Approval of Categorical Sulfide Pretreatment Waiver for Uber Tanning Co. Discharging to City of Owatonna Subject to Pretreatment Standards Under 40 CFR Part 425

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The City of Owatonna (hereinafter referred to as ``Owatonna''), Minnesota operates a publicly owned treatment works (POTW) which accepts wastewater from Uber Tanning Company, which is subject to pretreatment standards at 40 CFR part 425. Pursuant to 40 CFR 425.04(c), Owatonna certified to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) on June 28, 1995, that discharge of sulfide from the tannery would not interfere with the operation of the POTW. Pursuant to 40 CFR 425.04(c) Owatonna provided documentation to the U.S. EPA on August 14, 1995, of notice that presents the findings supporting this determination published in the local newspaper with the largest circulation and notice of opportunity for public hearing. Pursuant to 40 CFR 425.04(c) and in consideration of the information provided by Owatonna, I hereby, waive the sulfide pretreatment standards at 40 CFR part 425 for Uber Tanning Company in Owatonna, Minnesota.