Activities that are educational only or are co-sponsored by Ecology may be found under the "More Ecology Events" link at the upper right-hand corner of this page. We invite your feedback about this Public Involvement Calendar.
| Oct 9 - Nov 8 |
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Public Comment Period: Sumner
Draft Modification NPDES Permit for Sumner Wastewater Treatment Plant
The city of Sumner Wastewater Treatment Plant is being issued a Modification of NPDES Permit No. WA0023353 to continue to discharge treated wastewater to the White (Stuck) River Southwest Region Water Quality Permits
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Water Quality |
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| Sep 8 - Nov 9 |
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Public Comment Period:
TransAlta Power Plant Settlement Agreement
Ecology is accepting public comment on the draft settlement agreement regarding the Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) determination and mercury controls for TransAlta's Centralia power plant. The draft BART determination is required under the federal regional haze rules and addresses nitrogen oxide emissions from the power plant. The mercury controls are voluntary and will provide a 50 percent reduction in mercury emissions from the facility. TransAlta Agreement
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Air Quality |
Associated Public Hearing: Oct 13
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| Oct 8 - Nov 9 |
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Public Comment Period: Everett
Ecology seeks your input to remove Ray's Auto Wrecking Site from the Hazardous Sites List.
Ecology invites comments on delisting Ray's Auto Wrecking Site from the Hazardous Sites List. Ecology has determined that the remediation at the Ray's Auto Wrecking site meets the substantial requirements of the Model Toxics Control Act and therefore does not pose a threat to human health or the environment. Ecology proposes to remove the site from the Hazardous Sites list and wants your input. Ray's Auto Wrecking Site
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
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| Oct 8 - Nov 9 |
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Public Comment Period: Bellevue
Ecology seeks your input on the periodic review for Eastside Jeep and Eagle (former) site is available for Public Review
Ecology invites you to review and comment on a document called a periodic review for the Eastside Jeep and Eagle (former) site. A periodic review is conducted at least every five years after the initiation of a cleanup action at a site, as required by the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). The purposes of the review are to evaluate site conditions, after cleanup is considered complete, and to ensure protection of human health and the environment. Eastside Jeep and Eagle (former) site
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
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| Oct 26 - Nov 10 |
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Public Comment Period: Goldendale
Williams, Northwest Pipeline, Goldendale - Opportunity to Request a Public Comment Period on an Air Quality Permit
Ecology has received an air quality permit application from Williams, Northwest Pipeline to revise the air quality permit for their existing Goldendale Compressor Station. A public comment period on a draft permit will be held only if a written request is received by Lynnette Haller by no later than November 22, 2009.
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Air Quality |
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| Oct 26 - Nov 10 |
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Public Comment Period: Goldendale
Williams, Northwest Pipeline, Roosevelt - Opportunity to Request a Public Comment Period on an Air Quality Permit
Ecology has received an air quality permit application from Williams, Northwest Pipeline to revise the air quality permit for their existing Goldendale Compressor Station. A public comment period on a draft permit will be held only if a written request is received by Lynnette Haller by no later than November 22, 2009.
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Air Quality |
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| Oct 12 - Nov 10 |
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Public Comment Period: Pasco
Chevron Pipe Line Company Pasco Bulk Fuel Terminal Site: Agreed Order for Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study
Ecology proposes to enter into an Agreed Order with Chevron Pipe Line Company and Tidewater Terminal Company to investigate petroleum contamination at the Chevron Pipe Line Company Pasco Bulk Fuel Terminal site. See the fact sheet for a summary and the Order for details. Fact Sheet and Agreed Order
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
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| Oct 12 - Nov 11 |
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Public Comment Period: Cashmere
City of Cashmere - Opportunity to Request a Public Comment Period on an Air Quality Permit
Ecology has received a complete air quality permit application from the City of Cashmere to revise the air quality permit for their existing digester gas flare. A public comment period on a draft permit will be held only if a written request is received by Lynnette Haller by no later than November 11, 2009.
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Air Quality |
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| Oct 12 - Nov 11 |
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Public Comment Period: Thurston County
Draft Reauthorization NPDES Permit for Thurston County Public Works Grand Mound Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Thurston County Public Works Grand Mound Wastewater Treatment Plant is being issued a Reauthorization of NPDES Permit No. WA0042099 to continue to discharge treated wastewater to the Chehalis River. Southwest Region Water Quality Permits
| Location: | Thurston County |
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Water Quality |
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| Oct 7 - Nov 12 |
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Public Comment Period:
Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule
Ecology has developed a rule for mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and is developing an emissions reporting system, as required by RCW 70.94.151. The 2008 Legislature required the owners or operators of large fleets of vehicles and large stationary sources of greenhouse gases to begin reporting their emissions in 2010. Ecology has held workshops around the state twice to explain the rule. Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Air Quality |
Associated Public Workshop Followed by Public Hearing: Nov 3
Associated Public Workshop Followed by Public Hearing: Nov 5
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| Oct 15 - Nov 14 |
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Public Comment Period: Kitsap County
Joint Public Notice of Application for 401 Water Quality Certification & Coastal Zone Mangement Consistency Concurrence
Place fill in wetlands for the expansion and re-development of Central Kitsap County Community Campus. 401 Public Notices for Ecology's Northwest Region
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology | | Shorelands & Environmental Assistance |
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| Oct 15 - Nov 15 |
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Public Comment Period:
Draft Modification of King County DNRP - Brightwater Conveyance System Project
King County DNRP is modifying their NPDES permit no. WA-003205-1 to include twenty-six additional discharge locations along the BT-2 and BT-3 tunnel segments located in King and Snohomish Counties.
