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Timestamp: 2019-11-20 20:06:34
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 208', '§ 301', 'art 136', 'art 136', 'art 136', '§ 510']

Potable Water Treatment Plant GP Amendment and Reissuance
1/10/18 12:02 PM [latest] 12/28/17 8:02 AM 12/14/17 10:07 AM
9VAC25-860
GENERAL VIRGINIA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (VPDES) GENERAL PERMIT FOR POTABLE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS
9VAC25-860-10
"Municipal separate storm sewer system" or "MS4" means a conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains) (i) owned or operated by a state, city, town, county, district, association, or other public body (created by or pursuant to state law) having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, storm water, or other wastes, including special districts under state law such as a sewer district, flood control district or drainage district, or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an authorized Indian tribal organization, or a designated and approved management agency under § 208 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) that discharges to surface waters of the state; (ii) designed or used for collecting or conveying storm water; (iii) which is not a combined sewer; and (iv) which is not part of a publicly owned treatment works (POTW).
9VAC25-860-15
Except as noted, when a regulation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set forth in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is referenced and incorporated [ herein in this chapter ], that regulation shall be as it exists and has been published as of July 1, 2012 2017.
9VAC25-860-20
9VAC25-860-20. Purpose.
This general permit regulation governs the discharge of process wastewater from potable water treatment plants to surface waters.
9VAC25-860-40
9VAC25-860-40. Effective date of the permit.
This general VPDES permit will become effective on December 24, 2013 July 1, 2018, and will expire on June 30, 2018 2023. This general permit is effective for any covered owner upon compliance with all the provisions of 9VAC25-860-50.
9VAC25-860-50
9VAC25-860-50. Authorization to discharge.
A. Any owner governed by this general permit is hereby authorized to discharge to surface waters of the Commonwealth of Virginia provided that:
1. The owner submits a registration statement in accordance with 9VAC25-860-60 and that registration statement is accepted by the board;
3. The owner complies with the applicable effluent limitations and other requirements of 9VAC25-860-70; and
4. The discharge is not consistent with the assumptions and requirements of an approved TMDL;
5. The facility is subject to the requirements of 9VAC25-820-70 Part I G 1 (General VPDES Watershed Permit Regulation for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Discharges and Nutrient Trading in the Chesapeake Watershed in Virginia - Requirement to Register); and
6. An owner applying for coverage under this general permit submits the results of representative whole effluent toxicity testing of the discharge, and the results demonstrate that there is a reasonable potential for toxicity.
C. Compliance with this general permit constitutes compliance [ , for purposes of enforcement, ] with [ §§ 301, 302, 306, 307, 318, 403, and 405 (a) through (b) of ] the federal Clean Water Act and the State Water Control Law with the exceptions stated in 9VAC25-31-60 of the VPDES Permit Regulation. Approval for coverage under this general permit does not relieve any owner of the responsibility to comply with any other applicable federal, state, or local statute, ordinance, or regulation.
1. [ Any owner that was authorized to discharge under the potable water treatment plant general permit issued in ] 2008 [ 2013 and that submits a complete registration statement on or before ] December 24, 2013 [ June 30, 2018, is authorized to continue to discharge under the terms of the ] 2008 [ 2013 general permit until such time as the board either Permit coverage shall expire at the end of its term. However, expiring permit coverages are automatically continued if the owner has submitted a complete registration statement at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the permit, or a later submittal established by the board, which cannot extend beyond the expiration date of the original permit. The permittee is authorized to continue to discharge until such time as the board either ]:
a. Initiate enforcement action based upon the 2008 [ 2013 ] general permit [ coverage that has been continued ];
b. Issue a notice of intent to deny coverage under the reissued general permit. If the general permit coverage is denied, the owner would then be required to cease the discharges authorized by [ administratively the ] continued coverage under the terms of the 2008 [ 2013 ] general permit or be subject to enforcement action for discharging without a permit;
9VAC25-860-60
b. Any owner that was authorized to discharge under the [ expiring or expired ] general VPDES permit [ that became effective on December 24, ] 2008 [ 2013, ] and who intends to continue coverage under this general permit shall submit a complete registration statement to the board [ on or before ] October 24, 2013 [ May 1, 2018 at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the existing permit or a later submittal established by the board ].
