To obtain public comments on the draft NPDES wastewater permit, administrative order, and proposed Level II WQBEL for Buckeye Florida L.P. – Perry, Florida, and the establishment of the Level II WQBEL pursuant to paragraph 62-302.531(2)1.d., F.A.C., ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Department of Environmental Protection announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: October 22, 2013, 5:00 PM

PLACE: Parish Center, 2750 S. Byron Butler Parkway, Perry, Florida 32348

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To obtain public comments on the draft NPDES wastewater permit, administrative order, and proposed Level II WQBEL for Buckeye Florida L.P. – Perry, Florida, and the establishment of the Level II WQBEL pursuant to paragraph 62-302.531(2)1.d., F.A.C., setting forth the total TN (5,573 lbs/day expressed as an annual average) and TP (839 lbs/day expressed as an annual average) loads from all sources to the Lower Fenholloway River estuary (WBID 3473A) as site specific numeric interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion set forth in paragraph 62-302.530(47)(b), F.A.C., that will supersede otherwise applicable numeric nutrient criteria for this particular surface water segment. No other portion of the WQBEL will act as a site specific numeric interpretation of the narrative nutrient criterion. The portion of the total allowable nutrient loading assigned to the applicant is a wasteload allocation of 2,698 lbs/day TN and 600 lbs/day for TP.

The public comment period is extended until the close of the public meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Any person may submit oral or written statements and data at the public meeting on the Department's proposed action. As a result of significant public comment, the Department's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this draft permit, administrative order and Level II WQBEL.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jeff Martin, P.E., DEP, 8800 Baymeadows Way West, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32256-7577, emailing the Department at [e-mail] or visiting our webpage at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/northeast/Current-Topics/Buckeye.htm.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Toni Lomen at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Jeff Martin, P.E., DEP, 8800 Baymeadows Way West, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32256-7577. The permit application file and supporting data are available for public inspection at any time through our electronic filing system at http://wrmedms.dep.state.fl.us/Oculus/servlet/login by searching for Facility-Site ID FL0000876 or during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at the Department's Northeast District Office, 8800 Baymeadows Way West, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32256, at phone number [phone] or email at [e-mail].