Northwest Region Water Quality Permits
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Water Quality |
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| Nov 2 - 16 |
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Public Comment Period: Port Angeles
Public Notice of Application for 401 Water Quality Certification and Coastal Zone Management Consistency Concurrence
To convert an existing temporary cofferdam to a permanent bulkhead structure. 401 Public Notices for Ecology's Southwest Region
| Location: | Port Angeles, WA |
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology | | Shorelands & Environmental Assistance |
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| Oct 14 - Nov 16 |
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Public Comment Period: Yakima
Richardson Airways Engineering Design Report Public Comment Period
Richardson Airways was located at the Yakima Airport. After spraying operations, planes were parked in a certain area and their tanks were rinsed out, allowing pesticides to contaminate the soil. An Engineering Design Report that addresses the extent of excavation of the contaminated soils has been completed and is available for public review and comment. Richardson Airways Cleanup Site Information
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
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| Nov 4 - 18 |
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Public Comment Period:
Municipal Stormwater Grants of Regional or Statewide Significance - Draft Offer and Applicant List
This document presents the state fiscal year 2010 and 2011 (FY2010-2011) Draft Offer List for Municipal Stormwater Grants of Regional or Statewide Significance. Ecology generated the list to propose the distribution of funding the approximate $3.0 million dollars available from carry-forward funding provided by the Washington State Legislature to local governments or ports to support stormwater permit implementation. Funding Opportunities
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Water Quality |
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| Oct 12 - Nov 19 |
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Public Comment Period: Wenatchee
Draft Water Quality Implementation Plan for the Wenatchee River Watershed
Comment period open on the Draft Water Quality Implementation Plan for the Wenatchee River Watershed. Wenatchee River Watershed Dissolved Oxygen and pH TMDL: Water Quality Improvemen
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Water Quality |
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| Oct 23 - Nov 22 |
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Public Comment Period: Tenino
Draft Reclaimed Water Permit for the City of Tenino.
The City of Tenino is being issued a Reclaimed Water Permit No. ST 6221 to discharged treated wastewater to the ground. Southwest Region Water Quality Permits
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Water Quality |
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| Oct 23 - Nov 23 |
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Public Comment Period: Seattle
Ecology seeks your input on the draft documents for the Wesmar Company Inc. Site
Ecology seeks your input on the draft Consent Decree, draft Remedial Investigation Report, Feasibility Study, and Proposed Cleanup Action, draft Cleanup Action Plan, SEPA checklist and determination of non-significance, and draft Public Participation Plan for Wesmar Company Inc. Site. Ecology and Block at Ballard II, LLC (current owner of the property) are entering into a legal agreement called a Consent Decree. Wesmar Company Inc
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
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| Oct 22 - Nov 23 |
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Public Comment Period: Renton
Ecology seeks your input on the Periodic Review for PACCAR site.
Ecology invites you to review and comment on a document called a periodic review for PACCAR site. A periodic review is conducted at least every five years after the initiation of a cleanup action at a site, as required by the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). The purposes of the review are to evaluate site conditions, after cleanup is considered complete, and to ensure protection of human health and the environment. PACCAR Site
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
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| Oct 28 - Nov 27 |
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Public Comment Period: Ferndale
Joint Public Notice of Application for 401 Water Quality Certification & Coastal Zone Mangement Consistency Concurrence
Place fill in wetlands and stream to facilitate construction of an industrial park and attendant features. 401 Public Notices for Ecology's Northwest Region
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology | | Shorelands & Environmental Assistance |
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| Oct 30 - Nov 30 |
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Public Comment Period: Renton
Ecology seeks your input the on draft documents for the Barbee Mill Site.
Ecology invites comments on the proposed draft Agreed Order, Restrictive Covenants, draft Public Participation Plan and SEPA Checklist and Determination of Non-Significance for the Barbee Mill Site. In May 2009, Ecology, Barbee Mill Co., and Conner Homes at Barbee Mill entered into an Agreed Order to cleanup the site. Barbee Mill Site
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
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| Oct 31 - Nov 30 |
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Public Comment Period: Blaine
Draft PSD permit 07-01 Amendment 1
Ecology has prepared a draft permit to amend the short term sulfur dioxide limits for two recently permitted boilers at the BP Cherry Point Refinery. The annual limit is unchanged. No new construction is permitted. PSD Permits Open For Public Comment
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Air Quality |
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| Nov 13 - Dec 14 |
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Public Comment Period: Everett
Ecology seeks your input to remove Cordz Auto Electric site from the Hazardous Site List.
Ecology invites comments on delisting Cordz Auto Electric site from the Hazardous Sites List. Ecology has determined that the remediation at the Cordz Auto Electric site meets the substantial requirements of the Model Toxics Control Act and therefore does not pose a threat to human health or the environment. Ecology proposes to remove the site from the Hazardous Sites list and wants your input. Cordz Auto Electric
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
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| Nov 13 - Dec 14 |
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Public Comment Period: Everett
Ecology seeks your input to remove Paine Field Sheriff Pistol Range site from the Hazardous Site List.
Ecology invites comments on delisting Paine Field Sheriff Pistol Range site from the Hazardous Sites List. Ecology has determined that the remediation at the Paine Field Sheriff Pistol Range site meets the substantial requirements of the Model Toxics Control Act and therefore does not pose a threat to human health or the environment. Ecology proposes to remove the site from the Hazardous Sites list and wants your input. Paine Field Sheriff Pistol Range
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
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| Nov 4 - Dec 18 |
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Public Comment Period: Leavenworth
Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery - Application for 401 Water Quality Certification
The proposed certification relates to US Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed National Pollutant Elimination System (NPDES) permit and operation of the existing facilities for the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. ftp://www.ecy.wa.gov/2009_November_LNFW_401/
| Location: | Leavenworth, WA |
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Water Quality |
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