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Volume 42 - Issue 21 - May 25, 2023

State of Kansas

Department of Health and Environment

Notice Concerning 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.

Public Notice No. KS-AG-23-118/126

Pending Permits for Confined Feeding Facilities

Name and Address
of Applicant		 Legal Description Receiving Water
Spandet Dairy, LLC
6306 Road 20
Cimarron, KS 67835		 SW/4 of Section 29 &
SE/4 of Section 30 &
E/2 of Section 31 &
NW/4 of Section 32
T24S, R27W
Gray County		 Upper Arkansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-UAGY-D002
Federal Permit No. KS0091120
The proposed action is to modify and reissue an existing NPDES permit for an expanding facility for 12,000 head (13,440 animal units) of mature dairy cattle, 7,500 head (7,500 animal units) of cattle weighing greater than 700 pounds, and 3,600 head (1,800 animal units) of cattle weighing less than 700 pounds for a total of 23,100 head (26,100 animal units). This permit is being modified for process wastes and wastewaters from a portion of the facility to be transferred to three (3) new tanks that will be utilized as anaerobic digesters before wastewater is transferred to the six (6) existing earthen wastewater structures. There is no change in the 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
Steven L. and Jessie M. Macke
561 160th Rd.
Baileyville, KS 66404		 S/2 of Section 23
T02S, R11E
Nemaha County		 Missouri River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-MONM-B005
The proposed action is to modify and reissue an existing state permit for a facility for 999 head (999 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds. This permit is being modified to include a recently constructed cattle confinement building with a concrete floor located in the west feedlot. The building measures 51-feet by 1,200-feet with six (6) pens that utilize deep bedding. There is no change in the 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
Kan Sun Cattle, LLC
Amy Rich
1129 N. CR 3
Leoti, KS 67861		 S/2 of Section 33
T16S, R38W
Wichita County		 Smoky Hill River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-SHWH-C004
Federal Permit No. KS0115282
The proposed action is to reissue an existing NPDES permit for an existing facility for 17,000 head (17,000 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds, and 10 head (20 animal units) of horses, for a total of 17,020 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 Nutrient Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address
of Applicant		 Legal Description Receiving Water
Top Line Feed Yard
1118 200th Ave.
Lewis, KS 67552		 NW/4 of Section 29
T24S, R17W
Edwards County		 Upper Arkansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-UAED-B004
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 900 head (900 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds and 10 head (20 animal units) of horses, for a total of 920 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
Nathan Stutzman
6087 Trego Rd.
Chetopa, KS 67336		 NW/4 of Section 13
T34S, R20E
Labette County		 Neosho River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-NELB-M013
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 8 head (8 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds, 15 head (7.5 animal units) of cattle weighing less than 700 pounds, 31 head (43.4 animal units) of mature dairy cows, and 12 head (24 animal units) of horses for a total of 82.9 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
Wildcat Feeders, LLC
975 Limestone Trail
Scandia, KS 66966		 SE/4 of Section 21
T03S, R04W
Republic County		 Lower Republican River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-LRRP-B003
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
DLS Farms, Inc.
Dave Schamberger
3387 S. K-23 Hwy.
Hoxie, KS 67740		 SE/4 of Section 28
T08S, R28W
Sheridan County		 Solomon River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-SOSD-B006
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 500 head (500 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
Fisher Dairy
James Fisher
6049 Trego Rd.
Chetopa, KS 67336		 SW/4 of Section 13
T34S, R20E
Labette County		 Neosho River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-NELB-M018
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 20 head (10 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds and 40 head (56 animal units) of mature dairy cows; for a total of 66 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
Bird City Dairy, LLC
1440 CR 32
Bird City, KS 67731		 N/2 of SW/4 of Section 27 &
S/2 of NW/4 of Section 27
T03S, R37W
Cheyenne County		 Upper Republican River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-URCN-D001
Federal Permit No. KS0099091
The proposed action is to approve an update to the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) received for this existing facility currently permitted for 3,300 head (4,620 animal units) of mature dairy cattle and 300 head (150 animal units) of dairy cattle less than 700 pounds or less; for a total of 4,770 animal units. The facility’s NMP was updated to include the addition of five new land application fields. There are no changes to the permit or in the permitted number of animal units. Only the updated portion of the Nutrient Management Plan is subject to comment. This facility has an approved Nutrient Management Plan on file with KDHE.

