanple Sampling
Frequency Type Efc>int
Cbntinuous
Recording Influent or
flowmeter Effluent
& totalizer
24-hr
7 days/week
7 days/week 24-hr
Influent &
composite Effluent
Influent &
Composite Effluent
7 days/week Grab
7 days/week Grab
7 days/weeK Grab
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Sanples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following
location: nearest accessible point after final treatment but prior to mixing with the receiving water.
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Permit No. FL0035980
PART I (CONTINUATION)
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MCMITORING REQUIREMENTS
2. In addition to specified limits, the monthly average effluent BOD5 and
suspended solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective
influent values . Also, the annual average effluent BOD5 and suspended
solids concentrations shall not exceed 30 mg/1. The annual average is a
rolling average equal to the arithmetic mean of ..the effluent samples
collected during consecutive reporting periods which comprise one year.
For parameters that are . measured at least. once per month, the annual
average shall be computed at the end of each month and is equal to the
arithmetic mean of the monthly average of the month being reported and the
monthly average of each of the previous eleven months. This annual
average shall be reported on the discharge monitoring report for each
month and shall: be submitted as required in Part III. No violations will
be deemed to have occurred until data have been compiled for the first 12
months after the effective date of the permit. This definition shall
supersede that of "annual average" as defined in Part II, page 13 of this
permit.
3. Tine arithmetic mean of the monthly fecal coliform values, collected during
an annual period, shall not exceed 200 colonies per 100 ml of effluent
sample. The geometric mean of the fecal coliform values collected during
a period of 30 consecutive days (monthly average) shall not exceed 200
colonies per 100 ml of effluent sample. No more than ten percent of the
fecal coliform samples collected during a month shall exceed 400 fecal
coliform colonies per 100 ml of effluent sample. Any one sample shall not
exceed 800 fecal coliform colonies per 100 ml of effluent sample.
4. The pH of the effluent shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor
greater than 8.5 standard units.
5. There shall be no discharge, of floating solids or visible foam in other
than trace amounts.
6. The effluent shall not cause a visible sheen on the receiving water.
7. Any bypass of the treatment facility which is not included in the effluent
mcnitored above, is to be monitored for flow and reported on a Discharge
Monitoring report (EMR) Form (3220-1).
8. The mass limitations specified are based on a design flow of 24 M3D.
9. The effluent (100%) shall not be lethal to more than 50% of appropriate
test organisms in a test of 96 hours duration or less. The testing for
this requirement must conform with Part IV of this permit. Lethality to
more than 50% of the test organisms in 100% effluent in a test of 96 hours
duration or less will constitute a violation of Florida Administrative
Cpde 17-4.244(4) (a) and tiie terms of this permit.
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Permit No. FL0035980
10. a. The discharge of pollutants from CXatfall 001 shall not exceed the
limiting permissible concentration for the liquid and suspended
particulate phases of the waste material as described :in Section,
227.27(a)(2) and (3), Section 227.27(b), and Section 227.27(c^). of; the
Ocean Dumping Criteria following dilution as measured at the edge; o¥
any regulatory mixing zone.
b. The discharge of pollutants from outfall 001 shall not exceed the
limiting permissible concentration for the solid phase of the waste
material or cause an accumulation of toxic neterials in the human food
chain, as, described in Sections 227.27(b) and (d) of the Ocean Dumping
Criteria.
11. The permittee must develop and submit for EPA review ana approval
within SO days of the effective date of this permit a monitoring
program sufficient to assess the impact of the discharge from Outfall
001 on water, sediment, and biological quality, including analysis of
the bioaccumulative and/or persistent impact on aquatic life of the
discharge. This monitoring program must also be sufficient to
evaluate compliance with Item 10 above. EPA will provide review of
the monitoring program, specifying revisions required if appropriate.
Upon EPA approval, the monitoring program and. accompanying
implementation schedule will become a part of this permit. If EPA
concludes the monitoring program to be ineffective in assessing the
impact of the discharge on water, sediment, and biological quality,
the permit shall be subject to modification pursuant to 40 CFR 122.62
to incorporate revised requirements. Information collected through
the monitoring program will be sent to EPA (with discharge monitoring
reports) for review.
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NPDES# EL00359S0
B. SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
1. Annually the permittee must sample and analyze the sludge and report
to EPA the quantitative data for the 125 priority pollutants listed
in 40 CFR 122, Appendix D, Tables II and III. Qualitative data for
2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) if the permittee knows or
has reason to believe tfiat TCDD is or nay be present in the sludge.
a. The permittee must submit analytical data within 1 year of the
effective date of this permit.
2. The permittee must submit within 30 days of the effective date of
t'ilis permit the sluage produecion volume (specify if daily or annual;
if actual volume is not known, estimate the quantity of sludge being
handled and so indicate) aiid the sludge disposal practice.
3. The permittee shall provide sludge inventory data to the State and
EPA, as part of EPA'a inventory updates as requested. The data
should include, but not be limited to, sludge quantity and
characteristics.
4. Reopener. If an applicable "acceptable management practice" or
numerical limitation for pollutants in sewage sludge promulgated
under Section 405(d)(2) of the Clean Water Act, as amended by the
Water Quality Act of 1987, is more stringent than the sludge
pollutant limit or acceptable management practice in this permit, or
controls a pollutant not limited in this permit, this permit shall be
promptly modified or revoked and reissued to conform to the
requirements promulgated under Section 405(d)(2). The permittee
sliall comply with the limitations by no later tiian the compliance
deadline specified in the applicable regulations as required fcy
Section 405(d)(2)(D) of the Clean Water Act.
5. Notice of change in sludge disposal practice. The permittee shall,
give prior notice to the Regional Administrator of.any change planned
in the permittee's sludge disposal practice.
6. Ckuse for modification. 40 CFR 122.62(a)(1) provides that the
following is a cause for modification but not revocation and
reissuance of permits except when the permittee requests or agrees,
(a) Alterations. There are material and substantial changes or
additions to the permitted facility or activity which occurred after
permit issuance which justify the application of permit conditions
that are different or absent in the existing permit.
7. Upon review of information provided by the permittee as required by
the above items, or results from an on-site inspection, the permit
shall be subject to modification to incorporate appropriate
requirements.
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Permit No. FL0035980
C. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
Discharge 001:
Operational Level Attained Effective Bate of Permit
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the
above schedule of compliance, the permitte shall suDmit either a
report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being required
by identified dates, a written notice ot compliance or
noncompliance. In the latter case, the notice shall include the
cause of: noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.
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PART XX
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR HIDES PHU4ITS
SECTION A. GENERAL CONDITIONS
I, Duty to CpwpIv
fbe p*ralttN must comply with all conditions of this ptnilt. Any permit
noncompliance oonatitutea a violation of the Clean Water Act and ia grounds
for enforcement action) for permit termination, revocation and reiaauance, or
¦odificatiom or for denial of a perait renewal application.
2* frtnaltiea for Yiolationa of Psrmlt tenditiona
Any peraon who violates a permit condition la subject to a civil penalty not
to exceed 110«000 per day of such violation. Any peraon vbo willfully or
negligently violate* perait condition* la subjeet to a fine of sot leaa than
#2,500 nor more than t25,000 per day of violation* or by iapriaonaent for not
•ore than 1 year* or both.
9. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reaaonable steps to ainiaise or prevent any
diacharge in violation of thia perait whieh haa a reaaonable likelihood of
adveraely affecting huaan health or the environaant.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for s bearing* this perait aay be aodified*
terminated or revoked for eauae (aa deacribed in 40 CPU 122.62 st seq)
including* but not limited to* the following*
a. Violation of any terma or oonditiona of thia permiti
b. Obtaining thia perait by aiarepreaentation or failure to diaeloae
fully all relevant factai
c. A change in any oonditiona that requirea sither te^orary
Interruption or eliaination of the permitted diacbargei or
d. Information newly acquired by the Agency Indicating the diaeharge
posts a threat to human health or welfare.
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Xf the peraittee believes that any peat or planned activity would be eauae for
•odlflcation or revocation and reissuance under 40 CPR 122.€2, the peraittee
aust report such lnforaation to the Penit Issuing Authority. A»e subaittal
of a new application may be required of the peraittee. fhe filing of a
request by the peraittee for a peralt ¦odlflcation, revocation and reissuance,
or teralnation, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated
noncoapllance# does not stay any perait condition.
5. 9oxle Pollutants
Notwithstanding Paragraph A-4, above# If a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such effluent
standard or prohibition) la satabllabed under Section 307(a) of the Act for a
toxic pollutant which is present In the discharge and such standard or
prohibition la acre stringent than any llaltation for such pollutant In this
perait, .this peralt shall be aodlfled or revoked and reissued to oonfora to
the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the peraittee so notified.
tte peraittee shall coaply with effluent standards or prohibitions establlahed
under Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the
tlae provided In the regulstlons that aatabllsh those standards or
prohibitions, even If the peralt has not yet been aodlfled to Incorporate the
requlreaent.
6. Civil and Crlalnal Liability
fcccept as provided In perait conditions on "Bypassing" Section B, Paragraph
B-3# nothing in this perait shall be construed to relieve the peraittee froa
civil or crlalnal penaltiea for noncompliance.
7. Oil and Batardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this peralt shall be oonatrued to preclude the Institution of any
legal action or relieve the peraittee froa any responsibilities, liabilities/
or penalties to which the peraittee Is or aay be subject under Section 311 of
the Act.
B. State Laws
Nothing In this peralt shall be construed to preclude the Institution of sny
legal action or relieve the peraittee froa any responsibilities! liabilities,
or penalties established pursuant to sny sppllcable State law or regulation
under authority preserved;;by Section 510 of the Act.
9. Property tighta
The issuance of this; perait does not convey any property rights of any sort,
or any exclusive privileges, nor doea It authorise any Injury to private
property or any Invasion; of personal rights, nor any infrlngeaent of Pederal,
State or local lava or,, regulations.
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10. Onshore or Offshore Construction
Ihis permit doti not author lit or approvt the oonatructlon any onshore or
offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in
any waters of the Ihlted States.
11. Severability
Ibe provisions of this perait are severable, and If any provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any
clrcuastance, la held invalid* the application of such provision to other
circumstances, and the remainder of this perait, ahall not be affected thereby.
12. Duty to Provide Information
n»e peraittee shall furnish to the Perait Issuing Authority, within a
reasonable time, any Information which the Perait. Issuing Authority may
request to determine whether eauae exists for modifying, revoking and
relsauing, or terminating tbla permit or to determine compliance with this
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Jtothorlty upon
roqutst, eopiei of rtcordr required to be kept by this permit.
SBCTPH B. OPERATIOW AWP WAIWTENAWCE OP 1OLLPT10W CPOTHOIfl
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
Ibe permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities
and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are
Installed or used toy the permittee to achieve oo^l lance with the oonditlons
of this permit. Proper operstlon and maintenance also Includes adequate
laboratory oontrola and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar
systeas which are Installed by a permittee only when the operation Is
necessary to a Aleve compliance with the conditions of the permit.
2. >»ed to Bait or Heduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a peraittee In an enforcement action that it
would have been accessary to bait or reduce the permitted activity in order to
maintain ooqplianee with the condition of this permit.
3. Bypass of Treatment Pacilltles
a. Deflnitlona
(1) *lyptss' means the Intentional diversion of watte streams from
any portion of a treatment facility, which Is not a designed or
•stabllshed operating mode for the facility.
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(2) *S«.. i-e property daaage" Mans substantial physical daaage to
property, daaage to the treataent facilities which causes then
to beoone inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of
natural resources which can reasonably be expeete4 to occur in
the absence of a bypass. Severe property daaage does not Bean
aoonoaic loas caused by delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding liaitatlons.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause
affluent liaitations to be exceeded, but only If it also is for
•asential Maintenance to aaaure efficient operation. These bypasses
are not subject to the provisions of Paragrapha c. and d. of this
section.
c. tice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the peraittee knows In advance of the
need for a bypass, it shall subait prior notice, If possible st
least ten days before the date of the bypaeaj including an
evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Ghantleipated bypass. The peraittee shall subait notice of sn
unanticipated bypaaa aa required in Section D, Paragraph D-8
(24-hour notice).
d. Prohibition of bypass.
U) Bypass is prohibited and the Per*it Issuing Authority aay take
enforceaent action against a peraittee for typass, unless:
(a) Bypass vas unavoidable to prevent loas of life, personal
injury* or severe property daaaget
(b) Acre were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as
the use of auxiliary treataent facilities, retention of
untreated waatear or maintenance during noraal perioda of
equipaent downtiae. nils condition is not satiafied if
adequate back-up equipaent should have been installed in
the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent
• bypass which occurred during noraal perioda of equipaent
downtiae or preventive aaintenance* and
fc) Thepermittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph
c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass,
after considering its adverse effects, If the Permit Issuing
Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions
liated above in Paragraph d.(l) of this eeetion.
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4. Ppaeta
•tfcaet* aeana an exceptional incident in which there la unintentional and
taaporary nonooapllance with technology baaed permit effluent llaltatlana
because of factor a beyond the reasonable oontrol of the peraittee. An
a^et doea not Include nonooapllanee to the extent caused by operational
w.rpr, laproperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treataent
facilities* lack of preventive aalntenance, or carelbsa or laproper
operation. An opeat eonstltutea an afflraative defenae to an action
brought for non-ccapliance with aueh technology baaed perait llaltation if
the requirements of 40 CPR 122.41 (n)(3) are aet.
5. Haaoved Substances
Thia perait doea not authorise discharge of solids, sludge, filter backwash,
or other pollutanta reaoved in the oourae of treataent or control of
wastewater a to water a of the Chited Statea unleaa epeclf ically Halted In Part
1.
SBCTPN C. MONITORIWG AHP RECDRPS
1* tepreeentatlve Saapllnq
Sasples and aeasureaenta taken aa required herein shall be repreaentative of
the voluae and nature of th® gar, stored discharge* All ssaplei shall be taken
at the aonltorlng points .f& thia perait and, unleaa otherwise
•pacified, before the e££*wi-.v; £# diluted by any other wastestrets,
body of water, or subet&fts®* polnta shall not be Ranged without
Dotlflcatlon to and the approval of the Perait Issuing Authority.
2. flow Mtasureaents
Appropriate flow aeaaureaent devlcea and aethoda oonslatent with aooepted
aclentlflc practices shall be selected snd used feo Insure the accuracy and
reliability of aeaaureaenta of the voloae of aonltored dlachargea. fhe
devlcea shall be inatalled, calibrated and aaintalned to inaure that the
accuracy of the aeasursaents srs consistent with the sccepted capability of
that type of device. Devlcea selected shall be capable of aeaaurlng flows
with a aaxlaua deviation of less than ~ 101 froa the true dlacharge rates
throughout the range of expected dlacharge voluaea. Choe-through condenser
cooling water flow which la aonltored by pu^> logs, or puap hour asters aa
specified in Part Z of thia perait and baaed on the aanufacturer'a puap curves
shall not be subject to this requlr event. Guidance In selection,
installation, calibration and operation of acceptable flow aeaaureaent devlcea
can be obtainedJroa the following refarenceat
1. "A Qilde of Nathoda and 8tandarda for the Neasureaent of aster Plow",
U.S. Department of Gbanerce, Mitlonal Bureau of Standards, IBS
Special Publication 421, Nay 1975, 97 pp. (Available froa the U.S.
Gbvarment Printing Office, ttoahlngton, D.C. 20402. Order by SD
catalog Ho. C13.10t421.)
2. Plater Maaaureaent Manual", U.S. Dapartaent -of interior. Bureau of
Iteclaaatlon, Second Mi t ion, Revlaed Reprint, 1974, 327 pp.
(Available froa the U.S. (tovernaent Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402. Order by catalog lb. 127.19/2**29/2, Stock N». S/N
24003-0027.)
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(3) "Fit* Measurement In Open Channel* and Cloaad Conduits'# 0.5.
Depa-tment of Cbaserce, tktional Buraau of Standard*, .®S Special
Publication 484# October 1977# 982 pp. (Available in paper copy or
microfiche froa Mtional technical Information iService (OTIS),
Springfield# VA 22151. Order by WT2S lb. fB-273 535/56T.)
(4) 'HIDES Compliance Fit* Measureaent Manual*# 0.8. fttvlronaental
Protection Agency# Office of Water ftiforcement# Publication MCD-77#
Septeaber 1981# 135 pp. (Available froa the (kneral Services
Administration <8BRC)« Centralised Mailing Liata Service*, Building
41# Denver Pederal Center# Denver# 00 S0225.)
3. Monitoring Prooedurea
Monitoring Bust be conducted according to teat procedure* approved under 40
CTK Part 138# unleaa other teat procedures have been specified In this permit.
4. Penalties for Taaperlng
Sbe Clean Hater Act provides that any person who falsifies# taapers with# or
Knowingly renders inaccurate# any aonitoring device or Method required to be
Maintained under this peralt shall# upon conviction# be punished by a fine of
not aore than 110#000 per violation# or by iaprisonaent for not sore than 6
aontha per violation# or by both.
5. Retention of Mecord*
The peraittee shall retain reoords of all aonitoring information# including
all calibration and Maintenance recorda and all original strip chart
raoordlngs for continuous Monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports
required by this peralt# and records of all data uaed to complete the
application for this peralt# for a period of at laast 3 years froa the date of
the aaaple# aeaaureaent# report or application. This period aay be extended
by the Peralt Xasulng Authority at any tiae.
6. Hecord Oontents
leoords ef Monitoring lnforaation shall includet
a. The date# exact place# and time of aaapllng or measurement*;
b. ®»e Individual(s) who performed the sailing or Measurements;
c. Ibe date(s)analyses were performed;
d. fhe individual(a) who performed the analyses;
•. The analytical, tcchnlques or Methods used; and
f. 9he result*; of such analyse*.
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7. Inspection ana Pi try
The pirilttN •ball allow the Mr*it Issuing Authority* or an authorised
representative, span the preecntatian of credentials and other documents as
¦ay be required by lav, tot
a. Biter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or
activity is located or conducted, or where records Bust be kept under
the conditions of this permit*
b. lave aocess to and copy, at reaaonable times, any records that mist
be ftapt under the conditions of this permiti
c. Inspect at raasonable time any facilities, equipment (includinq
monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated
or required under title permiti and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of aasurlng
permit ooapllanee or as otherwise authorised by the Clean Mater Act,
any substances or parameters at any location.
BBCTPH D. REPORTING HKP IBM PITS
1. Change in Discharge
The permittee shall give notice to the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as
poealble of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted
facility, fetlce la required only when*
a. 9>e alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of
the criteria for determining whether a facility la a new aources or
b. the alteration or addition eould aignificantly change the nature or
Increase the quantity of pollutants dlecharged. This notification
applies to pollutanta which are aobject neither to effluent
llmitatlona in the permit, nor to notification requirements under
Section D, Paragraph D-10(a).
