Citizens may comment on the proposed reissuance of a permit

Citizens may comment on the proposed reissuance of a permit that allows the release of treated industrial wastewater into a water body in Rappahannock County, Virginia PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: February 28, 2008 to 5:00 p.m. on March 28. 2008 PERMIT NAME: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit - Industrial Owners or operators of industrial 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 Street, P.O. Box 7, Washington, VA 22747 VA0087581 NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY: Town of Washington WTP Harris Hollow Road, Route 611, Washington, VA 22747 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Town of Washington has applied for a reissuance of a permit for the Town of Washington WTP in Rappahannock County, Virginia. The applicant proposes to release industrial wastewater at a rate of 0.0055 Million Gallons per Day into the Rush River in Rappahannock County that is in the Rappahannock watershed. A watershed is the land area drained by a river and its incoming streams. The sludge will be disposed of by a licensed contractor. The permit will limit the following pollutants to amounts that protect water quality: pH, Total Suspended Solids, Total Residual Chlorine, and Flow. 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 PERMIT 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 Oakes Address DEQ-Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge. VA 22193 Phone (703) 583-3863 E-mail: saoakes@Jeq Virginia gov Fax: (703) 583 3801