PUBLIC NOTICE - 210

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

 

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT FOR DISCHARGE INTO WATERS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS

 

 

The following applicants have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge treated wastewater into waters of the State of Alabama:

INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES

ESCAMBIA COUNTY

 

Timberlands Landfill, 22800 Highway 41, Brewton, AL, 36426, NPDES Permit Number AL0079171, located at 22800 Highway 41, Brewton, AL, for initial issuance of discharge DSN001 resulting from treated landfill leachate via DSN001a and retained storm water runoff from landfill operations discharging into an Unnamed Tributary to Burnt Corn Creek, classified as Fish & Wildlife, in the Conecuh River Basin; DSN002-DSN004 resulting from retained storm water runoff from landfill operations discharging into an Unnamed Tributary to Burnt Corn Creek, classified as Fish & Wildlife, in the Conecuh River Basin.

 

The Department has tentatively determined that the proposed actions described in this notice are consistent with the Water Quality Rules and Regulations; and are consistent with the Department’s Anti-degradation Rules; and for those in the coastal area, are consistent with the Alabama Coastal Management Program.

 

Copies of the draft permits, conditions, limitations and a fact sheet as applicable describing the methodology for setting the limitations and conditions and other applicable NPDES forms and related documents are available for public inspection electronically via http://www.adem.state.al.us/PublicNotice/PublicNotice.htm, and at the following location Monday – Friday (except legal holidays), 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  A nominal fee for copying and/or mailing may be charged.  Arrangements for copying should be made in advance.

 

Russell A. Kelly, Chief

Permits and Services Division

ADEM

1400 Coliseum Blvd.

[Mailing address: PO Box 301463; Zip 36130-1463]

Montgomery, Alabama 36110-2059

(334) 271-7714

 

Persons wishing to comment may do so, in writing, to the Department's named contact above within 30 days following the publication date of this notice.  COMMENTERS SHOULD IDENTIFY THE APPROPRIATE NPDES NUMBER ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THEIR COMMENTS.  In order to affect final decisions, comments must offer technically substantial information that is applicable to the proposed permit.

 

A written request for a public hearing may also be filed within that 30-day period and must state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing.  The Director shall hold a public hearing whenever it is found, on the basis of hearing requests, that there exists a significant degree of public interest in the permit application or draft permit.  The Director may also hold a hearing if he determines that it would clarify one or more issues involved in the permit decision.


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After consideration of all written comments, review of any public hearing record, and consideration of the requirements of the Alabama Water Pollution Control Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations, the Department will make a final determination.  The Department will develop a response to comments, which will become part of the public record and will be available to persons upon request.  Notice will be sent to any person requesting notice of the final action.

 

The Department maintains a list of interested individuals who are mailed legal notices regarding proposed permits. If you wish to receive such notices, contact the Permits & Services Division via telephone (334-271-7714), e-mail (permitsmail@adem.state.al.us), or postal service (P.O. Box 301463, Montgomery, AL  36130-1463).

 

This notice is hereby given this January 30, 2008, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

 

 

Onis "Trey" Glenn, III

Director