B. Late registration statements. Registration statements for existing owners covered under subdivision A 2 b of this section will be accepted after December 24, 2013 [ June 30, 2018 the expiration date of the permit ], but authorization to discharge will not be retroactive. [ Owners described in subdivision A 2 b of this section that submit registration statements after ] October 24, 2013 [ May 1, 2018, are authorized to discharge under the provisions of 9VAC25-860-50 D if a complete registration statement is submitted on or before ] December 24, 2013 [ June 30, 2018. ]
4. A USGS 7.5 minute topographic map or equivalent computer generated map showing the facility location extending to at least one mile beyond the property boundary and the location of the discharge point(s) points;
6. The outfall number, latitude and longitude, the daily maximum actual or projected [ process ] wastewater flow rate (millions of gallons per day or gallons per day), typical volume, duration of discharges, and frequency of discharge;
9. If the existing VPDES permit contains a groundwater monitoring plan requirement, a copy of the board-approved plan should shall be submitted unless the plan has been previously submitted and approved and remains unchanged. If a plan has been previously approved, cite the plan and date of approval;
11. The results of any whole effluent toxicity evaluation required by the 2008 2013 potable water treatment plant general permit regulation, 9VAC25-860-50 A 3, or the current individual permit, if not previously submitted to the department;
12. A schematic drawing showing the source(s) sources of water used on the property and the conceptual design of the methods of treatment and disposal of process wastewater;
13. Information on chemicals used in the production of drinking water and process wastewater treatment, to include (i) a description of chemicals, (ii) a proposed or actual schedule and quantity of chemical usage and, if applicable, (iii) a description of any chemical or chemical usage changes since the previous registration statement was submitted, and (iv) a description of which chemicals have no likelihood of entering the process wastewater;
15. Whether the facility will discharge to a MS4 municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). If so, the name of the MS4 owner must be provided. If the owner of the potable water treatment plant is not the owner of the MS4, the facility owner shall notify the MS4 owner of the existence of the discharge and include a copy of the notification with the registration statement. The notification shall include the following information: the name of the facility, a contact person and phone telephone number, the location of the discharge, the nature of the discharge, and the owner's VPDES general permit number;
9VAC25-860-70
9VAC25-860-70. General permit.
General Permit No.: VAG64
Effective Date: December 24, 2013 July 1, 2018
Expiration Date: June 30, 2018 2023
GENERAL PERMIT FOR POTABLE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS
In compliance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act, as amended, and pursuant to the State Water Control Law and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, owners of potable water treatment plants are authorized to discharge to surface waters within the boundaries of the Commonwealth of Virginia, except those specifically named in board regulations that prohibit such discharges.
The authorized discharge shall be in accordance with the information submitted with the registration statement, this cover page, Part I ‑ Effluent Limitations and, Monitoring Requirements, and Special Conditions, and Part II - Conditions Applicable To to All VPDES Permits, as set forth herein in this general permit.
1. Facilities other than reverse osmosis or nanofiltration plants.
During the period beginning with the permittee's coverage under this general permit and lasting until the permit's expiration date, the permittee is authorized to discharge process wastewater from outfall(s) outfalls: __________
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored as specified below:
pH (SU)(2)(3)
Composite(3)(4)
Total Residual Chlorine(4)(5) (mg/l)
(1) Reports of quarterly monitoring shall be submitted to the DEQ regional office no later than the 10th day of April, July, October, and January.
(2)Reported estimated flow is to be based on the technical evaluation of the sources contributing to the discharge.
(2) (3)Where the Water Quality Standards (9VAC25-260) establish alternate standards for pH in waters receiving the discharge, those standards shall be the minimum and maximum effluent limitations.
(3) (4)Composite - For continuous discharges, five grab samples collected at hourly intervals. For batch discharges, five grab samples taken at evenly placed intervals until the discharge ceases, or until a minimum of five grab samples have been collected. For [ continuous or ] batch discharges, the first grab shall occur within 15 minutes of commencement of the discharge.
