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Citizens may comment on the proposed issuance of a permit that allows the release of treated wastewater into a water body in Rappahannock County, Virginia.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: December 23, 2005, to 5:00 p.m. on January 23, 2006. ‘
PERMIT NAME: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit - Wastewater Owners or operators of municipal facilities that discharge or propose to discharge wastewater into the streams, rivers or bays of Virginia from a point source must apply for this permit. In general, point sources are fixed sources of pollution such as pipes, ditches or channels. The applicant must submit the application to the Department of Environmental Quality, under the authority of the State Water Control Board.
PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To invite the public to comment on the draft permit.
NAME. ADDRESS AND PERMIT NUMBER OF APPLICANT: TOWN OF WASHINGTON, 485 GAY ST. P.O.BOX 7, WASHINGTON, VA 22747 VA0091651
NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY: Rush River Wastewater Treatment Plant West of Route 211 AND 522.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Town of Washington has applied for issuance of a permit for Rush River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Rappahannock County, Virginia. The applicant proposes to release treated sewage at a rate of 0.06 Million Gallons per Day into the Rush River in Rapphannock County that is in the Rappahannock River watershed. A watershed is the land area drained by a river and its incoming streams. The sludge will be disposed of in a landfill. The permit will limit the following pollutants to amounts that protect water quality; ph, BOD, Chlorine, Total Phosphorus, Total Nitrogen, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Kejeldahl Nitrogen (TKN), E. coli, and Total Suspended Solids (TSS).
HOW A DECISION IS MADE: After public comments have been considered and addressed by the permit or other means, DEQ will make the final decision unless there is a public hearing. DEQ may hold a public hearing, including another comment period, if public response is significant and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the proposed permit. If there is a public hearing, the State Water Control Board will make the final decision.
HOW TO COMMENT: DEQ accepts comments by e-mail, fax or postal mail, all comments must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. The public also may request a public hearing.
WRITTEN COMMENTS MUST INCLUDE: 1. The names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the person commenting and of all people represented by the citizen. 2. If a public hearing is requested, the reason for holding a hearing, including associated concerns. 3. A brief, informal statement regarding the extent of the interest of the person commenting, including how the operation of the facility or activity affects the citizen.
TO REVIEW THE DRAFT AND APPLICATION: The public may review the documents at the DEQ-Northern Virginia Regional Office every work day by appointment.
CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: NAME: Susan A. Oakes Address: DEQ-Northern Virginia Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge. VA 22193 Phone: (703)583-3863 E-mail: saoakes@deq.virginia.gov Fax: (703)583-3841.
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