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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPPP - WWD Ordinance Premdraft Proposed Revision of Wastewater Discharge Regulations , Ordinance No . OCSD =XX QCP Q � Orange CountySanitation l CD -i THE EN���O James Colston Manager Environmental Compliance Division Why Change the Ordinance? • OCSD is required to have a Pretreatment Program that is approved by the United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) • As part of the ocean discharge permit, OCSD must review its Local Limits every five years • Protection of wastewater for recycling and support for the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) What are the Major Changes ? • New and revised local limits (Sampling for additional constituents will be required for some industries) • Longer permit terms • Changes to the appeals process, enforcement response schedules, permit transfers • Prohibition on corrosion and fouling of OCSD lines & Ban on the liquefaction of human and pet remains • No fee changes Local • • Pollutants of Concern New/ Existing New/ Existing -Amended Amended = • Mass Allocation 15,000 Ib/d - - - - - - TP2 Design Criteria • Mass Allocation - - - - - - ff - - WQBEL Ocean Outfall Chromium20.0 2.0 35.0 2.0 RP1 2' Inhibition 15.0 5.0 - - - - - - WQBEL Ocean Outfall 2.0 2.0 - - - - - - RP1 Biosolids • 1 .0 1 .0 1 .0 1 .0 RP1 Biosolids • • • - 3.0 3.0 25.0 25.0 RP1 Biosolids • 2.0 2.0 10.0 10.0 RP1 Biosolids 0.03 0.03 - - - - - - RP1 Biosolids 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 RP1 Biosolids 10.0 10.0 50.0 50.0 RP1 Biosolids Molybdenum 2.3 - - - - - - - - - RP1 Biosolids Selenium 3.9 - - - - - - - - - RP1 Biosolids - - 1 .0 - - - - - - - - - GWRS Influent TotalOrganics - - - 0.58 - - - - - - Toxicity GWRS Product Cyanide (Amenable) - - - 1 .0 - - - - - - RP1 2' Inhibition Cyanide - 5.0 5.0 - - - - - - RP1 2' Inhibition Petroleum O&G 100.0 100.0 - - - - - - Sewer Interference Total • - 5.0 5.0 - - - - - - Sewer Interference Dissolved Sulfides 0.5 0.5 - - - - - - Sewer Interference • 6.0 - 12.0 6.0 - 12.0 6.0 - 12.0 6.0 - 12.0 Sewer Interference 0.01 0.01 - - - - - - Toxicity Pesticides0.01 0.01 - - - - - - Toxicity OCSD Ordinance Modifications Vmp�MI E 1 � q � =II0I!IIE=A NGE? WHY DID OCSD MAKE THIS CHANGE? Permit Terms: The maximum issue OCSD is planning to extend - periods for permits have been permit _ to align changed : closely _ maximum • _ rmit Class I permits may be issued for up terms . � allowed • better to four years; allocation of - • - to more efficiently manage all Class II permits, Dry Weather Urban Runoff Discharge Permits, and Special Purpose Discharge Permits permit holders. may be issued for up to five years; and Wastehauler Discharge Permits may be issued for up to three years. OCSD Ordinance Modifications WHAT IS THE CHANGE? W' WHY DID OCSD MAKE THIS CHANGE? Permit Transfers: Ordinance Permits issued under the Ordinance language has been _ _ _ • are for a specific User, for a specific to prohibit permit transfers 111 operation at a specific location or for triggered _ or change a specific wastehauler, and create no vested rights. The language ownership. Notification of sale or 41 modifications clarify that the existing change permit will be terminated by OCSD clarified.been upon notification of sale or change of diownership. A new permit will be issued to the new owner upon proper submittal of an application. OCSD Ordinance Modifications WHAT IS THE CHANGE? WHY DID OCSD MAKE THIS CHANGE? Corrosion, Fouling, Occlusi Discharges of this nature impact Da - Discharges : the life of the POTW's assets and corrosion, • : occlusion, oO the operation and maintenance damage are prohibited. cost. Damage from subsequent spills can also harm the environment and public safety. OCSD Ordinance Modifications WHAT IS THE CHANGE? WHY DID OCSD MAKE THIS CHANGE? Ban the discharge of liquefied OCSD currentlyrecycles about human and pet remains: of - nt flow forindirect Manufacturers are selling potable reuse with plans to equipment that uses heat and recycle 0' . of - flows. caustic soda to liquefy human andThe use of - for - • is pet remains prior to discharge toculturally repugnantto the • • the sewer. Acknowledgement/Questions What Happens Next? • January 27, 2016, 6:00 PM — Board First Reading • February 24, 20161 6:00 PM — Board Second Reading and Adoption What is Ordinance No . OCSD =xx? • Latest revision of Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD)'s Wastewater Discharge Regulations, formerly OCSD-39 • The Ordinance: 1 ) is a legal mechanism implemented by OCSD that sets out requirements for the discharge of pollutants into OCSD's collection system , reclamation and treatment facilities; 2) ensures that OCSD has adequate legal authority to effectively implement its local Pretreatment Program; 3) and contains Local Limits controlling discharge of pollutants that Users of OCSD's sewer collection systems must satisfy. OCSD Ordinance Modifications WHAT IS THE CHANGE? WHY DID CICSD MAKE Type of Appeals: • • - . - Appeals to administrative orders and been limited . administrative penalties are critical administrative orders issues concerning the General administrative penalties. Manager. Other types of appeals 44 from decisions, actions, and determinations at lower levels of do enforcement are addressed by the Department Head or designee. This dois a clarification of the existing process. do OCSD Ordinance Modifications WHAT IS THE CHANGE . MEMET DID O =vVirmagm.-Immumv- rmlorcem Defining procedural r- • • • Schedules: Procedural reportingresponse sc - • u es aci itates and response schedules have prudent acti • for both the been defined for mechanisms of Permittee . • OCSD. This is a compliance. clarification of - existing process. OCSD Ordinance Modifications WHAT IS THE CHANGE? WHY DID CICSD MAKE THIS CHANGE? Enforcement • • - . - Due to changes in State law, the Appeals will • - made to the • current process creates conflicts General Manager. - of interest between OCS D's appeals w - - made to the OCSD General Counsel and the Steering Steering Committee. Committee under the current appeal process. This significantly complicates the prosecution of enforcement cases.