2. Anticipated Wonooepliance
The permittee stall give advance notice to the Permit Xasulng Jtathorlty of any
planned change In the permitted facility or activity which amy result in
noncompliance with permit raquirementa. Any maintenance of facilities, which
might necessitate unavoidable Interruption of operation and degradation of
effluent quality, shall be acheduled during noncrltical water quality periods
and carried out In a manner approved by the Permit Issuing Authority.
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3. Transfer of Ownership or Control
A permit say be automatically transferred to another party lfi
a. The permittee notifies the Permit Issuing Jtothority of the proposed
transfer at laast 30 days In advance of the proposed transfer date;
b. the notice includes a written agreement between the existing and new
permittees containing a specific date for transfer of permit
responsibility# coverage# and liability between themr and
c. fhe Permit Xasuing Authority does not notify the existing permittee
of bis or bar intent to aodify or revoke and reissue the permit. If
this notice la not received, the tranafer la affective on the date
specified in the sgreement Mentioned In paragraph b.
4. Monitoring Reports
See Part XXX of thia permit.
$. Additional Monitoring by the Permittee
If the permittee monitor* any pollutant more frequently than required by this
permit, using test procedures approved under 40 CFR 136 or as specified in
this permit, the . results of this monitoring shall be included in the
calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the Discharge Monitoring
Report (MR)• Aich Increased frequency shall also be Indicated.
€. Averaging of Measurements
Caiculationa for limitationa which require averaging of measurements shall
utilise an arithmetic mean unleaa otherwise specified by the Permit Xasuing
fethority In the permit.
7. Compliance Schedules
Reports of compliance or nonconpllance with, or any progress reports on,
interim and final requirements contained in any compliance schedule of this
permit shall be submitted no later than 14 days following each achedule date.
Any reports of noncompliance shall Include the cause of nonconpl lance, any
remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled
requirement.
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I. *Wentv-K,» ur ^porting
The pernittee sball orally report any nenco^llane* which map andanger haalth
or tba anvironaent# vlthln 24 boura from the tlaa tba peraittaa bcooati aware
of tha clreuaatancaa. A vrlttan subalsslon shall also ba profited within 5
dayi of tha tlaa tba peraittaa Monti aware of tba elrcuastaneas. Ac
vrlttan aubaiaalon shall contain a description of tba aeneo^lianea and Ita
cause# tba period of nonooa pilance# Including exact da tea and tineai and if
the nencovlianea baa not baan corrected, tha anticipated tlaa It la axpected
to continue, and atapa taken or planned to reduce, allalnate, and prevent
raoccurranca of tha ncncoaplIanca. fbe remit Issuing Authority aay verbally
vaive tba vrlttan report, on a case-byeaae baaia# vban tba oral report la
aada.
Tba following violatlona shall ba Included In tba 24 hour raport vban they
¦ight andanger health or the anvircnaentt
a. Jkt unantieipatad type as vbicb exceads any affluent llaltation In tba
parait.
b. Any upset vhieb axcaada any sffluant llaltation In tba parait.
t. Other Hsnooaplianca
Tba peraittee shall raport In narrative fora# all Instancaa of ncnoo^l ianca
not previously reported fectim S, Paragraphs ,0-2# 0-4# 0-7# and 0-8 at
tha tine aonitaring reports c*-* submitted. Ibe reports shall contain the
lnforaatlon listed In Paragraph 0-8.
10. Changes In Discharges of Ibxic Substances
®>e pacaittae shall notify tba Parait Issuing Jkitbority as soon as It knows or
bas rsaaon to believes
a. that any activity baa occurrad or vill occur vhicb would rasult in
tha discharge# on a routine or fraquant basis# of any toxic
substanee(a) (listed at 40 fiPV. I2S, Jfepandlx 0# ttble XX and XXX)
which Is not llaitad In tha j&srclt* if that diacbarga will axcaed the
bi^teat of tha following "notification levela's
(1) Che hundred alcrograas par litar (100 pg/l)i
(2) ftro hundred aicrograas par litar (200 og/1) for acrolein and
acrylcnltrilej fiva hundred aicrograas par litar (S00 ug/1) for
2#4^1nitrophenol and for 2^ethyl-4#C-dinitropbenolr and one
allllgraa par litar (1 ag/1) for antlaonyi or
(3) Viva (5) tinea tha aaxlaua concentration value raportad for that
pollutant (•) in the ptralt application.
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b. *bat any/ activity feu occurred or will occur which would result in
any discharge, on a non-routine or infrequent baais, of a toxic
pollutant (listad at 40 CFR 122, Appendix D. Table II and III) which
Is not United in the perait, If that discharge will exceed the
highest ofthe following "notification levels"<
(1) five hundred micrograms per liter (500 og/1)t
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimonyj fr
(3) Ifcn (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that
pollutant(s) in the perait application.
11* Puty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this perait after
the expiration date of this perait* the permittee sunt apply for and obtain a
new perait. the application ahould be aubaltted at leaat ISO days before the
aspiration date of this perait. She Perait Issuing Jtothority nay grant
persist ion to aubnit an application lees than 180 days In advance but not
later than the perait expiration date.
M>ere SPA Is the Perait Issuing Authority* the terns and conditions of this
perait are automatically continued in accordance with 40 CFR 122.6, only where
the permittee has aubaltted a tinely and sufficient application for a renewal
perait and the Perait Issuing Authority is viable through no fault of the
peralttee to Issue a new pernit before the expiration date.
12. Signatory Requirements
All applications* reports* or Information aubaltted to the Permit Issuing
Jhithorlty aba 11 be allied and certified.
a. All permit applicatlona shall be signed as follows:
(1) Per a eorporatlont by a responsible corporate officer. Por
the purpose of this Section* a responsible corporate officer
meanst (1) a president* secretary* treasurer or vloe president
of the corporation In dtarge of a principal business function,
or any other person who performs similar policy - or
decisionmaking functions for the corporation* or (2) the
manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating
facilities, employing more than 250 per eons or having gross
annual aales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second
quarter 19B0 dollars)* if authority to sign documents has been
assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with
corporate procedures.
* ' :
(2) Jbr a partnership or sole proprietorahlpt by a general partner
or the>proprietor* respectively! or
(3) fbramunicipality, State, Pfcderal* or other public ageneyt by
eithera principal executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by
the Perait Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described
above or' fey a duly authorised representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorised representative only ift
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(1) Ifce authorisation la asde in writing by a paraon described above;
(2) Ibe authorlr ;ion epecifiea aitbar an individual or a position
having '.^lli-y for tha overall oparation of the regulated
facility or tctl7lty, aueh aa tha poaition of plant aariager,
oparator of a vail or a wall field, superintendent, poaition of
equivalent reaponalbllity, or an individual oi poaition having
ovarall responsibility for onvironaental aettere for the
ooapany. (A duly authorised capraaantativa Bay thus be either a
naaed individual or any individual occupying a naaed poaition.)}
and
(3) fbe vrittan authorisation is subaitted to tha Parait Zasuing
Authority.
e. Certification. Any paraon signing a docuaent under paragraphs (a) or
(b) of this section shall sake tha following certification!
"Z certify under penalty of lav that this doeuaent and all
attachaente vera prepared onder the direction or supervision in
aooordanee vith a aystea designed to assure that qualified
peraonnel properly gather and evaluate the inforastion
aubaittad. Based on ay inquiry of tha paraon or per eons vho
aanage tha aystea, or those parsons directly responsible for
fathering the inforastion, the inforaation aubaittad ia, to the
bast of ay belief, true# accurate# and ooaplete.
Z aa avare iihav. fob®*© ess significant panaltiaa for aubaitting
falsa inforsa.tis.-i-:, including the poeelblllty of fine and
iapriaonaent for tnovlng violations.*
13. Availability of lltporta
Bccapt for data deteralned to ba confidential under 40 CPA Part 2, all reporta
prepared in accordanca with the teraa of this parait shall ba available for
public inspection at the offloea of the Parait Jasuing Authority. Aa required
by the Act, peralt applicatlone* peraita and affluent data shall not be
eoneldered confidential.
14. Penalties for Palsiflcaticn of Ktoorta
Ihe Clean thter Act providea that any person vho knowingly aakes any false
stateaent, representation, or certification in any record or other docuaent
aubaittad or required to be aaintalned onder this peralt, including aonltoring
reporta or reports of eoapllanee or nonooapliance shall, opon conviction, be
puniahed by a fine of not aore than 110,000 par violation, or by iapriaonaent
for not aore than $ aontha per violation, or by both.
BBCTPN E. PIT IW IT PIC
1. Parait Issuing Jtothorlty
the ftagional Adalnlstrator of BM Region XV or his designee, unlets at sow
tiae in the future the State receives authority to administer the HIDES
prograa and aasuaes jurisdiction over the peralt* at vhich tiae, the Director
of the State prograa receiving authorisation beeoaes the issuing authority.
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2. Act
•Act* Mini the Clean Meter Act (formerly referred to aa tbe Inderal Mater
Pollution Control Act) Public Law 92-500, aa amended by Publle I*w 95-217 and
Public law 95-576, 33 U.6.C. 1251 et a eg.
9. Mass/Bay Measurements
a. tbe 'average monthly discharge* is defined aa tbe total maas of all
daily discharges eampled and/or meaaured during a calendar month on
which dally diachargea are ssmpled and measured, divided by the
nutfber of dally discharges aaapled and/or Measured during such
month. It is therefore# an arithmetic Man found by adding the
weights of the pollutant found oach day of the month and then
dividing this sub by the number of days the tests vere reported, The
limitation is identified as "Daily Average* or "Monthly Average" in
Part X of the permit and the average aonthly diacbarge value is
reported in the * Average" coluai under "Quantity" en tbe Discharge
Monitoring import (OMR).
b. The 'average weekly discharge" is defined as the total mass of all
daily diachargea sampled and/or measured during the calendar week on
which daily diachargea are sampled and measured* divided by the
number of dally diacharges sampled and/or measured during such week.
It Is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the welghta of
pollutants found maeb day of the week and then dividing this aun by
the number of days the tests were reported. Ibis limitation is
identified as. "Meekly Average" in Part X of the permit and the
average weekly diacharge value ia reported in the Maximum" column
under "Quantity" on tbe DIR.
c. tbe Maximum daily diacharge" ia the total mass (weight) of a
pollutant discharged during a calendar day. xf only one sample Is
taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant calculated from
It is the Maximum dally diacharge". Tbla limitation is Identified
aa "Dally Maximum*, in Part X of the permit and the highest such
value recorded during the reporting period Is reported in the
Maximum" column under "Quantity" on the DIR.
d. lbe "average annual discharge" is defined as tbe total mass of all
dally discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar year on
which dally diacharges are sampled and meaaured, divided by the
nusfcer of dally discharges sampled end/or measured during such year.
Xt la, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding tbe weights of
pollutants found each day of the year and then dividing this sun by
the nuaber of days the tests were reported, fbls limitation is
defined aa "Annual Average" in Part X of tbe permit and tbe average
annual discharge value la reported in the "Average* eoluvt under
"(Mantlty" on the MR. Itie OMR for this report shall be submitted in
January for the previous reporting calendar year.
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4. Concentration H»Mttwwnta
a. fbe Vverage aontbly concentrationetbar tban for fecal colifora
bacteria, la the sua of the coneantratlena of all dally dlaebarfii
eaapled and/or Maaured during a calendar aonth en «4>leh dally
dlaehargea are eaapled and Maaured, divided by the nuriber of dally
dlecbarget eaapled and/or Matured daring euch aonth (arlthaetle seen
of the daily concentration valuee). fbe dally eoneentratlon value ia
equal to tbe concentration of a CMpoalta eaaple or In the eaae of
grab eaaplee ia the arlthaetle Man (weighted toy flew value) of all
tbe saaplea oollected during that calendar day* fbe average aonthly
count for fecal colifora bacteria is the geoaetrlc Man of tbe counta
for ea^lea collected during a calendar aonth. tble llaltatlon la
identified aa Monthly Average* or "Belly Average" mder "Other
Uaita* in Part X of the peralt end the average aontbly concentration
value ia reported onder the "Average* ooluvi ender "Quality* en the
MIL
b. ®ie Vrerege weekly concentrationV ether tban for fecal colifora
bacteria, ia tbe eun of the concentratlona of all daily dlaehargea
sailed end/or Maaured during a calendar week on which dally
diadtarget are sealed and Matured divided by the number of dally
discharges sailed end/or Matured during such week (arlthaetle Man
of tbe dally concentration valuea). fbe dally concentration value it
equal to tha concentration of a eokpoaite saaple or in the caae of
grab eaaples is the arlthMtlc Man (weighted by flow value) of all
the eaaples collected during that calendar day. tbe sverege weekly
count for fecal colifora bacteria is the geoaetrlc Man of the counta
for eaaplee collected during e calendar week, Ibia liaitatlon ia
identified aa "Meekly Average* ender "Other Lialta* in Part X of the
peralt end the average weekly eoneentratlon value ia reported ender
the "Ifcxlaua" eoluan under "Quality" en tbe MR.
c. Ihe ^axlaua dally concentration" is the oohcentrstlon of a pollutant
dlarfiarge during e calendar day. It ia identified aa "Dally Naxlaua*
onder "Other lialta* in Part X of the peralt end tbe hlgheat such
value recorded during the reporting period is reported under the
Kaileia* eoluan mder "Quality" on the MR.
d. lbe "average annual concentration** ether than for fecal eollfora
bacteria* ia the sua of tbe concentratlona of all dally dlaehargea
eaapled and/or Matured during e calendar year on ablcb dally
diecbarges are eaapled end Maaured divided by the aoflber of dally
dlacfcarges eaapled and/or Matured during auch yeer (arlthaetle Man
of tbe dally eoneentratlon valuee). She dally concentretion value 1c
equal to the concentration of a eoapoelte saaple or in tbe caae of
grsb staples is the srithMtie Man (weighted by flow vslue) of sll
the saaplee collected during that calendar day. Tbe average yearly
count for feeal eollfora bacteria ia the geoaetrlc Man of the eounta
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for Maples collected during a calendar year. This limitation la identified
•a Vnnual Average" under "Other Limits" In Part 1 of the permit and the
average annual concentration value ia reported under the "Average" column
under "Quality" on the MR. the DtR for this report shall be subaitted in
January for the previous reporting year.
5. Other Heaaureaenta
s. The effluent flow axpreaaed sa II'/day (KGD) is the 24 hour average
flew averaged Monthly. It la the srlthaetic aean of the total daily
flowa reoorded during the calendar month. Nbere aonltorlng
requlreaenta for flow are specified in Part Z of the perait the flow
rate valuea are reported in the "Average" eoluan under "Quantity" on
the EMR.
b. An "lnatantaneoua flow aaaaureaent" Is s aeaaure of flow taken at the
tlae of saapllng, when both the saaple and flow will be
representative of the total diaeharge.
c. Where- monitoring requireaents for pB, dissolved oxygen or fecal
conform bacteria sre specified In Part Z of the peraltf the values
sre generally reported in the "Quality or Concentration" eoluan on
the EMR.
C. Types of Samples
a. Composite Saaplei A "coaposite saaple" is s eoabination of not less
than 8 Influent or effluent portions, of st least 100 al, oollected
over the full tiae period specified in Part X.A. B»e ooaposite
aaaple auat be flow proportioned by either tlae interval between each
aliquot or by volume as it relatea to effluent flow at the tlae of
saapllng or total flow since collection of the previous aliquot.
Allquota may be collected aanually or autoaatically.
b. Grab Saaple* A "grab saaple" 1s s single influent or effluent
portion which is not a composite sa^le. 9be saj?le{s) shall be
collected st the period (s) aoat representative of the total diaeharge.
7. Calculation of Means
a. Arithaetic Meant The srlthaetic Man of any set of vslues la the
suaaatlon of the individual values divided by the nuaber of
individual values.
b. Geometric Means the geometric aean of any set of values is the IIth
root of the product of the Individual values where ¦ is equal to the
nuaber of individual valuea. the geoaetrle aean ia equivalent to the
antilog of the srlthaetic Man of the logarithns of the individual
values. Ibr purposes of calculating tbs geoaetrle aean, values of
tero (0) shall be conaldered to be one (1).
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c. Neigbted by flow Value* Weighted by flow value Mans the auanation
of each concentration tlaea its respective flow divided by the
auanation of the respective flows.
8. Calendar Day
A calendar day la defined aa the period fro® aidnlght of one day until
¦idnlgbt of the next day. Bow ever, for purpoeea of this peralt, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day Bay be
uaed for aaapllng.
9. Hazardous Substance
A hatardoua subatance leans any substance designated under 40 CTR Part 116
pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Mater Act.
10. Ibxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant Is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of
the Clean Mater Act.
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NPDES Permit No. FL0035980
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Reporting of Mcnitoring Results
Monitoring results obtained each calendar month, including annual average
calculations where required, must be summarized for that month and reported on
a Discharge Monitoring Report Form (EPA 3320-1), postmarked no later than the
28th day of the month following the completed calendar month. (For example,
data for January shall be submitted by February 28.) Duplicate signed copies
of these, and all other reports required by Section D of Part II, Reporting
Requirements, shall be submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority ana the State
at the following addresses:
Environmental Protection Agency-
Region IV
Facilities Performance Branch
Water Management Division
345 Courtland Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Florida Department of
Environmental Regulation
Southeast Florida District
1900 South Congress Avenue, Suite A
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
B. Reopener Clauses
This permit shall be modified, or alternatively revoked and reissued, to
comply with any applicable effluent standard or limitation issued or approved
under Sections 301(b)(2)(C), and (D), 307(a)(2), and 405(d)(2)(D) of the Clean
Water Act, as amended, if the effluent standard, limitation or sludge disposal
requirement so issued or approved:
1. Contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than
any condition in the permit; or
1 2. Controls any pollutant or disposal method not addressed in the
permit.
The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any
other requirements of the Act then applicable.
In accordance with regulations promulgated under Section 403 ( 40 CFR Part
125.123(d)(4)) of the Clean Water Act, this permit shall also be modified or
revoked at any time if, on the basis of any new data or information, the
Regional Administrator determines that continued discharges may cause
unreasonable degradation of the marine environment.
