Municipal Wastewater Permits TCEQ Trade Fair May 2019

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Municipal Wastewater Permits TCEQ Trade Fair May 2019 J. Alfonso Martinez III 512 -239

Municipal Wastewater Permits TCEQ Trade Fair May 2019 J. Alfonso Martinez III 512 -239 -4671

APPLICATION FORMS 10053 -inst • Instructions for Completing the Domestic Wastewater Permit Application (PDF)

APPLICATION FORMS 10053 -inst • Instructions for Completing the Domestic Wastewater Permit Application (PDF) 10053 • Domestic Wastewater Permit Application Administrative Report (PDF) 10054 • Domestic Wastewater Permit Application Technical Report (PDF)

TYPES OF APPLICATIONS New* Renewal Amendment Brand new facility Continue an existing authorization Major

TYPES OF APPLICATIONS New* Renewal Amendment Brand new facility Continue an existing authorization Major Amendment*substantially change or relax the permit Expired permits re-apply as new facilities Can include a minor amendment Minor Amendmentchange permit without relaxing the permit *Requires additional notice to adjacent and downstream landowners

PERMIT TYPES TPDES TCEQ/EPA Discharge TLAP State Only No discharge to waters of the

PERMIT TYPES TPDES TCEQ/EPA Discharge TLAP State Only No discharge to waters of the state

TPDES APPLICATION TPDES Application Type New Application Worksheets Required Admin 1. 0, 1. 1,

TPDES APPLICATION TPDES Application Type New Application Worksheets Required Admin 1. 0, 1. 1, and SPIF Tech 1. 0, 1. 1, 2. 0, 2. 1, 4. 0¹, 5. 0¹, and 6. 0² Major Amendment Admin 1. 0, 1. 1, and SPIF Tech 1. 0, 1. 1, 2. 0, 2. 1³, 4. 0¹, and 6. 0² Minor Amendment Admin 1. 0 and SPIF Tech, 1. 0, 1. 1³, 2. 0, and 6. 0² Renewal Admin 1. 0 and SPIF Tech 1. 0, 2. 0, 4. 0¹, 5. 0¹, and 6. 0² ¹Required for major facilities ²Required for POTWs ³May be requested on a case-by-case basis

TLAP APPLICATION TLAP Application Type Application Worksheets Required New Admin 1. 0, 1. 1,

TLAP APPLICATION TLAP Application Type Application Worksheets Required New Admin 1. 0, 1. 1, and SPIF Tech 1. 0, 1. 1, 3. 0, 3. 1 (Surface), 3. 2 (Subsurface), 3. 3 (SADDS), and 7. 0 (Inject) Major Amendment Admin 1. 0, 1. 1, and SPIF Tech 1. 0, 1. 1, 3. 0, 3. 1 (Surface), 3. 2 (Subsurface), 3. 3 (SADDS), and 7. 0 (Inject) Minor Amendment Admin 1. 0 and SPIF Tech 1. 0, 1. 1¹, 3. 0¹, 3. 1¹ (Surface), 3. 2¹ (Subsurface), 3. 3¹ (SADDS), and 7. 0 (Inject) Renewal Admin 1. 0 and SPIF Tech 1. 0, 3. 1 (Surface), 3. 2¹ (Subsurface), 3. 3¹ (SADDS), and 7. 0 (Inject) ¹May be requested on a case-by-case basis

TYPES OF TLAPS Surface Irrigation Subsurface Irrigation 30 TAC Chapter 309 30 TAC Chapter

TYPES OF TLAPS Surface Irrigation Subsurface Irrigation 30 TAC Chapter 309 30 TAC Chapter 217 design requirements 30 TAC Chapter 285 for guidance; 20 TAC Chapter 217 for design requirements Prohibited in Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Subsurface Area Drip Dispersal System 30 TAC Chapter 222 design requirements Prohibited in Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Total Evaporation 30 TAC Chapter 309 30 TAC Chapter 217 design requirements General permit for water treatment plants WQG 100000

TLAP vs. 210 Reuse (210) TLAP • TLAP • Reuse (210) – – –

TLAP vs. 210 Reuse (210) TLAP • TLAP • Reuse (210) – – – Dedicated disposal site Permittee owns/leases land Requires permit (330 days) – – – At user’s demand Permittee does not control land Attached to existing TPDES/TLAP permit (30 days) For more information about Chapter 210 reuse authorizations, refer to the Dedicated disposal site At user’s demand Permittee must own or lease land Permittee may control land Requires permit (330 days) Attached to permit (30 days) • Reuse of Domestic Reclaimed Water” as Presented by Louis C. Herrin, III. presentation “

THE PERMITTING PROCESS Application Water Quality Assessment Applications Team NOD & NORI Issued ISSUED

THE PERMITTING PROCESS Application Water Quality Assessment Applications Team NOD & NORI Issued ISSUED Permit PERMIT Pretreatment NAPD Chief Clerk’s Office Public comments Permit Coordinator EPA Draft Permit Region & Enforcement