(4) (5) Total residual chlorine limit shall only be applicable [ to facilities that use chlorine in the treatment process if chlorine is present in the process wastewater ].
2. Reverse osmosis and nanofiltration plants.
During the period beginning with the permittee's coverage under this general permit and lasting until the permit's expiration date, the permittee is authorized to discharge process wastewater originating from outfall(s) outfalls: __________
pH (SU)(2)
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l)(4)
(1) Monitoring frequencies shall be reduced to 1/quarter upon written notification from the DEQ regional office. Reports of quarterly monitoring shall be submitted to the DEQ regional office no later than the 10th day of April, July, October, and January.
(1)Reported estimated flow is to be based on the technical evaluation of the sources contributing to the discharge.
(2)Where the Water Quality Standards (9VAC25-260) establish alternate standards for pH in waters receiving the discharge, those standards shall be the minimum and maximum effluent limitations.
(3)Composite - For continuous discharges, five grab samples collected at hourly intervals. For batch discharges, five grab samples taken at evenly placed intervals until the discharge ceases or until a minimum of five grab samples have been collected. For [ continuous or ] batch discharges, the first grab shall occur within 15 minutes of commencement of the discharge.
(4)Where the Water Quality Standards (9VAC25-260) establish alternate standards for dissolved oxygen in waters receiving the discharge, those standards shall be the minimum effluent limitations.
1. Inspection of the effluent, and maintenance of the process wastewater treatment facility, shall be performed daily [ when discharging ]. Documentation of the inspection and maintenance shall be recorded in an operational log. This operational log shall be made available for review by the department personnel upon request.
2. No domestic sewage discharges are permitted under this general permit.
3. No chemicals used for water and process wastewater treatment, other than those listed on the owner's accepted registration statement, are allowed. Prior approval shall be obtained from the board before any changes are made to the chemical(s) chemicals, in order to assure protection of water quality and beneficial uses of the waters receiving the discharge. The owner shall indicate whether the chemical is likely to enter state waters through the process wastewater discharge.
4. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
5. Owners of facilities that are a source of the specified pollutant of concern to waters where an approved total maximum daily load (TMDL) has been established shall implement measures and controls that are consistent with the assumptions and requirements of the TMDL.
6. The permittee shall notify the department as soon as he the permittee knows or has reason to believe:
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter for 2,4‑dinitrophenol and for 2‑methyl‑4,6‑dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter for antimony;
7. If a board-approved groundwater monitoring plan was submitted with the registration statement, the permittee shall continue to sample and report in accordance with the plan. The approved plan shall be an enforceable part of this permit. The board or the owner, with board approval, may evaluate the groundwater monitoring data and demonstrate that revisions to or the cessation of the groundwater monitoring are appropriate. If the department determines that monitoring indicates that groundwater is contaminated, the permittee shall submit a corrective action plan within 60 days of being notified by the regional office. The plan shall set forth the steps to ensure the contamination source is eliminated or that the contaminant plume is contained on the permittee's property. In addition, based on the extent of contamination, a risk analysis may be required. Once approved, this plan or analysis shall become an enforceable part of this permit.
8. Compliance reporting under Part I A.
(1) Monthly average. Compliance with the monthly average limitations and reporting requirements for the parameters listed in subdivision 8 a of this subsection shall be determined as follows: all concentration data below the QL listed above in subdivision 8 a shall be treated as zero. All concentration data equal to or above the QL listed in subdivision 8 a shall be treated as it is reported. An arithmetic average shall be calculated using all reported data for the month, including the defined zeros. This arithmetic average shall be reported on the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) as calculated. If all data are below the QL, then the average shall be reported as "<QL." If reporting for quantity is required on the DMR and the calculated concentration is <QL, then report "<QL" for the quantity. Otherwise use the calculated concentration.
