Florida Department of Environmental Protection

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PretreatmentUpdate

Industrial Pretreatment ProgramSam Jinkins, Pretreatment Specialist

Overview• Introduction - Ms. Randi Peddie

• Inspections - FOG and SSOs

• Rule Revision - Program document updates

• Annual Reports/DMR Requirements

• Program Assignments

Introduction

• New Addition to FDEP’s industrial pretreatment Staff - Ms. Randi Peddie

Inspections, FOG, and SSO’s• SSO list will be reviewed

during all PCI’s and PPA’s

• Reported sanitary sewer overflow list

• Department is updating the inspection forms to specifically require reporting for any fats, oils, and grease related issues….Stay tuned.

Chapter 62-625 Revisions

• Existing legal authority and other program documents must be updated to incorporate the May 10, 2010 rule revisions.

• Updates of program documents will be required when:• Program modification is requested• Next inspection• WWTF discharge permit renewal – AO may

be issued

Chapter 62-625, F.A.C. Revisions

• Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)• Review the EPA Model SUO for optional

and required streamlining changes• Each section of this model indicates if

optional or required• These are noted before or after each section

Chapter 62-625, F.A.C. Revisions

• Other program documents (ERP, PIP, etc.)• Ensure definitions are updated – e.g.

most ERPs include the SNC requirements• Include the optional provisions – e.g.

replace SUO in the PIP, include enforcement responses in ERP matrix

• Multijurisdictional Agreements (MJA) – contributing jurisdictions must update SUO

Chapter 62-625, F.A.C. Revisions

• Common Problems• Multiple Changes to SUO due to permit

renewal that includes a local limit re-evaluation

• CA wish to reference local limits in the SUO and remove the concentration based local limits

• references to optional provisions often taken out of context and are removed

• Best Management Practice (BMP) example

Where should BMPs go in SUOs?

Required and Optional Sections

2007 EPA Model SUO Reference

Florida Administrative Code Reference

Definition (required) 1.4 E 62-625.200(2)

Local Limits (optional)

2.4 C. 62-625.400(3)(d)

Application Contents (required)

4.5 A.(7)d. 62-625.600(1)(e)2.

Permit Contents (required)

5.2 A.(3) 62-625.500(2)(a)2.c.

Reporting (required) 6.4 A.62-625.600(4)(a) and 62-625.600 (7)(a)

Record Keeping (required)

6.13 62-625.600(14)

Significant Noncompliance (required)

9 H. 62-625.500(2)(b)8.h.

Annual Pretreatment Reports - DMR

• Pretreatment (Monitoring Code PRT-I, PRT-E, and PRT-R) discharge monitoring reports (DMR) must be included in the Annual Industrial Pretreatment Report

• Submit the AR, including the DMR, to the IPP program in Tallahassee• Submit signed original to the Department

IPP in Tallahassee• CC the District Office

Annual Pretreatment Reports - DMR

• Common Problems• Exceedances - WQS, groundwater

standards, permit limits, etc. must reported in both the No. Ex. column and Section 3 of the annual report

• Conventional pollutants (BOD, cBOD, oil and grease, nutrients) not reported

• DMRs – Not submitted, submitted to the District office, or submitted separately from the AR

Annual Pretreatment Reports - DMR

• Signatory requirements for AR• “Reports submitted to the Department by the

control authority in accordance with subsection (8) above must be signed by a principal executive officer, ranking elected official, or other duly authorized employee. The duly authorized employee must be an individual or position having responsibility for the overall operation of the WWF or the pretreatment program. This authorization must be made in writing by the principal executive officer or ranking elected official, and submitted to the Department prior to or together with the report being submitted.

PROGRAM ASSIGNMENTS

John Palenchar (850) 245-7566

Altamonte Springs, City of Pinellas CountyApopka, City of Plant City, City of

Auburndale, City of Sanford, City ofClearwater, City of Seminole County

Hillsborough County St. Petersburg, City of

Lakeland, City of Tampa, City ofLargo, City of Tarpon Springs, City of

Oldsmar, City of Winter Haven, City of

Pasco County

PROGRAM ASSIGNMENTS

Randi Peddie (850) 245-8607

Broward County Ormond Beach, City ofClay County Palm Beach CountyDaytona Beach, City of Port Orange, City of

Deland, City ofReedy Creek Improvement Dist

Ft. Pierce, City of Seacoast Utilities AuthorityGainesville, City of South Central WWTPJEA (Jacksonville, City of) St. Augustine, City ofLake City, City of St. Johns CountyLoxahatchee ECD Tallahassee, City ofMartin County West Palm Beach, City ofOrange County Winter Garden, City of

Orlando, City of

PROGRAM ASSIGNMENTS

Sam Jinkins (850) 245-8609

Bay County Melbourne, City ofCocoa Beach, City of Miramar, City ofCollier County Ocala, City ofDavie, Town of Okaloosa CountyEscambia County Palm Bay, City ofFt. Lauderdale, City of Panama City, City ofFt. Myers, City of Perry, City ofHollywood, City of Plantation, City ofIndian River County Port St. Joe, City ofLee County Rockledge, City ofLeesburg, City of Titusville, City ofManatee County Vero Beach, City ofMarion County Wildwood, City of

Contact:Samuel JinkinsEnvironmental Specialist III

Domestic Wastewater Pretreatment Program

sam.jinkins@dep.state.fl.us

850-245-8605

Questions