King Industries Inc., Norwalk
Notice of Tentative Decision of Intent to Renew a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit for the Following Discharges into the Waters of the State of Connecticut
1.0 TENTATIVE DECISION
The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection ("the Commissioner") hereby gives notice of a tentative decision to renew a permit based on an application submitted by King Industries, Inc. ("the Applicant") under Section 22a 430 of the Connecticut General Statutes for a permit to discharge into the waters of the state.
In accordance with applicable federal and state law, the Commissioner has made a tentative decision that continuance of the existing system to treat the discharge will protect the waters of the state from pollution; therefore, the Commissioner proposes to renew a permit for the discharge to the Norwalk Harbor.
The proposed permit, if issued by the Commissioner, will require that all wastewaters be treated to meet
the applicable effluent limitations and periodic monitoring to monitor compliance status.
2.0 APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL
Dry Weather Condition
King Industries, Inc. proposes to discharge a maximum of 47,000 gallons per day of tank farm storm water, cooling tower blowdown, steam condensate from boilers, and fire sprinkler testing wastewaters to the Norwalk River from operations at their organic chemical manufacturing facility.
Wet Weather Condition
During periods of wet weather, King Industries, Inc. proposes to discharge stormwater runoff commingled with wastewater sources to the Norwalk River.
The mailing address of the Applicant is: King Industries, Inc., Science Road, Norwalk, CT 06852.
The proposed activity takes place at: Science Road, Norwalk, CT 06852.
The proposed activity is within the coastal area as defined in C.G.S. Section 22a 94. Pursuant to C.G.S. Section 22a 98, the Applicant must demonstrate that the activities are consistent with all applicable goals and policies in C.G.S. Section 22a 92, and that such activities incorporate all reasonable measures mitigating any adverse impacts on coastal resources and future water dependent development activities.
3.0 REGULATORY CONDITIONS
Wastewater will undergo sedimentation, oil-water separation, and pH adjustment (when necessary).
Effluent Limitations
This permit contains effluent limitations consistent with Best Available Technology based on a Case-by-case determination using the criteria of Best Professional Judgment and which will meet Water Quality Standards when the Permittee complies with all permit requirements.
In accordance with Section 22a 430 4(l) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies the permit renewal contains effluent limitations for the following types of toxic substances: heavy metals. Refer to the fact sheet for additional information.
Compliance Schedule
This permit contains the following enforceable compliance schedules which require the Applicant to:
1. Submit a per – and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) sampling plan for the Commissioner’s review
and approval, and conduct PFAS sampling for screening purposes.
2. Evaluate the comingled stormwater and wastewater discharges to ensure wastewater sources are complying with dry-weather discharges limits during periods of wet-weather; and
3. Comply with new pH effluent limitations in 12 months.
4.0 COMMISSIONER’S AUTHORITY
The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection is authorized to approve or deny such permits pursuant to section 402(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. and Section 22a 430 of the Connecticut General Statutes and the Water Discharge Permit Regulations (Section 22a 430 3 and 4 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies).
5.0 INFORMATION REQUESTS
The application has been assigned the following numbers by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Please use these numbers when corresponding with this office regarding this application.
APPLICATION NO. 202302698 PERMIT ID NO. CT0000841
Interested persons may obtain copies of the application from Michael Bourgoin, King Industries, Inc., Science Road, Norwalk, CT 06852, (203) 866-5551 or mbourgoin@kingindustries.com.
The application is available for inspection by contacting Oluwatoyin Fakilede at 860-424 3025 or oluwatoyin.fakilede@ct.gov, at the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106 5127 from 8:30 4:30, Monday through Friday.
Any interested person may request in writing that his or her name be put on a mailing list to receive notice
of intent to issue any permit to discharge to the surface waters of the state. Such request may be for the entire state or any geographic area of the state and shall clearly state in writing the name and mailing address of the interested person and the area for which notices are requested.
6.0 PUBLIC COMMENT
Prior to making a final decision to approve or deny any application, the Commissioner shall consider written comments on the application from interested persons that are received within 30 days of this public notice. Written comments should be directed to Oluwatoyin Fakilede, Environmental Engineer 3, Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127 or DEEP.IndustrialNPDESPublicComments@ct.gov and should indicate the Permit ID No. CT0000841 in the subject line. The Commissioner may hold a public hearing prior to approving or denying an application if in the Commissioner's discretion the public interest will be best served thereby and shall hold a hearing upon receipt of a petition signed by at least twenty five (25) persons. Notice of any public hearing shall be published at least thirty (30) days prior to the hearing.
7.0 PETITION FOR HEARING
Petitions for a hearing shall be submitted within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this public notice and should include the application number noted above and also identify a contact person to receive notifications. Petitions may also identify a person who is authorized to engage in discussions regarding the application and, if resolution is reached, withdraw the petition. The Office of Adjudications will accept electronically filed petitions for hearing in addition to those submitted by mail or hand delivered. Petitions with required signatures may be sent to deep.adjudications@ct.gov; those mailed or delivered should go to the DEEP Office of Adjudications, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106. If the signed original petition is only in an electronic format, the petition must be submitted with a statement signed by the petitioner that the petition exists only in that form. Original petitions that were filed electronically must also be mailed or delivered to the Office of Adjudications within 30 days of electronic submittal. Additional information can be found at www.ct.gov/deep/adjudications.
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/s/Audra Dickson, Director
Water Permitting and Enforcement Division
Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection