Activities that are educational only or are co-sponsored by Ecology may be found under the "More Ecology Events" link in the left column of this page. We invite your feedback about this Public Involvement Calendar.
| Jan 10 - Feb 10 |
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Public Comment Period:
The City of Pacific's Shoreline Master Program Comprehensive Update
The Washington Department of Ecology seeks public input on Pacific's proposed Shoreline Master Program Comprehensive Update. City of Pacific's SMP Comprehensive Update
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology | | Shorelands & Environmental Assistance |
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| Jan 10 - Feb 10 |
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Public Comment Period: Bremerton
Draft State Waste Dischrge Permit Modification for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is being issued a modification of their state waste discharge permit no ST7374.. Water Quality Permitting and Reporting Information System
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Water Quality |
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| Jan 13 - Feb 13 |
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Public Comment Period: Steilacoom
Steilacoom Public Works Periodic Review Comment Period
A periodic (5-year) review report for the Steilacoom Public Works cleanup site is available for public review and comment. The site is located at 1030 Roe Street in Steilacoom. To review the report, visit the Ecology's office in Lacey or this website: Steilacoom Public Works cleanup website
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
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| Jan 25 - Feb 13 |
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Public Comment Period: Wenatchee
City of Wenatchee - Opportunity to Request a Public Comment Period on an Air Quality Permit.
Ecology has received an air quality permit application from the City of Wenatchee. The application is to revise their existing Notice of Construction (air quality permit) to combust additional digester gas as fuel in the boiler located at the wastewater treatment plant. The facility is located at 201 N Worthen Street. A public comment period on a draft permit revision will be held only if a written request is received by Lynnette Haller by no later than February 13, 2012.
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Air Quality |
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| Jan 13 - Feb 13 |
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Public Comment Period: Olympia
Port of Olympia Budd Inlet Agreed Order Comment Period
A draft Agreed Order Amendment for the Budd Inlet Sediments: Port Peninsula cleanup site is available for comment until February 13, 2012. The site is located at in Budd Inlet adjacent to Port of Olympia property (see website or Agreed Order Amendment for map). Site documents can be found at the Olympia Timberland Library, the Department of Ecology in Lacey, or this website: Budd Inlet Sediments website
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
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| Dec 30 - Feb 15, 2012 |
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Public Comment Period: Tacoma
Burlington Environmental, LLC (referred to as "PSC-Tacoma")- Reissuance of dangerous waste permit
Ecology is seeking comments on a proposal to re-issue a permit for dangerous waste management at this facility. The permit authorizes and has requirements for storage and limited treatment of dangerous waste. Waste management will be in areas specifically designed, constructed and operated for that purpose. Public Information Concerning Hazardous Waste Activities in Washington State
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology | | Hazardous Waste And Toxics Reduction |
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| Dec 30 - Feb 15, 2012 |
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Public Comment Period: Tacoma
Burlington Environmental, LLC (referred to as "PSC-Tacoma")- Reissuance of dangerous waste permit
Ecology is seeking comments on a proposal to re-issue a permit for dangerous waste management at this facility. The permit authorizes and has requirements for storage and limited treatment of dangerous waste. Waste management will be in areas specifically designed, constructed and operated for that purpose. Public Information Concerning Hazardous Waste Activities in Washington State
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology | | Hazardous Waste And Toxics Reduction |
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| Jan 18 - Feb 16 |
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Public Comment Period: Mead
Heglar Kronquist Feasibility Study Report Available for Comment
Contaminants at the site include chloride and nitrates. Kaiser evaluated two primary alternatives to address black dross and the associated contaminants. You may review details of Kaiser's recommended cleanup alternative by reviewing the fact sheet or Feasibility Study Report. Fact sheet and Feasibility Study Report
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
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| Jan 18 - Feb 17 |
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Public Comment Period: Pacific County
Draft NPDES Permit for Ambrosia Technology
