Volume 44 - Issue 45 - November 6, 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-25-314/331

Pending Permits for Confined Feeding Facilities

Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
Albert Dairy Craig Albert 3241 N. 135th St. West Wichita, KS 67223	SE/4 of Section 35 T26S, R02W Sedgwick County	Lower Arkansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-ARSG-M030
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility of 60 head (84 animal units) of mature dairy cattle (lactating and dry), 32 head (32 animal units) of cattle greater than 700 pounds and 30 head (15 animal units) of cattle less than 700 pounds for a total of 122 head (131 animal units) of cattle. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit.
Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
Dale & Sheila Mueting Farm Dale Mueting 729 G Rd. Centralia, KS 66415	SE/4 of Section 36 T04S, R11E Nemaha County	Big Blue River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-BBNM-M003
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility 85 head (119 animal units) of mature dairy cattle and 55 head (27.5 animal units) of cattle weighing 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
Daniel Beyerlein 1543 W. 100 Rd. Phillipsburg, KS 67661	S/2 of Section 21 T03S, R18W Phillips County	Solomon River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-SOPL-B015
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility 400 head (400 animal units) of cattle weighing greater than 700 pounds. The facility consists of approximately 4.0 acres of open lot pens, a sediment basin, a waste transfer pipeline, a vegetative treatment area, and a freshwater diversion. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit.
Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
D-L Dairy Dale and Lane Deters 885 H Rd. Centralia, KS 66415	NE/4 of Section 30 & NW/4 of Section 29 T04S, R12E Nemaha County	Big Blue River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-BBNM-M001
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for maximum capacity of 145 head (203 animal units) of mature dairy cattle, 60 head (60 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pound, and 30 head (15 animal units) of cattle weighing 700 pounds or less; for a total of 278 animal units of mature dairy cattle and other 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
Emporia Livestock Sales BP Cattle Co, LLC 502 Albert St. Emporia, KS 66801	NW/4 of Section 16 T19S, R11E Lyon County	Neosho River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-NELY-B010
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for an average capacity of 48 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
Fleming Dairy Rodney Fleming 2085 245th St. Fort Scott, KS 66701	NW/4 of Section 15 T24S, R25E Bourbon County	Marais des Cygnes River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-MCBB-M006
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 150 head (210 animal units) of mature dairy cattle and 80 head (40 animal units) of dairy heifers weighing less than 700 pounds, for a total of 250 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
Goertzen Farms, LLC 1040 Falcon Newton, KS 67114	SW/4 of Section 18 T21S, R02E Marion County	Neosho River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-NEMN-S021
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 738 head (295.2 animal units) of swine weighing more than 55 pounds, 480 head (48 animal units) of swine weighing less than 55 pounds, 230 head (230 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds, and 120 head (60 animal units) of cattle weighing less than 700 pounds; for a total of 633.2 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
Harmony Hogs 8710 W. Road 210 Scott City, KS 67871	SW/4 of Section 15 T17S, R34W Scott County	Smoky Hill River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-SHSC-S004
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 1,950 head (780 animal units) of swine weighing greater than 55 pounds and 400 head (40 animal units) of swine weighing 55 pounds or less for a total of 2,350 head (820 animal units) of swine 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
Haverkamp Brothers, Inc. – Home Farm Alan Haverkamp 2976 L4 Rd. Bern, KS 66408	NE/4 of Section 12 & SW/4 of Section 01 T01S, R12E Nemaha County	Missouri River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-MONM-H003 Federal Permit No. KS0101729