(2) Daily maximum. Compliance with the daily maximum limitations [ and/or or ] reporting requirements for the parameters listed in subdivision 8 a above of this subsection shall be determined as follows: all concentration data below the QL listed in subdivision 8 a above shall be treated as zero. All concentration data equal to or above the QL shall be treated as reported. An arithmetic average shall be calculated using all reported data, including the defined zeros, collected within each day during the reporting month. The maximum value of these daily averages thus determined shall be reported on the DMR as the Daily Maximum daily maximum. If all data are below the QL, then the average shall be reported as "<QL." If reporting for quantity is required on the DMR and the calculated concentration is <QL, then report "<QL" for the quantity. Otherwise use the calculated concentration.
c. Any single datum required shall be reported as "<QL" if it is less than the QL in subdivision 8 a of this subsection. Otherwise, the numerical value shall be reported.
d. The permittee shall report at least the same number of significant digits as the permit limit for a given parameter. Regardless of the rounding convention used (i.e., 5 five always rounding up or to the nearest even number) by the permittee, the permittee shall use the convention consistently, and shall ensure that consulting laboratories employed by the permittee use the same convention.
9. Operation and Maintenance Manual Requirement maintenance manual requirement.
a. Within 90 days after the date of coverage under this general permit, the permittee shall develop or update an Operation and Maintenance (O & M) Manual operation and maintenance (O&M) manual for the [ process wastewater ] treatment works. The O & M O&M manual shall be reviewed within 90 days of changes to the treatment system. The O & M O&M manual shall be certified in accordance with Part II K of this permit. The O & M O&M manual shall be made available for review by department personnel upon request.
b. This manual shall detail the practices and procedures that will be followed to ensure compliance with the requirements of this permit. Within 30 days of a request by the department, the current [ O & M Manual O&M manual ] shall be submitted to the board for review and approval. The permittee shall operate the [ process wastewater ] treatment works in accordance with the O & M Manual O&M manual. Noncompliance with the O & M Manual O&M manual shall be deemed a violation of the permit.
c. This manual shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following items, as appropriate:
(2) Discussion of best management practices [ , if applicable ];
(3) Treatment Process wastewater treatment system design, [ treatment system ] operation, routine preventive maintenance of units within the [ process wastewater ] treatment system, critical spare parts inventory and record keeping recordkeeping;
(4) A plan for the management [ and/or or ] disposal of waste solids and residues, which includes a requirement to clean settling basins and lagoons (if present at the facility) in order to achieve effective treatment and a requirement that all solids shall be handled, stored, and disposed of so as to prevent a discharge to state waters; [ and ]
(5) Procedures for measuring and recording the duration and volume of treated process wastewater discharged [ .; and
(6) Location of the operational log for performing the daily inspections of the effluent. The log shall note any solids or sheens and if there is no discharge at time of inspection. ]
10. Owners of a facility with a daily maximum flow rate greater than or equal to 50,000 gallons per day over three consecutive monitoring periods that have not conducted whole effluent toxicity (WET) testing to demonstrate there is no reasonable potential for toxicity from their discharge shall conduct WET testing as described in subdivisions [ 10 ] a through e of this subsection. Owners with changes in treatment technology or chemical usage that change the characteristics of the discharge and with a daily maximum flow rate greater than or equal to 50,000 gallons per day [ over three consecutive monitoring periods ] shall conduct WET testing as described in subdivisions [ 10 ] a through e of this subsection.
a. The WET testing shall consist of a minimum of four sets (set = vertebrate and invertebrate) (a set includes both vertebrate and invertebrate tests) of acute or chronic tests that reflect the current characteristics of the [ process wastewater ] treatment plant effluent using the following tests and organisms:
For an intermittent or batch discharger
48 hour static acute toxicity tests
Pimephales promelas or Oncorhynchus mykiss (for cold water) (vertebrates)
Ceriodaphnia dubia (invertebrate)
Saltwater organisms
Cyprinodon variegates variegatus (vertebrate)
Americamysis bahia (invertebrate)
For continuous discharger
7-Day Chronic Static Renewal Larval Survival and Growth Test with Pimephales promelas (vertebrate)
3-Brood Chronic Static Renewal Survival and Reproduction Test with Ceriodaphnia dubia (invertebrate)
7-Day Chronic Static Renewal Larval Survival and Growth Test with Cyprinodon variegatus (vertebrate)
7-Day Chronic Static Renewal Survival, Growth and Fecundity Test with Americamysis bahia (invertebrate)
Freshwater organisms are used where the salinity of the receiving water is less than 1.0 (parts per thousand). Where the salinity of the receiving water is greater than or equal to 1.0 but less than 5.0 either freshwater or saltwater organisms may be used. Saltwater organisms are used where the salinity is greater than or equal to 5.0. There shall be a minimum of 30 days between sets of tests, and test procedures shall follow Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 136 (40 CFR Part 136) 40 CFR Part 136, which references the EPA guidance manuals for WET testing.