Ambrosia Technology is being issued a Reauthorization of NPDES Permit No. WA0037583 to continue to discharge treated wastewater to Willapa Bay in the town of Tokeland. Southwest Regional Office Water Quality Permits
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Water Quality |
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| Jan 10 - Feb 17 |
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Public Comment Period: Bellevue
New General Order for Dairy Manure Anaerobic Digesters
Ecology is issuing a new General Order to streamline, simplify, and speed up the permitting process for dairy manure anaerobic digesters in several Washington counties with digester gas production between 20,000 and 400,000 cubic feet/day. General Orders of Approval
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Air Quality |
Associated Public Hearing: Feb 15
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| Jan 18 - Feb 18 |
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Public Comment Period: Prosser
Draft Reauthorization NPDES Permit for the City of Prosser POTW
The City of Prosser POTW is being issued a Reauthorization of NPDES Permit No. WA0020800 to continue to discharge treated wastewater to the Yakima River at River Mile 46.5 Water Quality Permits Central Region
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Water Quality |
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| Jan 20 - Feb 19 |
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Public Comment Period: King County
Joint Public Notice of Application for 401 Water Quality Certification & Coastal Zone
Renton-Maple Valley Road Bank Stabilization Project - Placement of 845 cubic yards of fill below the ordinary high water mark for the reconstruction of 370 linear feet of a rock revetment. The fill will have bolder clusters, engineered log jams and vegetated geogrids. 401 Public Notice for Ecology’s Northwest Region
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology | | Shorelands & Environmental Assistance |
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| Jan 27 - Feb 26 |
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Public Comment Period:
Joint Public Notice of Application for 401 Water Quality Certification & Coastal Zone
U.S Navy, Naval Base Kisap - Construct and operate a second Explosive Handling Wharf (EHW-2). Project involves construction of a pile-supported wharf and access trestles, installation of a ramp and float, and construction of an access road. 401 Public Notice for Ecology’s Northwest Region
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology | | Shorelands & Environmental Assistance |
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| Jan 27 - Feb 27 |
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Public Comment Period: Kirkland
Ecology invites comments on the Draft Consent Decree and other Cleanup Documents for Pace National Site
Ecology invites comments on the Draft Consent Decree, Draft Cleanup Action Plan, Draft Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study Report, Updated Public Participation Plan, and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist and Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the proposed cleanup actions at the Ultra Corporation Former Pace National Site (Cleanup ID#: 5063) located at 500 7th Ave South in Kirkland, WA. Pace National Site
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
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| Jan 26 - Feb 27 |
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Public Comment Period: Montesano
Montesano Farm & Home Periodic Review Public Comment Period
A periodic review report for the Montesano Farm & Home cleanup site is available for public review and comment. The site is located at 412 South Main Street in Montesano. These documents can be found at the Montesano Library, Montesano City Hall, the Department of Ecology in Lacey, or this website: Montesano Farm & Home website
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
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| Jan 31 - Feb 29 |
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Public Comment Period: Colfax
North Colfax Petroleum Contamination Site Remedial Investigation, Addendum, and Feasibility Study Reports
Three reports that will guide cleanup of petroleum product at the site are availabe for comment. The Remedial Investigation (RI) discusses where and how much contamination is at the site. An addendum to the RI also is included. The Feasibility Study evaluates cleanup options. See the fact sheet for a summary and documents for details Fact Sheet and Documents
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
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| Feb 4 - Mar 5 |
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Public Comment Period: Island County
Draft State Waste Discharge Permit Modification for the Holmes Harbor Sewer District
The Holmes Harbor Sewer District is being issued a modification of state waste discharge permit no. ST7373. The proposed modification consists of removing the requirement to install an influent composite sampler during the current permit cycle.
Water Quality Permitting and Reporting Information System
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Water Quality |
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| Jan 20 - Mar 5 |
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Public Comment Period: Seattle
Ecology invites comments on the Port of Seattle Terminal 91 Agreed Order and Modified Dangerous Waste Management Permit.
