Oregon DEQ: Public Notices

This page may not contain all of DEQ's public notices. For more information on public notices, see the Oregon Secretary of State's Bulletin.

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401 Water Quality Certification Fee Increase PDF Rulemaking Announcement DEQ is seeking public comments on its proposal to raise fees for certifying that activities requiring licenses and permits comply with water quality requirements and standards. The fees would apply to most removal, fill and other activities – except hydroelectric projects – that may result in discharges to navigable state waters. Public Hearing to be held on September 8, 2010 (6:00 PM) Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 10, 2010, 5:00 PM

Proposed Renewal of Title V Air Operating Permit for Northwest Aluminum Specialties, Inc. PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments DEQ proposes to renew the Title V Air Operating Permit for Northwest Aluminum Specialties, Inc. (NWAS) and is inviting public comment on the proposed permitting action. Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 10, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

Proposed 401 Water Quality Certification for gravel removal on the Chetco River PDF Public Hearing Gravel may be removed for commercial purposes from three locations within the Chetco River. Public Hearing to be held on September 7, 2010 (7:00pm) Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 10, 2010, 5:00pm

Proposed Renewal of NPDES Permit for Carlton Sewage Treatment Plant PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments The permitee is not proposing changes to the discharge limits in the renewal permit. Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 13, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

Proposed Renewal of NPDES Permit for Norpac Foods, Inc., Brooks No. 5 PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments The proposed actions may affect users of Fitzpatrick Creek downstream from the facility discharge and propoerty owners and residents in the vicinity of the facility. Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 13, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

Proposed Renewal of the NPDES Permit for Univar USA Inc, File #100517 PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments DEQ proposes to renew the NPDES permit for Univar USA, Inc. to discharge remediated groundwater and is inviting public comment on the proposed permitting action. Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 16, 2010, 5 p.m.

Proposed Issuance of Air Quality Permit for Oregon Resources Corporation PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments Oregon law requires facilities with a Simple Air Contaminant Discharge Permit to renew that permit every five years. Public Hearing to be held on September 13, 2010 (6:00 p.m.) Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 17, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

DEQ Air Quality Permit for Oregon Resources Corporation Ready for Public Review PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments DEQ is inviting the public to comment on a proposed air quality permit for an industrial facility used to clean and separate mineral ore (sand) at the chromite mine operated by Oregon Resources Corporation. Public Hearing to be held on September 13, 2010 (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 17, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

Proposed Renewal of NPDES Permit for Sheridan Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments The permittee is not proposing changes to the discharge limits in the renewal permit. Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 20, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

Proposed Renewal of Oregon Title V Operating Permit for Northwest Pipeline GP, Meacham Compressor Station PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments DEQ Proposes to renew a Title V Air Operating Permit for Meacham Compressor Station and is inviting public comment on the proposed permitting action. Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 22, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

Proposed Modification of the Solid Waste Permit for Finley Buttes Regional Landfill PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments The Department of Environmental Quality is proposing to modify the solid waste permit for the Finley Buttes Regional Landfill to allow a three (3) year Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) project at the landfill. Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 23, 2010, 5:00pm

Proposed Renewal of a Solid Waste Landfill Disposal Permit for the Coffin Butte Landfill PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments DEQ proposes to renew a solid waste landfill disposal permit for a period of not more than 10 years. Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 24, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

Draft Operations and Emergency Response Plan for the new Union, Baker, Wallowa Household Hazardous Waste Program PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments The Department of Environmental Quality is proposing to approve the Operations and Emergency Response Plan for the new Union, Baker, Wallowa Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program. Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 24, 2010, 5:00pm

Proposed Renewal of a Solid Waste Disposal Site Permit for the Swanson Group Mfg. Glide Landfill PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments DEQ proposes to renew the existing solid waste disposal site permit for a period of not more than 10 years. Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 25, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

DEQ Selects Cleanup Actions for Post Office Distribution Center in Downtown Portland PDF Public Notice DEQ has selected cleanup actions to address soil and groundwater contamination at the United States Postal Service Processing and Distribution Center in downtown Portland. Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 30, 2010,

