Public Notice

Notice of Intent

Aquatic Plant and Algae Management NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit

The City of Long Beach, P.O. Box 310, Long Beach, Washington 98631 is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology Aquatic Plant and Algae Management NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project applies to the following geographical area: Main Impoundment and Dohman Impoundment (Section 14, Township 10N R11 W) south of 67th Place.

The permit allows the discharge of a specific list of pesticides provided permit conditions are met, however the pesticides currently anticipated for use are: Peroxyacetic/Peracetic Acid plus Hydrogen Peroxide or Sodium Carbonate Peroxyhydrate.

A SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance for this project was issued January 6, 2022.

Any person desiring to present their views to Ecology regarding this application may do so in writing within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments should address whether coverage under this permit is appropriate for the proposed project. Comments must be submitted to Ecology. Any person interested in the departments’ action on this application may notify the department of their interest within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology, Water Quality Program, Attn: Aquatic Pesticide Permit Manager, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600.

Published Jan. 12 and Jan. 19, 2022

Legal No. 014-22