This proposed reissuance is tentative. On the basis of preliminary review and application

This proposed reissuance is tentative. On the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the State Water Control Board proposes toressue the permit subject to certain conditions. The permit will maintain the Water Quality Standards adopted by the Board.

The proposed reissuance consists of limiting the following parameters:

Monthly Average

TSS 30 mg/L

Ph (between 6.0 and 9.0 S.U.)

TRC 0.016 mg/L

All pertinent information is on file and may be inspected, and arrangements made for copying by contacting Matt Ellinghaus at the Virginia DEQ Northern Virginia Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193-1453,Telephone: (703) 583-3853, E-mail: mbellinghaus@deq.state.va.us.

Persons may comment in writing or by e-mail to the DEQ on the proposed reissuance of the permit and may request a public hearing within 30 days from the date of the first notice. Address comments to the contact person listed above. Written or e-mail comments shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer, and shall contain a complete, concise statement of the factual basis for comments. Only those comments received within this period will be considered. DEQ may decide to hold a public hearing if public response is significant. Requests for public hearings shall state the reason why a hearing is requested, the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the public hearing and a brief explanation of how the requester's interests would be directly and adversely affected by the proposed permit action.

Following the comment period, the Board will make a determination regarding the proposed reissuance. This determination will become effective, unless the DEQ grants a public hearing. Due notice of any public hearing will be given.

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