b. This testing shall be completed, at a minimum, during the first year of coverage under the general permit or within one year of commencing discharge.
c. The department will evaluate all representative data statistically to see if there is reasonable potential for toxicity in the facility discharge. If such reasonable potential exists and cannot be eliminated, the owner will be notified that he the owner must apply for an individual VPDES permit at next reissuance and a WET limit will be included in that individual permit. If the potential cause of the toxicity is eliminated during the five-year term of this general permit, the owner may conduct additional WET testing to demonstrate that there is no longer reasonable potential for toxicity and an individual permit will not be required at the next reissuance.
d. If the department determines that no reasonable potential for toxicity exists in the facility discharge, no further WET testing is required unless changes in treatment technology or chemical usage are made at the plant that change the characteristics of the discharge. If there have been changes to the effluent characteristics, then four sets of WET testing, either acute or chronic tests as applicable to the current characteristics of the [ process wastewater ] treatment plant effluent, must be performed to recharacterize the discharge.
e. Any WET testing data will be submitted with the next required discharge monitoring report.
12. Notice of termination.
(1) Operations have ceased at the facility and there are no longer discharges of process wastewater from the potable water treatment plant;
(3) All discharges associated with this facility have been covered by an individual VPDES permit or a VPDES general permit; or
(b) A statement indicating that operations have ceased at the facility and there are no longer discharges from the facility;
(d) A statement indicating that termination of coverage is being requested for another reason (state the reason) and a description of the reason.
c. The following certification: "I certify under penalty of law that all process wastewater discharges from the identified facility that are authorized by this VPDES general permit have been eliminated, or covered under a VPDES individual or a VPDES general permit, or that I am no longer the owner of the facility, or permit coverage should be terminated for another reason listed above. I understand that by submitting this notice of termination, that I am no longer authorized to discharge process wastewater in accordance with the general permit, and that discharging pollutants to surface waters is unlawful where the discharge is not authorized by a VPDES permit. I also understand that the submittal of this notice of termination does not release an owner from liability for any violations of this permit or the Clean Water Act."
d. The notice of termination shall be submitted to the department and signed in accordance with Part II K.
13. Approval for coverage under this general permit does not relieve any owner of the responsibility to comply with any other federal, state, or local statute, ordinance, or regulation.
3. The permittee shall periodically calibrate and perform maintenance procedures on all monitoring and analytical instrumentation at intervals that will [ insure ensure ] accuracy of measurements.
2. Monitoring results shall be reported on a discharge monitoring report (DMR) DMR or on forms provided, approved or specified by the department.
D. Duty to provide information. The permittee shall furnish to the department, within a reasonable time, any information that the board may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The board may require the permittee to furnish, upon request, such plans, specifications, and other pertinent information as may be necessary to determine the effect of the wastes from his the permittee's discharge on the quality of state waters, or such other information as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of the State Water Control Law. The permittee shall also furnish to the department upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
G. Reports of unauthorized discharges. Any permittee [ who that ] discharges or causes or allows a discharge of sewage, industrial waste, other wastes or any noxious or deleterious substance into or upon state waters in violation of Part II F, or [ who that ] discharges or causes or allows a discharge that may reasonably be expected to enter state waters in violation of Part II F, shall notify the department of the discharge immediately upon discovery of the discharge, but in no case later than 24 hours after said discovery. A written report of the unauthorized discharge shall be submitted to the department, within five days of discovery of the discharge. The written report shall contain:
H. Reports of unusual or extraordinary discharges. If any unusual or extraordinary discharge including a bypass or upset should occur from a treatment works and the discharge enters or could be expected to enter state waters, the permittee shall promptly notify, in no case later than 24 hours, the department by telephone after the discovery of the discharge. This notification shall provide all available details of the incident, including any adverse effects on aquatic life and the known number of fish killed. The permittee shall reduce the report to writing and shall submit it to the department within five days of discovery of the discharge in accordance with Part II I [ 2 1 b ]. Unusual and extraordinary discharges include but are not limited to any discharge resulting from:
[ 1. ] The permittee shall report any noncompliance that may adversely affect state waters or may endanger public health.
