Volume 44 - Issue 18 - May 1, 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-25-122/129

Pending Permits for Confined Feeding Facilities

Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
Chipperfield Livestock 5069 E. McReynolds Rd. Gypsum, KS 67448	SE/4 of Section 23 T15S, R02W Saline County	Smoky Hill River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-SHSA-S005
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 250 head (100 animal units) of swine weighing more than 55 pounds, 300 head (30 animal units) of swine weighing 55 pounds or less, 75 head (75 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds, and 75 head (37.5 animal units) of cattle weighing 700 pounds or less. The total maximum capacity of the facility is 242.5 animal units of swine and cattle. 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
Farrel Zerr 2333 CR 58 Park, KS 67751	SE/4 of Section 12 T12S, R28W Gove County	Smoky Hill River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-SHGO-B029
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 999 head (999 animal units) of cattle more 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
J-Six Enterprises, LLC - Anderson Site 1135 Arrowhead Rd. Clyde, KS 66938	SE/4 of Section 06 T04S, R01E Washington County	Lower Republican River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-LRWS-S033
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 2,400 head (960 animal units) of swine more than 55 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
The Ridge Justin Reynolds 2450 Deer Rd. Abilene, KS 67410	NW/4 of Section 02 T13S, R01E Dickinson County	Smoky Hill River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-SHDK-B031
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 760 head (380 animal units) of cattle less 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
R&S Cattle Co. 21918 S. Salt Marsh Rd. Turon, KS 67583	NW/4 of Section 07 T26S, R10W Reno County	Lower Arkansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-ARRN-B004
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 780 head (780 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds and 160 head (80 animal units) of cattle weighing 700 pounds or less, for a total of 860 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 Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
Robbie Henningson 2534 U Lane Norcatur, KS 67653	SW/4 of Section 20 T02S, R26W Decatur County	Upper Republican River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-URDC-B006
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 475 head (475 animal units) of cattle more than 700 pounds and 475 head (237.5 animal units) of cattle 700 pounds or less, for a total of 712.5 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
Smith Center Veterinary Clinic, LLC 15012 K-204 Hwy. Smith Center, KS 66967	SW/4 of Section 21 T03S, R13W Smith County	Solomon River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-SOSM-B016
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 5 head (5 animal units) of cattle weighing more 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
Steenbock Dairy Curtis Steenbock 881 3rd Rd. Longford, KS 67458	SE/4 of Section 20 T10S, R02E Clay County	Smoky Hill River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-SHCY-M003
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 200 head (280 animal units) of mature dairy cattle and 68 head (34 animal units) of dairy cattle weighing less than 700 pounds; for a total of 314 animal units of dairy cattle. 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.

Public Notice No. KS-AG-R-25-007

Per Kansas Statutes Annotated 65-171d, the following registration has been received for a proposed facility:

Name and Address of Registrant	Legal Description	County
Falcon Landing Jacob Hagenmaier 1960 Kimball Ave., Suite 316 Manhattan, KS 66502	NW/4 of Section 31 T08S, R06E	Riley

