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CALENDAR

  • Public Hearings, Meetings, Workshops, Open Houses
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The Public Involvement Calendar is designed to engage the public in our decision-making process. We encourage you to read Frequently Asked Questions about Effective Public Commenting.

Activities that are educational only or are co-sponsored by Ecology may be found under the "More Ecology Events" link in the left column of this page. We invite your feedback about this Public Involvement Calendar.

If you have special accommodation needs or require documents in alternative format, please contact Ecology at:
  360-407-6000 (voice)
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Public Hearings, Meetings, Workshops, Open Houses

(Next 21 days. Use the search feature (right) for events beyond 21 days.)

Nov 8 10 AM -
12 PM 
Public Meeting: Everett
American Legion Memorial Park
Ecology and the City of Everett are planning to remove contaminated soil from American Legion Memorial Park and the Evergreen Arboretum in 2015. Ecology and the City are interested in your feedback about the cleanup. The meeting will begin with a short presentation followed by a question and answer (Q&A) session. Both meetings will include the same content.  more information

Location: Legion Hall - American Legion Memorial Park
145 Alverson Boulevard
Everett, WA    Map spacer
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
TOXICS CLEANUP PROGRAM
Contact: Marieke Rack
(425) 649-7052 / mrac461@ecy.wa.gov
Associated Public Meeting: Nov 6

Nov 12 10 AM -
12 PM 
Public Meeting: Lacey
Coastal Protection Fund Steering Committee
The Washington Coastal Protection Fund Steering Committee is responsible for disbursing money received from oil-spill natural resource damage assessments. The committee includes representatives from the state Departments of Ecology, Fish and Wildlife, and Natural Resources, and the Parks and Recreation Commission. 

Location: Dept of Ecology HQ/Southwest Regional Office
ROA-09
300 Desmond Drive SE
Lacey, WA    Map spacer
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Dale Davis
(360) 407-6972 / dald461@ecy.wa.gov
Sep 15 - Nov 13   Public Comment Period: Richland
Permit modifications to fulfill enforcement action requirements
The U.S. Department of Energy proposes Class 2 modifications to Attachments 4 and 9 of the Hanford Facility Dangerous Waste Permit. These changes clarify emergency preparedness and response requirements. This permit modification is required to satisfy condition 1.1.2 of the action plan that was part of the settlement of an enforcement action for Hanford's Central Waste Complex, Waste Receiving and Processing Plant, and T Plant.  Comment periods page for Ecology's Nuclear Waste Program

Location: Richland, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
NUCLEAR WASTE PM
Contact: Madeleine Brown
(509) 372-7936 / mabr461@ecy.wa.gov
Associated Public Meeting: Oct 8

Oct 8 - Nov 15   Public Comment Period: Grandview
Draft Reauthorization State Permit for Ste Michelle Wine Estates - Grandview
Ste Michelle Wine Estates - Grandview is being issued a Reauthorization of State Permit No. ST0009229 to continue to discharge wastewater to the City of Grandview POTW  Water Quality Permits

Location: Grandview, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Cindy Huwe
(509) 457-7105 / chuw461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 9 - Nov 8   Public Comment Period: Centralia
Draft NPDES Waste Discharge Permit for TransAlta Centralia Mining Landfill
TransAlta Centralia Mining Landfill is renewing their NPDES Permit No. WA0040215 to discharge treated wastewater into Packwood Creek  PARIS Database

Location: Centralia, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Melinda Wilson
(360) 407-6280 / MEWI461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 9 - Nov 8   Public Comment Period: Ferndale
Joint Public Notice of Application for 401 Water Quality Certification & Coastal Zone Management Consistency Concurrence
Modification of a previouly authorized subdivision.  401 Public Notices for Ecology's Northwest Region

Location: Ferndale, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Federal Permit Coordinator
(425) 649-7129 / ecyrefedpermits@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 9 - Nov 10   Public Comment Period: Wenatchee
Alcoa Wenatchee Works Aluminum Smelter National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Wastewater Permit
The Dept of Ecology invites you to comment on the renewal of Alcoa Wenatchee Work's wastewater permit. Read the documents at the Wenatchee Branch of the North Central Regional Library, Ecology's Lacey office and the  Industrial Section Alcoa Wentatchee webpage

Location: Wenatchee, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Liem Nguyen
(360) 407-6955 / liem.nguyen@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 13 - Nov 12   Public Comment Period: Tacoma
RockTenn (formerly Simpson Tacoma Kraft) Notice of Construction (NOC) Order No. 10948 and associated SEPA DNS
The Dept of Ecology invites you to comment on NOC Order No. 10948 and the associated determination of nonsignificance. It allows the facility to modify Paper Machine #13 by replacing 4 refiners with 2 new high efficiency refiners. There are potential air emission increases due to this project. For more information, visit the  Industrial Section RockTenn webpage

Location: Tacoma, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Robert Carruthers
(360) 407-6954 / robert.carruthers@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 13 - Nov 13   Public Comment Period: 
Douglas County's Shoreline Master Program Limited Amendment
The Washington State Department of Ecology seeks public input on Douglas County's proposed Shoreline Master Program limited amendment.  Douglas County SMP Limited Amendment

Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Lennard Jordan
(509) 457-7125 / ljor461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 15 - Nov 14   Public Comment Period: Richland
L & L Exxon - Interim Action Plan and SEPA DNS Available for Review and Comment
Ecology is providing an opportunity for the public to comment on its plans to conduct a partial cleanup, also known as an interim action, for petroleum contaminated soil and groundwater at the L & L Exxon Site located at 1315 Lee Boulevard in Richland. The partial cleanup is designed to significantly reduce contaminants and/or exposure to contaminants. Ecology is issuing a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Determination of Non-Significance for potential environmental impacts related to the cleanup.  L & L Exxon Cleanup Site Information

Location: Richland, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Jennifer Lind
(509) 454-7839 / jeli461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 15 - Nov 17   Public Comment Period: 
The City of Bellingham Shoreline Master Program Limited Amendment
The Washington State Department of Ecology seeks public imput on Bellingham's proposed Shoreline Master Program limited amendment.  City of Bellingham's SMP Limited Amendment

Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Chad Yunge
(360) 715-5206 / cyun461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 16 - Nov 15   Public Comment Period: Union
Draft NPDES Permit for Alderbrook Resort & Spa Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Alderbrook Resort & Spa is renewing thier NPDES Permit No. WA0037753 to discharge treated wastewater to the Hood Canal.  Water Quality PARIS Database

Location: Union, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Carey Cholski
(360) 407-6279 / cgru461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 16 - Nov 15   Public Comment Period: Palouse
Public Notice of Draft Permit and Fact Sheet for the City of Palouse NPDES Permit WA0044806
A Draft Permit and Fact Sheet have been issued for renewal of the city of Palouse NPDES Permit for its municipal treatment plant that discharges wastewater to the North Fork of the Palouse River. The public has 30 days to comment. Comments must be received by Ecology no later than November 15, 2014. The draft documents can be viewed at the following link.  Water Quality Permitting and Reporting Information System (PARIS)

Location: Palouse, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Shara-Li Joy
(509) 329-3455 / stra461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 17 - Nov 17   Public Comment Period: Sultan
Draft SWD Permit for Romac Industries Inc.
Romac Industries Inc. is being issued state waste discharge permit no. ST0045524 for the discharge of industrial wastewater to the City of Sultan Wastewater Treatment Plant.  Water Quality Permitting and Reporting Information System

Location: Sultan, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Tricia Miller
(425) 649-7201 / tmil461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 22 - Nov 11   Public Comment Period: King County
Public Notice of Application for State of Washington 401 Water Quality Certification
Seattle-to-Tacoma Sounder Commuter Rail Easements and Improvements (Easement 4)  Current 401 Public Notices for Ecology's Northwest Region

