Subject
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.