[ 1. a. ] An oral report shall be provided within 24 hours from the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The following shall be included as information that shall be reported within 24 hours under this paragraph subsection:
[ b. (2) ] Any upset that causes a discharge to surface waters.
[ 3. 2. ] The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Parts II I 1 [ or 2 ], in writing, at the time the next monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II I [ 2 1 b ].
NOTE: The immediate (within 24 hours) reports required in Parts II G, H and I may be made to the department's regional office. Reports may be made by telephone, FAX, or online at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/PollutionResponsePreparedness/MakingaReport.aspx. For reports outside normal working hours, a message may be left and this shall fulfill the immediate reporting requirement. For emergencies, the Virginia Department of Emergency Services maintains a 24-hour telephone service at 1-800-468-8892.
[ 3. Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit registration statement, or submitted incorrect information in a permit registration statement or in any report to the department, it shall promptly submit such facts or information. ]
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants that are subject neither to effluent limitations nor to notification requirements [ specified elsewhere in this permit under Part I B 6 ]; or
c. For a municipality, state, federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. For purposes of this section, a principal executive officer of a public agency includes (i) the chief executive officer of the agency, or (ii) a senior executive officer having responsibility for the overall operations of a principal geographic unit of the agency.
b. 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, superintendent, position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position); and
3. Changes to authorization. If an authorization under Part II K 2 is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of Part II K 2 shall be submitted to the department prior to or together with any reports, or information to be signed by an authorized representative.
4. Certification. Any person signing a document under [ Parts Part ] II K 1 or 2 shall make the following certification:
L. Duty to comply. The permittee shall comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the State Water Control Law and the Clean Water Act, except that noncompliance with certain provisions of this permit may constitute a violation of the State Water Control Law but not the Clean Water Act. Permit noncompliance is grounds for enforcement action [ ;, ] for permit [ coverage ] termination, [ revocation and reissuance, or modification; ] or denial of [ a ] permit coverage renewal [ application ].
M. Duty to reapply. If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the permittee shall submit a new registration statement at least 60 days before the expiration date of the existing permit, unless permission for a later date has been granted by the board. The board shall not grant permission for registration statements to be submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.
O. State law. Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action under, or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any other state law or regulation or under authority preserved by § 510 of the Clean Water Act. Except as provided in permit conditions on "bypassing" (Part II U), and "upset" (Part II V) nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from civil and criminal penalties for noncompliance.
1. "Bypass" means the intentional diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility. 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 [ Parts Part ] II U 2 and U 3.
1. An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with technology-based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of Part II V 2 are met. A determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is not a final administrative action subject to judicial review.
3. In any enforcement preceding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof.
W. Inspection and entry. The permittee shall allow the director, or an authorized representative, [ including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the administrator, ] upon presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to:
For purposes of this [ section subsection ], the time for inspection shall be deemed reasonable during regular business hours, and or whenever the facility is discharging. Nothing contained [ herein in this general permit ] shall make an inspection unreasonable during an emergency.
X. Permit actions. Permits Permit coverages may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. 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.
Y. Transfer of [ permits permit coverage ]. [ Permits are Permit coverage is ] not transferable to any person except after notice to the department.
Coverage under this permit may be automatically transferred to a new permittee if:
1. The current permittee notifies the department at least within 30 days in advance of the [ proposed ] transfer of the title to the facility or property unless permission for a later date has been granted by the board;
3. The board does not notify the existing permittee and the proposed new permittee of its intent to deny the new permittee coverage under the permit. If this notice is not received, the transfer is effective on the date specified in the agreement mentioned in Part II Y 2.