Chapter NR 233

NR 233.10(5)(b)1. 1. The department or control authority determines that the cyanide limitations and standards are not achievable due to elevated levels of non-amenable cyanide, that is not oxidized by chlorine treatment, that result from the unavoidable complexing of cyanide at the process source of the cyanide-bearing waste stream and establishes an alternative total cyanide or amenable cyanide limitation that reflects the best available technology economically achievable.

NR 233.10(5)(b)2. 2. The determination under subd. 1. shall be based upon a review of relevant engineering, production, and sampling and analysis information, including measurements of both total and amenable cyanide in the waste stream.

NR 233.10(5)(b)3. 3. An analysis of the extent of complexing in the waste stream, based on the information in subds. 1. and 2., and its impact on cyanide treatability shall be set forth in writing and, for direct dischargers, be contained in the fact sheet required by 40 CFR 124.8.

NR 233.10 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1997, No. 495, eff. 4-1-97.

NR 233.11 NR 233.11 Specialized definitions. The following definitions apply to the terms used in this subchapter:

NR 233.11(1) (1) “Organic active ingredients” means carbon-containing active ingredients used in pesticides, excluding metallo-organic active ingredients.

NR 233.11(2) (2) “Organic pesticide chemicals” means the sum of all organic active ingredients listed in s. NR 233.10 (2) which are manufactured at a facility subject to this subchapter.

NR 233.11(3) (3) “Total organic active ingredients” means the sum of all organic active ingredients covered by s. NR 233.10 (1) which are manufactured at a facility subject to this subchapter.

NR 233.11(4) (4) 

NR 233.11(4)(a) (a) “Process wastewater flow” means the sum of the average daily flow from the following wastewater streams:

Process stream and product washes

Equipment and floor washers

Water used as solvent for raw materials

Water used as reaction medium

Spent acids

Spent bases

Contact cooling water

Water of reaction

Air pollution control blowdown

Stream jet blowdown

Vacuum pump water

Pump seal water

Safety equipment cleaning water

Shipping container cleanout

Safety shower water

Contaminated storm water

Product/process laboratory quality control wastewater

NR 233.11(4)(b) (b) Does not mean wastewaters from the production of intermediate chemicals.

NR 233.11(5) (5) “Process wastewater pollutants” means those pollutants present in process wastewater flow.

NR 233.11 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1997, No. 495, eff. 4-1-97.

NR 233.12 NR 233.12 Effluent limitations guidelines representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best practicable control technology currently available (BPT). Except as provided in 40 CFR 125.30 to 125.32, any existing point source subject to this subchapter shall achieve the following effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of BPT:

NR 233.12 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1997, No. 495, eff. 4-1-97.

NR 233.13 NR 233.13 Effluent limitations guidelines representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best conventional pollutant control technology (BCT). Except as provided in 40 CFR 125.30 to 125.32, any existing point source subject to this subchapter shall achieve effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of BCT: The limitations for BOD5, TSS, and pH are the same as those specified in the table in s. NR 233.12.

NR 233.13 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1997, No. 495, eff. 4-1-97.

NR 233.14 NR 233.14 Effluent limitations guidelines representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best available control technology economically achievable (BAT). Except as provided in 40 CFR 125.30 to 125.32, any existing point source subject to this subchapter shall achieve effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of BAT as specified in s. NR 233.10 (4). For the priority pollutants, sources shall achieve discharges not exceeding the quantity or mass determined by multiplying the process wastewater flow times the appropriate concentrations listed in Table 4 or Table 5.

NR 233.14 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1997, No. 495, eff. 4-1-97.

NR 233.15 NR 233.15 New source performance standards (NSPS).

NR 233.15(1) (1) Any new source subject to this subchapter which discharges process wastewater pollutants shall achieve the NSPS specified in s. NR 233.10 (4), and subject to s. NR 233.10 (1) shall meet the following standards for BOD5, TSS, COD and pH:

NR 233.15(2) (2) Any new source subject to this subchapter which discharges priority pollutants may not exceed the quantity or mass determined by multiplying the process wastewater flow times the appropriate concentrations listed in Table 4 or Table 5.

NR 233.15 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1997, No. 495, eff. 4-1-97.