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Permit No. FL0035980
Pretreatment
Program Requirements
a. The permittee shall be responsible for tlie performance of all
pretreatment requirements contained in 40 CFR Part 403 and shall be
subject to enforcement actions, penalties, fines, and other remedies
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or other
appropriate parties, as provided in the Clean Water Art, as amended
(33 USC 1351 et seq.)(hereafter "the Act"). The permittee shall
implement and enforce its Approved POTW Pretreatment Program. EPA
may initiate enforcement action against an industrial user for
noncompliance with applicable standards and requirements as provided
in the Act.
b. Ihe permittee shall enforce the requirements promulgated under
sections 307(b), 307(c), 307(d), and 402(b) of the Act. The
permittee shall cause industrial users, subject to Federal
Categorical Standards, to achieve compliance no later than the date
specified in those requirements or, in the case of a new industrial
user, upon commencement of the discharge.
c. The permittee shall perform the pretreatment functions as required
in 40 CFR Part 403 including, but not limited to:
(1) Implementing the necessary legal authorities as provided in 40
CFR 403.8(f)(1). This includes, among other things, the
authority to:
a. Deny or condition new or increased contributions of
pollutants or changes in the nature of pollutants
[403.8(f)(l)(i)];
b. Require compliance with applicable pretreatment standards
[403.8(f)(1)(ii)]. This includes general prohibitions
[403.5(a)], specific prohibitions [403.5(b)], locally
developed limits [403.5(c) and (d)], and national
categorical limits [403.6];
c. Control through permit, contract, order, or similar means,
to ensure compliance [403.8(f)(1)(iii);
d. Require development of compliance schedules and submission
of reports [403.8(f)(1)(iv)];
e. Carry out inspection, surveillance, and monitoring
procedures [403.8(f)(1)(v)]; and
f. Obtain remedies for noncompliance by industrial users
[403.8(f)(1)(vi)].
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(2) Implement the programmatic functions as provided in 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2). This includes:
a. An industrial waste survey [403.8(f)(2)(i) and (ii)];
b. Notification of appropriate Federal, state and/or local
standards or limitations [403.8(f)(2) (iii)];
c. Receipt and analysis of self-monitoring reports and other
notices [403.8(f)(2)(iv)];
d. P0TW compliance sanpling and analysis [403.8(f)(2)(v)];
e. Noncompliance investigations and enforcement
[403.8(f)(2)(v)]; and
f. Public participation [403.8(f)(2)(vii) and 403.5(c)(3)].
(3) Provide the required funding, equipment, and personnel to
implement the pretreatment program as provided in 40 CFR
403.8(f)(3) and 403.9(b)(3).
2. Annual Reporting
a. The permittee shall submit annually a report to EPA Region IV and the
State describing the permittee's pretreatment activities over the
previous twelve months. In the event that the permittee is not in
compliance with any conditions or requirements of this permit, then
the permittee shall also include the reasons for noncompliance and
state how and when the permittee shall comply with such conditions
and requirements. This annual report is due on August 1 of each year
and shall contain, but not be limited, to the following information:
(1) A summary of analytical results of the PC/IW's influent, effluent
and sludge for those pollutants EPA has identified under Section
307(a) of the Act which are known or suspected to be discharged
by permittee believes may be causing or contributing to
interference, Pass Through or adversely impacting sludge quality.
(2) A discussion of Upset, Interference, or Pass Through incidents,
if any, at the POTW treatment plant which the permittee knows or
suspects were caused fcy industrial users of the POW system. The
discussion shall include the reasons why the incidents occurred,
the corrective actions taken and, if known, the name and address
of the industrial user(s) responsible.
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(3) The cumulative number of industrial users that the permittee has
notified regarding Baseline Monitoring Reports and the cumulative
number of industrial user responses.
(4) An updated list of the permittee's industrial users including
their names and addresses, or a list of deletions and additions
keyed to a previously submitted list. The permittee shall
provide a brief explanation for each deletion. The list shall
identify the industrial users subject to Federal Categorical
Standards and which set{s) of standards are applicable. The
permittee shall characterize the compliance status of each
industrial user by employing the following descriptions:
a. In compliance with Baseline Monitoring Report requirements
(where applicable);
b. Consistently achieving compliance?
c. Inconsistently achieving compliance;
d. Significantly violated applicable pretreatment requirements
as defined by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(vii);
e. Oh a compliance schedule to achieve ccmpliance (include the
date final compliance is required);
f. Not achieving compliance and not a compliance schedule; and
g. The permittee does not know the industrial user's compliance
status.
(5) A summary of the inspection and sampling activities conducted by
the permittee during the past year to gather information and data
regarding industrial uses. The summary shall include:
a. The names and addresses of the industrial users subject to
surveillance by the permittee and an indication of whether
they were inspected, sampled, or both and the frequency of
these activities at each user; and
b. The conclusions or results frcm the inspection or sanpling of
each industrial user.
(6) A summary of the compliance and enforcement activities during the
past year. The summary shall include the names and addresses of
the industrial users affected by the following actions:
a. Warning letters or notices of violation;
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b. Administrative Orders;
c. Givil Actions;
d. Criminal actions;
e. Assessment of monetary penalties- For eacn industrial user
identify the amount of the pentaties;
f. Restriction of flow to the POIW; or
g. Disconnection from discharge to the POIW.
(7) A description of any significant changes in operating the
pretreatment program Which differ from the information in the
permittee's ^proved POTW Pretreatment Program including, but not
limited to changes concerning: the program's administrative
structure; local industrial discharge limitations; monitoring
frequencies; legal authority or enforcement policy; funding
mechanisms; resource requirements; or staffing levels;
(8) A summary of the annual pretreatment budget, including the cost
of pretreatment program functions and equipment purchases.
(9) A summary of public participation activities to involve and
inform the public. This snail include a copy of the annual
publication of significant violations, if such publication was
heeded to comply with 403.8(f)(2)(vii)
(10)A description of any changes in sludge disposal methods and a
discussion of any concerns not described elsewhere in the report.
b. Duplicate signed copies of these reports shall be submitted to the EPA
and the State at the addresses shewn in Part III.A.
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Part IV
Biamonitoring Program
In accordance with Part I of this permit, the permittee shall initiate the
series of tests described below within 90 days of the effective date of this
Part to evaluate wastewater toxicity of the discharge from outfall 001.
1. The permittee shall conduct 48-hour static toxicity tests using the Mysid
shrimp (Mysidopsis bahia) and the inland silverside (Menidia beryllina)
or any other species approved by EPA. Tests shall be conducted once
every two months for a period of one year following the initiation of the
tests and once every six months thereafter for the duration of the permit
using samples of final effluent. Four separate grab samples shall be
collected at evenly-spaced (6 hr.) intervals over a 24-hour period and
used in four separate tests in order to catch any peaks of toxicity and
to account for daily variations in effluent quality. Concurrent total
residual chlorine measurements on final effluent shall be conducted.
Results of all tests conducted with any species shall be reported
according to EPA/'c00/4-85/'013, Section 13, Eeport Preparation and Data
Utilization, and shall be submitted to EPA with the monthly discharge
monitoring report.
2. If lethality (less than 50% survival of tests organisms in 100% effluent)
is found in any test of final effluent, this will constitute a violation
of this permit. The permittee will then be subject to the enforcement
provisions of the Clean Water Act. In the event a violation of toxicity
limits results in an enforcement action, any different or more stringent
monitoring requirements imposed in that enforcement action shall apply in
lieu of the requirements of this permit condition for whatever period of
time is specified by EPA in the enforcement action.
3. All test organisms, procedures, and quality assurance criteria used shall
be in accordance with Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of
Effluents to Freshwater and Marine Organisms, EPA-600/4-85-013. A
standard reference toxicant quality assurance test shall be conducted
concurrently with each set of toxicity tests and its results sutmitted
with the monthly discharge monitoring report.
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I ? UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
\pr^ REGION IV
349 COURTLAND STREET
ATLANTA. GEORGIA 30369
tete JUN o 2 1886
FACT SHEET (MUNICIPAL)
APPLICATION FOR
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
PERMIT TO DISCHARGE TREATED WASTEWATER
TO U.S. WATERS
Application No. FL0035980 Application Date: February 19, 1987
I. SYNOPSIS OF APPLICATION
A. Name and Address of Applicant
South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board
1801 North Congress Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33445
b. Type of Facility
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
c. Design Capacity of Facility
24 MGD
d. Applicant's Receiving Water (See Attachment A map)
The Atlantic Ocean
e. Description of Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Treatment consists of coarse screening, grit removal, activated
sludge biological treatment, secondary clarification, and
chlorination. Sludge is treated ky air flotation thickening or
centrifuge and then lime-stablized. Final sludge disposal is ty
land spreading.
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f. Description of Discharges (as reported by applicant)
Outfall Serial No. - 001
Effluent Characteristic
Reported Value
Flow (Highest 30-day Average)
B0D5
TSS
14.6 MGD
13.4 mg/1
9.8 mg/1
PROPOSED EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
See attached draft permit.
BASIS FOR FINAL EFFLUEoiT LIMITS AND PERMIT CONDITIONS
Tlie effluent limits for BOD5, TSS, Fecal Coliforms, and pH are left
the same as those in the previous NPDES permit, as per 40 CFR
122.44(L)(1), 48 FR 14170, April 1, 1983, which states tiiat when a
permit is renewed, limitations, standards, or conditions are to be at
least as stringent as those in the previous permit. The annual limits
for BOD5 and TSS are based on Florida Administrative Code (ir'AC)
Section 17-6.060(1)(a)(2)(b).
Due to the adcpted (February 19, 1987) Florida Water Quality Standards
revisions, which include acute toxicity standards for ocean outfalls,
total residual chlorine monitoring only has been included in this
permit. The toxic impact of chlorine will be assessed through the
requirements of Item 9 on Page 1-2 and Part IV.
The toxicity testing requirements of Item 9 on Page 1-2 and Part IV have
been added in the draft permit to ensure that the effluent from Outfall
001 conforms with FAC Section 17-4.244(4)(a) (adopted February 19, 1987)
and with Regional policy as contained in the document, "Whole Effluent
Toxicity Testing Policy for Florida", dated May 5, 1986.
Section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act requires the Administrator to
publish regulations providing guidelines for the disposal of sewage
sludge and the utilization of sewage for various purposes. Prior to the
promulgation of the regulations, the Administrator shall impose
conditions in pennits issued to POW's under Section 402 or take such
other measures as the Administrator deans appropriate to protect public
health and the environment. Such conditions can be found in Part I.B.
of the draft permit. Pretreatment provisions have been included in Part
III to ensure that the permittee implements and enforces its approved
POTW pretreatment program.
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Since this discharge is to the Atlantic Ocean, Section 403(c) of the
Clean Water Act applies. Section 403(c) is intended to prevent
unreasonable degradation and irreparable harm to the marine
environment. It is also intended to authorize imposition of effluent
limitations, including a prohibition of discharge, if necessary, to
achieve this goal. The implementing regulations are in 40 CFR Part
125. The Regional Mministrator has made a finding of no irreparable
harm frcsn this discharge to the mrine environment. Under the
requirement of 40 CFR 125.123(c)(1), EPA has determined that after the
imposition of the effluent limitations and permit conditions contained
. in Item 9 on Page 1-2 and Items 10 and 11 on page 1-3, the discharge
will not cause unreasonable degradation of the marine environment. This
conclusion is also based on review of the final Environmental Impact
Statement "Ocean Outfalls and other Methods of Treated Vtestewater
Disposal in Southeast Florida" (3-1973).
Data obtained from the requirements of Item 9 on Page 1-2, Items 10 and
11 on page 1-3, and Part IV will be evaluated to determine if
unreasonable degradation of the marine, environment is occurring. A
reopener clause has also been included in Part III which allows for
permit modification or revocation if, on the basis of any new data or
information (such as obtained frcm Part IV), EPA determines that
continued discharges may cause unreasonable degradation of the marine
environment.
4. REQUESTED VARIANCES OR ALTERNATIVES TO REQUIRED STANDARDS
5. EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROPOSED EFFLUENT LIMITS AND COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE (IF
APPLICABLE
The proposed effluent limits will be effective immediately upon permit
issuance.
6. STATE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
State Certification was not received with the permit renewal application
and will be requested on the draft permit.
7. DISCUSSION OF PREVIOUS NPDES PERMIT CONDITIONS
The expiring NFDES permit contained the following limitations (expressed
as monthly averages):
None
BUD5
Suspended Solids
30 mg/1
30 mg/l
The current NPDES permit expired on August 5, 1987.
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8. EPA CONTACT
Additional information concerning the permit may be obtained at the
address and during the hours noted in Item 9 from:
Ms. Suzanne D. Potter
404/347-3004
9. THE ADMINISTRATIVE KEOORD, including application, draft permit, fact
sheet, public notice (after release), State Certification (after
receipt), comnents received, and additional information is available fcy
writing the EPA, Region IV, or for review and copying at 345 Courtland
Street, N.E., 3rd Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30365, between the hours of
8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Copies will be provided
at a charge of 20^ per page.
10. PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE
Preliminary Draft Permit to Applicant - May 5, 1988
State Certification Request - June 2, 1988
Draft Permit to Public Notice - June'^2; 1988
Permit Issued - September 1, 1988
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11. EROCEDURES FOR THE FORMULATION OF FINAL DETERMINATIONS
a. Oomment Period
Die Environmental Protection Agency proposes to issue an NPDE5 permit
to this applicant subject to the aforementioned effluent limitations and
special conditions. These determinations are tentative and open to
caiment fran the public.
Interested persons are invited to submit written conments regarding
permit issuance or the proposed permit limitations and conditions to the
following address:
Environmental Protection Agency
345 Cburtland Street, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
ATTN: Ms. Suzanne D. Potter
All conments received within thirty (30) days following the date of
public notice will be considered in the formulation of final
determinations with regard to proposed permit issuance.
b. Riblic Hearing
Die EPA Regional Administrator will hold a public hearing if there is
a significant degree of public interest in a proposed permit or group of
permits, or if he determines that useful information and data may be
obtained thereby. Riblic Ifotice of such a hearing will be circulated at
least thirty days prior to the hearing.
c. Issuance of the Permit
After consideration of all written conments and of the requirements
and policies' in the fr:t and appropriate regulations, and, if a public
hearing is held, after consideration of all comments, statements and data
presented at the hearing, the EPA Regional Administrator will make
determinations regarding the permit issuance. If the determinations are
substantially unchanged from the tentative determinations outlined above,
the Regional Administrator will so notify all persons submitting written
conments, and, if a public hearing was held, all persons participating in
the hearing. If the determinations are substantially changed, the EPA
Regional administrator will issue a public notice indicating the revised
determinations.
Unless a request for an evidentiary hearing is granted, the proposed
permit contained in the Regional Administrator's determinations shall
become issued and 'effective ana will be the final action of the U. S.
Environmental Protection Agency.
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d. Evidentiary Hearing
If the determination are substantially unchanged, any interested
person may submit a request for an evidentiary hearing on the permit and
its conditions within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the notice
described in section c. If the detenninations are substantially changed,
any interested person may submit a request for an evidentiary hearing
within thirty days of the date of the public notice or of the date of
becoming aware of the determinations, which ever comes first. Such
requests will be within the time period if mailed by Certified Mail
within the thirty day period to the Regional Hearing CLerk, Environmental
Protection Agency, 345 Cburtland Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30365.
All requests must contain:
(1) The name, mailing address and telephone nunfoer of the person
making such request;
(2) A clear and concise factual statement of the nature and scope of
the interest of the requester;
(3) The names and addresses of all persons whom the requester
represents; and
(4) A statement by the requester that, upon motion of any party, or
sua sponte by the Presiding Officer and without cost or expense to any
ottier party, the requester shall make available to appear and testify,
the following:
(i) The requester;
(ii) All persons represented by the requester, and
(iii) All officers, directors, employees, consultants and agents of
the requester and the persons represented by the requester.
(5) Specific references to the contested permit terms and conditions,
as well as suggested revised or alternative permit terms and conditions
(not excluding permit denial) which, in the judgement of the requester,
would be required to implement the purposes and policies of the Act.
(6) In the case of challenges to the application of control or
treatment technologies identified in the statement of basis or fact
sheet, identification of the basis for the objection, and the alternative
technologies or combination of technologies which the requester believes
are necessary to meet the requirements of the Act.
(7) Specific identification of each of the. discharger's obligations
which should be stayed if the request is granted. If the request
contests more than one permit term or condition then each obligation
which is proposed to be stayed must be referenced to the particular
contested term warranting the stay.
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(8) Each legal or factual question alleged to be at issue and its
relevance to the permit decision.
(9) to estimate of the hearing time necessary for adjudication.
(10) Information supporting the request or relied upon which is not
already a part of the administrative record required by 40 CFR 124.18 (48
Fed. Rag. 14272, April 1, 1983).
The granting of a request will stay only the contested portions of
the permit. Uncontested provisions of the permit shall be considered
issued and effective and the permittee must cctply with such provisions.
E&cept, if the permit is for a new source or new discharge, the applicant
will be without a permit for the proposed new source or new discharge,
pending final Agency action, lhe final Agency decision on the permit
provisions contested at an evidentiary hearing will be made in accordance
with Title 40, Obde of Federal Regulation, Subpart E, found at 48 Ftederal
Register 14278, et seq.
e. %nel tearing
In the case of an "initial license,¦ including the first grant of an
NEDES permit, or the first decision on a requested variance, if the
Regional Administrator elects to apply the provisions of subpart F and so
states in the public notice of the draft permit, any person may request
the*Regional Administrator to hold a panel hearing on the permit. Such a
request must be made within the comment period of the notice described
above. Requests will be considered timely if mailed by certified mail
within the comment period. All requests must contain:
(1) A brief statement of the interest of the person requesting the
hearing;
(2) A statement of any objections to the draft permit;
(3) A statement of the issues which such person proposes to raise for
consideration of such hearing;
(4) Hie name, mailing address and telephone number of the person
making such request;
(5) A clear and concise factual statement of the nature and scope of
the interest of the requester;
(6) Die names and addresses of all persons whan the requester
represents; and
(7) A statement by the requester that, upon motion of any party, or
sua sponte by the Presiding Officer and without cost or expense to any
other party, the requester shall make available to appear and testify,
the following:
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(i) She requester;
(ii) All persons represented by the requester, and
(iii) All officers, directors, employees, consultants and agents of
the requester and the persons represented by the requester.
(8) Specific references to the contested permit terms and conditions,
as veil as suggested revised or alternative permit terms and conditions
{not excluding pennit denial) which, in the judgement of the requester,
would be required to implement the purposes and policies of the Act.
If the permit for which a panel hearing is requested is a new source
or new discharge, the applicant will be without a permit for the proposed
new source or new discharge, pending final Agency action. I&nel hearings
will be conducted in accordance with title 40, Osde of Federal
Jtegulations, Subpart P, at 48 Ftederal Begister 14285, et seq.