Public Notice No. KS-Q-25-079/085

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
Waterville, City of 136 E. Commercial Waterville, KS 66548	Little Blue River	Treated Domestic
Permit No. M-BB22-OO01 Federal Permit No. KS0048429
Legal Description: NW¼, NW¼, NW¼, Section 23, Township 4S, Range 6E, Marshall County
Location: 39.69536, -96.73062
The proposed action consists of reissuance of a Kansas/NPDES Water Pollution Control permit for an existing facility. The existing facility is a four-cell wastewater stabilization lagoon system with a minimum of 120 days detention time. The facility receives domestic wastewater from residential and commercial areas. This permit contains limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, Ammonia, and E. coli. The permit contains monitoring for pH, and Total Phosphorus.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
Hanover, City of 315 S. Denver Ave. Hanover, KS 66945	Little Blue River	Treated Domestic
Permit No. M-BB10-OO02 Federal Permit No. KS0095745
Legal Description: NW¼, SW¼, NE¼, Section 17, Township 2S, Range 5E, Washington County
Location: 39.88168, -96.88708
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. This permit contains limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, Ammonia, and E. coli. The permit contains monitoring for pH, Total Phosphorus, and Lead.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
N.R. Hamm Quarry, Inc. PO Box 17 Perry, KS 66073	Marais des Cygnes River via Elm Creek via Unnamed Tributary	Process Wastewater
Permit No. I-MC18-PO10 Federal Permit No. KS0097322
Legal Description: Section 32, Township 19S, Range 23E, Linn County
Location: 38.35179, -94.89535
The proposed action consists of reissuing the above referenced NPDES permit. No significant changes were made to the permit. This facility is engaged in a limestone quarrying operation with no washing. Outfalls 001A, 002A and 003A consists of stormwater runoff and pit water. A settling pond is on-site. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
Higgins Stone Company 407 Miller Dr. Wamego, KS 66547	Kansas River via Mission Creek via Allen Ranch via Unnamed Tributary	Process Wastewater
Permit No. I-KS92-PO02 Federal Permit No. KS0098329
Legal Description: Section 7, Township 13S, Range 13E, Wabaunsee County
Location: 38.93018, -96.00715
The proposed action consists of reissuing a new NPDES permit to this facility. No significant changes were made to the permit. This facility quarries grey and brown limestone rock, which is taken off-site for cutting and sizing. Outfall 001A, 002A and 003A consists of stormwater runoff from exposed areas where soil has been removed to reach the limestone. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
CX Stone – Arand Quarry 29251 Kuenzli Creek Rd. Alma, KS 66401	Kansas River via Roberts Creek via Unnamed Tributary	Process Wastewater
Permit No. I-KS57-PO08 Federal Permit No. KS0079995
Legal Description: S½ of Section 26, Township 10S, Range 11E, Wabaunsee County
Location: 39.148347, -96.161400
The proposed action consists of renewing the above referenced NPDES permit and including an expansion into SE¼ of Section 26, Township 10S, Range 11E of Wabaunsee County. The anti-degradation review is for the expansion. This facility mines 14-inch ledge rock used in landscaping and other uses. Outfalls 001A-009A consist of stormwater runoff. No rock washing occurs at this facility. Sanitary waste is managed via portable toilets. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
Wesley Medical Center 303 S. Topeka St. Wichita, KS 67214	Arkansas River via Chisholm Creek via Storm Sewer	Process Wastewater
Permit No. I-AR94-CO68 Federal Permit No. KS0101494
Legal Description: SW¼ of Section 14, Township 27S, Range 1E, Sedgwick County
Location: 37.69587, -97.29777
The proposed action consists of reissuing the above referenced NPDES permit. No significant changes are being made to the permit. This facility is medical facility, which may discharge 30-60 gallons per minute of non-contact cooling water. The cooling water is used to keep MRI equipment cool, if the central plant should fail or is taken off-line for maintenance. Since this discharge would only be needed as a back-up, a discharge would only occur for fifteen minutes in a day. City water would be used, and no cooling water additives are other chemicals would be added to the cooling water. Approximately, 900 gallons of water could be discharged in a day. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
Trailer Cleaning Services 1803 Roseport Rd. Elwood, KS 66024		Process Wastewater
Permit No. P-MO05-OO05 Federal Permit No. KS000209
Legal Description: Doniphan County
Location: 39.74868, -94.89291
The proposed action consists of issuing the above referenced Pretreatment permit for the first time. It is a new facility. This facility cleans the interiors of tank trucks containing various chemicals and food grade products, in several bays, and cleans Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC or totes). On average, approximately 2,500 gallons per day of process wastewater is expected to be generated from the cleaning process. Sanitary wastes from restrooms and from a kitchen are also discharged. The pH of the process wastewater is adjusted using an on-site treatment system, before being released to the sanitary sewer. This permit contains limits for pH, Non-polar Material, Copper, and Mercury. The permit contains monitoring for Flow–MGD.

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 May 31, 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-25-122/129, KS-AG-R-25-007, KS-Q-25-079/085) 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. The 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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