Volume 44 - Issue 5 - January 30, 2025

State of Kansas

Department of Health and Environment

Notice of Proposed Kansas/Federal Water Pollution Control Permits and Applications

In accordance with Kansas Administrative Regulations 28-16-57a through 63, 28-18-1 through 17, 28-18a-1 through 31 and 33, 28-16-150 through 154, 28-46-7, and the authority vested with the state by the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, various draft water pollution control documents (permits, notices to revoke and reissue, notices to terminate) have been prepared and/or permit applications have been received for discharges to waters of the United States and the state of Kansas for the class of discharges described below.

The proposed actions concerning the draft documents are based on staff review, applying the appropriate standards, regulations, and effluent limitations of the state of Kansas and the Environmental Protection Agency. The final action will result in a Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Authorization and/or a Kansas Water Pollution Control permit being issued, subject to certain conditions, revocation, and reissuance of the designated permit or termination of the designated permit.

Las acciones propuestas con respecto a los documentos preliminares se basan en la revisión del personal, aplicando los estándares, regulaciones y limitaciones de efluentes apropiados del estado de Kansas y de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos. La acción final resultará en la emisión de una Autorización Federal del Sistema Nacional de Eliminación de Descargas de Contaminantes y un permiso de Control de Contaminación del Agua de Kansas, sujeto a ciertas condiciones, revocación y reemisión del permiso designado o terminación del permiso designado. Si desea obtener más información en español o tiene otras preguntas, por favor, comuníquese con el Coordinador de No Discriminación al 785-296-5156 o en: KDHE.NonDiscrimination@ks.gov.

Public Notice No. KS-AG-25-018/024

Pending Permits for Confined Feeding Facilities

Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
Cranor Purebreds Steve Cranor 4098 Scott Rd. Chetopa, KS 67336	NE/4 of Section 27 T34S, R20E Labette County	Neosho River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-NELB-S008
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 100 head (40 animal units) of swine weighing more than 55 pounds and 100 head (10 animal units) of swine weighing 55 pounds or less for a total maximum capacity of 50 animal units. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
Haun Ranch, LLC Brad and Trevor Haun CC 50 Rd. and 100th St. Eureka, KS 67045	S/2 of Section 25 T26S, R12E Greenwood County	Verdigris River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-VEGW-B005
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 999 head (999 animal units) of cattle weighing greater than 700 pounds. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
Heritage Cattle, Inc. Tim Stone 3725 W. Road E Garden City, KS 67846	SW/4 of Section 09 T26S, R33W Finney County	Upper Arkansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-UAFI-C023 Federal Permit No. KS0094285
The proposed action is to reissue an existing NPDES permit for an existing facility for 2,660 head (2,660 animal units) of cattle weighing greater than 700 pounds. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Nutrient Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
Huck Ranch, Inc. 301 Ave. B Coldwater, KS 67029	N/2 of Section 09 T31S, R20W Comanche County	Cimarron River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-CICM-B001
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 900 head (900 animal units) of cattle weighing greater than 700 pounds. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
Peddicord Land & Cattle Company, LLC George Peddicord II 5615 Peddicord Rd. Wamego, KS 66547	SW/4 of Section 29 & NW/4 of Section 32 & NE/4 of Section 31 T09S, R11E Pottawatomie County	Kansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-KSPT-C005 Federal Permit No. KS0096865
The proposed action is to reissue an existing NPDES permit for an existing facility for 4,000 head (4,000 animal units) of beef cattle weighing more than 700 pounds, and 960 head (480 animal units) of beef cattle weighing less than 700 pounds, for a total of 4,480 animal units of cattle. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Nutrient Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
R & S Van Loenen Farms Rodger L. Van Loenen 202 Holland St. Prairie View, KS 67664	SE/4 of Section 33 T02S, R20W Phillips County	Solomon River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-SOPL-B005
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 300 head (150 animal units) of beef cattle 700 pounds or less. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
Rathmourne Land Company, LLC 22502 R Rd. Cimarron, KS 67835	All of Section 27 & NW/4 of Section 26 & SW/4 of Section 22 T26S, R27W Gray County	Upper Arkansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-UAGY-D003 Federal Permit No. KS0099325
The proposed action is to modify and reissue the existing NPDES permit for a facility for a proposed maximum capacity of 33,000 head (46,200 animal units) of mature dairy cattle, 3,200 head (3,200 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds, and 15,000 head (7,500 animal units) of cattle weighing less than 700 pounds, for a total of 56,900 animal units of cattle. This represents an increase in the permitted animal units from the previous permit. This permit modification also includes the construction of an open lot pen area, manure storage area, a settling basin, and a retention control structure. This facility has an approved Nutrient Management Plan on file with KDHE.

Public Notice No. KS-Q-25-009/011

The requirements of the draft permit public noticed below are pursuant to the Kansas Surface Water Quality Standards, K.A.R. 28-16-28(b-g), and Federal Surface Water Criteria.

Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
Vermillion, City of 102 Main St. Vermillion, KS 66544	Black Vermillion River	Treated Domestic
Permit No. M-BB20-OO01 Federal Permit No. KS0085529
Legal Description: S½, NW¼, SW¼, Section 12, Township 4S, Range 10E, Marshall County
Location: 39.71535, -96.25615
The proposed action consists of reissuance of a Kansas/NPDES Water Pollution Control permit for an existing facility. The existing facility is a three-cell wastewater stabilization lagoon system with a minimum of 120 days detention time. The facility receives domestic wastewater from residential and commercial areas. The detention time at the design flow is 378 days. The rated flow for 120 days detention time is 0.066 MGD. This permit contains limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, and E. coli. The permit contains monitoring for pH, Ammonia, Total Phosphorus, and Lead.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
Olsburg, City of PO Box 127 Olsburg, KS 66520	Tuttle Creek Reservoir via Carnahan Creek via Booth Creek via Unnamed Tributary	Treated Domestic
Permit No. M-BB18-OO01 Federal Permit No. KS0093297
Legal Description: NE¼, SW¼, SE¼, Section 23, Township 7S, Range 7E, Pottawatomie County
Location: 39.42388, -96.61259
The proposed action consists of reissuance of a Kansas/NPDES Water Pollution Control permit for an existing facility. The existing facility is a three-cell wastewater stabilization lagoon system with a minimum of 120 days detention time. The facility receives domestic wastewater from residential and commercial areas and industrial wastewater from local manufacturers. The detention time at the design flow is 126 days. The rated flow for 120 days detention time is 0.031 MGD. The facility is currently undergoing an expansion to convert the facility to a non-discharging lagoon system. This permit contains limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, and Ammonia. The permit contains monitoring for pH, E. coli, and Total Phosphorus. A schedule of compliance will reference completion of the Wastewater Treatment Improvements in accordance with KDHE Loan C20 3096 01.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
C & R Plating 1120 E. 10th St. Minneapolis, KS 67467		Process Wastewater
Permit No. P-SO27-OO01 Federal Permit No. KSP000039
Legal Description: Ottawa County
Location: 39.13162, -97.68385
The proposed action consists of reissuing the above referenced Pretreatment permit. There were no significant changes made to the permit. This facility operates a small job shop and performs zinc electroplating and chromating operations in two buildings on-site. Examples of the parts plated include nuts, bolts and washers made of steel. Outfall 001 consists of process wastewater, collected in several pits, that is treated by a treatment process, before being released to the city sanitary sewer. On-site treatment consists of the addition of polymers, pH adjustment, clay additives, a filter press and Evoqua ion filters. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.

Persons wishing to comment on or object to the draft documents and/or permit applications must submit their comments in writing to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) if they wish to have the comments or objections considered in the decision-making process. All written comments regarding the draft documents, application or registration notices received on or before March 1, 2025, will be considered in the formulation of the final determination regarding this public notice. Please refer to the appropriate Kansas document number (KS-AG-25-018/024, KS-Q-25-009/011) and name of the applicant/permittee when preparing comments.

All comments received will be responded to at the time the Secretary of Health and Environment issues a determination regarding final agency action on each draft document/application. If response to any draft document/application indicates significant public interest, a public hearing may be held in conformance with K.A.R. 28-16-61 (28-46-21 for UIC). A request for public hearing must be submitted in writing and shall state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised during the hearing.

Comments or objections for agricultural related draft documents, permit applications, registrations or actions should be submitted to the attention of Casey Guccione, Livestock Waste Management Section at the KDHE, Bureau of Environmental Field Services (BEFS), 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 430, Topeka, KS 66612. Comments or objections for all other proposed permits or actions should be sent to Andrew Bowman at the KDHE, Bureau of Water, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 420, Topeka, KS 66612.

All draft documents/applications and the supporting information including any comments received are on file and may be inspected at the offices of the KDHE. For agricultural related draft documents or applications an appointment can be scheduled, or copies requested by contacting Jada Martin at 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 430, Topeka, KS 66612, telephone 785-296-0076 or email at kdhe.feedlots@ks.gov. Las preguntas o comentarios por escrito deben dirigirse a Erich Glave, Director, Bureau of Environmental Field Services en KDHE: 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 430, Topeka, KS 66612-1367; por correo electrónico: kdhe.feedlots@ks.gov; por teléfono: 785-296-6432. For all other proposed permits or actions an appointment can be scheduled, or copies requested by contacting Jamie Packard, Bureau of Water, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 420, Topeka, KS 66612, telephone 785-296-4148 or email at Jamie.Packard@ks.gov. These documents are available upon request at the copying cost assessed by KDHE. Application information and components of plans and specifications for all new and expanding swine facilities are available at http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/livestock. Division of Environment offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Janet Stanek
Secretary
Department of Health and Environment

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