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SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER
TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL BOARD
Mr. Marshall Hyatt
Environmental Protection Agency
Water Management Division
345 Courtland Street N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Mr. Hyatt:
In accordance with our telephone conversation
with Mr. Zack Fuller this date, we have included a
copy of our letter to Mr. Paul Phillips with the
Florida Department of Environmental Regulations dated
March 18, 1988, submitting our Temporary Operating
Permit Compliance Schedule(s) for thier approval.
If you have any questions which I can be helpful
in answering, please feel free to contact me at the
Board office.
1801 North Congress Avenue • Delray Beach, Florida 33445
DAVID CIPRIANI
Executive Director
Telephone
272-7061 734-2577
May 31, 1988
Yours very truly,
David A. Cipriani
Acting Executive Director
DAC:ss
enc.
cc: Mr. Zack Fuller
Camp,Dresser and McKee Inc.
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SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER
TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL BOARD
1801 North Congress Avenue • Delray Beach. Florida 33445
BOARD
City Council Members of
Boynton Beach 4 Delray Beach
Telephone
272-7061 734-2577
March 18, 1988
Mr. Paul Phillips
Domestic Waste Permitting
Department of Environmental Regulations
1900 South Congress Avenue, Suite A
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
Re: Submittal of T.O.P. Compliance Schedule for DER Review/Approval
Dear Mr. Phillips:
Thank you for the assistance you have provided in the
development of the attached T.O.P. Compliance Schedule(s). The
joint effect of our Consulting Engineers and the Department has
provided the Board with a better understanding of the process
required to identify the approach best suited to compliance
with the Bio-monitoring requirement of future DER operating
permits.
Tttct"attachment table identifies four alternative T.O.P.
.Compliance Schedules to be evaluated by the Board, upon
concurrence by your staff v/ith the schedules and the conditions
associated with each one.
1. Identify & Reduce Toxics in Collection System
2. Add a Multi-Port Diffuser to Outfall
3. Abandon Outfall-Develop Alternative Disposal Method
4. Provide a Higher Degree of Treatment at WWTP to Reduce
The projected timeframes for the identified alternatives have
been discussed and approved by the staff of the two cities
served by the facilities. Upon written concurrence with the
schedules and schedule conditions by FDER the T.O.P. compliance
schedule will be presented to the Board for approval. Follow-
ing approval by the Board, the T.O.P. application will be
completed and submitted to FDER.
Toxics in Effluent.
The compliance schedules are divided into two phases. Phase I
consists of finite work tasks with definite time frames es-
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tablished. Phase II timeframes the actual design and
implementation of a selected alternative from Phase I, are
difficult to predict. The timeframes indicated on the
attachment table are to be used as guidelines, not compliance
dates. Phase II timeframes would be more appropriately
established once an alternative is selected. The selection of
an alternative, however, would consider the commitment by the
Board to have a construction permit application submitted for
the selected alternative by March 15, 1991, for alternatives 2,
3, and 4. If alternative 1 is selected the Board will make
every reasonable effort to identify and reduce toxics in the
system to levels resulting in the effluent meeting the toxicity
testing requirements. This reasonable effort would also have a
March 15, 1991 deadline for compliance with the requirements.
Based on reported case studies of toxicity reduction
evaluations (TRE) efforts of several Florida cities,
identifying the toxic contaminant and tracing it to the source
can be difficult if not impossible. If the TRE is successful
enforcement of compliance requirements may involve legal action
extending the timeframe for actual removal of the
contaminant(s) from the system. For these reasons, "best
efforts" test is requested for alternative 1 (TRE).
Phase I:
The Board will commit to conducting the first (3) three common
elements of the alternative compliance schedule within the
timeframes identified. Each element is described below.
Step 1. Additional Toxicity Testing to be performed to
determine degree of toxicity and dilution rates
"required to make the effluent non -toxic.
Completion = 8/88
Step 2. NOAA Study Evaluation will aid in determining the
dispersion or dilution rate of treated effluent
discharged through the existing outfall into the
marine environment.
Completion = 9/88 or 60 days following receipt of
report from NOAA, whichever is greater
Step 3. Master Plan will be structured to evaluate and analyze:
1) the results of the toxicity testing and the NOAA
Study, 2) the existing WWFT related ordinances,
regulations, Pretreatment program and testing
procedures, 3) wastewater treatment capacity for a
selected planning period, 4) alternatives for
expansion of the existing facility to meet future
capacity requirements and/or to provide a high degree
of treatment to meet the biomonitoring regulations,
5) estimated construction costs for the various
alternatives and 6) financial methods to fund future
expansion improvements.
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The Master Pldn will provide the Board with a decision tree to
select the most appropriate course of action from the four
alternative approaches to be addressed under Phase II. The
Master Plan will also provide capital budget projections to
meet the comprehensive planning requirements for the next five
years beginning October, 1988.
Completion = 12/15/88
Phase II:
Upon completion of the Master Plan, December 15, 1988, the
Board and City Staff(s) will conduct meetings to review and
discuss issues related to selection of one of the four
alternative T.O.P. Compliance Schedules. The full Board will
be requested to select on alternative T.O.P. Compliance
Schedule prior to January 15, 1989. 6nce selected, it is
anticipated the Board will commit the required resources to
implement the selected alternative in accordance with the
projected timeframes identified on the attachment table.
Thank you for your assistance in addressing the complex issues
related to compliance with the new Discharge Permit
Biomonitering Requirements. I trust this correspondence will
meet with your approval. Please contact me at your convenience
if you have questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
David Cipriani
Jfcueaciinve Director
DC/gw
Attachment
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CDM
CAMP DRESSER & McKEE INC.
environmental engineers, scientists,
planners, & management consultants
2001 Northwes* 62nd Street
Post Office Box 9626
Ft. Lauderdale. Florida 13310
305 776-1731
March 17, 1988
David Cipriani
Executive Director
South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment and Disposal Board
1801 North Congress Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33445
RE: T.O.P. Compliance Schedule
Dear David:
I have attached a working copy of correspondence intended for your use
in preparing a Draft T.O.P. Compliance Schedule for submittal to
Following your review, please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
F.D.E.R.
C. Zachary Fuller, P.E,
Associate
CZF/lj
Enclosure
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Re: Submittal of T.O.P. Compliance Schedule for DER Review/Approval
Dear Mr. Phillips:
Thank you for the assistance you have provided in the development of
the attached T.O.P. Compliance Schedule(s). The joint effect of our
Consulting Engineers and the Department has provided the Board with a
better understanding of the process required to identify the approach
best suited to compliance with the Bio-monitoring requirement of
future DER operating, permits.
The attachment table identifies four alternative T.O.P. Compliance
Schedules to be evaluated by the Board, upon concurrence by your staff
with the schedules and the conditions associated with each one.
1. Identify & Reduce Toxics in Collection System
2. Add a Multi-Port Diffuser to Outfall
3. Abandon Outfall-Develop Alternative Disposal Method
4. Provide a Higher Degree of Treatment at WWTF to Reduce Toxics in
Effluent.
The projected timeframes for the identified alternatives have been
¦discussed and approved by the staff of the two cities served by the
facilities. Upon written concurrence with the schedules and schedule
conditions by FDER the T.O.P. compliance schedule will be presented to
the Board for approval. Following approval by the Board, the T.O.P.
application will be completed and submitted to FDER.
The compliance schedules are divided into two phases. Phase I
consists of finite work tasks with definite timeframes established.
Phase II timeframes, the actual design and implementation of a
selected alternative from Phase I, are difficult to predict. Hie
timeframes indicated on the attachment table are to be used as
gui^i)4nes, not compliance dates. Phase II timeframes would be more
appropriately established once an alternative is selected. The
selection of an alternative, however, would consider the canmitment by
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the Board to have a construction permit application submitted for the
selected alternative by March 15, 1991, for alternatives 2, 3, and 4.
If alternative 1 is selected the Board will make every reasonable
effort to identify and reduce toxics in the system to levels resulting
i.n the effluent meeting the toxicity testing requirements. This
reasonable effort would also have a March 15, 1991 deadline for
compliance with the requirements. Based on reported case studies of
toxicity reduction evaluations (IKE) efforts of several Florida
cities, identifying the toxic contaminant and tracing it to the source
can be difficult if not impossible. If the TRE is successful,
enforcement of compliance requirements may involve legal action
extending the timeframe for actual removal of the contaminant(s) from
the system. For these reasons, "best efforts" test is requested for
alternative 1 (TRE).
Phase I:
The Board will commit to conducting the first (3) three common
elements of the alternative compliance schedule within the timeframes
identified. Each element is described below.
Step 1. Additional Toxicity Testing to be performed" to determine
degree of toxicity and dilution rates required to make the
effluent non-toxic.
Completion « 8/88
Step 2. NORA Study Evaluation will aid in determining the dispersion
or dilution rate of treated effluent discharged through the
existing outfall into the marine environment.
Completion ¦» 9/88 or 60 days following receipt of report
from NQAA, whichever is greater
Step 3. Master Plan will be structured to evaluate and analyze: 1) the
results of the toxicity testing and the NQAA Study, 2) the
existing WWTF related ordinances, regulations, pretreatment
program and testing procedures, 3) wastewater treatment
capacity for a selected planning period, 4) alternatives for
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expansion of the existing facility to meet future capacity
requirements and/or to provide a high degree of treatment to
meet the biomonitoring regulations, 5) estimated construction
costs for the various alternatives and 6) financial methods to
fund future expansion improvements.
The Master Plan will provide the Board with a decision tree to select
the most appropriate course of action from the four alternative
approaches to be addressed under Phase II. The Master Plan will also
provide capital budget projections to meet the comprehensive planning
requirements for the next five years beginning October, 1988.
Completion => 12/15/88
Phase II:
Upon completion of the Master Plan, December 15, 1988, the Board and
City Staff(s) will conduct meetings to review and discuss issues
related to selection of one of the four alternative T.O.P. Compliance-
Schedules. The full Board will be requested to select one alternative
T.O.P. Compliance Schedule prior to January 15, 1989. Once selected,
it is anticipated the Board will commit the required resources to
implement the selected alternative in accordance with the projected
timeframes identified on the attachment table.
Thank you for your assistance in addressing the complex issues related
to compliance with the new Discharge Permit Bibmonitering
Requirements. I trust this correspondence will meet with your
approval. Please contact me at your convenience if you have questions
or concerns.
Sincerely,
David Cipriani
Executive Director
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, S.C.R.W.T &D BOARD
ALTERNATIVE TEMPORARY OPERATING
PERMIT COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE'
PHASE X
ADDITIONAL TOXICITY TESTING
DURATION tmei.
completion a/aa
NOAA STUDY EVALUATfON
DURATION Omfti.
COMPLETION 9/08
MASTER PLAN/EVALUATE ALTERNATIVES
COMPLETION I3/B8
PHASE 2
REDUCE TOXICS
IN SYSTEM
IDENTIFY TOXIC *
POLLUTANTS
OURATIOH 12moa.
COMPLETION o/ee
IDENTIFY/NOTIFY
SOURCES
DURATION fame*.
COMPLETION 10/89
ADD DJFFUSER
PRELIMINARY
DESIGN
DURATION 4met,
COMPLETION 12/88
FINAL DESIGN
OURATION .
COMPltTKJN 9/90
BID EVALUATION
AWARD CONTRACT
OURATtON Imol.
COMPLETION 11/90
. NOTE! DATES ARE DEPENDENT UPON IDENTIFICATION
OF TOXIC POLLUTANTS WITHIN 1 2me».«
IF TOXIC POLLUTANT CAN NOT BE IDENTIFIED
IN Unci. ALL DATES MOVE FORWARD.
CONSTRUCTION
DURATION 19 mot.
COMPLETION J/9J
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JUN 0 2 1888
REF:
Mr. Richard Drew
Florida fcpt. of Environmental Regulation
Twin Towers Office Building
2(300 diair otcde itoad
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
.fie: i'tequeat for State Certification
dour, a Central Regional WTP
j'I'DES Permit Number FLG03528G
Dear Mr. Drew:
EPA iieretiy requests state certification c-f the above referenced National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NFDES) permit. The draft permit ana
supporting niaterials are enclosed with this letter.
In accordance with Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251) and the
NEDES regulations (40 C.E'.R. 124.53), state certifications oust be in writing
and must include:
(1) Conditions which are necessary to assure compliance with the ^..plicable
provisions of Clean Water Act Sections 208(e), 301, 302, 303, 300, and 307
and with appropriate requirements of State law;
(2) Any conditions more stringent than those in the draft permit . which the
State finds| necessary to meet the requirements listed in paragraph (i)
above. Fori each more stringent condition, tha Clean Water .Act:, or State
is/.v references upon which that condition is based must be cited. Failure
to provide [such a citation waives the right to certify with respect to
condition? and
(J) A stat«aaent 'of tirtci extent to wr.ich each condition of the draft permit can
La pade leas stringent without violating the requirements of State law,
including water quality standards. Failure to provide tnis gdsethane for
any condition waives the right to certify or object to any less striisysant
ccn-aiciort which may ce eataixLi&ied during toe EPA permit usance prcesss.
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In accordance with 40 C.F.R. 124.53(c), EPA cannot issue or deny NPDES permits
until the State has either granted or denied certification, or waived its
right to certify. Also, in accordance with the regulations, the State will be
deemed to have waived its right to certify unless tiiat right is exercised
within 60 days from the date of this letter unless EPA finds that unusual
circumstances require a longer time for certification. EPA anticipates that
in some cases certification cannot be provided within GO days. Therefore, if
a longer time is needed, please advise us in writing of trie nature of the
delay and anticipated date when certification will oe completed.
Sincerely yours,
pT/V
Johri^fT Marlar, Chief
Facilities Perfprioance Branch
Enclosures - Draft Permit with ilact Sheet
Permit Application
State Permit
Patrick"'
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JUN 1 6 1988
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
BEE": 4M-1-FP
David Cipriani, Executive Director
South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment & Disposal Board
1801 North Oongress Avenue
Deiray Beach, Florida 33445
RE: Public totice Ot HPBES Ko. FL0035380
South Oantral Regional WTP
Dear Mr. Cipriani*
In accordance with 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 124.10(c) (1) (i),
enclosed is the Public Notice which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
has' ^distributed pertaining to the EPA's tentative decision on your National
l&Hul&nt Dischar^ ||EIiinination System '(NPDES) permit application. All
'ojmmwits and objections to the draft permit oust be submitted to EPA within
the tine period specified in the Public Notice (refer to 40 CFR 124.13). Only
tissues;/raised during -ithis time period Will be oonisidered during any appeal
procedures.
The draft permit .and supporting aaterials were previously sent to you by
letter dated May 6, 1988. Tiie draft permit referred to in the Public Notice
is unchanged from- the previous draft permit. State certification has been
requested for this permit and any more stringent requirements received from
the State will be incorporated into the final permit.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at the
above address or by calling (404) 347-3012.
Sincerely yours.
Marshall Kyatt
Ehvircnisental -Scientist
North A.rea Penr.it s Unit
Hater uianageiaent Division
Enclosures - Public Notice
Draft Permit with Fact Sheet
MHyatt:bm:6/2/88:1710q
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PUBLIC NOTICE
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region IV
Water Management Division - Facilities Performance Brancn
345 Courtland Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 3036b
(404) 347-3004
Public Notice No, 88FL061 June 16, 1988
NOTICE OF PROPOSED REISSUANCE OF A
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT
Tne U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to reissue a
National. Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit (No. FL003598G)
to the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment ana Disposal Board, 1801
North Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, 33445, for
its municipal wastewater treatment plant (SIC Code 4952). The applicant has
described one existing, discharge of sanitary wastewater to the Atlantic Ocean
via ocean outfall. At the point of discharge,, the receiving water is
classified as an cpen ocean water.
The proposed NPDES permit contains limitations on the amounts of
pollutants allowed to be discharged and was drafted in accordance with the
provisions of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq.) and other
lawful standards and regulations. The pollutant limitations and other permit
conditions are tentative and open to comment from the public.
, Persons wishing to comment upon or object to any aspects of a specific
permit reissuance or wishing to request a public hearing, are invited to
submit same in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice to the Office of
Congressional and External Affairs, Environmental Protection Agency, 345
Courtland Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30365, ATTENTION: Ms. Suzanne D.
Potter. The public notice number and NPDES number should be included in the
first page of comments.
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All comments received within the 30-day period will be considered in the
formulation of a final determination regarding the permit. Any interested
person may within the 30-day period request a public hearing. Where there is
a significant degree of public interest in a proposed permit reissuance, the
EPA Regional Administrator will hold a public hearing.
After consideration of all written comments and the requirements and
policies in the Act and appropriate regulations, the EPA Regional
Administrator will make a determination regarding the permit reissuance. If
the determination is substantially unchanged from those announced fcy this
notice, the EPA Regional Administrator will so notify all persons submitting
written comments. If the determination is substantially changed, the EPA
Regional Mministrator will issue a public notice indicating the revised
determination. Requests for evidentiary hearing may be filed after the
Regional Administrator makes the above-described determinations. Additional
information regarding an evidentiary hearing is available in 40 CFR Subpart E,
48, FR 14278 (April 1, 1983), or by contacting the Office of Regional Gounsel
at the address above or at (404) 347-2335.
The administrative record for each, including application, fact sheet or
statement of basis, draft permit, a sketch showing the exact location of the
discharge(s), comments received, and additional information on hearing
procedures is available at cost by writing the EPA address above, or for
review and copying at 345 Courtlana Street, N.E., 3ru floor, Atlanta, Georgia,
between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Copies
will be provided at a minimal cost per page.
Please bring the foregoing to the attention of persons who you know will
be interested in this matter.
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S Central Regional WWT & Disposal
Board, Delray Beach
SCM Glidco
City of Cocoa B6ach
Ft. Pierce WWTP
So States Utilities
Rockwell Intl Corp/Melbourne
All American Hot Dog
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Times
West Palm Beach
Boca Raton News
Lake City Reporter
FL Times-Union
Tocay
Cocoa
Orlando Sentinel
Ft. Pierce News Tribune
Vero Beach Press-Journal
None
None
None
June 16, 1988
June 16, 1988
June 16, 1988
June 16, 1988
June 16, 1988
June 16, 1988
June 16, 1988
M Hyatt
B Humphries
T Bradley
B Richardson
B Richardson
L Gronner
B Crawford
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA DISTRICT
1900 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE. SUITE A .
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33406
(305) 964-9668
JUL 0 11'88
BOB MARTINEZ
GOVERNOR
DALE TWACHTMANN
SECRETARY
J. SCOTT BENYON
DISTRICT MANAGER
NOTICE OF PERMIT
1 Wastewater
Palm Beach County
DW <* Sootb Central
Treatment Plant (WWTP
Mr. David Cipriani, Acting
Executive Director
South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment and Disposal Board
1801 N. Congress Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33445
Dear Mr. Cipriani:
Enclosed is Permit Number DT 50-144382, to temporarily operate the South Central
Regional WWTP and disposal, issued pursuant to Section(s) 403.087, Florida Statutes.