Public Notice No. KS-AG-R-23-010

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

Name and Address
of Registrant		 Legal Description County
Murphy Brown, LLC - Kansas Site 2070250
3803 Enterprise Dr, Suite B
Nevada, MO 64772		 NW/4 of Section 16
T09S, R18W		 Rooks

Public Notice No. KS-Q-23-75/87

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
Fairway, City of
5240 Belinder
Fairway, KS 66205		 Missouri River Stormwater Point Source
Kansas Permit No. M-MO34-SU01
Federal Permit No. KSR410005
The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year.
Name and Address
of Applicant		 Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Mission, City of
6090 Woodson
Mission, KS 66202		 Kansas River Stormwater Point Source
Kansas Permit No. M-KS45-SU01
Federal Permit No. KSR410021
The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year.
Name and Address
of Applicant		 Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Mission Hills, City of
6300 State Line Rd.
Mission Hills, KS 66208		 Missouri River Stormwater Point Source
Kansas Permit No. M-MO37-SU01
Federal Permit No. KSR410022
The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year.
Name and Address
of Applicant		 Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Mission Woods, City of
4700 Rainbow Blvd.
Mission Woods, KS 66205		 Missouri River Stormwater Point Source
Kansas Permit No. M-MO40-SU01
Federal Permit No. KSR410046
The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year.
Name and Address
of Applicant		 Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Prairie Village, City of
3535 Somerset Dr.
Prairie Village, KS 66208		 Missouri River Stormwater Point Source
Kansas Permit No. M-MO38-SU01
Federal Permit No. KSR410028
The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year.
Name and Address
of Applicant		 Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Roeland Park, City of
5600 W. 51st St.
Roeland Park, KS 66205		 Missouri River Stormwater Point Source
Kansas Permit No. M-MO35-SU01
Federal Permit No. KSR410030
The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year.
Name and Address
of Applicant		 Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Westwood, City of
4700 Rainbow Blvd.
Westwood, KS 66205		 Missouri River Stormwater Point Source
Kansas Permit No. M-MO36-SU01
Federal Permit No. KSR410038
The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year.
Name and Address
of Applicant		 Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Westwood Hills, City of
2216 W. 49th St.
Westwood Hills, KS 66205		 Missouri River Stormwater Point Source
Kansas Permit No. M-MO39-SU01
Federal Permit No. KSR410049
The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year.
Name and Address
of Applicant		 Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Cherokee, City of
PO Box 201
Cherokee, KS 66724		 Limestone Creek via
Wolf Creek via
unnamed tributary		 Treated Domestic Wastewater
Kansas Permit No. M-NE12-OO01
Federal Permit No. KS0081230
Legal Description: SE¼, SW¼, Section 13, Township 31S, Range 23E of Crawford County, Kansas
Facility Location: Latitude: 37.34137, Longitude: -94.84358
The proposed action is to reissue an existing State/NPDES 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 areas. The detention time at design flow is 209 days. The proposed permit contains limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, and Ammonia; as well as monitoring for pH and E. coli.
Name and Address
of Applicant		 Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Lincolnville, City of
PO Box 96
Lincolnville, KS 66858		 Cottonwood River via
Clear Creek		 Treated Domestic Wastewater
Kansas Permit No. M-NE43-OO01
Federal Permit No. KS0090581
Legal Description: NE¼, NW¼, NE¼, Section 14, Township 18S, Range 4E of Marion County, Kansas
Facility Location: Latitude: 38.49283, Longitude: -96.95453
The proposed action is to reissue an existing State/NPDES permit for an existing facility. The existing facility consists of 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 design flow is 143 days. The proposed permit contains limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, and Ammonia; as well as monitoring for pH, E. coli, and Sulfates.
Name and Address
of Applicant		 Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Norma and Chet Hiatt
1908 S. Locust
Pittsburg, KS 66762-6228		 Spring River via
Cow Creek		 Treated Domestic Wastewater
Kansas Permit No. C-NE57-OO02
Federal Permit No. KS0085782
Legal Description: SW¼, SE¼, NE¼, Section 34, Township 30S, Range 24E of Crawford County, Kansas
Facility Location: Latitude: 37.39079, Longitude: -94.76275
The proposed action is to reissue an existing State/NPDES permit for an existing facility. The existing facility is a two-cell wastewater stabilization lagoon system with a minimum of 150 days detention time. The facility receives domestic wastewater from residential areas. The detention time at design flow is 152 days. The facility has not been in use since 2016. The proposed permit contains limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Total Suspended Solids, as well as monitoring for pH, Ammonia, E. coli, Total Phosphorus, and Sulfate.
Name and Address
of Applicant		 Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
AKASI, LLC
10867 NE US-69 HWY
Pittsburg, KS 66762		 Cow Creek via
unnamed tributary		 Treated Domestic Wastewater
Kansas Permit No. C-NE57-OO04
Federal Permit No. KS0094391
Legal Description: NW¼, NW¼, NW¼, Section 20, Township 31S, Range 25E of Cherokee County, Kansas
Facility Location: Latitude: 37.33755, Longitude: -94.70471
The proposed action is to reissue an existing State/NPDES permit for an existing facility. The existing facility is a three-cell wastewater stabilization lagoon system preceded by a septic tank with a minimum of 120 days detention time. The facility receives domestic wastewater from a commercial establishment. The proposed permit contains limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Total Suspended Solids, as well as monitoring for pH, Ammonia, E. coli, and Total Phosphorus.
Name and Address
of Applicant		 Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
TC Oil Pipeline Operations, Inc.
13710 FNB Pkwy., Suite 300
Omaha, NE 68154		 Mill Creek Processed Wastewater
Facility Name: TC Energy Keystone Pipeline Milepost #14 Crude Oil Release Project
Kansas Permit No. I-BB21-PO02
Federal Permit No. KS0200012
Legal Description: Section 20 & 21, Township 02S, Range 04E of Washington County, Kansas
Facility Location: Latitude: 39.861132, Longitude: -96.996557
The proposed action is to issue a new State/NPDES permit for a new facility. The temporary wastewater treatment facility was constructed onsite for the purpose of treating impacted surface and groundwater from Mill Creek that resulted from the TC Energy Keystone Pipeline Milepost #14 crude oil spill on December 7, 2022. The facility consists of a granular activated carbon (GAC) system with a 5-acre of storage lagoons for remediation of surface water and groundwater of impacted portion of Mill Creek. The treatment system also includes an upstream 3-acre phase separation lagoons with a dissolved air flotation (DAF) unit. The wastewater treatment system removes crude oil and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from crude oil-impacted surface water and groundwater. Both lagoons have single 60-mil synthetic liners. The proposed permit contains limits for Flow, Benzene, Daily Maximum (D.M.), Toluene, D.M., Ethylbenzene, D.M., Total Xylenes, D.M., Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons – Low-Range, Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons – Mid-Range Hydrocarbons, Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons – High-Range Hydrocarbons, Total Suspended Solids, Monthly Average (M.A.)/D.M., pH – Standard Units, Oil and Grease M.A./D.M., Total Arsenic, D.M., Total Barium, D.M., Total Chromium, D.M., Total Mercury, D.M., and Total Selenium, D.M.; as well as monitoring for Total Phosphorous, Total Lead, Total Copper, Total Nickel, Total Zinc, Total Molybdenum, Sulfate, and Total Cyanide.