Location: King County
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Federal Permit Coordinator
(425) 649-7129 / ecyrefedpermits@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 22 - Nov 11   Public Comment Period: Seattle
Public Notice of Application for State of Washington 401 Water Quality Certification
Puget Way Southwest Culvert Replacement  Current 401 Public Notices for Ecology's Northwest Region

Location: Seattle, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Federal Permit Coordinator
(425) 649-7129 / ecyrefedpermits@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 22 - Nov 21   Public Comment Period: King County
Joint Public Notice for Water Quality Certification and Coastal Zone Consistency
Washington State Ferries Vashon Ferry Terminal Seismic retrofit.  Current 401 Public Notices for Ecology's Northwest Region

Location: King County
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Federal Permit Coordinator
(360) 407-6068 / ecyrefedpermits@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 22 - Dec 10   Public Comment Period: Lacey
Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule
Ecology proposes to amend Chapter 173-441 WAC (Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases). As required by Washington law, this rule must remain consistent with EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. Ecology is having a public comment period and holding a public hearing on this rule proposal. The hearing will begin with a short presentation followed by a question and answer (Q&A) session. Ecology is also offering this public hearing through a webinar.  Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule - Public Involvement

Location: Lacey, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
AIR QUALITY PM
Contact: Stacey Callaway
(360) 407-7528 / stacey.callaway@ecy.wa.gov
Associated Public Hearing: Dec 3

Oct 24 - Nov 24   Public Comment Period: Roosevelt
LAB Washington LLC - Opportunity to Request a Public Comment Period
LAB Washington LLC proposes to construct an ash recycling facility at the Roosevelt Regional Landfill. The public may request a public comment period by November 24, 2014. 

Location: Roosevelt, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Lynnette Haller
(509) 457-7126 / lhul461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 24 - Nov 24   Public Comment Period: Bellingham
Draft NPDES Permit for Port of Bellingham - Georgia Pacific West
The Port of Bellingham - Georgia Pacific West is being reissued NPDES permit no. WA0001091 for the discharge of treated industrial wastewater into Bellingham Bay.  Water Quality Permitting and Reporting Information System

Location: Bellingham, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Tricia Miller
(425) 649-7201 / tmil461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 27 - Dec 11   Public Comment Period: Tacoma
PRS - Change in Permit Status
Ecology invites you to comment on a change of permit status for PRS. PRS is currently conducting activities that do not require a dangerous waste permit. Ecology proposes to terminate the interim state-only status for treating, storing, and disposing hazardous waste for PRS. Ecology is seeking comments on the proposed termination of the interim status permit.  more information

Location: Tacoma, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Ava Edmonson
(360) 407-6337 / aedm461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 29 - Dec 1   Public Comment Period: Oak Harbor
Draft NPDES Permit for the Penn Cove Water and Sewer Distrct.
The Penn Cove Water and Sewer District is being reissued NPDES permit no. WA0029386 for the discharge of treated municiapl effluent from the Penn Cove Wastewater Treatment Plant into Penn Cove - Puget Sound  Water Quality Permitting and Reporting Information System

Location: Oak Harbor, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Tricia Miller
(425) 649-7201 / tmil461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 29 - Dec 1   Public Comment Period: Anacortes
Tesoro Anacortes Refinery revised draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System wastewater permit
The Dept of Ecology invites you to comment on the revised draft wastewater permit for Tesoro's Anacortes oil refinery. A comment period was held in 2013 that resulted in significant changes to the proposed permit. Only these changes are now available for comment. Read them at the Anacortes Public Library, Ecology's Lacey office and the  Industrial Section Tesoro webpage

Location: Anacortes, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Mark Dirkx
(360) 407-6937 / mark.dirkx@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 30 - Nov 28   Public Comment Period: Bellingham
I & J Waterway Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study
An environmental report that details contamination and a preferred cleanup option for the I & J Waterway site on Bellingham's waterfront is available for review and comment. Extensive sampling across the site found contamination in the marine sediment. To prevent people, plants and animals from being exposed to contaminants, six cleanup options were evaluated, and a preferred method was identified. Ecology will be accepting comments from October 30-November 28, 2014.   I&JWaterway