Water Quality Assessment Review TLAP Agronomic Review Groundwater Review Standards TPDES *For major permits

Water Quality Assessment Review TLAP Agronomic Review Groundwater Review Standards TPDES *For major permits Critical Conditions* Modeling Biomonitoring*

How do I speed up the permitting process? Publish both public notices and return

How do I speed up the permitting process? Publish both public notices and return documents (30 days each) • • Check for bilingual requirements Check accuracy and formatting Complete/correct affidavit and verification Contact the Chief Clerk’s Office at 512 -239 -3300 with questions about the publication process Respond to Notices of Deficiency Review draft permit and send approval or comments

COMMISIONERS’ INTEGRATED DATABASE

COMMISIONERS’ INTEGRATED DATABASE

COMMISSIONERS’ INTEGRATED DATABASE PART 1 http: //www 14. tceq. texas. gov/epic/e. CID/

COMMISSIONERS’ INTEGRATED DATABASE PART 1 http: //www 14. tceq. texas. gov/epic/e. CID/

COMMISSIONERS’ INTEGRATED DATABASE PART 2 http: //www 14. tceq. texas. gov/epic/e. CID/

COMMISSIONERS’ INTEGRATED DATABASE PART 2 http: //www 14. tceq. texas. gov/epic/e. CID/

COMMISSIONERS’ INTEGRATED DATABASE PART 3 http: //www 14. tceq. texas. gov/epic/e. CID/

COMMISSIONERS’ INTEGRATED DATABASE PART 3 http: //www 14. tceq. texas. gov/epic/e. CID/

ANTIBACKSLIDING EPA has informed me that you are backsliding. What is backsliding? Can a

ANTIBACKSLIDING EPA has informed me that you are backsliding. What is backsliding? Can a less stringent permit be issued? Material alteration No control, no remedy Any change in a permit that leads to less stringent conditions Federal Anti-backsliding regulations 40 CFR Part 122. 44 (l)(2)(i) Appropriate treatment can’t meet limit New information

REGIONALIZATION State policy prefers regional or area-wide wastewater treatment systems over a large number

REGIONALIZATION State policy prefers regional or area-wide wastewater treatment systems over a large number of smaller treatment systems New and expanding plants contact existing wastewater treatment providers Provide a 3 mile radius map from the point of discharge that lists all permitted municipal facilities or collection systems CCN issues (512 -239 -4691)

BEFORE ACCEPTING WASTE… Domestic septage (septic tanks) or chemical toilet waste Is it good

BEFORE ACCEPTING WASTE… Domestic septage (septic tanks) or chemical toilet waste Is it good for my treatment process? Domestic WWTP biosolids Grit or grease Do I have organic capacity? Brewery, bottling, and food processing wastewater Animal feed or animal processing wastewater

Correspondence with the Municipal Permits Team Acceptance of additional waste (e. g. , septic

Correspondence with the Municipal Permits Team Acceptance of additional waste (e. g. , septic waste, portable toilet waste, etc. ) Pump and Haul Temporary use of chlorination for disinfection Bacteria Frequency Reduction

Recent Changes Other Requirement Section – Federal and State Requirements Application Forms updates Dechlorination

Recent Changes Other Requirement Section – Federal and State Requirements Application Forms updates Dechlorination requirements for facilities ≥ 0. 5 MGD

APPLICATION HELP If I have questions… • Call (512) 239 -4671 If I have

APPLICATION HELP If I have questions… • Call (512) 239 -4671 If I have lots of questions… • Consider a preapplication meeting with TCEQ staff If I need to renew my permit… • Submit application 180 days before the existing permit expires

ANY QUESTIONS?

ANY QUESTIONS?

CONTACT INFORMATION J. Alfonso Martinez III Jose. Martinez@ tceq. texas. gov 512 -239 -4668

CONTACT INFORMATION J. Alfonso Martinez III Jose. Martinez@ tceq. texas. gov 512 -239 -4668

Supplemental SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Information

Supplemental SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Information

HELPFUL RESOURCES TCEQ website: http: //www. tceq. state. tx. us Keyword/forms search (database, Spanish

HELPFUL RESOURCES TCEQ website: http: //www. tceq. state. tx. us Keyword/forms search (database, Spanish templates, 10053, 10054, municipal wastewater permits, etc. ) Central Records 512 -239 -2900 Chief Clerk’s Office: 512 -239 -3300 Water Quality Division: 512 -239 -4671 Regional Offices

HELPFUL WEBSITE RESOURCES

HELPFUL WEBSITE RESOURCES

References • Comic was adapted from Reverendfun. com by Mikel Rice copyright Bible Gateway

References • Comic was adapted from Reverendfun. com by Mikel Rice copyright Bible Gateway http: //www. reverendfun. com/? date=2001070 2