Any party to this Order (permit) has the right to seek .judicial review of the
permit pursuant to Section 120.68, Florida Statutes, by the riling of a Notice of Appeal
pursuant to Rule 9.110, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, with the Clerk of the
Department in the Office of General Counsel, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee. Florida
32301; and by filing a copy of the Notice of Appeal accompanied by the.applicable filing
fees with the appropriate District Court of Appeal. The Notice of Appeal must be filed
within 30 days from the date this Notice is filed with the Clerk of the Department.
Executed in West Palm Beach, Florida
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF
ONMENTAL
ISD:my:337
iradj s. D9iifcUha&i, Engineer
Domestic Waaur Permitting
1900 South (wngress Avenue, Strrte
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
407/964-9668
Copies furnished to:
PBCHD
EPA
Tallahassee, NPDES Section
Donald G. Munksgaard, P.E., Can?) Dresser & McKee, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to
close of business
certify thijncg|pTICE OF PERMIT and all copies were mailed before
s on JUL v j. BWO to the listed persons.
the
Clerk Stamp
FILING AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FILED, on this
date, pursuant to the §120.52(10), Florida
Statutes, with the designated Department Clerk,
receip^of which is hereby acknowledged.
Protectma Florida and Your Oualitv of Life
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA DISTRICT
1900 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE. SUITE A
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33406
(305) 964-9668
BOB MARTINEZ
GOVERNOR
DALE TWACHTMANN
SfCRETABY
J. SCOTT BENYON
DISTRICT MANAGER
PERMITTEE:
Mr. David Cipriani, Acting
Executive Director
South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment and Disposal Board
1801 N. Congress Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33445
I.D. NUMBER: 5050M00060
PERMIT/CERTIFICATION NUMBER: DT 50-144382
DATE OF ISSUE: IIIIJ O A 1QQO;
EXPIRATION DATE:
COUNTY: Palm Beach
LATITUDE/LONGITUDE: 26 °28'09"N/80C01' 49"W
SECTION/TOWNSHIP/RANGE: 08/46S/43E
PROJECT: South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment Plant CWWTP)
This permit.is issued under the provisions of Chapter 403, Florida Statutes, and Florida
'Administrative Code Rules 17-4, and 17-6. The above named permittee is hereby
authorized to perform the work or operate the facility shown on the application and
approved drawing(s), plans, and other documents attached hereto or on rile with the
Department and made a part hereof and specifically described as follows:
TO TEMPORARILY OPERATE: A 24.0 MGD complete mix activated sludge process WWTP
discharging to the Atlantic Ocean 5,200 feet off shore via 30" pipeline at a depth of
approximately 90 feet with off-site land application of lime stabilized liquid sludge at
David Pierce site (SO 50-064104) and Sunshine Sterr Farm (SO 50-064140) ana lime
stabilized dewatered sludge for landfill disposal. The operational capacity is limited
to 16.2 MGD (annual average) or a maximum day flow of 22 MGD, whichever occurs first,
due to only partial upgrading of the effluent pumping system. A 24-inch outfall line
parallel to the 30-inch effluent pipeline under the mtracoastal waterway (river
crossing) is available for emergency situation. The sludge incinerator on-site is not
authorized to operate under this permit.
Treatment Facilities Include: Influent, structure consists of two (2) venturi flow
meters, three (3) mechanical bar screen (one stand by) each capable of handling 25 MGD
flow, a 20 feet dia., grit chamber with two (2) blowers, two (2) grit pumps, grit
dewatering device and a grit .screen capable of handling 50 MGD flow, six (6) 65'x65'xl6'
aeration basins, two (2) 66'x65'xl5.35' aeration basins and two (2) 131.5'x65'xl5.35'
;aeration basins (total Vol., 799,711 cf) with total detention time of 6.0 hrs., and
12-100 HP surface aerators, six (6) clarifiers 3 @ 105' dia. x 14' SWD and 3 @ 105' dia.
x 16.5' SWD (total vol., 792,300 cf) each with 612 LF of overflow weirs, seven (7)
non-clog centrifugal, return sludge pumps (total capacity of 28 MGD with one pump as a
stand by), waste sludge wet well with two (2) pumps each 360 gpm, two (2) 165' dia. x
10' SWD effluent equalization tanks (total vol. 3.2 MG) with two (2) blowers and two
equalization pumps, a 8880 cf effluent wet well, three (3) variable speed effluent pumps
one-350 HP and 2-200 HP with maximum pumping capacity of 17,600 gpm, sludge holding and
treatment facilities consist of two (2) 25' dia. flotators (3-51 solids), a centrifuge
to thicken the sludge to 6% with a feed rate of 100-280 gpm, two (2) 14,700 cf sludge
blenders, 3000 cf of lime storage and two (2) 1000 lb/hr. lime slakers.and two (2) 12'
dia., 14' long vacuum dewatering filters, plant lift station, two (2) 600 KW emergency
power generators aTTl gag nrination facility. Sludge holding and treatment facilities
are equipped with an odor control device (air scrubbing system).
Page 1 of 8
DER Form 17-1.201(5)
Effective November 30, 1982
Protectino Florida and Your Quality of Life
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PERMITTEE:
Mr. David Cipriani, Acting
Executive Director
South Central Regional Wastewater
I.D. NUMBER: 5050M00060
PERMIT/CERTIFICATI
DATE OF ISSUE:
EXPIRATION DATE:
DT 50-14 4 382
IN ACCORDANCE WITH: Application by Donald G. Munksgaard, P.E., received January 22,
1988. Compliance schedule by David Cipriani, South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment Plant and Disposal Board Executive Director, received march 22, 1988, proof of
publication of Public Notice published in The Palm Beach Post on February 22, 1988,
received march 10, 1988 and a waiver of 90 day time limit by David Cipriani, Executive
Director, received May 27, 1988.
LOCATED AT: 1801 North Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, Palm Beach County.
TO SERVE: Regional Boynton/Delray service area with potential service area population
of 258,800.
SUBJECT TO: General Conditions 1-15 and Specific Conditions 1-18.
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DER Form 17-1.201(5)
Effective November 30, 1982
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PERMITTEE:
Mr. David Cipriani, Acting
Executive Director
South Central Regional Wastewater
I.D• NUMBER: 505CK00060
PERMIT/CERTIFICATION NUMBER- DT
DATE OF ISSUE:JIM 3 0 1988
EXPIRATION DATE:January 1, 1992
DT 50-14 4 382
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. The terns, conditions, requirements, limitations, and restrictions set forth herein
are "Permit Conditions" and as such are binding upon the permittee and enforceable
pursuant to the authority of Sections 403.161, Florida Statutes. The permittee is
hereby placed on notice that the Department will review this permit periodically
and may initiate enforcement action for any violation of the Permit Conditions" by
the permittee, its agents, employees, servants or representatives.
2. This permit is valid only for the specific processes and operations applied for and
indicated in the approved drawings or exhibits. Any unauthorized deviation from
the approved drawings, exhibits, specifications, or conditions of this permit may
constitute grounds for revocation and enforcement action by the Department.
3. As provided in Subsections 403.087(6), Florida Statutes, the issuance of this
permit does not convey any vested rights or any exclusive privileges. Nor does it
authorize any injury to public or private property or any invasion of personal
rights, nor any infringement of federal, state, or local laws or regulations. This
permit does not constitute a waiver of or approval of any other Department permit
that may be required for other aspects of the total project which are not addressed
in the permit.
4. This permit conveys no title to land or water, does not constitute state
recognition or acknowledgement of title, and does not constitute authority for the
use of submerged lands unless herein provided and the necessary title or leasehold
interests have been obtained from the state. Only the Trustees of the Internal
Improvement Trust Fund may express state opinion as to title.
5. This permit does not relieve the permittee from liability for harm or injury to
human health or welfare, animal, plant or aquatic life or property and penalties
therefor caused by the construction or operation of this permitted source, nor dtf
it allow the permittee to cause pollution in contravention of Florida Statutes ai
Department rules, unless specifically authorized by an order from the Department.
6. The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain the facility and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) that are installed or
used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit, as
required by Department rules.
7. The permittee, by accepting this permit, specifically agrees to allow authorized
Department personnel, upon presentation of credentials or other documents as may be
required by law, access to the premises, at reasonable times, where the permitted
activity is located or conducted for the purpose of:
a. Having access to and copying any records that must be kept under the
conditions of the permit;
b. Inspecting the facility, equipment, practices, or operations regulated or
required under this permit; and
c. Sampling or monitoring any substances or parameters at any location reasonably
necessary to assure compliance with this permit or Department rules.
Reasonable time, may depend on the nature of the concern being investigated.
8. If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable to comply
with any condition or limitation specified in the permit, the permittee shall
immediately notify and provide the Department*with the following information:
a. a description of and cause of non-compliance; and
DER Form 17-1.201(5) Effective November 30, 1982 Page 3 of 8
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PERMITTEE: I.D. NUMBER: 5050M00060
Mr. David Cipriani, Acting PERMIT/CERTIFICATION NUMBER-- DT 50-144382
Executive Director DATE OF ISSUE: ^ () \900
South Central Regional Wastewater EXPIRATION DATE: ^Jandary 1, 1992
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
b. the period of non-compliance, including exact dates and times; or, if not
corrected, the anticipated time the non-compliance is expected to continue,
and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the
non-compliance.
The permittee shall be responsible for any and all damages which may result
and may be subject to enforcement action by the Department for penalties or
revocation of this permit.
9. In accepting this permit, the permittee understands and agrees that all records,
notes, monitoring data and other information relating to the construction or
operation of this permitted source, which are submitted to the Department, may be
used by the Department as evidence in any enforcement case arising under the
Florida Statutes or Department rules, except where such use in proscribed by
Sections 403.73 and 403.111, Florida Statutes.
10. The permittee agrees to comply with changes in Department rules and Florida
Statutes after a reasonable time for compliance, provided however, the permittee
does not waive any other rights granted by Florida Statutes or Department rules.
11. This permit is transferable only upon Department approval in accordance with
Florida Administrative Code Rules 17-4.12 and 17-30.30, as applicable. The
permittee shall be liable for any non-compliance of the permitted activity until
the transfer is approved by the Department.
12. This permit is required to be kept at the work site of the permitted activity
during the entire period of construction or operation.
13. This permit also constitutes:
( ) Determination of Best Available Control Technology (BACT)
( ) Determination of Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)
( ) Certification of Compliance with State Water Quality Standards (Section 401,
PL 92-500)
( ) Compliance with New Source Performance Standards
14. The permittee shall comply with the following monitoring and record keeping
requirements:
a. Upon request, the permittee shall furnish all records and plans required under
Department rules. The retention period for all records will be extended
automatically, unless otherwise stipulated by the Department, during the
course of any unresolved enforcement action.
b. The permittee shall retain at the facility or other location designated by
this permit records of all monitoring information (including all calibration
and maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous
monitoring instrumentation), copies of all reports required by this permit,
and records of all data used to complete the application for this permit. The
time period of retention shall be at least three years from the date of the
sample, measurement, report or application unless otherwise specified by
Department rule.
c. Records of monitoring information shall include:
- the date, exact place, and time of,sampling or measurements;
- the person responsible for performing the sampling or measurements
- the date(s) analyses were performed;
- the person responsible for performing the analyses;
- analytical techniques or methods used; and
- results of such analyses.
15. When requested by the Department, the permittee shall within a reasonable time
furnish any information required by law which is needed to determine compliance
with the permit. If the permittee becomes aware that relevant facts were not
submitted or were incorrect in the permit application or in any report to the
Department, such facts or information shall be submitted or corrected promptly.
"DER Form 17-1.201(5) Effective November 30, 1982 Page 4 of 8
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PERMITTEE: <
Mr." David Cipriani, Acting
Executive Director
South Central Regional Wastewater
I.D. NUMBER: 5050M0006C
PERMIT/CERTIFICATION NUMBER:
DATE OF ISSUE: 0 n
EXPIRATION DATE: l'f
DT 50-144382
992
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:
1. This permit is issued to allow operation of this treatment facility during a period
of time needed for the permittee to complete an investigation of the cause of
violations of effluent toxicity limits as established by Florida Administrative
Code (F.A.C.) Chapter 17-3 and complete actions to eliminate the toxic effluent
constituents or add diffuser to outfall or provide alternate disposal facility.
The schedule for achieving compliance must be adhered to and is as follows:
Phase I:
Step 1. Additional toxicity testing to be performed to
determine degree of toxicity and dilution rates
required to make the effluent non-toxic. Submit
a report on the results.
Step 2. Evaluation of NOAA study to aid in determining
the dispersion or dilution rate of treated effluent
discharged through the existing outfall into the
marine environment.
Step 3. Master Plan to evaluate the following alternatives:
Duration 6 months
Completion 8/88
Completion 9/88 or
60 days following
receipt of report
from NOAA
Completion
December 15, 1988
a. Reduce toxics in system
b. Add diffuser
c. Abandon outfall and provide alternate disposal facilities
d. Provide higher degree of treatment at WWTP to. reduce toxics in effluent.
Submit a report on the selection of one of the above alternatives prior
to January 15, 1989.
Phase II: Upon completion of the master plan, Permittee will select one of the four
following alternative compliance schedules:
A. Identify and reduce toxics in collection system.
Identify toxic pollutants (If toxic pollutants can not
be identified by June 1, 1989, Permittee will request
a time extension.
Identify/notify sources and prepare ordinance.
Compliance schedule and appeal process
Retest effluent
Date when a completed application for an operating
permit will be submitted
B. Add a multi-port diffuser to outfall.
Date when final design will be complete and
permit application to construct the multi-port
diffuser is submitted.
Duration 12 months
Completion 6/89
Duration 16 months
Completion 10/89
Duration 6 months
Completion 4/90
Duration A months
Completion 8/90
October 1, 1990
June 1, 1989
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DER Form 17-1.201(5)
Effective November 30, 1982
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PERMITTEE: I.D. NUMBER: 5050M00060
Mr. David Cipriani, Acting
Executive Director
South Central Regional Wastewater
PERMIT/CERTIFICATION NXTMBER:
DATE OF ISSUE:
EXPIRATION DATE:
T 50-144382
92
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS CONTINUED:
Date construction contract will be awarded
D.
Date construction is to be complete and so certified.
Date when a completed application for an operating
permit will be submitted.
Abandon outfall and provide alternative disposal method:
Date when final design will be complete and permit
application to construct the alternative disposal
method is submitted.
Date construction contract will be awarded
Date construction is to be complete and so certified.
Date when a completed application for an operating
permit will be submitted.
Provide higher degree of treatment at UUTP to reduce
toxics in effluent-
Pilot studies to select treatment alternative.
Date when final design will be complete and permit
application to construct additional treatment facility
is submitted.
Date construction contract will be awarded
Date construction is to be complete and so certified.
Date when a completed application for an operating
permit will be submitted.
March 1, 1990 or
180 days following
receipt of
construction
permit, whichever
comes first.
March 1, 1991 or 12
months following
award contract
whichever comes
first.
May 1, 1991
October 1, 1989
July 1, 1990 or 150
days following
receipt of
construction
permit, whichever
comes first.
October 1, 1991 or
IS months following
award contract
whichever comes
first.
December 1, 1991
Duration 4 months
completion 4/89
February 1, 1990
Completion 11/90 or
150 days following
receipt of
construction
permit, whichever
comes first.
Completion 2/92 or
15 months following
award contract,
whichever comes
first.
April 1, 1992
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DER Form 17-1.201(5)
Effective November 30, 1982
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PERMITTEE: I, D. N"JMBER: 5050M00060
Mr. David Cipriani, Acting PERMIT/CERTIFICATION' NUMBER: DT 50-144382
Executive Director DATE OF ISSUE: nm o fi IGQfl
South Central Regional Wastewater EXPIRATION DATE: T992
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS CONTINUED:
2. The permittee shall furnish a copy of the monthly operations report on the
operation of the pollution control plant, in accordance with Chapter 17-19, Florida
Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Such report shall also contain information on the
daily quantities of waste sludge generated at the source.
Reports for a month shall be submitted to the Southeast District Office of this
Department and to the Local Program no later than fifteenth of the succeeding month.
3. This facility shall be operated at all times to achieve at a minimum the technology
based effluent limits for secondary treatment as defined for discharges to open
ocean waters (F.A.C. Rule 17-6.060(1)(a)2.b).
4. The treatment facilities are to be operated continuously in such a manner that the
maximum level of efficiency is maintained at all times. The personnel in charge of
the operation, supervision or maintenance of the treatment facilities shall meet
the requirements of Chapter 17-16, (F.A.C.).
5. The effluent from this source shall be adequately chlorinated at all times so as to
yield a minimum chlorine residual of 0.5 ppm after a mini mum contact period of
fifteen (15) minutes (based upon peak flow).
Fecal Coliform samples from the chlorine contact tank may be held for 30 minutes
prior to dechlorination to simulate the detention time afforded in the outfall line.
6. The permittee shall insure that all waste sludge is stabilized by lime treatment
prior to removal from the sewage treatment plant site. A nominal pH of 12.0- shall
be maintained in the stabilization tanks at all times. Any sludge released
off-site with a pH a less than 11.5 shall be considered a violation of this permit
and shall be reported to this office and the PBCHD in compliance with F.A.C. Rule
Section 17-6.130.
7. All waste sludge shall be delivered to a Department approved handling or disposa
facility or site. A daily log will be kept at the treatment plant listing the
date, time pH and volume of each load of sludge removed from the site with the name'
of the person and organization taking delivery shown.
8. Quarterly analysis of sludge shall be conducted as specified in F.A.C. Section
17-7.54(1), to establish the sludge grade and the results submitted with the MOR
for each January, April, July and October on a completed Section 1. of DER Form
17-7.130(4) or 17-7.130(5).
9. On-site land application of sludge is limited to the criteria and restrictions
defined in F.A.C. Rule Section 17-7.54. Provision for stockpiling or storage of
-waste sludge is not included in this permit.
10. The odor control equipment shall be operated when needed to minimize emissions from
the sludge holding and treatment facilities. The air scrubbing system is to be
maintained for use at all times as required.
11. Dewatered sludge from the vacuum filters must contain a minimum of 12% solids by
weight prior to land fill disposal.
12. All screenings and grit particles are to be collected in suitable containers and
shall be hauled to a Department approved land fill.
13. This facility is category II, Class A and requires a Class A lead/chief operator
with staffing by Class C or higher operator 24 hours/day for 7 days/week.
14. Compliance sampling point for this discharge shall be the downstream end of the
chlorine contact tank.