Proposed No Further Action at the former Murphy Plywood Facility Portland Oregon PDF Public Notice Oregon DEQ is proposing No Further Action regarding investigation & remedial action at the former Murphy Plywood Facility. Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 30, 2010,

Proposed Approval of Cleanup for Macadam Landing PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments DEQ has determined that no further action is required because the site no longer poses a risk that exceeds the acceptable risk level defined in ORS 465.315. Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 30, 2010,

Proposed Closure for Groundwater Former Battin Power Service Proposed Cleanup PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments DEQ invites public comment on a proposed no further action (NFA) decision for groundwater at the Former Battin Power Service site. Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 30, 2010,

Amendments to Water Quality Standards: Arsenic, Iron, Manganese PDF Rulemaking Announcement DEQ is proposing to change Oregon’s water quality standards for arsenic, iron and manganese and is seeking public comments. Public Hearing to be held on September 21, 2010 (5:30-7:00 PM, Pendleton, Sept. 23 at 7:00 PM) Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 30, 2010, 5:00 PM

Proposed Issuance of a Solid Waste Composting Facility Permit for Rexius Forest By-Products, Inc. PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments DEQ proposes to issue a Solid Waste Disposal Site Composting Permit for the Rexius Forest By-Products, Inc. facility for a period of not more than 10 years. Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 30, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

Proposed Issuance of a Solid Waste Compost Registration Permit for Winter Green Farm, LLC PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments DEQ proposes to issue a Solid Waste Disposal Site Compost Registration Permit for Winter Green Farm, LLC for a period of not more than 10 years. Written comment due/expiration date: Sep 30, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

Proposed Issuance of a Solid Waste Compost Registration Permit for Knott Landfill Compost Facility in Bend, Deschutes County PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments The Department of Environmental Quality is proposing to issue a Compost Registration Permit to the Knott Landfill Compost Facility for a ten year period. Written comment due/expiration date: Oct 4, 2010, 5:00pm

Proposed Renewal of Air Quality Permit for Kettle Foods, Inc. PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments The permittee is not proposing changes to the emission limits in the renewal permit. Written comment due/expiration date: Oct 4, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

Proposed significant permit modification of Air Quality Title V Permit for Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP- Wauna Mill PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments Proposed significant permit modification and renewal of the Title V permit for Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP-Wauna Mill, located at 92326 Taylorville Road, Clatskanie, Oregon Written comment due/expiration date: Oct 8, 2010, 5 p.m.

Proposed Renewal of a Water Quality Permit for the City of Estacada PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments DEQ proposes to renew a Water Quality permit for the city of Estacada's wastewater treatment facility. Written comment due/expiration date: Oct 11, 2010, 5 p.m.

Proposed Renewal of the NPDES Permit for Pinnacle Condominium Owners Association PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments DEQ proposes to renew the NPDES permit for Pinnacle Condominium Association to discharge treated foundation water and is inviting public comment on the proposed permitting action. Written comment due/expiration date: Oct 13, 2010, 5 p.m.

Proposed Renewal of NPDES Permit for Blount, Inc. PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments DEQ proposes to renew an NPDES permit for Blount, Inc. and is inviting public comment on the proposed permitting action. Written comment due/expiration date: Oct 14, 2010, 5 p.m.

Proposed Renewal of the NPDES Water Quality Permit for Grants Pass Wastewater Plant PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments DEQ is proposing more stringent discharge limits in the renewal permit. Upon issuance, this permit will be effective for 4 years. Written comment due/expiration date: Oct 14, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

Proposed Renewal of the NPDES Permit for the City of Canby's Sewage Treatment Plant PDF Public Notice: Request for Comments DEQ proposes to renew the NPDES permit for the Canby STP and is inviting public comment on the proposed permitting action. Written comment due/expiration date: Oct 14, 2010, 5 p.m.

Delisting ICN Pharmaceuticals Site PDF Public Notice DEQ has removed the ICN Pharmaceuticals site from the Confirmed Release List and Inventory of Hazardous Substance Sites requiring further action to address environmental issues. Written comment due/expiration date: Oct 31, 2010,