TOWN OF DUSON, DUSON SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a  Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for the Town of Duson, Duson Sewage Treatment Plant, 498 Toby Mouton Road, Duson, LA 70529.  The facility is located on Betty Ann Street in Duson, Lafayette Parish.  Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit.

The draft permit, can be viewed by clicking here

The principal discharge from this  source  made into Bayou Queue de Tortue; thence into the Mermentau River, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation, propagation of fish and wildlife and agriculture.  Under the SIC  4952, the applicant proposes to discharge treated sanitary wastewater from a publicly owned treatment works serving the Town of Duson.

During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody.  As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax.  Comments and  requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, Wednesday, October 31, 2012.  Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5^th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.  U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313.  Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission  at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=2256 or call (225) 219-3276.  Emails should follow the statewide email policies.  For more information regarding statewide email policies, go to http://doa.louisiana.gov/ocs/email/policies.htm.

If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held.  LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.

Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Ms. Afton J. Bessix, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3201.

LAKE CHARLES HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT, BULK TERMINAL NO. 1

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a  Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District, Bulk Terminal No. 1, Post Office Box 3753, Lake Charles, LA 70602.  The facility is located at 3501 Bayou D'Inde Road, in Westlake, Calcasieu Parish.  Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit.

The principal discharge from this  source  made into the Calcasieu Ship Channel, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation and propagation of fish and wildlife.  Under the SIC  4491 and 4226, the applicant proposes to discharge industrial stormwater runoff, vehicle rinse water, and dust suppression water from an existing marine cargo handling and terminal facility.

During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody.  As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax.  Comments and  requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, Thursday, November 1, 2012.  Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5^th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.  U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313.  Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=2256 or call (225) 219-3276.  Emails should follow the statewide email policies.  For more information regarding statewide email policies, go to http://doa.louisiana.gov/ocs/email/policies.htm.

If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held.  LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.

The application, draft permit, and  are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5^th Street, Baton Rouge, LA.  Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).  The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.

Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Lisa Kemp, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3195.

OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK AND REMEDIATION DIVISION

AND

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY – REGION 6

FEDERAL FACILITIES SECTION

EXTENSION OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD DUE TO HURRICANE ISAAC

AND RESCHEDULING OF PUBLIC MEETING

ON A HAZARDOUS WASTE FINAL REMEDY SELECTION

CHALMETTE REFINING, LLC

500 WEST ST. BERNARD HIGHWAY

CHALMETTE (ST. BERNARD PARISH) LOUISIANA

EPA ID NUMBER LAD008179707; LDEQ AI NUMBER 1376

Due to Hurricane Isaac, the comment period for the Hazardous Waste Final Remedy Selection for Chalmette Refining, LLC, Post Office Box 1007, Chalmette, LA 70044-1007, has been extended to 4:30 P.M., November 13, 2012.

LDEQ/OEC/USTRD and USEPA-R6 will conduct a public meeting to discuss the proposed Final Remedy Selection for Chalmette Refining LLC.  The public meeting will be now held on Thursday, November 8, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m., CST at the St. Bernard Parish Council Chambers, 8201 West Judge Perez, in Chalmette, Louisiana.  Individuals with a disability who need accommodation in order to participate in the public meeting should contact Laura Ambeau at (225) 219-3277.

The original notice was published in the St. Bernard Voice and The Advocate  on August 31, 2012.  The original notice is also available on LDEQ’s webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp

The LDEQ, is accepting written comments on the Hazardous Waste Final Remedy Selection prepared for Chalmette Refining, LLC.  The facility is located at 500 West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette (St. Bernard Parish) Louisiana.

All correspondence should specify AI Number 1376, EPA ID Number LAD008179707 and Activity Number REM20000001.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax.  Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5^th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.  U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313.  Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=2256 or call (225) 219-3276.  Emails should follow the statewide email policies.  For more information regarding statewide email policies, go to http://doa.louisiana.gov/ocs/email/policies.htm.

If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest after the public meeting, a public hearing may be held.  LDEQ will send notification of the final decision to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.

The Fact Sheet and documents related to the selection of the final remedy can be reviewed at LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5^th Street, Baton Rouge, LA or accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on LDEQ’s website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.  Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).

DEQ TO SUBMIT 4NEW TMDLs TO EPA

DEQ currently plans to submit 4 new fecal coliform TMDLs to EPA by Sep- tember 30, 2013. A TMDL is a calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant a water body can receive and still meet the water quality stan- dards. During the same time period, LDEQ will also focus on developing 16 new model projections to help reevaluate the dissolved oxygen criteria at various locations across the state. This ongoing work will ensure that future TMDLs, and their associated wasteload allocations and load allocations, are developed based on criteria that is protective of Louisiana’s waterbodies. It will also lead to the confirmation or revision of existing TMDLs. In addition, LDEQ continues to assist local governments with TMDL implementa- tion. For more information contact Chuck Berger at 225-219-3366 or Stephanie Braden at 225-219-3187. 

WEBB BARGE CLEANING & REPAIR CO., INC.

WEBB BARGE CLEANING & REPAIR CO., INC.

 WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a  Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Webb Barge Cleaning & Repair Co. Inc., P.O. Box 1147 Destrehan, LA 70047.  The facility is located off LA Hwy. 48 at River Mile 119.2 on the left descending bank of the Mississippi River in St. Rose, St. Charles Parish.  Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit.

The principal discharge from this  source  made into the Mississippi River, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation, propagation of fish and wildlife and drinking water supply.  Under the SIC  4491 and 3731, the applicant proposes to discharge dry commodity vessel washwater, incoming ballast water and void water, facility ballast water and void water and treated sanitary wastewater from an existing barge cleaning and repair facility.

During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody.  As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax.  Comments and  requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, Thursday, November 1, 2012.  Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5^th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.  U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313.  Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=2256 or call (225) 219-3276.  Emails should follow the statewide email policies.  For more information regarding statewide email policies, go to http://doa.louisiana.gov/ocs/email/policies.htm.

If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held.  LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.

The application, draft permit and  are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5^th Street, Baton Rouge, LA.  Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).  The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.

Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Mehdi Aarabi, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3191.

Construction Company Receives Hefty Fine

A construction firm based in northern California recently agreed to pay a $170,000 penalty for illegally dumping to federally protected wetlands during the construction of a strip mall. The company dumped the equivalent of 200 large dump truck loads of material into protected wetlands crucial to neighboring salmon populations.In addition to the penalty, the construction company will spend $150,000 to repair and restore 9 acres of wetlands crucial to these populations.
The federal Clean Water Act (CWA) protects the nation’s coasts, rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands, which are vital to the protection of human health and the environment.
Section 404 of the CWA requires anyone who proposes to fill and alter protected waterways, including wetlands, to first obtain permit authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

LDEQ ACCEPTING PUBLIC COMMENT ON LPDES FOR SMALL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a draft LPDES General Permit for reissuance of the Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) general permit for storm water discharges from small construction activities - LAR200000.

Coverage under this general permit shall be limited to facilities discharging storm water as defined in

LAC 33:IX.2511.B.15 - small construction activities (greater than one acre but less than five acres), including smaller areas that are part of a larger common plan of development that cumulatively disturb at least one acre and those construction sites discharges designated by the State Administrative Authority to surface waters of the state.  Discharges which meet the eligibility requirements of Permit Part I.A are automatically regulated under the permit without submitting a notice of intent, in accordance with

LAC 33:IX.2515.B.2.e, and all conditions and requirements of the permit are applicable to these discharges.  If the LDEQ determines that coverage under the permit is inappropriate, submittal of an application for an individual LPDES permit may be required.

During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharges will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbodies.  As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax.  Comments and  requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, Wednesday, October 24, 2012.  Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5^th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.  U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313.  Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=2256 or call (225) 219-3276.  Emails should follow the statewide email policies.  For more information regarding statewide email policies, go to http://doa.louisiana.gov/ocs/email/policies.htm.

This Department may issue general permits for certain categories of facilities or activities where individual permits are not necessary in order to adequately protect the environment or the public health.  If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held.  LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.

To view the General Permit for Discharges of Strom Water from Small Construction Activities, click here.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, GARYVILLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Due to Hurricane Isaac, the comment period for the Draft Water Discharge Permit for St. John the Baptist Parish, Garyville Wastewater Treatment Plant, 1801 West Airline Hwy, LaPlace, LA 70068, has been extended to 4:30 P.M., October 15, 2012.

The original notice was published in the L Observateur  on August 8, 2012.  The original notice is also available on LDEQ’s webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp

The LDEQ, is accepting written comments on the  Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for the St. John the Baptist Parish, Garyville Wastewater Treatment Plant.  The facility is located at 1076 Highway 54 in Garyville, St. John the Baptist Parish. 

All correspondence should specify AI Number 18752, Permit Number LA0079596, and Activity Number PER20110002.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax.  Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5^th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.  U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313.  Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

Click to view the draft water discharge permit click here.

ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY/TULANE FLEETING, INC.

EXTENSION OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD DUE TO HURRICANE ISAAC

 

ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY/TULANE FLEETING, INC.

 WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT

Due to Hurricane Isaac, the comment period for the Draft Water Discharge Permit for Archer Daniels Midland Company/Tulane Fleeting, Inc., (Tulane Fleeting) Post Office Box 656, Ama, Louisiana 70031, has been extended to 4:30 P.M., November 12, 2012.

The original notice was published in the News Examiner on September 6, 2012.  The original notice is also available on LDEQ’s webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp

The LDEQ, is accepting written comments on the  Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Archer Daniels Midland Company, Tulane Fleeting.  The facility is operating off Louisiana Highway 44 at approximate Mississippi River Mile 150.9 on the left descending bank, Remy, St. James Parish. 

All correspondence should specify AI Number 43654, Permit Number LA0088609, and Activity Number PER20120001.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax.  Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5^th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.  U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313.  Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=2256 or call (225) 219-3276.  Emails should follow the statewide email policies.  For more information regarding statewide email policies, go to http://doa.louisiana.gov/ocs/email/policies.htm.

If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held.  LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.

