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1U.S. Environmental Protection Agency11/2/2016
18th Annual EPA/NERPCA
New England IndustrialPretreatment Coordinator’s Conference
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2U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Justin Pimpare
EPA Regional Pretreatment Coordinator
EPA New England
October 26, 2016
18th Annual New England Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator’s Workshop
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
U.S. EPA UpdateIndustrial Pretreatment Program
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3U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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4U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• NPDES Applications and Program Updates Rule
• Update to “Industrial User Inspection and Sampling Manual for POTWs” (1994)
– Updates to Other Manual and Training in progress
• National Enforcement Initiative – FY 2017
• Preliminary 2016 Effluent Program Plan and Dental Rule
• CROss Media Electronic Reporting [Receipt] Rule [CROMERR]: http://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-08/documents/cromerrforpotw.pdf
• NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule
• Nutrient Removal Study
NPDES & Pretreatment Updates
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5U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NPDES Applications and Program Updates Rule
Proposal: Federal Register on May 18, 2016 https://federalregister.gov/a/2016-11265
Comment period: Closed August 2, 2016Final Rulemaking: Anticipated late summer 2017
Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2016-0145
Contact: Erin Flannery Keith [email protected]
https://www.epa.gov/npdes/npdes-application-and-program-updates
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6U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NPDES Applications and Program Updates Rule(continued)
Focus:
Eliminate inconsistences between regulations and application forms;
Improve permit documentation, transparency, and oversight;
Clarify EXISTING regulations; and Delete outdated provisions.
15 topics within 40 CFR 122, 123 & 124 in following major categories:
Permit Applications Process Efficiencies
Permit Objections Vessel Exemptions
Documentation (Fact Sheets) Public Notice Requirements
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7U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Original: April 1994
• Draft update sent to stakeholders in
June 2016
• Final anticipated for “any day now”
• Training 2017?
Industrial User Inspection and Sampling Manual For POTWs
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8U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
“retain four of its current National Enforcement Initiatives,
add two new initiatives, and
expand one to include a new area of focus” [total = 7]
1. Keeping Industrial Pollutants Out of the Nation’s Waters (new initiative)
– chemical manufacturing
– metal manufacturing,
– mining and
– food processing
6. Keeping Raw Sewage and Contaminated Stormwater Out of the Nation’s Waters
National Enforcement Initiatives FY2017-2019
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Ongoing Effluent Guidelines Review Process (CWA §304m)
Preliminary 2016 Plan
– Published in Federal Register: June 27, 2016
– 81 FR 41535-6
– Comment Period Closed: July 27, 2016
– Final Plan expected: June 2017
– Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2015-0665
– Contact: Bill Swietlik [email protected]
(202) 566-1053
https://www.epa.gov/eg/effluent-guidelines-plan9U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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10U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• No new or revised regulations announced (except for those already underway):
– Unconventional Oil & Gas Extraction – 40 CFR 435
• Final June 28, 2016
• https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-06-28/pdf/2016-14901.pdf
– Canned & Preserved Seafood Category covering Alaska Seafood Processing - 40 CFR 408
• Final regulation forecast for Spring 2017
Ongoing Effluent Guidelines Review Process (CWA §304m)
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11U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Updates on ongoing industry studies:
• Petroleum Refining
• Centralized Waste Treatment Facilities –
• Metal Finishing – 40 CFR 433– Preliminary Study of the Metal Finishing Category: 2015 Status
Report [June 2016]
– https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=EPA-HQ-OW-2015-0665-0303
Ongoing Effluent Guidelines Review Process (CWA §304m)
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12U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Reviewing categories:
– Battery Manufacturing, 40 CFR 461 (1983)
– Electrical & Electronic Components Manuf, 40 CFR 469 (1983)
– Iron & Steel Manufacturing, 40 CFR 420 (1982, 2002)
– Organic Chemical, Plastics, and Synthetic Fibers, 40 CFR 414 (1987)
– Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Categories, 40 CFR 430 (1998)
Ongoing Effluent Guidelines Review Process (CWA §304m)
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13U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Proposal – Federal Register Notice September 22, 2014
• Final Rule sent to OMB (September 9, 2016)
• Final rule – December 2016
• What will it look like??????????
Dental Amalgam Rule (40 CFR 441)
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What will the final rule look like?
EPA Headquarters leaked email below:
“looks like all signs are pointing option 1, the Connecticut approach with enhancements”
So what does that mean????????
14U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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15U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
https://www.epa.gov/cwa-methods/methods-update-rule-2015
• Proposed February 19, 2015
• 80 FR 8956-9075 [120 pages]https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-02-19/pdf/2015-02841.pdf
• Final regulation forecast for December 2016
• Contact: Adrian Hanley, [email protected](202) 564-1564
[Analytical] Methods Update Rule - 2015
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EPA Region 9 Annual
Pretreatment Reports EPA Region 7 Annual
Biosolids Reports
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CROMERR or NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule?
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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17U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• CROMERR = CROss Media Electronic Reporting [Receipt] Rule [CROMERR]– 40 CFR Part 3
– Requirements on the Receiver of the Data http://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-08/documents/cromerrforpotw.pdf
• NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule– 40 CFR Part 127
– Requirements for Certain Data Elements and Certain report
CROMERR or NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule?
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18U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, MN
• Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Virginia
• Orange County Sanitation District, California
• Anticipate:
POTWs with CROMERR Compliant Programs
• Haverhill, MA • Fort Collins, CO
• MWRA, MA • Delta Diablo, CA
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19U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Questionnaire will be sent out early 2017 under Section 308 Authority
• Webinars to be held November 2nd & 10th open to the general public
Nutrient Removal and Secondary Technologies Study
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Streamlining Approvals in MA45 of 48 or 94 % have complied
Yes, this is the &#*&#*#& list!!!!
•Pittsfield •South Essex Sewerage District
20U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Regional Meetings (MA, NH, ME and RI)
21U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Questions?
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Justin Pimpare
EPA New England
Phone: (617) 918-1531
Fax: (617) 918-0531
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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23U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Vendor Introduction
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Regional
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