Public Notice No. KS-NQ-23-002

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).

Name and Address
of Applicant		 Facility Location Type of Discharge
Kansas Army National Guard
2722 SW Topeka Blvd. Topeka, KS 66611		 Latitude: 38.730203,
Longitude: -97.739116		 Non-Overflowing
Kansas Permit No. M-SH33-NO02
Federal Permit No. KSJ001013
Facility Name: Smoky Hill Army Range
Legal Description: SE¼, NW¼, SW¼, Section 23, Township 15S, Range 4W of Saline County, Kansas
The proposed action is to issue a new, non-discharging State/NPDES permit for an existing non-discharging facility. Two cell lagoon system with 31,000 sq ft surface area that received wastewater from an office building and barracks used sporadically. Synthetic HDPE liner installed equal less than 0.1 in/day seepage (assumed 0). SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE: Within 60 days of the effective date of this permit, the facility shall have a KDHE-certified operator to supervise the operation of this facility in compliance with K.S.A. 65-4501 et seq. and K.A.R. 28-16-30 et seq. In compliance with Kansas and federal law, KDHE has approved an antidegradation review for this new facility for increased concentrations and mass of some pollutants to the receiving stream. The water quality of the receiving stream will not be lowered below the quality necessary to support existing designated uses.

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 June 24, 2023, will be considered in the formulation of the final determination regarding this public notice. Please refer to the appropriate Kansas document number (KS-AG-23-118/126, KS-AG-R-23-010, KS-Q-23-75/87, KS-NQ-23-002) 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, Section Chief, 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 Mirina Landry at 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 430, Topeka, KS 66612, telephone 785-296-0076 or email at kdhe.feedlots@ks.gov. For all other proposed permits or actions an appointment can be scheduled, or copies requested by contacting Neal Niceswanger, Bureau of Water, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 420, Topeka, KS 66612, telephone 785-296-6804 or email at Neal.Niceswanger@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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