This permit is being reissued for a confined animal feeding operation for 8,000 head (800 animal units) of swine weighing less than 55 pounds and 4,625 head (1,850 animal units) of swine weighing more than 55 pounds. The permit reapproves proposed facility modifications consisting of replacing five of the six existing swine buildings with two new enclosed swine buildings with concrete waste pits under the floor. The new swine buildings will utilize the existing wastewater retention structure. The permit will also include the existing wastewater retention structure at the former Haverkamp NW Site that will be depopulated. The wastewater retention structure from the NW Site will be used for additional wastewater storage as needed. 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
Henderson Ranch, LLC Dirk Henderson 5910 82nd St. Meriden, KS 66512	NE/4 of Section 09 T10S, R17E Jefferson County	Kansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-KSJF-B012
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 979 head (979 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds, and 10 head (20 animal units) of horses; for a total of 999 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
J-Bar Farms, Inc. Russell Janzen 15461 NW 180 Newton, KS 67114	NE/4 of Section 05 T23S, R03E Butler County	Walnut River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-WABU-B005
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 975 head (975 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
Juaniata Farm Kansas State University – Department of Animal Sciences and Industries Barnes Rd. and Casement Rd. Manhattan, KS 66506	S/2 of Section 30 T09S, R08E Riley County	Big Blue River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-BBRL-B003
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 750 head (750 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
Lynn Farms Site Lloyd Lynn 21727 Gardner Rd. Gardner, KS 66030	W/2 of NW/4 of Section 24 T15S, R22E Miami County	Marais des Cygnes River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-MCMI-B005
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
T3 Feeders Richard Trey Ruetti III 1479 K-9 Hwy. Blue Rapids, KS 66411	NE/4 of Section 29 T04S, R08E Marshall County	Big Blue River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-BBMS-B013
The proposed action is to issue a new state permit for a facility for 500 head (500 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds. The facility will consist of open lot pens and a waste management system consisting of diversion channels and an earthen wastewater retention control structure. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address of Applicant	Legal Description	Receiving Water
Tyler Harting & Sons Land & Cattle Tyler Harting 17693 Road U Norton, KS 67654	SE/4 of Section 12 T04S, R23W Norton County	Solomon River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-SONT-B005
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 999 head (999 animal units) of beef 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
Wiebe – Busenitz Wiebe Farms, Inc. 1376 10th Peabody, KS 66866	SE/4 of Section 31 T22S, R03E Marion County	Walnut River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-WAMN-S001
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for of 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
Wigginton Farm Trust W. Road 70 S Hoxie, KS 67740	SW/4 of Section 18 T09S, R29W Sheridan County	Solomon River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-SOSD-B001
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 200 head (100 animal units) of cattle 700 pounds or less and 100 head (100 animal units) of cattle more than 700 pounds, for a total of 300 head (200 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
Wiglesworth Farm, LLC James Wiglesworth 5637 Cherokee Cir. Fairway, KS 66205	NW/4 of Section 30 T10S, R23E Wyandotte County	Kansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-KSWY-S001
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility with a maximum capacity for 667 head (266.8 animal units) of swine weighing more than 55 pounds, 770 head (77 animal units) of swine weighing 55 pounds or less, 200 head (200 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds, 340 head (170 animal units) of cattle weighing less than 700 pounds, 100 head (140 animal units) of mature dairy cattle, 40 cats and 100 dogs (5.4 animal units) for a total of 859.2 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.

