IDEM Syracuse Wastewater Treatment Plant
February 27, 2023 at 5:52 p.m.
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On November 30, 2022, the Town of Syracuse submitted its NPDES renewal application for the above-referenced facility which included a request to renew its Streamlined Mercury Variance (SMV) under the requirements of 327 IAC 5-3-2 and 5-3.5. Based on staff review and application of pertinent standards & regulations, IDEM has determined the SMV renewal application and accompanying PMPP to be complete and proposes to incorporate the SMV as a condition of the NPDES permit through reissuance of NPDES Permit No.IN0021172 in accordance with 327 IAC 5-3.5-6. The Permit renewal will include the requirements of the applicant’s PMPP and an interim discharge limit for mercury calculated based on the procedures of 327 IAC 5-3.5-8. The SMV will remain in effect until the NPDES permit expires under IC 13-14-8-9.
PROCEDURES TO FILE A RESPONSE: The draft permit renewal is posted on IDEM’s web page for public notices at https://www.in.gov/idem/public-notices/. All related documents including the NPDES renewal application and the SMV renewal application are on file & may be inspected at IDEM, Office of Water Quality, Permits Branch, Municipal NPDES Permits Section, IGC-North Rm 1255, 100 N. Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN from 9 - 4, M - F, (copies 10¢ per page).
The proposed decision to issue the permit renewal is tentative. In accordance with 327 IAC 5-3-9, IDEM is required to Public Notice its intent to renew the NPDES permit for this facility for a minimum 30-day comment period. In accordance with 327 IAC 5-3.5-5, IDEM is required to Public Notice the receipt of a complete SMV application and solicit public comment. Anyone interested is invited to submit written comments regarding the formulation of the Final Determination to issue the NPDES permit renewal and the SMV renewal. A public hearing may be requested by submitting to IDEM a written request which must include the name & contact information (address, phone, E-mail) of the person making the request, the interest of the person making the request, persons represented by the person making the request, the reason for the request, and the issues proposed for consideration at the Hearing. If the Department determines a need for a Public Hearing based on the comments and requests received, notice will be published 30 days prior, in the newspaper of the geographical area of the discharge and on IDEM’s website. All comments & requests must be postmarked no later than the RESPONSE DUE DATE specified above. Notice will be sent to all persons submitting comments or requesting notification. Notice of Final Permit action will not be made to persons who fail to request such notice.
Additional information regarding public involvement in the permitting process can be found in our online Citizens’ Guide: https://www.in.gov/idem/resources/citizens-guide-to-idem/. Please tell others whom you think would be interested in this matter.
Please deliver or mail all requests or written comments to the attention of the Permit Manager: Nicholas Eilerman, Office of Water Quality, Permits Branch, 100 North Senate Avenue Room 1255, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251; phone: 317-232-8619, or [email protected]. This notice is posted in the Kosciusko County - Times Union newspaper and online at https://www.in.gov/idem/public-notices/.
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On November 30, 2022, the Town of Syracuse submitted its NPDES renewal application for the above-referenced facility which included a request to renew its Streamlined Mercury Variance (SMV) under the requirements of 327 IAC 5-3-2 and 5-3.5. Based on staff review and application of pertinent standards & regulations, IDEM has determined the SMV renewal application and accompanying PMPP to be complete and proposes to incorporate the SMV as a condition of the NPDES permit through reissuance of NPDES Permit No.IN0021172 in accordance with 327 IAC 5-3.5-6. The Permit renewal will include the requirements of the applicant’s PMPP and an interim discharge limit for mercury calculated based on the procedures of 327 IAC 5-3.5-8. The SMV will remain in effect until the NPDES permit expires under IC 13-14-8-9.
PROCEDURES TO FILE A RESPONSE: The draft permit renewal is posted on IDEM’s web page for public notices at https://www.in.gov/idem/public-notices/. All related documents including the NPDES renewal application and the SMV renewal application are on file & may be inspected at IDEM, Office of Water Quality, Permits Branch, Municipal NPDES Permits Section, IGC-North Rm 1255, 100 N. Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN from 9 - 4, M - F, (copies 10¢ per page).
The proposed decision to issue the permit renewal is tentative. In accordance with 327 IAC 5-3-9, IDEM is required to Public Notice its intent to renew the NPDES permit for this facility for a minimum 30-day comment period. In accordance with 327 IAC 5-3.5-5, IDEM is required to Public Notice the receipt of a complete SMV application and solicit public comment. Anyone interested is invited to submit written comments regarding the formulation of the Final Determination to issue the NPDES permit renewal and the SMV renewal. A public hearing may be requested by submitting to IDEM a written request which must include the name & contact information (address, phone, E-mail) of the person making the request, the interest of the person making the request, persons represented by the person making the request, the reason for the request, and the issues proposed for consideration at the Hearing. If the Department determines a need for a Public Hearing based on the comments and requests received, notice will be published 30 days prior, in the newspaper of the geographical area of the discharge and on IDEM’s website. All comments & requests must be postmarked no later than the RESPONSE DUE DATE specified above. Notice will be sent to all persons submitting comments or requesting notification. Notice of Final Permit action will not be made to persons who fail to request such notice.
Additional information regarding public involvement in the permitting process can be found in our online Citizens’ Guide: https://www.in.gov/idem/resources/citizens-guide-to-idem/. Please tell others whom you think would be interested in this matter.
Please deliver or mail all requests or written comments to the attention of the Permit Manager: Nicholas Eilerman, Office of Water Quality, Permits Branch, 100 North Senate Avenue Room 1255, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251; phone: 317-232-8619, or [email protected]. This notice is posted in the Kosciusko County - Times Union newspaper and online at https://www.in.gov/idem/public-notices/.
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