Ecology invites comments on the Agreed Order for the Cleanup Actions and Modified Dangerous Waste Management Permit for Port of Seattle Terminal 91 Site. The Agreed Order would require the Port to implement the Cleanup Action Plan for the area affected by chemicals that have migrated from the former tank farm. The new Agreed Order would be incorporated into the permit. This Site is located at 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, WA. Port of Seattle Terminal 91 Site
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
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| Jan 5 - Mar 6 |
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Public Comment Period: Spokane Valley
Kaiser Trentwood Public Meeting and Comment Period for Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study Reports
Kaiser will present their recommendations for cleanup at the Trentwood Site. Ecology also will provide perspective on the cleanup followed by a question and answer session. Contaminants at the site include PCBs, petroleum, VOCs, SVOCs, lead, arsenic, chromium, and other metals. Kaiser proposes cleaning up five areas of contamination. Public comment is wanted - see the fact sheet and documents for details. Fact sheet and associated documents
| Location: | Spokane Valley, WA |
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Toxics Cleanup |
Associated Public Meeting: Jan 26
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| Feb 1 - Mar 7 |
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Public Comment Period: Lacey
Modification of the Aquatic Plant and Algae Management General Permit
On Feb. 1, 2012, Ecology released a draft modification of the Aquatic Plant and Algae Management General Permit and Notice of Intent (NOI). The permit is a joint National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The permit covers the discharge of products used to control aquatic plants and algae in state lakes. The permit also allows treatment of nuisance emergent plants along roadsides and ditch banks. Ecology will only accept comments on the modifications. Aquatic Plant and Algae Management General Permit
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Water Quality |
Associated Public Workshop Followed by Public Hearing: Mar 5
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| Jan 25 - Mar 12 |
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Public Comment Period: Quincy
Public Notice of Application for SWDP ST-5292 for National Frozen Foods - Quincy
National Frozen Foods - Quincy has submitted an application for renewal of its State Waste Discharge Permit. There will be a 30 day public comment period on the application. Comments must be received by Ecology no later than March 2, 2012. The application can be viewed at the following link. Water Quality Permitting and Reporting Information System (PARIS)
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Water Quality |
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| Feb 10 - Mar 12 |
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Public Comment Period: Bainbridge Island
Draft NPDES Permit for Messenger House Care Center, Soundcare, Inc.
The Messenger House Care Center Wastewater Treatment Plant is being reissued NPDES permit no. WA0023469 for the discharge of effluent into Puget Sound.
Water Quality Permitting and Reporting Information System
| Location: | Bainbridge Island, WA |
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Water Quality |
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| Feb 1 - Mar 16 |
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Public Comment Period: Moses Lake
Modification of the Industrial Stormwater General Permit
On February 1, 2012, Ecology released a draft modification of the Industrial Stormwater General Permit. This permit was last issued in October 2009 and is scheduled to expire in January 2015. This modification is necessary to address the April 25, 2011, ruling by the state Polluion Board, which requires changes to the sampling and corrective action requirements. Ecology is also proposing to remove the numeric effluent limitations for fecal coliform and replace them with Best Management Practices. Industrial Stormwater General Permit
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Water Quality |
Associated Public Workshop: Mar 5
Associated Public Workshop: Mar 6
Associated Public Workshop Followed by Public Hearing: Mar 12
Associated Public Workshop: Mar 14
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| Feb 14 - Mar 16 |
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King County's Shoreline Master Program Comprehensive Update
The Washington State Department of Ecology seeks public input on King County's proposed Shoreline Master Program comprehensive update. King County SMP Comprehensive Update
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology | | Shorelands & Environmental Assistance |
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| Feb 8 - Mar 16 |
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Public Comment Period: Moses Lake
Public Notice of Application for SWDP ST-8032 for National Frozen Foods Moses Lake
National Frozen Foods - Moses Lake Facility has submitted an application for renewal of its State Waste Discharge Permit. There will be a 30 day public comment period on the application. Comments must be received by Ecology no later than March 16, 2012. The application can be viewed at the following link. Water Quality Permitting and Reporting Information System (PARIS)
| Sponsor: | Dept of Ecology / Water Quality |
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