NR 233.16 NR 233.16 Pretreatment standards for existing sources (PSES). Except as provided in s. NR 211.13, any existing source subject to this subchapter which introduces pollutants into a POTW shall comply with ch. NR 211 and achieve PSES as specified in s. NR 233.10 (4). For the priority pollutants, sources shall achieve discharges not exceeding the quantity or mass determined by multiplying the process wastewater flow subject to this subchapter times the concentrations listed in Table 6. If mass limitations have not been developed as required, the source shall achieve discharges not exceeding the concentration limitations listed in Table 6.

NR 233.16 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1997, No. 495, eff. 4-1-97.

NR 233.17 NR 233.17 Pretreatment standards for new sources (PSNS). Except as provided in s. NR 211.13, any new source subject to this subchapter which introduces pollutants into a POTW shall comply with ch. NR 211 and shall achieve PSNS as specified in s. NR 233.10 (4). For the priority pollutants, sources shall achieve discharges not exceeding the quantity or mass determined by multiplying the process wastewater flow subject to this subchapter times the concentrations listed in Table 6. If mass limitations have not been developed as required, the source shall achieve discharges not exceeding the concentration limitations listed in Table 6.

NR 233.17 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1997, No. 495, eff. 4-1-97.

subch. III of ch. NR 233 Subchapter III — Metallo-Organic Pesticide Chemicals Manufacturing Subcategory

NR 233.20 NR 233.20 Applicability; description of the metallo-organic pesticides chemicals manufacturing subcategory. This subchapter applies to discharges resulting from the manufacture of metallo-organic active ingredients containing mercury, cadmium, arsenic or copper. This subchapter does not apply to the manufacture of intermediates used to manufacture the active ingredients.

NR 233.20 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1997, No. 495, eff. 4-1-97.

NR 233.21 NR 233.21 Specialized definitions. “Metallo-organic active ingredients” means carbon containing active ingredients containing one or more metallic atoms in the structure.

NR 233.21 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1997, No. 495, eff. 4-1-97.

NR 233.22 NR 233.22 Effluent limitations guidelines representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best practicable control technology currently available (BPT). Except as provided in 40 CFR 125.30 through 125.32, any existing point source subject to the provisions of this subchapter may not discharge process wastewater pollutants into waters of the state.

NR 233.22 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1997, No. 495, eff. 4-1-97.

subch. IV of ch. NR 233 Subchapter IV — Pesticide Formulating, Packaging and Repackaging Subcategory

NR 233.30 NR 233.30 Applicability; description of the pesticide formulating, packaging and repackaging subcategory.

NR 233.30(1) (1) This subchapter is applicable to discharges resulting from all pesticide formulating, packaging, and repackaging operations except as provided in subs. (2) to (6).

NR 233.30(2) (2) This subchapter does not apply to repackaging of agricultural pesticides performed at refilling establishments as described in s. NR 233.50.

NR 233.30(3) (3) This subchapter does not apply to wastewater discharges from any of the following:

NR 233.30(3)(a) (a) The operation of employee showers and laundry facilities.

NR 233.30(3)(b) (b) The testing of fire protection equipment.

NR 233.30(3)(c) (c) The testing and emergency operation of safety showers and eye washes.

NR 233.30(3)(d) (d) Storm water.

NR 233.30(3)(e) (e) Department of transportation aerosol leak test baths or batch baths where no cans have burst from the time of the last water change-out.

NR 233.30(3)(f) (f) On-site laboratories from cleaning analytical equipment, glassware, and rinsing the retain sample container, except that this subchapter applies to the initial rinse of the retain sample container.

NR 233.30(4) (4) This subchapter does not apply to wastewater discharges from the formulation, packaging, or repackaging of any of the following:

NR 233.30(4)(a) (a) Sanitizer products including pool chemicals.

NR 233.30(4)(b) (b) Microbial pesticides.

NR 233.30(4)(c) (c) Inorganic wastewater treatment chemicals.

NR 233.30(4)(d) (d) Group one and group 2 mixtures as defined under s. NR 233.03 (2o) and (2p).

NR 233.30(5) (5) This subchapter does not apply to wastewater discharges from the development of new formulations of pesticide products and the associated efficacy and field testing at on-site and stand-alone research and development laboratories where the resulting pesticide product is not produced for sale.

NR 233.30(6) (6) This subchapter does not apply to wastewater discharges from the formulation, packaging, or repackaging of liquid chemical sterilant products for use on a critical or semi-critical device as defined in s. 201 of the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act and in s. 2(u) of the federal insecticide, fungicide, rodenticide act.

