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. 5th 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 5th 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
