Bengal Pipeline Company LPDES application

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a  Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Bengal Pipeline Company, LLC, Baton Rouge Tank Farm, 1476 Highway 61, Jackson, Louisana  70748.  The facility is located at 1476 Highway 61, Jackson, East Feliciana 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 Thompson Creek via Sandy Creek via local drainage, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation and propagation of fish and wildlife.  Under the SIC  4613, the applicant proposes to discharge stormwater runoff, equipment washwater, fire systems test water, and building and general housekeeping wastewaters from an existing breakout tank 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, Wednesday, September 26, 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 permit application, draft permit, additional information 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 Elizabeth Johnson, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3526.

All correspondence should specify AI Number 588, Permit Number LA0119547, and Activity Number PER20120001.

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Application for Automotive Dealership, Paint & Body Shop, Automotive Repair Facilities, Motorcycle Dealership and Recreational Vehicle Dealership General Permit

If your business is one of these: Automotive Dealership, Paint & Body Shop, Automotive Repair Facility, Motorcycle Dealership or Recreational Vehicle Dealership you need an LPDES "Notice of Intent."


In most cases this will require that you file the following: An original and one copy of  
General Permit Notice of Intent (NOI) ARB-G form, completely filled out. Do NOT leave any blanks on the form. If the question is not applicable, indicate this with "n/a."


You are required to attach a U.S.G.S. Quadrangle map that is marked with your site's location. And you must attach a "Site/Flow diagram"to the original and the copy.

If your stormwater and/or wastewater will discharge across to a state highway ditich, cross-ditch, or right of way you must also obtain approval from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.

If you meet the applicability requirements you can discharge wastewater and/or stormwater under the terms and conditions of the permit 48 hours after you deliver or DEQ receives your NOI.