NR 233.30 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1997, No. 495, eff. 4-1-97; r. and recr. Register, May, 2001, No. 545, eff. 6-1-01.

NR 233.305 NR 233.305 Specialized definitions. The following definitions apply to the terms used in this subchapter:

NR 233.305(1) (1) “Initial certification statement” means a written submission to the department or control authority which shall be signed by the responsible corporate officer as defined in 40 CFR 122.22 or s. NR 211.15 (10) and which:

NR 233.305(1)(a) (a) Lists and describes those product families, process lines, or process units for which the PFPR facility is implementing the pollution prevention alternative.

NR 233.305(1)(b) (b) Describes the PFPR facility specific practices for each product family, process line, or process unit which are to be practiced as part of the pollution prevention alternative.

NR 233.305(1)(c) (c) Describes any justification allowing modification to the practices listed in Table 8.

NR 233.305(1)(d) (d) Lists the treatment system being used to obtain a pollution prevention alternative discharge as defined in this section.

NR 233.305(2) (2) “On-site compliance paperwork” means data or information maintained in the offices of the PFPR facility which supports the initial and periodic certification statements and which:

NR 233.305(2)(a) (a) Lists and describes those product families, process lines, or process units for which the facility is implementing the pollution prevention alternative.

NR 233.305(2)(b) (b) Describes the facility specific practices for each product family, process line, or process unit which are to be practiced as part of the pollution prevention alternative.

NR 233.305(2)(c) (c) Describes any justification allowing modification to the practices listed in Table 8.

NR 233.305(2)(d) (d) Includes a written discussion demonstrating that the treatment system being used contains the appropriate pollution control technologies or equivalent systems for removing the pesticide active ingredients which may be found in the wastewater.

NR 233.305(2)(e) (e) Establishes a method for demonstrating to the department or control authority that the treatment system is well operated and maintained.

NR 233.305(2)(f) (f) Includes a discussion of the rationale for choosing the method of demonstration.

NR 233.305(3) (3) “Periodic certification statement” means a written submission to the department or control authority which states that the pollution prevention alternative as set forth in the WPDES permit or pretreatment control mechanism is being implemented. Any modification of the practices listed in Table 8 must be justified. The periodic certification statement shall be signed by the responsible corporate officer as defined in 40 CFR 122.22 or s. NR 211.15 (10).

NR 233.305(4) (4) 

NR 233.305(4)(a) (a) “Pollution prevention allowable discharge for indirect dischargers excluding interior wastewater, leak and spill clean-up water, and floor wash” means the quantity or concentrations of pollutants in PFPR process wastewaters that remain after a facility has demonstrated that it is using the specified practices of the pollution prevention alternative as listed in Table 8.

NR 233.305(4)(b) (b) “Pollution prevention allowable discharge for indirect dischargers including interior wastewater, leak and spill cleanup water, and floor wash” means the quantity or concentrations of pollutants in PFPR process wastewaters that remain after a facility has demonstrated that it is using the specified practices of the pollution prevention alternative as listed in Table 8. Additionally the wastewaters shall have been pretreated using appropriate pollution control technologies as defined in s. NR 233.03 (1e), a pesticide manufacturer’s treatment system, or an equivalent system, used individually or in any combination to achieve a sufficient level of pollutant reduction. Pretreatment requirements may be modified or waived by the control authority to the extent that removal credits have been granted in accordance with s. NR 211.13, provided the granting of the credits does not result in pass through or interference as defined in s. NR 211.03 and complies with the provisions of s. NR 211.10. The facility shall demonstrate that the appropriate pollution control technology is properly maintained and operated.

NR 233.305(5) (5) “Pollution prevention allowable discharge for direct dischargers” in this subchapter means the quantity of concentrations of pollutants in PFPR process wastewaters that remain after a facility has demonstrated that it is using the specified practices of the pollution prevention alternative as listed in Table 8. Additionally the wastewaters shall have been treated using appropriate pollution control technologies, as defined in s. NR 233.03 (1e), a pesticide manufacturer’s treatment system, or an equivalent system, used individually or in any combination to achieve a sufficient level of pollutant reduction. The facility shall demonstrate that the appropriate pollution control technology is properly maintained and operated.

NR 233.305(6) (6) “Process wastewater,” for this subchapter, means all wastewater associated with pesticide formulating, packaging and repackaging except for sanitary water, non-contact cooling water and those wastewaters excluded from the applicability of the rule in s. NR 233.30.