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DER Form 17-1.201(5)
Effective November 30, 1982
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PERMITTEE:
Mr. David Cipriani, Acting
Executive Director
South Central Regional Wastewater
I.D. NUMBER; 5050M00060
PERMIT/CERTIFICATION NUMBER:
EXPIRATION^DATE: $
DT 50-144382
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS CONTINUED:
15. Sampling and reporting for this facility shall be in accordance with F.A.C. Section
17-19 and, are as follows:
Flow - continuous (from influent flow meter)
pH - Continuous
TSS - Daily 7/wk (24 hrs. composite)
BOD - Daily 7/wk (24 hrs. composite)
Chlorine Residual - Continuous
Fecal Coliform - Daily 7/wk (grab sample)
16. Construction of the scrubber system for odor control (Permit AC 50-136630) shall be
complete prior to expiration date of the permit (August 30, 1988). Operation of
this facility shall be in compliance with the specific conditions of the above
construction permit.
17. The effluent transmission system shall be operated and maintained at all times so
as to prevent overflow or seepage of effluent to adjacent ground surfaces or
run-off to fresh waters bodies adjacent to the plant site.
18. The permittee shall submit application to construct a dechlorination facility with
a construction schedule indicating chlorine residual will be reduced to 0.01 ppm
prior to discharge to ocean. The said construction shall be complete within two
(2) years of issuance of this permit.
"STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
j^Scott Bepjron, District Manager
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DER Form 17-1.201(5)
Effective November 30, 1982
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Spinsbr. Dittmajt, Fhdehspiel & Dowlino
attorneys at law
a PARTNERSHJP INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
501 EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33483
K07) 276-2900
ROBERT A. OITTMAN
DONALD C. DOWLING
ROBERT W. FEOERSPIEL, P. A.
JOHN W. SPINNER
July 14, 1988
WEST PALM BEACH LINE
(A07) 736-0*00
Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30365
Attention: Ms. Suzanne D. Potter
Re: Public Notice of NPDES #FL0035980
Dear Ms. Potter:
This firm represents the South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment and Disposal Board and hereby files the following
comments with respect to the proposed Permit:
A. Part I,Item 3 - a waiver of the disinfection
requirement is requested with respect to the monthly fecal
coliform counts due to the dispersion and dilution factors caused
by the prevailing ocean currents in the area of the effluent
disposal. The following items should be further considered:
1. The appropriateness of this test for an ocean
d ischarge,
2. The test species required,
3. The appropriateness of the sampling point,
4. Provision an allowable mixing zone.
B. Part I, Item 9 - the toxicity testing requirements
contained in the proposed condition produce irrelevant results,
which are not reasonably determinative of compliance with the
Clean Water Act as it relates to the discharge of effluent by the
proposed Permittees outfall system in the transient marine
environment of the Atlantic Ocean. The toxicity tests and
methods prescribed by the proposed condition, as well as Part IV
referred to therein, lack any reasonable scientific basis to
render results which could be utilized in determining compliance
with the Clean Water Act when considered in relation to the
transient marine environment into which the effluent is
discharged by the Permittee specifically, the subject test fails
to consider the dispersion and dilution factor caused by the
prevailing ocean currents in the area of the effluent disposal.
Further, the test fails to adequately address the impact of the
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July 14, 1988
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effluent on species significant to the subject indigenous marine
aquatic community.
C. Part I, Items 10
provide the Environmental
discretion and latitude
required to demonstrate
requirements of 10 and 11
for ocean discharge than
and 11 - are unreasonably vague and
Protection Agency with unfettered
in establishing what data would be
compliance with those items. The
appear to create a stricter criteria
fresh water discharge. EPA has
indicated in discussions that the following data would probably
be sufficient to meet the requirements of 10 and 11, and
accordingly, we would request that they be adopted as the
approved plan required pursuant to said Items 10 and 11:
1
the Dye Study on the outfall be
Re suits of
submit ted,
Compliance with the secondary
criteria be required,
Compliance with the bio-toxicity
ultimately determined,
Submittal of data from Miami-Dade
of that outfall.
treatment discharge
requirements as
County on studies
In the event you would like further comment or discussion with
respect to our objections, please do not hesitate to call. We
look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
ROBERT W. FEDERSP:
RWF:kl
cc: Mr,
Mr,
Mr ,
Mr ,
David Cipriani
John Guidry
Robert Pontek
Zack Fuller, CDM
Robert W.
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AUG 2 6 1953
BRIEFING NOTES
SECTION 403(c) DETERMINATION
SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
The South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant at Delray Beach,
Florida, (design flow 24 MGD) discharges to Florida state waters in the
Atlantic Ocean via ocean outfall. The NPDES permit for this facility will
be reissued before October 1, 1988. The proposed final permit contains
requirements for acute toxicity testing in order to meet the recently
adopted State water quality standard of no LC50 in 100% effluent for open
ocean discharges without multiport diffusers.
Under the requirements of Section 403(c) of the Clean Water Act and
regulations promulgated thereunder, no NPDES permit for discharge to the
marine environment may be issued unless the Regional Administrator makes a
separate determination that either: 1) "no unreasonable degradation" will
result from the discharge; or 2) that "no irreparable harm" will be caused
while monitoring is conducted to determine the impact of the discharge to
the marine environment. In this case, the staff believes that
insufficient information is available at this time to make a "no
unreasonable degradation" finding based on the relevant regulatory
criteria.
However, based on historical information which is available concerning
this discharge, (EIS's and Section 301(h) waiver to secondary treatment
applications) the staff has concluded that a "no irreparable harm*'
determination can properly be made to allow the discharge to continue
while a monitoring program is established to assess the impact of the
discharge to the marine environment. Development and implementation of
this monitoring program is being made an enforceable condition of the
proposed NPDES permit. The permittee will be required to submit a
monitoring program within 90 days of the effective date of the permit for
EPA approval. This plan must also be designed to allow EPA to evaluate
the permittee's compliance with all other permit conditions required by 40
CFR Section 125.123(d) for permits issued under a "no irreparable harm"
determination.
Additional data on the dispersion characteristics of outfalls and
information on appropriate mixing zone boundary concentrations will be
available from the results of the a National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) study on all South Florida outfalls. This data can
be used to augment the monitoring supplied by the applicant in order to
make a final determination pursuant to the "no unreasonable degradation"
criteria.
Coastal Programs Unit
Water Quality Management Branch
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A i ABORAO iS NC
6546 PEMBROKE ROAD MIRAMAR, FLORIDA 33023
Broward (305) 989-0928 Dade (305) 620-4440
Chemicals, Equipment, Laboratory Analysis and Consultants for Water, Sewage,
Environmental and Industrial Wastes
DATE: July 28, 1988
CLIENT: SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER
1891 N. Congress Avenue
De lray Beach, FL 33444
SAMPLE RECEIVED: 7-8-88
SAMPLE DESIGNATION: S ludge SCR 203
SAMPLED BV: Client
LABORATORY NO: SI552
r:e:f-or:~t of rnrlvsis
PARAMETERS
RESULTS
Total Nitrogen
36.8
V. Dry
Weight
Total Phosphorus
12.7
¦: Dry
We i ght
Total Pot-assiurn
1.13
'A Dry
Weight
Cadm i urn
J.0
mg/kg
Copper
157
mcj/kg
Nickel
14.6
mg/kg
Lead
95. 1
mg/kg
Zinc
278
mg/kg
pH
11
units
Total Solids
8.2
Analysis per-formed in accordance with E.P.A., A.S.T.M., Standard
Methods, or other approved Methods. Laboratory I.D.—DHRS
Ho.86111, T-86106.
Respect-fij 1 ly submitted,
CC: DAVID PARKER
DAVID CIPRIANI
WILLJE WILLIAMS
B0§ R^HACK
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RECEIVED
AUG 0 1 1988
Ans'd
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CITIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
REF: 4WM-FP
David Cipriani, Executive Director
South Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment A Disposal Board
1801 North Congress Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33445
RE: Final Issuance.of NPDSS Permit ?Jo. FL0035980
South Central Regional
Dear Mr. Cipriani:
Enclosed is toe National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit
for the above referenced facility. This action constitutes the Environmental
Protection Agency's final permit decision in accordance with 40 CFR
124.15(a). Any person may contest this decision by submitting a timely
request for a having to the Regional Administrator under 40 CFR 124.74 or
124.114.
The permit will be effective 33 specified in the permit, provided that no
request for a hearing is granted by the Agency under 40 C.P.R. 124.75 or
124.114. In the event that such a request is granted:
o Far di£Charge(s) authorized by an NPDSS permit/ at the tirne this
permit application was tiled, the force and effect of fcha contested
provision^) of the previous.f4FC33 permit as well art all uncontested
provision^) of this oerrnir. shiil be fully enforceable - infective
until the administrative revi&r orocess is completed, -as ~>t:ovi'.3ed by
40 CFR 124.1(5 and 124.60.
o For discharges) not authorial bv.an NPDES permit, ;::r^ ' this
permit application was filed, the Agency's grantinq of i hearing
(requested bv you or any other person) will result in •:ithc!raw
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If yoy -'ish to request 3 tearing midar 40 CFP. 124.74 or 124.114 you isust
gubodt i request (an original and two copies) to the Regional Hearing CI erf;
within thirty (30) day?} fros the receipt of this lettec. The request will be
tinsel? if. railed. by certified rail within trie thirty <30) day titae perio:-!.
Por the request to oe valid, it must conform to the requirements or 4!] aft
124.74. A copy of the requirements of 40 CFR 124,74 is itt?.chad. InfccuvatIon
on procedures pertaining to the filing of a hearing request or other legal
natters my be obtained by contacting fis. Jacqueline ?. Col3onf Assiiscunt
Regional counsel, at (404) 347-2335.
Sincerely your';,
Bruce R. Sarrett, Director
ftater Managessent Division
Enclosures (4): fearing Request Requiranjenta
Pinal NPDE3 1*2rait
Response to Cocraents
Section 403(c) Deteraination
cc: Florida D5R
Please Sign s Data: Ryatt Child:
Marlar
fW/att :bm: 8/31/83:1710q
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION IV
345 COURTLAND STREET
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30365
Permit No. FLC035980
AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLUJTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act, as amended (33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq; the "Act"),
South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment & Disposal Board
is authorized to discharge from a facility located at
South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
1801 North Congress Avenue
Palm Beach County
Delray Beach, Florida 33445
to receiving waters named
The Atlantic Ocean
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements and other
conditions set, forth herein. The permit consists of this cover sheet, Part I
5 page(s), Part II 15 page(s), Part III 5 page(s),, and Part IV page 1 .
This permit shall become effective on October 1, 1988.
This permit and the authorization to discnarge shall expire at midnight,
September 30, 1993.
Date Signed
August 31, 1988
¦^ruce R. Barrett,Director
Water Management Division
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F&ge 1-1
Permit No. FL0035980
PART I
A. EFPIJUENT LIMIT'ATIONS AND MONITORING RETIREMENTS
I. These effluent limitations are to be achieved on the effective date of the permit, and stiall remain in
effect until permit expiration for outfall Serial 'Number 001.
Such discharges snail be limited ana monitored try the permittee as specified be lew:
PARAMETER
DISCHARGE LIMITATION
kg/day (lbs /Jay)
Other Units (Specify)
Flow, (MOD)
Monthly
Average
Report
Weekly
Average
Report
Monthly
Average
'weekly
Average
Biochemical Oxygen 2729(6005)
Demand (5 Day)
Suspended Solids 2729(6005)
4094(9007)
4094(9007)
Fecal Coliform
Bacteria, Geometric
Mean (No. /100 ml) — —
pH See Item 4 on Page 1-2
'Ibtal Gilorine Residual (report daily maximum)
30 mg/1
30 my/1
200/100 ml
45 mg/l
45 mg/1
MONITORING REQUIKLMENTS
Measurement Sample Sampling
Frequency Type Itoint
Cbntinuous Recording Influent or
flowmeter Effluent
& totalizer
7 days/week 24-hr Influent &
composite Effluent
7 days/week 24-hr Influent &
Composite Effluent
7 days/week Grab
7 days/week Grab
7 days/week Grab
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following
location: nearest accessible point after final treatment, but prior to mixing with the receiving water.
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PART I (CONTINUATION)
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND .MCKITORING REQUIRE14ENTS
2. In addition to specified limits, the monthly average effluent BOD5 and
suspended solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective
influent values . Also, the annual average effluent BOD5 and suspended
solids concentrations shall not exceed 30 mg/1. The annual average is a
rolling average equal to the arithmetic mean of the effluent samples
collected during consecutive reporting periods which comprise one year.
For parameters that are measured at least once per month, the annual
average shall be computed at the end of each month and is equal to the
arithmetic mean of the monthly average of the month being reported and the
monthly average of each of the previous eleven months.. This annual
average shall be reported on the discharge monitoring report for each
month and shall be submitted as required in Part III. No violations will
be deemed to have occurred until data have been compiled for the first 12
months after the effective date of the permit. This definition shall
supersede that of "annual average" as defined in Part II,. page 13 of tnis
permi t.
3. The arithmetic mean of the monthly fecal coliform'values, collected during
an annual period, shall not exceed 200 colonies per 100 ml of effluent
sample. The geometric mean of the fecal coliform values collected during
a period of 30 consecutive days (monthly average) shall not exceed 200
colonies per 100 ml of effluent sample. No more than ten percent of the
fecal coliform samples collected during a month shall exceed 400 fecal
coliform colonies per 100 mi of effluent sample. Any one sample shall not
exceed 800 fecal coliform colonies per 100 ml of effluent sample.
4. The pH of the effluent shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor
greater than 8.5 standard units.
5. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other
than trace amounts.
6. The effluent shall not cause a visible sheen on the receiving water.
7. Any bypass of the treatment facility which is not included in the effluent
monitored above, is to be monitored for flow and reported on a Discharge
Monitoring report (DMR) Form (3220-1).
8. The mass limitations specified are based on a design flow cf 24 MGD.
9. The effluent (100%) shall not be lethal to more than 50% of appropriate
test organisms in a test of 9G hours duration or less. The testing for
this requirement must conform with Part IV of this' permit. Lethality to
more than 50% of t'ne test organisms in 100% effluent in a test of % hours
duration or less will constitute a violation of Florida Administrative
Code 17-4.244(4) (a) and trie terms of this permit.
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10. a. The discharge of pollutants from Outfall 001 shall not exceed the
limiting permissible concentration for the liquid and suspended
particulate phases of the waste material as described in Section
227.27(a)(2) and (3), Section 227.27(b), and Section 227.27(c) of the
Ocean Dumping Criteria following dilution as measured at the edge of
any regulatory mixing zone.
b. The discharge of pollutants from outfall 001 shall not exceed the
limiting permissible concentration for the solid phase of the waste
material or cause an accumulation of toxic materials in the human food
chain, as described in Sections 227.27(b) and (d) of the Ocean Dumping
Criteria.
11. The permittee must develop and submit for EPA review and approval
within SO days of the effective date of this permit a monitoring
program sufficient to assess the impact of the discharge from Outfall
001 on water, sediment, and biological quality, including analysis of
the bioaccumulative and/or persistent impact on aquatic life of the
discharge. Tnis monitoring program must aiso be sufficient to
evaluate compliance with Item 10 above. EPA will provide review of
the monitoring program, 'specifying revisions required if appropriate.
Upon EPA approval, the monitoring program and accompanying
implementation schedule will become a part of this permit. If EPA
concludes the monitoring program to be ineffective in assessing the
impact of the discharge on water, sediment, and biological quality,
the permit shall be subject to modification pursuant to 40 CFR 122.62
to incorporate revised requirements. Information collected .through
the monitoring program will be sent to EPA (with discharge monitoring
reports) for'review.
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NPDES# EL0035980
B. SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
1. Annually the permittee must sample and analyze the sludge and report
to EPA the quantitative data for the 125 priority pollutants listed
in 40 CFR 122, Appendix D, l&bles II and III. Qualitative data for
2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) if the permittee knows or
has reason to believe that TCDD is or nay be present in the sludge.
a. The permittee must submit analytical data within 1 year of the
effective date of this permit.
2. The permittee must submit within 30 days of the effective date of
this permit the siuage production volume (specify if daily or annual;
it actual volume is not known, estimate the quantity of sludge being
handled and so indicate) and the siucige disposal practice.
3. The permittee shall provide sludge inventory data to the State and
EPA, as part of IPA's inventory updates as requested. The data
should include, but not be limited to, sludge quantity and
characteristics.
4. Reopener. If an applicable "acceptable management practice" or
numerical limitation for pollutants in sewage sludge promulgated
under Section 405(d)(2) of the Clean Water Act, as amended by the
• Water Quality Act of 1987, is more stringent than the sludge
pollutant limit cr acceptable management practice in this permit, or
controls a pollutant not limited in this permit, this permit shall be
promptly modified or revoked and reissued to conform to the
requirements promulgated under Section 405(d)(2). The permittee
shall comply with the limitations by no later than the compliance
deadline specified in the applicable regulations as required by
Section 405(d)(2)(D) of the Clean Water Act.
5. Notice of change in sludge disposal practice. The permittee shall
give prior notice to the Regional Administrator of any change planned
in the permittee's sludge disposal practice.
6. Cause for modification. 40 CFR 122.62(a)(1) provides that the
following is a cause for modification but not revocation and
reissuance of permits except when trie permittee requests or agrees,
(a) Alterations. There are material and substantial changes or
additions to trie permitted facility or activity which occurred after
permit issuance which justify the application of permit conditions
that are different or absent in the existing permit.
7. Upon review of information provided by the permittee as required by
the above items, or results from an on-site inspection, the permit
shall be subject to modification to incorporate appropriate
requirements.
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C. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
Discharge 001:
Operational Level Attained Effective Date of Permit
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the
above schedule of compliance, the permitte shall submit eitrier a
report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being required
by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or
noncompliance. In the latter case, the notice shall include the
cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taKen, and the
probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NFDES PERMITS
SECTION A. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee.must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit
noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds
for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or for denial of a permit renewal application.
2. Penalties for Violations of Permit Conditions
Any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per day of such violation. Any person who willfully or
negligently violates permit conditions is subject to a fine of not less than
$2,500 nor more than $25,000 per day of violation, or by irrprisonment for not
more than 1 year, or both.
3. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any
discharge in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of
adversely affecting human health or the environment.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing, this permit may be modified,
terminated or revoked for cause (as described in 40 CFR 122.62 et seq)
including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose
fully all relevant facts;
c. A change in any conditions that requires either tenporary
interruption or elimination of the permitted discharge; or
d. Information newly acquired by the Agency indicating the discharge
poses a threat to human health or welfare.