Public Notice No. KS-AG-R-25-028

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

Name and Address of Registrant	Legal Description	County
Black Moon Bison, LLC Cody Kloeckl 1808 Cedar Crest Winona, KS 67764	SW/4 of Section 13 T11S, R35W	Logan County

Public Notice No. KS-Q-25-187/193

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
Jefferson County SD #2 PO Box 628 Oskaloosa, KS 66066	Pery Lake via Unnamed Tributary	Treated Domestic
Permit No. M-KS56-OO05 Federal Permit No. KS0097748
Legal Description: NE¼, NE¼, SW¼, Section 35, Township 9S, Range 17E, Jefferson County
Location: 39.22255, -95.48871
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 areas. This permit contains limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, and Ammonia. The permit contains monitoring for pH, E. coli, Total Phosphorus, Nitrates + Nitrites, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and Total Nitrogen.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
Mid-State Materials – Plummer Creek Quarry PO Box 236 Topeka, KS 66601		Process Wastewater
Permit No. I-MC44-PO04 Federal Permit No. KS0093106
Legal Description: NE¼ and SE¼ of Section 21, Township 15S, Range 16E, Osage County
Location: 38.73512, -95.64056
The proposed action consists of reissuing the above referenced NPDES permit. The primary change was adding Outfall 007A. In addition, Outfalls 003A, 004A and 005A were made inactive, since that portion of the quarry has been reclaimed. This facility is engaged in a limestone quarrying operation with some washing. Outfall 001A consists of treated wash-water, which normally is recycled. If it discharges, it is treated by three setting ponds, in series. Outfalls 002A, 006A and 007A consist of stormwater runoff and pit water. Outfalls 003A, 004A and 005A are inactive, since that portion of the quarry has been reclaimed. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
N.R. Hamm Quarry, Inc. 609 Perry Place Perry, KS 66073	Marais des Cygnes River via Unnamed Tributary	Process Wastewater
Permit No. I-MC21-PO02 Federal Permit No. KS0080853
Legal Description: SW¼ of Section 9, Township 17S, Range 15E, Osage County
Location: 38.58118, -95.76055
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 and crushing operation, which some washing. Outfall 001 and 002 consists of pit water and stormwater runoff. Outfall 002A consists of treated wash water, when washing occurs, by a settling pond that collects come stormwater. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
Bob Bergkamp Construction – Towanda Quarry 3709 S. West St. Wichita, KS 67217	Walnut River via Towanda Reservoir via Whitewater River via Unnamed Tributary	Process Wastewater
Permit No. I-WA14-PO01 Federal Permit No. KS0096237
Legal Description: SW¼ of Section 17 and 18, Township 26S, Range 4E, Butler County
Location: 37.78580, -97.02376
The proposed action consists of reissuing the above referenced NPDES permit. No significant changes were made to the permit except for the addition of Outfall 002A. This is a limestone quarrying and crushing operation with no rock washing. Outfalls 001A and 002A consist of stormwater runoff and pit water from sedimentation pond. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
City of Winfield PO Box 646 Winfield, KS 67156	Timber Creek	Process Wastewater
Permit No. I-WA17-PO03 Federal Permit No. KS0097071
Legal Description: SW¼, NW¼, Section 14, Township 32S, Range 04E, Cowley County
Location: 39.45641, -95.75376
The proposed action consists of renewal of existing Kansas/NPDES Water Pollution Control permit for the discharge of wastewater from the water treatment plant. This permit contains limits for Sulfate, Total Residual Oxidant, and pH. This is an existing potable water treatment plant designed to treat 5.5 MGD of raw water pumped from the City Lake. Outfall 001A consists of the overflow from either one of the treatment lagoons, to the receiving stream. Domestic waste is directed to an onsite septic tank/lateral system. This permit contains limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Residual Chlorine, and Total Suspended Solids. The permit contains monitoring for Flow.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
City of Topeka 3245 Waterworks Dr. Topeka, KS 66606	Kansas River	Process Wastewater
Permit No. I-KS72-PO16 Federal Permit No. KS0087262
Legal Description: NE¼ of Section 26, Township 11S, Range 15E, Shawnee County
Location: 39.07025, -95.71457
The proposed action consists of reissuing the above referenced NPDES permit for an existing facility. This is a public water treatment plant with an average design capacity of 26.6 MGD and utilizes an East and West treatment train. Emergency discharges from the clarifier basins are routed to 001B if the residuals process system is out of service. Domestic waste is routed to the city sanitary sewer system. This permit contains limits for Total Residual Chlorine. The permit contains monitoring for Flow, Total Suspended Solids, Total Phosphorus, and pH.
Name and Address of Applicant	Receiving Stream	Type of Discharge
Cargill Salt Co. PO Box 1403 Hutchinson, KS 67504-1403	Arkansas River	Process Wastewater
Permit No. I-AR49-PO08 Federal Permit No. KS0119733
Legal Description: NW¼, Section 19, Township 23S, Range 5W, Reno County
Location: 38.04006, -97.91859
This action consists of reissuance of an existing NPDES/Kansas Water Pollution Control (KWPC) permit for an existing facility. This facility produces salt products using the solution brine mining and vacuum evaporation process. Sanitary waste and boiler blowdown are directed to the city sanitary sewer system. Discharge flow rates vary seasonally with higher flow rates during the warmer summer months. The long-term average discharge flow to the Arkansas River, excluding storm water runoff, is about 3.6 million gallons per day (mgd). This permit contains limits for Chlorine, pH, TSS, and WET Chronic. The permit contains monitoring for Chlorides, Temperature, TSS, and Total Phosphorus.

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 December 6, 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-25-314/331, KS-AG-R-25-028, KS-Q-25-187/193) 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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