Location: Bellingham, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Lucy McInerney
(425) 649-7272 / lpeb461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 30 - Nov 28   Public Comment Period: Bellingham
I & J Waterway Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study
An environmental report that details contamination and a preferred cleanup option for the I & J Waterway site on Bellingham's waterfront is available for review and comment. Extensive sampling across the site found contamination in the marine sediment. To prevent people, plants and animals from being exposed to contaminants, six cleanup options were evaluated, and a preferred method was identified. Washington State Department of Ecology will be accepting comments from October 30-November 28, 2014.  I&JWaterway

Location: Bellingham, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Lucy McInerney
(425) 649-7272 / lpeb461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 30 - Dec 1   Public Comment Period: Woodinville
Georgia Pacific Distribution Center Periodic Review Public Comment Period
Washington State Department of Ecology invites you to review and comment on a document called a periodic review for a portion of the George Pacific Distribution Center site. This site is located at 12815 NE 178th Street, Woodinville, WA. A periodic review is conducted at least every five years after the initiation of a cleanup action at a site or property, as required by the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). Send your written comments to Eugene Freeman.  Georgia Pacific Distribution Center

Location: Woodinville, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Eugene Freeman
(425) 649-7191 / eufr461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 30 - Dec 1   Public Comment Period: Seattle
Draft NPDES Permit for King County Dept. of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) - West Point Wastewater Treatment Plant
King County DNRP is being reissued NPDES permit no. WA0029181 for the discharge of municipal effluent and discharges from the combined sewer overflow system from the West Point WWTP and CSO into Puget Sound, Elliott Bay, and Duwamish Waterway.  Water Quality Permtting and Reporting Information System

Location: Seattle, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Tricia Miller
(425) 649-7201 / tmil461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 30 - Dec 1   Public Comment Period: Woodinville
Georgia Pacific Distribution Center Periodic Review Public Comment Period
WA State Department of Ecology invites you to review and comment on a document called a periodic review for a portion of the George Pacific Distribution Center site. This site is located at 12815 NE 178th Street, Woodinville, WA. A periodic review is conducted at least every five years after the initiation of a cleanup action at a site or property, as required by the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). Send your written comments to Eugene Freeman.  Georgia Pacific Distribution Center

Location: Woodinville, WA
Sponsor: Department of Ecology
Contact: Eugene Freeman
(425) 649-7191 / eufr461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 30 - Dec 1   Public Comment Period: Woodinville
Georgia Pacific Distribution Center Periodic Review Public Comment Period
Washington State Department of Ecology invites you to review and comment on a document called a periodic review for a portion of the George Pacific Distribution Center site. This site is located at 12815 NE 178th Street, Woodinville, WA. A periodic review is conducted at least every five years after the initiation of a cleanup action at a site or property, as required by the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). Send your written comments to Eugene Freeman.  Georgia Pacific Distribution Center

Location: Woodinville, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Eugene Freeman
(425) 649-7191 / eufr461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 30 - Dec 1   Public Comment Period: Woodinville
Georgia Pacific Distribution Center Periodic Review Public Comment Period
Ecology invites you to review and comment on a document called a periodic review for a portion of the George Pacific Distribution Center site. This site is located at 12815 NE 178th Street, Woodinville, WA. A periodic review is conducted at least every five years after the initiation of a cleanup action at a site or property, as required by the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). Send your written comments to Eugene Freeman.  Georgia Pacific Distribution Center

Location: Woodinville, WA
Sponsor: Dept of Ecology
Contact: Eugene Freeman
(425) 649-7191 / eufr461@ecy.wa.gov
Oct 30 - Dec 1   Public Comment Period: Bellevue
Eastside Jeep and Eagle Periodic Review Public Comment Period
Washington State Department of Ecology invites you to review and comment on a document called a periodic review for a portion of the Eastside Jeep and Eagle site. This site is located at 400 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA. A periodic review is conducted at least every five years after the initiation of a cleanup action at a site or property, as required by the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). Send your written comments
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