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If the permittee believes that any past or planned activity would be cause for
modification or revocation and reissuance under 40 CFR 122.62, the permittee
must report such information to the Permit Issuiny Authority. The submittal-
of a new application may be required of the permittee. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance,
or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated
noncompliance, does not stay any permit condition.
5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Paragraph A-4, above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of corpliance specified in such effluent
standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a) of the Act for a
toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and such standard or
prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for such pollutant in this
permit, this permit shall be modified or revoked and reissued to conform to
the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the permittee so notified.
She permittee shall conply with effluent standards or prohibitions established
under Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the
time provided in the regulations that establish those standards or
prohibitions, even if -the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" Section B, Paragraph
B-3, nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee frcm
civil or criminal penalties for noncompliance.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any
legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject under Section 311 of
the Act.
8. State Laws .
Nothing in this permit shall, be construed to preclude the institution of any
legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties established pursuant to any applicable State law or regulation
under authority preserved by Section 510 of the Act.
9.- Property Rights
She issuance ;of this permit does not convey any property rights of any sort,
or .any. exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private
property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal,
State or local laws or regulations.
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10. Onshore or Offshore Qpnstruction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or
offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in
finy waters of the United States.
11. Severability
She provisions of this permit are severable, and if an/ provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any
circumstance, is held invalid; the application of such provision to other
circumstances,.and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
12. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a
reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may
request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and
reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon
request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
SECTION B. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION ODNTOOIS
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities
and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are
installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar
systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is
necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit.
2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it
would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to
maintain compliance with the condition of this permit.
3. Bypass of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the intentional diversion of waste streams from
any portion of a treatment facility, which is not a designed or
established operating mode for the facility.
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(2) "Severe property damage9 means substantial physical damage to
property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them
to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of
natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in
the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean
economic loss caused by delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause
effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for
essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses
are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this
section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the
need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible at
least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an
evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass, The permittee shall submit notice of an
unanticipated bypass as required in Section D, Paragraph D-8
(24-hour notice).
d. Prohibition of bypass.
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take
enforcement action against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(a) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal
injury, or severe property damage;
(b) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as
the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of
untreated wastes, or maintenance during normal periods of
equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if
adequate back-up equipment should have been installed in
the -exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent
a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(c) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph
c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass,
after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing
Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions
listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
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4. Upsets
•Upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and
temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations
because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An
upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational
error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment
facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or iirproper
operation. An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for non-carpiiance with such technology based permit limitation if
the requirements of 40 CFR 122.41(n)(3) are met.
5. Removed Substances
This permit does not authorize discharge of solids, sludge, filter backwash,
or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of
wastewaters to waters of the United States unless specifically limited in Part
1.
SECTION C. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative of
the volume and nature of the monitored discharge. All sanples shall be taken
at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise
specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream,
body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement, devices and methods consistent with accepted
scientific practices shall be selected and used to insure the accuracy and
reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to insure that the
accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be 'capable of measuring flows
with a maxiirum deviation of less than + 10% from the true discharge rates
throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once-through condenser
cooling water flow which is monitored by punp logs, or punp hour meters as
specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's punp curves
shall not be subject to this requirement. Guidance in selection,
installation, calibration and operation of acceptable flow measurement devices
can be obtained from the following references:
1. "A Guide of Methods and Standards for the Measurement of Water Flow",
U.S. Department of Connerce, National Bureau of Standards, UBS
Special Publication 421, May 1975, 97 pp. (Available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Order by SD
catalog No. C13.10:421.)
2. "Water Measurement Manual", U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of
R\ ¦'lamation, Second' Edition, Revised Reprint, 1974, 327 pp.
(Available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402. Order by catalog No. 127.19/2-.W29/2, Stock No. S/N
24003-0027.)
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(3) "Flew Measurement in Open Channels and Closed Conduits*, U.S.
Department of Oonmerce, National Bureau of Standards, IBS Special
Publication 464, October 1977, 982 pp. (Available in paper copy or
microfiche from National Technical Information Service (NTIS),
Springfield, VA 22151. Order by NTIS No. PB-273 535/5ST.)
(4) "NPDES Cbrrpliance Flow Measurement Manual", U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Hater Enforcement, Publication MCD-77,
September 1961, 135 pp. (Available fran the General Services
Administration (8BRC), Centralized Mailing Lists Services, Building
41, Denver Federal Oenter, Denver, CO 80225.)
3. Monitoring Procedures
Monitoring mist be conducted according to test procedures approved under 40
CFR Part 136, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
4. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tanpers with, or
knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be
maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than 6
months per violation, or by both.
5. Retention of Records
She permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including
all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart
recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports
required by this permit, and records of' all data used to ccnplete the
application for this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of
the sauple, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended
by the Permit Issuing Authority at any time.
6. Record Contents
Records of monitoring information shall include:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sanpling or measuranents;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
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7. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Permit Issuing Authority, or an authorized
representative, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as
may be required by law, to:
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or
activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under
the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must
be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable time any facilities, equipment (including
monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated
or required under this permit; and
d. Sanple or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring
permit canpliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Hater Act,
any substances or parameters at any location.
SECTION D. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
The permittee shall give notice to the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as
possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted
facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of
the criteria for determining whether a facility is a new source; or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or
increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification
applies to pollutants which are subject neither to effluent
limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under
Section D, Paragraph D-10(a).
2. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Permit Issuing Authority of any
planned change in the permitted facility or activity which may result in
nonconpliance with permit requirements. Any iraintenance of facilities, which
might necessitate unavoidable interruption of operation and degradation of
effluent quality, shall be scheduled during noncritical water quality periods
and carried out in a manner approved by the Permit Issuing Authority.
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3. Transfer of CVnership or Control
A permit may be automatically transferred to another party if:
a. The permittee notifies the Permit Issuing Authority of the proposed
transfer at least 30 days in advance of the proposed transfer date;
b. The notice includes a written agreement between tKe existing and new
permittees , containing a specific date for transfer of permit
responsibility, coverage, and liability between them; area
c. The Permit Issuing Authority does not notify the existing permittee
of his or her intent to modify or revoke and reissue the permit. If
this notice , is not received, the transfer is effective on the date
specified in the agreement mentioned in paragraph b.
4. Monitoring Reports
See Part III of this permit.
5. Additional Monitoring by the Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this
permit, using test procedures approved under 40 CJR 136 or as specified in
this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be included in the
calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the Discharge Monitoring
Report (DMR). Such increased frequency shall also be indicated.
6. Averaging of Measurements
Calculations for limitations which require averaging of measurements shall
utilize an arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Permit Issuing
Authority in the permit.
7. Compliance Schedules
Reports of compliance or nonconplianoe with, or any progress reports on,
interim and final requirements contained in any ccnpliance schedule of this
permit shall be submitted no later than 14 days following each schedule date.
Any reports of noncompliance shall include the cause of noncompliance, arty
remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled
requirement.
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8. IWenty-Four Hour Reporting
The permittee shall orally report any noncompliance which nay endanger health
or the environment, within 24 hours from the time the permittee becomes aware
of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5
days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The
written submission shall contain a description of the noncanpliance and its
cause, the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; and if
the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected
to continue, and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the nonccrpliance. The Permit Issuing Authority may verbally
waive the written report, on a case-by-case basis, when the oral report is
made.
The following violations shall be Included in the 24 hour report when they
might endanger health or the environment:
a. An unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the
permit.
b. Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
9. Other Nonccrpliance
The permittee shall report in narrative form, all instances of nonccrpliance
not previously reported under Section D, Paragraphs D-2, D-4, D-7, and D-8 at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. She reports shall contain the
information listed in Paragraph D-8.
10. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or
has reason to believe:
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in
the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic
substance(s) (listed at 40 OH 122, Appendix D, Table II and III)
which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels*:
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and
aerylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for
2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one
milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; or
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that
pollutant(s) in the permit application.
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b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any
discharge, on a non-routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant
(listed at 40 CFR 122/ Appendix D. Table II and III) which is not|
limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels":
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/l)y
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; or
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that
pollutant(s) in the permit application.
11. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after
the expiration date of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a
new permit. The application should be submitted at least 180 days before the
expiration date of this permit. Hie Permit Issuing Authority may grant
permission to submit an application less than 180 days, in advance but not later
than the permit expiration date.
Where EPA is the Permit Issuing Authority, the terms and conditions of this
permit are automatically continued in accordance with 40 CFR 122.6, only where
the permittee has submitted a timely and sufficient application for a renewal
permit and the Permit Issuing Authority is unable through no fault of the
permittee to issue a new permit before the expiration date.
12. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the
purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means:
(1) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the
corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any
other person who performs similar policy - or decision-making
functions for the corporation, or (2) the manager of one or more
manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more
than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if
authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or
the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by
eitl>er a principal executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested fe-
the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person descriti
above or, by a duly authorized representative of that person. A persoi-r
is a duly authorized representative only if:
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(1) The authorization is irade in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specifies either an individual or a position
having responsibility for the overall operation of the - regulated
facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager,
operator of a well or a well field, 8ig>erintendent, position of
equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the
corpany. (A duly authorized representative npy thus be either a
named individual or any individual occupying a named position.};
and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing
ftithority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs (a) or
(b) of this section shall make the following certification:
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all
attachments were prepared under the direction or supervision in
accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on mj inquiry of the person or persons who
manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the
best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and corplete.
I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting
false information, including the possibility of fine and
imprisonment for knowing violations."
13. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under 40 CF!R Part 2, all reports
prepared in accordance with the terms of this permit shall be available for
public inspection at the offices of the Permit Issuing Authority. As required
by the Act, permit applications, permits and effluent data shall not be
considered confidential.
14. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document
submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncwpliance shall, upon conviction, be
punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment
for not more than 6 months per violation, or by both.
SECTION E. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Regional Administrator of EPA Region IV or his designee, unless at some
time in the future the State receives authority to administer the NPDES
program and assumes jurisdiction over the permit; .at which time, the Director
of the State program receiving authorization becomes the issuing authority.
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2. Act
"Act* means the Clean Water Act (formerly referred to as the Pederal Water
Pollution Control Act) Public Law 92-500, as amended by Public law 95-217 and
public Law 95-576, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.
3. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "average monthly discharge" is defined as the total mass of all
daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on
which daily discharges are sanpled and measured, divided by the
number of daily discharges sanpled and/or measured during such
month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then
dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. The
limitation is identified as "Daily Average" or "Monthly Average" in
Part I of the permit and the average monthly discharge value is
reported in the " Average" column under "Quantity" on the Discharge
Monitoring Report (DMR).
b. The "average weekly discharge" is defined as the total mass of all
daily discharges sanpled and/or measured during the calendar week on
which daily discharges are sanpled and measured, divided by the
number of daily discharges sanpled arei/or measured during such week.
It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of
pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by
the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is
identified as "Weekly Average" in Part I of the permit and the
average weekly discharge value is reported in the "Maximum" column
under "Quantity" on the DMR.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a
pollutant discharged during a calendar day. If only one sanple is
taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant calculated from
it is the "maximum daily discharge". This limitation is identified
as "Daily Maximum", in Part I of the permit and the highest such
value recorded during the reporting period is reported in the
"Maximum" column under "Quantity" on the DMR.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all
daily discharges sajipled and/or measured during the calendar year on
which daily discharges are sanpled and measured, divided by the
number of daily discharges sanpled and/or measured during such year.
It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of
pollutants found each day of the year and then dividing this sum by
the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is
defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit and the average
annual discharge value is reported in the "Average" column under
"Quantity" on the DMR. The DMR for this report shall be submitted in
January for the previous reporting calendar year.
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4. Concentration Measurements
a. The 'average monthly concentration", other than for fecal coliform
bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily
discharges are sanpled and measured, divided by the mnber of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean
of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is
equal to the concentration of a corposite sanple^ or In the case of
grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by 'flow value) of all
the eanples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly
count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts
for simples collected during a calendar month. This limitation is
identified as 'Monthly Average" or "Daily Average" under "Other
Limits" in Part I of the permit and the average monthly concentration
value is reported under the "Average" column under "Quality" on the
DMR.
b. The "average weekly concentration", other than for fecal coliform
bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges
sarrpled and/or measured during a calendar week on which daily
discharges are sanpled and measured divided by the number of daily
discharges eanpled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean
of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is
equal to the concentration of a corposite sairple or in the case of
grab sanples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all
the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly
count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts
for sanples collected during a calendar week. This limitation is
identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the
permit and the average weekly concentration value is reported under
the "Maximum" column under "Quality" on the DMR.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant
discharge during a calendar day. It is identified as "Daily Maximum"
under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit and the highest such
value recorded during the reporting period is reported under the
"Maximum" column under "Quality" on the DMR.
d. The "average annual concentration", other than for fecal coliform
bacteria, is the sum of the concent rat ions of all daily discharges
sanpled and/or measured during a calendar year on which daily
discharges are sanpled and measured divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean
of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is.
equal to the concentration of a corposite sanple or in the case of
grab sanples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all
the sanples collected during that calendar day. Tbe average yearly
count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts
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for sanples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is identified
as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit and the
average annual concentration value is reported under the "Average" column
under "Quality" on the DMR. The DMR for this report shall be submitted in
January for the previous reporting year.
5. Other Measurements
a. The effluent flow expressed as M^/day (MGD) is the 24 hour average
flow averaged monthly. It is the arithmetic mean of the total daily
flows recorded during the calendar month. Where monitoring
requirements for flow are specified in Part I of the permit the flow
rate values are reported in the "Average* column under "Quantity" on
the DMR.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement'" is a measure of flow taken at the
time of sanpling, when both the sample and flow will be
representative of the total discharge.
c. Where monitoring requirements for pH, dissolved oxygen or fecal
coliform bacteria are specified in Part I of the permit, the values
are generally reported in the "Quality or -Concentration" column on
the DMR.
6. Types of Sanples
a. Composite Sanple: A "composite sample" is a combination of not less
than 8 influent or effluent portions, of at least 100 ml, collected
over the full time period specified in Part I.A. The composite
sanple must be flow proportioned by either time interval between each
aliquot or by volume as it relates to effluent flew at the time of
sanpling or total flow since collection of the previous aliquot.
Aliquots may be collected manually or automatically.
b. Grab Sairple: A "grab sanple" is a single influent or effluent
portion which is not a corposite sanple. The sample(s) shall be
collected at the period(s) most representative of the total discharge.
7. Calculation of Means
a. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the
sunination of the individual values divided by the number of
individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the
root of the product of the individual values where N is equal to the
number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to the
antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of
zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1)..
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c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value Beans the summation
of each concentration tines its respective flew divided by the
Bunsation of the respective flows.
8. Calendar toy
A calendar day is defined as the period iron aidnight of one day until
¦idnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day nay be
used for aanpling.
9. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance Beans any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116
pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Hater tet.
10. Ibxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of
the Clean Hater Act.
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NPDES Permit No. FL0035980
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Reporting of Monitoring Results
Monitoring results obtained each calendar month, including annual average
calculations where required, must be summarized for that month and reported on
a Discharge Monitoring Report Form (EPA 3320-1), postmarked no later than the
28th day of the month following the completed calendar month. (For example,
data for January shall be submitted by February 28.) Duplicate signed copies
of these, and all other reports required by Section D of Part II, Reporting
Requirements, shall be submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority and the State
at the following addresses:
Environmental Protection Agency
Region IV
Facilities Performance Branch
Water Management Division
345 Courtland Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 303.65
Florida Department of
Environmental Regulation
Southeast Florida District
1900 South Congress Avenue, Suite A
Vv'est Palm Beach, Florida 3340b
B. Reopener Clauses
This permit shall be modified, or alternatively revoked and reissued, to
comply with any applicable effluent standard or limitation issued or approved
under Sections 301(b)(2)(C), and (D), 307(a)(2), and 405(d)(2)(D) of the Clean
Water Act, as amended, if the effluent standard, limitation or sludge disposal
requirement so issued or approved:
1. Contains different conditions or is othexw/se more stringent than
any condition in the permit; or
1 2. Controls any pollutant or disposal method not addressed in the
permit.
The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any
other requirements of the Act then applicable.
In accordance with regulations promulgated under Section 403 (40 CFR Part
125.123(d)(4)) of the Clean Water Act, this permit shall also be modified or
revoked at any time if, on the basis of any new data or information, the
Regional Administrator determines that continued discharges may cause
unreasonable degradation of the marine environment.
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Permit No. FL0035980
C. Pretreatment
1. Program Requirements
a. The permittee shall be responsible for the performance, of all
pretreatment requirements contained in 40 CFR Part 403 and shall be
subject to enforcement actions, penalties, fines, and other remedies
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or other
appropriate parties, as provided in the Clean Water Act, as amended
(33 USC 1351 et seq.)(hereafter "the Act"). The permittee shall
implement and enforce its Approved POTW Pretreatment Program. EPA
may initiate enforcement, action against an industrial user for
noncompliance with applicable standards and requirements as provided
in the Act.
b. Tne permittee shall enforce the requirements promulgated under
sections 307(b), 307(c), 307(d), and 402(b) of the Act. The
permittee shall cause industrial users, subject to Federal
Categorical Standards, to achieve compliance no later than the date
specified in those requirements or, in the case of a new industrial
user, upon commencement of the discharge.
c. The permittee shall perform the pretreatment functions as required
in 40 CFR Part 403 including, but not limited to:
(1) Implementing tne necessary legal authorities as provided in 40
CFR 403.8(f)(1). This includes, among other things, the
authority to:
a. Deny or condition new or increased contributions of
pollutants or changes in the nature of pollutants
[403.8(f)(1)(i)];
b. Require compliance with applicable pretreatment standards
[403.8(f)(1)(i i)J. This includes general prohibitions
[403.5(a)], specific prohibitions [403.5(b)], locally
developed limits [403.5(c) and (d)], and national
categorical limits [403.6];
c. Control through permit, contract, order, or similar means,
to ensure compliance [403.8(f)(1)(iii);
d. Require development of compliance schedules and submission
of reports [403.8(f)(1)(iv)];
e. Carry out inspection, surveillance, and monitoring
procedures [403.8(f)(1)(v)]; and
f. Obtain remedies for nonconpliance by industrial users
[403.8(f)(1)(vi)].
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(2) Implement the programmatic functions as provided in 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2). -This includes:
a. An industrial waste survey [403.8(f)(2)(i) and (ii)];
b. Notification of appropriate Federal, state and/or local
standards or limitations [403.8(f)(2) (iii)];
c. Receipt and analysis of self-monitoring reports and other
notices [403.8(f)(2)(iv)];
d. POTW compliance sampling and analysis [403.8(f)(2)(v)];
e. Noncompliance investigations and enforcement
[403.8(f)(2)(v)j; and
f. Public participation [403.8(f)(2)(vii) and 403.5(c)(3)].
