Idaho

Department of
Environmental Quality

Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program: Guidance Development

Guidance development initiated to implement IDAPA 58.01.25 “Rules Regulating the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program”

Status

The next guidance development meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Overview

This guidance development has been initiated to implement IDAPA 58.01.25 "Rules Regulating the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program". These guidance documents will clarify implementation of rules promulgated under a new DEQ rule chapter.

In order to gain approval of the program, DEQ must have rules in place that meet the requirements of the Clean Water Act and federal regulations. These rules establish procedures for submitting permit applications, writing and issuing IPDES permits, filing appeals, fee structures, developing general permits, and other required components of an NPDES program. DEQ negotiated certain elements of the IPDES program including the permit application process, the appeals process, the fee structure, and compliance enforcement with IPDES permits. With respect to required NPDES program components, federal regulations have been incorporated by reference into the proposed rules.

The technical guidance committee will help DEQ staff prepare guidance documents related to the implementation of IDAPA 58.01.25. Topics discussed may include applying for and composing permits, collecting and submitting information for individual or general discharge permits, and documenting procedures, practices, and requirements for permit writers.

Method of Participation

Those interested in participating in the guidance development are encouraged to attend the scheduled meeting at one of the following locations. Additional meetings will be scheduled. The meeting locations will be connected by telephone and web conferencing. Individuals interested in participating by telephone and web conferencing should contact Troy Smith by the date provided in the table below. For those who cannot participate by attending the meetings, written comments may be submitted to Troy Smith by e-mail or fax to (208) 373-0576.

• Effluent Limit Development Guidance Comment Template

*ORIGINATING LOCATION – LIVE MEETING* January 19, 2017, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. DEQ State Office Conference Rooms A and B 1410 N. Hilton, Boise Agenda
*TELEPHONE AND WEB CONFERENCE LOCATIONS*
DEQ Coeur d’Alene Regional Office 2110 Ironwood Parkway Coeur d’Alene, Idaho	DEQ Idaho Falls Regional Office 900 N. Skyline Drive, Suite B Idaho Falls, Idaho
DEQ Lewiston Regional Office 1118 "F" St. Lewiston, Idaho	DEQ Pocatello Regional Office 444 Hospital Way #300 Pocatello, Idaho
DEQ Twin Falls Regional Office 650 Addison Avenue West, Suite 110 Twin Falls, Idaho

Previous Meetings

Presentations

Meeting Agendas

Public Comment Opportunities

Submit all written comments by mail, fax or e-mail to:

Troy Smith
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton, Boise, ID 83706
Fax: (208) 373-0576, troy.smith@deq.idaho.gov

Public Comment Period on January 19 Effluent Limit Development Guidance Documents

Guidance Document	Date Posted	Date of Meeting Discussion	Written Comment Deadline
Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: Effluent Limit Development Guidance	01/12/17	01/19/17	01/26/17
Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: Effluent Limit Development Draft Outline	01/12/17	01/19/17	01/26/17

Public Comment Period on November 15, 2016 Effluent Limit Development Guidance Documents

Guidance Document	Date Posted	Date of Meeting Discussion	Written Comment Deadline
Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: Effluent Limit Development Guidance	11/07/16	11/15/16	11/22/16
Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: Effluent Limit Development Draft Outline	11/07/16	11/15/16	11/22/16

Review Documents

• IPDES Effluent Limit Development Guidance Meeting #2 (DEQ presentation)
• Effluent Limit Development Guidance Comment Template

Written Public Comments

Submitted by	Date Received
Association of Idaho Cities	11/28/16
City of Meridian and HDR	11/22/16
City of Meridian and HDR - Resubmission of comments provided on March 17, 2016	11/22/16
EPA	11/18/16

Public Comment Period on October 7, 2016 Effluent Limit Development Guidance Documents

Guidance Document	Date Posted	Date of Meeting Discussion	Written Comment Deadline
Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: Effluent Limit Development Guidance	09/30/16	10/07/16	10/14/16
Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: Effluent Limit Development Draft Outline	09/30/16	10/07/16	10/14/16

