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Yart I Page No. 13 Petmit No.: CO-0043648 If accelerated testing is being performed, the pcrmittee shall provide written notification of the results within 14 calendar days of complctioo of the "Pattern of Toxicity"/"No Toxicity" demonstration. Testing will be at least once every [vvo weeks for up to five tests until; I) two consecutive tests fail or three of five tests fail, in which case a pattern of toxicity has been demonstrated or 2) two consecutive tests pass or three of five tests pass, in which case no pattern of toxicity has been found. !f no pattern of toxicity is found the toxicity episode is considered to be ended and routine testing is to resume. If a pattern of toxicity is found, a PTI/fIE investigation is to be performed. If a pattern of toxicity is not demonstrated but a signiticant level of erratic toxicity is found, the Division may require an increased frequency of routine monitoring or some other modified approach. (e) PTI/I'IE The results of the PTVfIE investigation are to be received by the Division within 120 davs of the demonstration of acute or chronic WET in the routine test, as defined above, or if accelerated testing is performed. the date the pattern of toxicity is demonstrated. A status report is to be provided to the Division at the 30, 60 and 90 day points of the PTUT~ investigation. The Division may extend the time frame for tnvestigation where reasonable justification exists. A request for an extension must be made in writing and received prior to the 120 day deadline. Such request must include a justification and supporting data for such an extension. The perntittee may use the time for investigation to conduct a PTI or move directly into the Tom. A PTI consists of a brief search for possible sources of WET, which might reveal causes of such toxicity and appropriate corrective actions more simply and cost effectively than a formal TIE. if the PTI allows resolution of the WET incident, [he TIE need not necessarily be conducted. If, however, WET is not identified or resolved during the PTI, the T(E must be conducted within the allowed 120 day lime frame. Any permittee that is required to conduct a PTI/f ~ investigation shall do so in conformance with procedures identified in the following documents, or as subsequently updated:l) Toxicity Identification Evaluation: Characterization of Chronically Toxic Effluents. Phase 1, EPA/600/6-91 /OOSF May 92, 2) Methods for Aquatic Toxiciri Identification Evaluations. Phase I Toxicity Characterization Procedures, EPA/600/6-91/003 Feb. 91 and 3) Methods for Agualic Toxicity Identification Evaluations, Phase ]I Toxicity Identification Procedures, EPA/600/3- 88/035 Feb. 1989. - A fourth document N this series is Methods for Aquatic Toxtctri Identification Evaluations. Phase III Toxicity Confirmation Procedures EPA/600/3-88/036 Feb. 1989. As indicated by the title, this procedure is intended to corm that the suspected toxicant is truly the toxicant. This investigation is optional. Within 90 days of the determination of the toxicant or no later than 210 days after demonstration of toxicity, whichever is sooner, a control program is to be developed and received by the Division. The program shall set down a method and procedure for elimination of the toxicity to acceptable levels. (f) Reaues[ For Relief The pernittee may request relief from further investigation and testing where the toxicant has not been determined and the Division has determined suitable treatment does not appear possible. In requesting such relief, the permittee shall submit material sufficient to establish the following: (i) It has complied with terms and conditions of the permit compliance schedule for the PTI/f IE investigation and other appropriate conditions as may have been required by the Division; (ii) During the period of the toxicity incident it has been rn compliance with all other permit conditions, including, in the case of a POTW, pre-treatment requirements; (iii) During the period of the toxicity incident it has properly maintained and operated all facilities and systems of treatment and control; and (iv) Despite the circumstances described in paragraphs (i) and (iii) above, the source and/or cause of toxicity could no[ be located or resolved.