The application materials can be reviewed at LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5^th Street, Baton Rouge, LA or accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on LDEQ’s website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.  Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).

Alternatively, individuals may elect to receive the permit public notices via email by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server at http://louisiana.gov/Services/Email_Notifications_DEQ_PN/.

Scheduled Publication Date: September 13, 2012

DARROW FLEETING AND SWITCHING, INC.

DARROW FLEETING AND SWITCHING, INC.

 WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a  Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Darrow Fleeting and Switching, Inc., Post Office Box 301, Darrow, Louisiana 70725.  The facility is located operating at River Mile 175 on the left descending bank of the Mississippi River, between River Miles 172 and 175 on the left descending bank, and River Mile 180 on the right and left descending bank of the Mississippi River, Darrow, Ascension Parish.  Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit.

The principal discharge from this  source  made into the Mississippi River, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation, propagation of fish and wildlife and drinking water supply.  Under the SIC  4491 and 3731, the applicant proposes to discharge dry commodity vessel washwater, coal and coke vessel washwater, incoming ballast and void water, facility ballast water and void water and treated sanitary wastewtaer from an existing barge cleaning, repair and fleeting facility.

During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody.  As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax.  Comments and  requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, Thursday, October 18, 2012.  Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5^th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.  U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313.  Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=2256 or call (225) 219-3276.  Emails should follow the statewide email policies.  For more information regarding statewide email policies, go to http://doa.louisiana.gov/ocs/email/policies.htm.

If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held.  LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.

The application, draft permit and  are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5^th Street, Baton Rouge, LA.  Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).  The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.

Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Michelle Bickham, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3501.

Alternatively, individuals may elect to receive the permit public notices via email by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server at http://louisiana.gov/Services/Email_Notifications_DEQ_PN/.

All correspondence should specify AI Number 18340, Permit Number LA0084859, and Activity Number PER20120001.

Scheduled Publication Date: September 13, 2012

REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH, INC.,

REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH, INC., ST. GABRIEL FACILITY

DRAFT WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT MAJOR MODIFICATION

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a draft major modification of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Reagent Chemical & Research, Inc., St. Gabriel Facility, 115 US Highway 202, Ringoes, New Jersey 08551.  The facility is located at 4140 Geigy Access Road, St. Gabriel, Iberville Parish.  Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit.

The principal discharge from this  source  made into local drainage thence into Bayou Braud, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation, and fish and wildlife propagation.  Under the SIC  5169 and 4789, the applicant proposes to discharge stormwater runoff from an existing chemical storage and distribution facility.

During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody.  As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.

This permit is being modified to add a stormwater outfall discharging from the eastern-most boundary of the rail yard.  In accordance with LAC 33:IX.3105.B.2, only those permit limitation and conditions pertaining to the draft modifications are open to public comment.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax.  Comments and  requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, Thursday, October 18, 2012.  Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5^th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.  U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313.  Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=2256 or call (225) 219-3276.  Emails should follow the statewide email policies.  For more information regarding statewide email policies, go to http://doa.louisiana.gov/ocs/email/policies.htm.

If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held.  LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.

The modification request, draft modified permit and  are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5^th Street, Baton Rouge, LA.  Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).  The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.

Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Michelle Bickham, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3501.

Permit public notices including electronic access to the draft modified permit and statement of basis can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp and general information related to the public participation in permitting activities can be viewed at www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2198/Default.aspx.

Alternatively, individuals may elect to receive the permit public notices via email by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server at http://louisiana.gov/Services/Email_Notifications_DEQ_PN/.

All correspondence should specify AI Number 2407, Permit Number LA0059579, and Activity Number PER20110001.

Scheduled Publication Date: September 13, 2012

WALKER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

TOWN OF WALKER / WALKER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

 WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a  Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Town of Walker, Walker Wastewater Treatment Plant, P.O. Box 217, Walker, LA 70785.  The facility is located 12923 Pleasant Ridge Drive in Walker, Livingston Parish.  Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit.

The principal discharge from this  source  made into Taylor Bayou, thence into Middle Colyell Creek, thence into the Amite River, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation, and propagation of fish and wildlife.  Under the SIC  4952, the applicant proposes to discharge treated sanitary wastewater from a publicly owned treatment works serving the Town of Walker.

During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody.  As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax. Comments and  requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2012.  Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5^th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.  U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313.  Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission  at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=2256 or call (225) 219-3276.  Emails should follow the statewide email policies.  For more information regarding statewide email policies, go to http://doa.louisiana.gov/ocs/email/policies.htm.

If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held.  LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.

The application, draft permit and  are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5^th Street, Baton Rouge, LA.  Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).  The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.

Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Ms. Rachel Davis, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3515.

Permit public notices including electronic access to the draft permit and fact sheet can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp and general information related to the public participation in permitting activities can be viewed at www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2198/Default.aspx.

Alternatively, individuals may elect to receive the permit public notices via email by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server at http://louisiana.gov/Services/Email_Notifications_DEQ_PN/.

All correspondence should specify AI Number 19112, Permit Number LA0059951, and Activity Number PER20110001.

Scheduled Publication Date: August 30, 2012.