Review Documents

• IPDES Effluent Limit Development Guidance Meeting #1 (DEQ presentation)

Written Public Comments

Submitted by	Date Received
Association of Idaho Cities	10/20/16
EPA, Region 10	10/14/16
Clearwater Paper	10/14/16
City of Meridian and HDR	10/14/16

Public Comment Period on July 19, 2016 Guidance Documents

Guidance Document	Date Posted	Date of Meeting Discussion	Written Comment Deadline
Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: User's Guide to Permitting and Compliance Volume 1 — General Information	07/12/16	07/19/16	07/26/16
Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: Program Description	07/12/16	07/19/16	08/11/16

Review Documents

• Program Description Response to Comments
• Idaho Pollution Discharge Elimination System Compliance Monitoring Strategy
• IPDES Guidance Development Meeting #9 (DEQ presentation)

Written Public Comments

Submitted by	Date Received
EPA (User's Guide)	07/26/16
EPA (Program Description)	08/11/16

Public Comment Period on June 21, 2016 Guidance Documents

Guidance Document	Date Posted	Date of Meeting Discussion	Written Comment Deadline
Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: User's Guide to Permitting and Compliance Volume 1 — General Information (The public comment period will focus on new Section 9, the glossary, Appendices C and D, and revisions to Sections 1-8 and 10-11 that are highlighted in yellow)	06/16/16	06/21/16	06/28/16
EPA Region 10 and DEQ NPDES Memorandum of Agreement	06/16/16	06/21/16	06/28/16

Review Documents

• User's Guide to IPDES Permitting and Compliance (Working Outline)
• IPDES Guidance Development Meeting #8 (DEQ presentation)
• Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: Enforcement Response Guide
• Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: Enforcement Response Guide Response to Comments

Written Public Comments

Submitted by	Date Received
Association of Idaho Cities (User's Guide)	06/16/16
EPA (User's Guide)	06/28/16
Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry (Memorandum of Agreement)	06/28/16

Public Comment Period on May 23, 2016 Guidance Documents

Guidance Document	Date Posted	Date of Meeting Discussion	Written Comment Deadline
Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: User's Guide to Permitting and Compliance Volume 1 — General Information (The public comment period will focus on new Sections 10 and 11, and revisions to Sections 1-8 that are highlighted in yellow)	05/16/16	05/23/16	05/31/16
Idaho Pollution Discharge Elimination System Compliance Monitoring Strategy - Draft	05/16/16		06/15/16

Review Documents

• User's Guide to IPDES Permitting and Compliance (Working Outline)
• IPDES Guidance Development Meeting #7 (DEQ presentation)

Written Public Comments

Submitted by	Date Received
Don Smith	05/31/16

Public Comment Period on April 26, 2016 Guidance Documents

Guidance Document	Date Posted	Date of Meeting Discussion	Written Comment Deadline
Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: User's Guide to Permitting and Compliance Volume 1 — General Information (The public comment period will focus on new Sections 7 and 8 and revisions to Sections 1-6 that are highlighted in yellow)	04/20/16	04/26/16	05/03/16
Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: Enforcement Response Guide	04/20/16	04/26/16	05/19/16

Review Documents

• User's Guide to IPDES Permitting and Compliance (Working Outline)
• IPDES Guidance Development Meeting #6 (DEQ presentation)

Written Public Comments

Submitted by	Date Received
MWH Global (Enforcement Response Guide)	05/19/16
EPA (Enforcement Response Guide)	05/19/16
Idaho Conservation League	05/03/16
MWH Global	05/03/16
Association of Idaho Cities	05/05/16
Don Smith	05/31/16

Public Comment Period on April 1, 2016 Guidance Document

Guidance Document	Date Posted	Date of Meeting Discussion	Written Comment Deadline
Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: User's Guide to Permitting and Compliance Volume 1 — General Information (The public comment period will focus on the new Section 6 and Appendix B, and revisions to previous sections highlighted in yellow) Revised Section 6.3	04/01/16	04/01/16	04/08/16