(3) Provide the required funding, equipment, and personnel to
implement the pretreatment program as provided in 40 CFR
403.8(f)(3) and 403.9(b)(3).
2. Annual Reporting
a. Tne permittee shall submit annually a report to EPA Region IV and the
State describing the permittee's pretreatment activities over the
previous twelve' months. In the event that tlie permittee is not in
compliance with any conditions or requirements of this permit, then
the permittee shall also include the reasons for noncompliance and
state how and when the permittee shall comply with such conditions
and requirements. This annual report is due on August 1 of each year
and shall contain, but not be limited, to the following information:
(1) A summary of analytical results of the POTW's influent, effluent
and sludge for those pollutants EPA has identified under Section
307(a) of the Act which are known or suspected to be discharged
by permittee believes may be causing or contributing to
interference, Pass Through or adversely impacting sludge quality.
(2) A discussion of Upset, Interference, or Pass Through incidents,
if any, at the POTV treatment plant which the permittee knows or
suspects were caused by industrial users of the POTW system. The
discussion shall include the reasons why the incidents occurred,
the corrective actions taken and, if known, the name and address
of the industrial user(s) responsible.
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(3) The cumulative number of industrial users that the permittee has
notified regarding Baseline Monitoring Reports and the cumulative
number of industrial user responses.
(4) An updated list of the permittee's industrial users including
their names and addresses, or a list of deletions and additions
keyed to a previously submitted list. The permittee shall
provide a brief explanation for each deletion. . The list shall
identify the industrial users subject to Federal Categorical
Standards and which set(s) of standards are applicable. The
permittee shall characterize the compliance status of each
industrial user by employing the following descriptions:
a. In compliance with Baseline Monitoring Report requirements
(where applicable);
b. Consistently achieving compliance;
c. Inconsistently achieving compliance;
d. Significantly violated applicable pretreatment requirements
as defined by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) ;
e. On a compliance schedule to achieve compliance (include the
date final compliance is required).,-
f. Not acnieving compliance and not a compliance schedule; and
'g. The permittee does not knew the industrial user's compliance
status.
(5) A summary of the inspection and sampling activities conducted by
the permittee during the past year to gather information and data
regarding industrial uses. The summary shall include:
a. The names and addresses of the industrial users subject to
surveillance by the permittee and an indication of whether
they were inspected, sampled, or both and the frequency of
these activities at each user; and
b. The conclusions or results from the inspection or sampling of
each industrial user.
(6) A summary of the compliance and enforcement activities during the
past year. The summary shall include the names and addresses of
the industrial users affected by the following actions:
a. Warning letters or notices of violation;
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b. Admini s t ra t i ve Orders;
c. Civil Actions;
d. Criminal actions;
e. Assessment of monetary penalties. For each industrial user
identify the amount of the pentaties;
f. Eestriction of flow to the POTW; or
g. Disconnection frorr, discharge to the POTW.
(7) A description of any significant changes in operating the
pretreatment program Which differ from the information in the
permittee's Approved P01W Pretreatment Program including, but not
limited to changes concerning: the program's administrative
structure; local industrial discharge limitations; monitoring
frequencies; legal authority or enforcement policy; funding
• mechanisms; resource requirements; or staffing levels;
(8) A summary of the annual pretreatment budget, including the cost
of pretreatment program functions and equipment purchases.
(9) A summary of public participation activities to involve and
inform the public. 1 This snail include a! copy of the annual
publication of significant violations, if such publication was
needed to comply with 403.8(f)(2)(vii)
(10)A description of any changes in sludge disposal methods and a
discussion of any concerns not described elsewhere in the report.
b. Duplicate signed copies of these reports shall be submitted to the EPA
and the State at the addresses shown in Part III.A.
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Part IV
Bianonitoring Program
In accordance with Part I of this permit, the permittee shall initiate the
series of tests described below within 90 days of the effective date of this
Part to evaluate wastewater toxicity of the discharge from outfall 001.
1. The permittee shall conduct 48-hour static toxicity tests using the Mysid
shrimp (Mysidopsis bahia) and the inland silverside (Menidia 'beryllina)
or any other species approved by EPA. Tests shall be conducted once
every two months for a period of one year following the initiation of the
tests and once every six months thereafter for the duration of the permit
using samples of final effluent. Four separate grab samples shall be
collected at evenly-spaced (6 nr.) intervals over a 24-hour period and
used in four separate tests in order to catcli any peaks of toxicity and
to account for daily variations in effluent quality. Concurrent total
residual chlorine measurements on final effluent shall be conducted.
Results of all tests conducted with any species shall be reported
according to EPA/'600/4-So/013, Section 13, Report Preparation and Data
Utilization, and shall be submitted to EPA with the monthly discharge
monitoring report.
2. If lethality (less than 50% survival of tests organisms in 100% effluent)
is found in any test of final effluent, this will constitute a violation
of this permit. The permittee will then be subject to the enforcement
provisions of the Clean YJater Act. In the event a violation of toxicity
limits results in an enforcement action, any different or more stringent
monitoring requirements imposed in that enforcement action shall apply in
lieu of the requirements of this permit condition tor whatever period of
time is specified by EPA in the enforcement action.
3. All test organisms, procedures, and quality assurance criteria used snail
be in accordance with Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of
Effluents to Freshwater and Marine Organisms, EPA-600/4-85-013. A
standard reference toxicant quality assurance test shall be conducted
concurrently with each set of toxicity tests and its results submitted
with the montlily discharge monitoring report.
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION IV
345 COURTLAND STREET
ATLANTA. GEORGIA 30365 jtjj.i £ jj, iy00
Date -
FACT SHEET (MUNICIPAL)
APPLICATION FOR
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
PERMIT TO DISCHARGE TREATED WASTEWATER
TO U.S. WATERS
Application No. FL0035980 implication Date: February 19, 1987
I. SYNOPSIS OF APPLICATION
A. Name and Address of Applicant
South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board
1801 North Congress Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33445
b. Type of Facility
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
c. Design Capacity of Facility
24 MGD
d. Applicant's Receiving 'Water (See Attachment A map)
The Atlantic Ocean
e. Description of Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Treatment consists of coarse screening, grit removal, activated
sludge biological treatment, secondary clarification, and
chlorination. Sludge is treated by air flotation thickening or
centrifuge and then lime-stablized. Final sludge disposal is by
land spreading.
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f. Description of Discharges (as reported by applicant)
Outfall Serial No. - 001
Effluent Characteristic
Reported Value
Flow (Higliest 30-day Average)
BOD5
TSS
14.6 HGD
13.4 mg/1
9.8 mg/1
PROPOSED EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
See attached draft permit.
BASIS FOR FINAL EFFLUENT LIMITS AND PERMIT CONDITIONS
The effluent limits for BOD^, TSS, Fecal Coliforms, and pH are left
the same as those in the previous NPDES permit, as per 40 CFR
122.44(L)(1), 48 FR 14170, April 1, 1983, which states tiiat when a
permit is renewed, limitations, standards, or conditions are to be at
least as stringent as those in the previous permit. The annual limits
for BOD 5 and TSS are based on Florida Administrative Code (LAC;
Section 17-6.060(1)(a)(2)(d).
Due to the adopted (February IS, 1987) Florida Water Quality Standards
revisions, which include acute toxicity standards for ocean outfalls,
total residual chlorine monitoring only has been included in this
permit. The toxic impact of chlorine will be assessed through the
requirements of Item 9 on Page 1-2 and Part IV.
The toxicity testing requirements of Item 9 on Page 1-2 and Part IV have
been added in the draft permit to ensure that the effluent from Outfall
001 conforms with FAC Section 17-4.244(4)(a) (adopted February IS, 1987)
and with Regional policy as contained in the document, "Whole Effluent
Toxicity Testing Policy for Florida", dated May 5, 1986.
Section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act requires the Administrator to
publisn regulations providing guidelines for the disposal of sewage
sludge and the utilization of sewage for various purposes. Prior to the
promulgation of the regulations, the Mministrator shall impose
conditions in permits issued to POIW's under Section 402 or take such
other measures as the Administrator deems appropriate to protect public
health and the environment. Such conditions can be found in Part I.B.
of the draft permit. Pretreatment provisions have been included in Part
III to ensure that the permittee implements and enforces its approved
POlVv pretreatment program.
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Since this discharge is to the Atlantic Ocean, Section 403(c) of the
Clean Water Art applies. Section 403(c) is intended to prevent
unreasonable degradation and irreparable harm to the marine
environment. It is also intended to authorize imposition of effluent
limitations, including a prohibition of discharge, if necessary, to
achieve this goal. The implementing regulations are in 40 CFR Part
125. The Regional Mministrator has made a finding of no irreparable
harm frcm this discharge to the marine environment. Under the
requirement of 40 CFR 125.123(c)(1), EPA has determined that after the
imposition of the effluent limitations and permit conditions contained
in Item 9 on Page 1-2 and Items 10 and 11 on page 1-3, the discharge
will not cause unreasonable degradation of the marine environment. This
conclusion is also based on review of the final Environmental Impact
Statement "Ocean Outfalls and Other Metliods of Treated Wastewater
Disposal in Southeast Florida" (3-1973).
Data obtained from the requirements of Item 9 on Page 1-2, Items 10 and
11 on page 1-3, and Part IV will be evaluated to determine if
unreasonable degradation of the marine environment is occurring. A
reopener clause has also been included in Part III which allows for
permit modification or revocation if, on the basis of any new data or
information (such as obtained frcm Part IV), EPA determines that
continued discharges may cause unreasonable degradation of the marine
environment.
4. REQUESTED VARIANCES OR ALTERNATIVES TO REQUIRED STANDARDS
5. EFFECTIVE DATE 01' PROPOSED EFFLUENT LIMITS AND COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE (IF
APPLICABLE
The proposed effluent limits will be effective immediately upon permit
issuance.
6. STATE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
State Certification was not received with the permit renewal application
and will be requested on the draft permit.
7. DISCUSSION OF PREVIOUS NPDlJS PERMIT OONDITIONS
The expiring NFDES permit contained the following limitations (expressed
as monthly averages):
None
BuDc..
Suspended Solids
30 mg/1
30 mg/i
Tne current NPDEo permit expired on August 5, 1987.
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8. EPA CONTACT
Additional information concerning the permit may be obtained at the
address and during the hours noted in Item 9 from:
Ms. Suzanne D. Potter
404/347-3004
9. THE ADMINISTRATIVE- RECORD, including application, draft permit, fact
sheet, public notice {after release), State Certification (after
receipt), comments received, and additional information is available "by
writing the EPA, Region IV, or for review and copying at 345 Courtland
Street, N.E., 3rd Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 303G5, between the hours of
8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Copies will be provided
at a charge of 2Q£ per page.
10. PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE
Preliminary Draft Permit to Applicant
State Certification Request
Draft Permit to Public Ifotice
Permit Issued
- May 5, 1988
- June 2, 1988
- JunelV>, 1988
- September 1, 1988
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION IV
343 COURTLAND STREET
ATLANTA. GEORGIA 30385
SUBJECT: 403(c) Determination
FROM: Regional Administrator
TO: Files
RE: NPDES No. FL0035980
South Central Regional
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Delray Beach, Florida
Under Section 403(c) of the Clean Water Act and EPA regulations
promulgated thereunder, I am required to determine on the basis of
available information if a discharge to the marine environment will cause
unreasonable degradation. I have determined that the available
information is insufficient to make this finding after considering the
required criteria under 40 CFR Section 125.122.
However, after consideration of the information which is available, I have
determined that the discharge will not cause irreparable harm to the
marine environment during a period in which monitoring will be conducted
to generate further information assessing the impact of this discharge. I
have further concluded that there are no reasonable alternatives to
on-site disposal and that the NPDES permit to be issued to this facility
will require compliance with all mandatory provisions of 40 CFR Section
125.123(d).
To comply with these mandatory provisions, the NPDES permit will specify
that the permittee must establish an EPA-approved monitoring program
designed to provide data on any impacts of the discharge to the marine
environment. The permit also contains a reosener clause, specific to this
Section 403(c) determination, which allows for permit modification or
revocation on the basis of any new data or information (such as obtained
from the monitoring .program) that I could use to conclude that continued
discharge may cause unreasonable degradation to the marine environment.
Greer C. Tidwell
Regional Administrator
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION IV
349 COURTLAND STREET
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30365
RESPONSE TC COMMENTS
PEPMIT APPLICATION:
NPDES NLMEER:
FACILITY LOCATION:
RECEIVING WATER:
PEEMIT EFFECTIVE DATE:
REFERENCE:
South Osntral fisglonal Wastewater Treatment and
Disposal Board
FL0035980
1801 North Congress Avenue
Eelray Beach, Florida 33445
The Atlantic Ocean
October 1, 1968
Public Notiae
Date: June 16, 1988
Public Notice No: 88FL061
As a result of the public notice referenced above, written comments were
reoeived from the permittee only.
The permit is being issued today, August 31, 1988, with no changes from the
draft permit public noticed above.
The most significant comments concerning the draft permit conditions and cur
response to those ccmments are presented below.
COMMENT: The disinfection requirements as contained in draft permit
condition I.A.3 which plaoe a monthly average fecal coliform
limit of 200 colcnies/100 ml should te waived due to the
dispersion and dilution factors caused, by the prevailing ooean
currents in the area of the discharge. The appropriateness of
this test for an ocean discharge, the test species required,¦the
appropriateness of the sampling point, and provisions for an
allowable mixing zone should also be considered.
RESPONSE: Under Florida Administrative Code (FAC) Section 17-6.080(2)(fc),
ocean outfalls, whether new or existing, without a mixing zone
shall not discharge effluent to open ooean waters which has not
also reoeived disinfection to the. extent necessary to achieve
Class III microbiological standards (basic disinfection). Basic
disinfection is defined at FAC Section 17-6.060(1)(c)(3)(a) as a
bacteriological requirement. The bacteriological operational
criteria to determine compliance with basic disinfection are
specified at FAC Section 17-6.180(1)(b) (4). These criteria have
been directly incorporated into NPDES permit condition I.A-3.
Therefore, to comply with the existing State regulations cited
above, EPA can not waive permit condition I.A.3.
The June 2, 1988 fact sheet reference to antibacksliding as the
basis for inclusion of fecal limits in permit condition I.A.3 is
in error.
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Under FAC Section 17-6.080(2) (f) (1), the Secretary of FDER may
issue an order that specifies alternatives to the treatment
requirements of FAC Section 17-6.080(2) upon petition by a
permittee and after a public hearing. To date, no such hearing
has been held nor has the Secretary issued such an order in which
the disinfection requirement for this facility has been waived.
The permittee's reference to the appropriateness of this test for
an ocean discharge, etc., seems to apply to the toxicity
limitations of the permit and is not applicable to the permit's
disinfection requirement.
COMMENT: The toxicity testing, requirements contained in draft permit
condition I.A.9 produce irrelevant' results in assessing
compliance with the Clean Water Act as it relates to effluent
discharge to the Atlantic Ocean. This permit condition and Part
IV of the permit fail to consider the dispersion and dilution
factors in the area of the discharge. These conditions fail to
address the impact of the effluent on species significant to the
indigenous marine aquatic community.
RESPONSE:' Based on the current lack of a multiport diffuser at this
facility, the permit limit for toxicity as contained in permit
condition IiA. 9 and associated testing. provisions contained in
Part IV are based on FAC Section 17-4.244(4)(a). These revised
State water quality standards were adopted on (February 19, 1987
and are end-of-pipe effluent limitations required of all open
ocean discharges which do not utilize multiport diffusers. As
such, these limits are applicable without a concurrent
demonstration of ambient effect or impact. Acute toxicity test
data from December, 1986 indicate that post- and dechlorinated
effluent was toxic to Baphnid test species. Therefore, there are
indications that the effluent may be toxic.
This interpretation was previously affirmed by the FDER Bioassay
Task Force in its final report (August, 1985 - pg. 5) which
stated that FAC Section 17-4.244 applies at the point of
discharge. Thus, State water quality standards do not require an
assessment of ambient impact or dispersion and dilution
conditions for ocean outfalls. . ;
Ihe use of standard saltwater laboratoi^ organisms in toxicity
tests is consistent with EPA's Technical Support Document,
various EPA toxicity test protocols, and Region IV's May 5, 1986
toxicity policy. The final recommendation of the Bioassay Task
Force final report cited above (pg. 7) regarding the issue of the
use of species significant to the indigenous aquatic community
was that "standard stock monocultures of known health and
sensitivity must be used in testing". Thus, the use of. standard
saltwater laboratory test species is consistent with the intent
of FAC Section 17-4.244(4)(a), as interpreted by FDER. The use
of indigenous species is not practical due to:
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1. sensitive organisms may not be present in the
reoeiving water due to previous exposure to the
effluent or other pollutants;
2 the difficulty in collecting and handling organisms of
the desired age and condition (free frcm disease) fran
the reoeiving water;
3. the lack of extensive quality control and
range-of-sensitivity information for such species; and
4. the lack of information on the diet of such indigenous .
organisms.
CCMMENT: Draft permit conditions I.A.10 and 11 are unreasonably vagus and
provide EPA with unfettered discretion and latitude in establishing
what data constitute complianae with these requirements. These
conditions create more stringent criteria for paean discharges than
freshwater discharges. Submittal of the following should
constitute compliance with the required monitoring program: 1)
results of the- dye study; 2) demonstrated compliance with the
secondary treatment discharge; 3) demonstrated compliance with the
biotoxicity requirements as ultimately determined;. and 4) submittal
of study data from the Miami-Dade outfall.
RESPONSE: The promulgated guidelines establish a presumption that discharges
in compliance with Sections 301(h), 316(e), and 301(g) of the Clean
Water Act (CWA) and State water quality standards under Section 303
of the CWA will not cause unreasonable degradation. Additionally,
these guidelines provide that the standard on which the Fegional
Administrator is to make these judgments is one of
"reasonableness". Fegicn IV agrees that submittal of the four data
sources mentioned above would probably be sufficient to make a
determination of no unreasonable degradation.
The. June 2, 1988 fact sheet reference to a Section 403(c) "no
irreparable harm' finding by the Fegional Administrator is in error.
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State certification was requested on the draft permit on June 2, 1988. State
certification is hereby deemed waived as per 40 CFR 124.53(c). A finding of
no irreparable harm for this discharge was made under the provisions of
Section 403(c) of the Clean Water Act by the Regional Administrator on August
26, 1988. Available information was insufficient, to make a finding of no
unreasonable degradation under Section 403(c).
After consideration of all comments, EPA issues the final permit for the South
Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board, NPDES No. FL0035980,
today, August 31, 1988.
Water Management Division
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