Review Document

• User's Guide to IPDES Permitting and Compliance (Working Outline)
• IPDES Guidance Development Meeting #5 (DEQ presentation)

Written Public Comments

Submitted by	Date Received
Association of Idaho Cities	04/08/16

Public Comment Period on March 4, 2016 Guidance Document

Guidance Document	Date Posted	Date of Meeting Discussion	Written Comment Deadline
Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: User's Guide to Permitting and Compliance Volume 1 — General Information	02/26/16	03/04/16	03/11/16

Review Document

• Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: User's Guide to Permitting and Compliance Volume 1 — General Information
• IPDES Guidance Development Meeting #4 (DEQ presentation)

Written Public Comments

Submitted by	Date Received
EPA Region 10	03/11/16

Public Comment Period on Effluent Limit and Reasonable Potential Analysis Guidance Development

Guidance Document	Date Posted	Date of Meeting Discussion	Written Comment Deadline
DEQ Decision Analysis Report 2, Appendix 4: Guidance for Water Quality-Based Effluent Limits (2002)	02/18/16	02/18/16	03/17/16
EPA Technical Support Document (TSD) for Water Quality-Based Toxics Control (1991)	02/18/16	02/18/16	03/17/16
Any other existing guidance, analyses, permits, or information that DEQ should consider.	02/18/16	02/18/16	03/17/16

Written Public Comments

Submitted by	Date Received
EPA Region 10	03/17/16
City of Meridian	03/17/16
Idaho Conservation League	03/17/16
Association of Idaho Cities	03/30/16

Public Comment Period on February 5, 2016 Guidance Documents

Guidance Document	Date Posted	Date of Meeting Discussion	Written Comment Deadline
Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: User's Guide to Permitting and Compliance Volume 1 — General Information (Sections 1-4)	02/08/16	02/05/16	02/12/16

Review Documents

• Designation Criteria and Selection Process for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems
• Public Participation in the IPDES Permitting Process
• User's Guide to IPDES Permitting and Compliance (Working Outline)
• User's Guide to IPDES Permitting and Compliance - Volume 1: Completion Schedule
• IPDES Guidance Topic List (Working Outline)
• IPDES Guidance Development Meeting #3 (DEQ presentation)

Written Public Comments

Submitted by	Date Received
McCain Foods	02/08/16
Idaho Conservation League	02/08/16
EPA Region 10	02/11/16
Association of Idaho Cities	02/15/16

Public Comment Period on January 5, 2016 Guidance Documents

Designation Criteria and Selection Process for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems	01/08/16	01/05/16	01/15/16
Public Participation in the IPDES Permitting Process	01/08/16	01/05/16	01/15/16
Guidance Document	Date Posted	Date of Meeting Discussion	Written Comment Deadline

Review Documents

• A User's Guide to IPDES Permitting and Compliance: Guidance, Content, & Format (DEQ presentation)
• IPDES Guidance Development Meeting #2 (DEQ presentation)
• User's Guide to IPDES Permitting and Compliance (Working Outline)
• Guidance Topics List (Working Outline)
• Guidance Development Timeline

Written Public Comments

Submitted by	Date Received
Clearwater Paper	01/06/16
Mike Settell	01/11/16
Association of Idaho Cities	01/25/16

Public Comment Period on December 2, 2015 Guidance Documents

Guidance Document	Date Posted	Date of Meeting Discussion	Written Comment Deadline
Public Participation in the IPDES Permitting Process	12/01/15	12/02/15	12/16/15
Designation Criteria and Selection Process for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems	12/01/15	12/02/15	12/16/15
IPDES Permitting/Permit Writers' Manual	12/01/15	12/02/15	12/16/15

Review Documents

• IPDES Guidance Development - DEQ Presentation
• Guidance Schedule Options

Written Public Comments

Submitted by	Date Received
EPA	12/16/15
Association of Idaho Cities	12/24/15