EPA Proposes Reissuance of NPDES Permits to the Cities of Richfield and Shoshone, Idaho (Public Comment Period 6/24/04-7/23/04)

The cities of Richfield (ID-002121-1) and Shoshone (ID-002372-8) operate wastewater treatment facilities. The effluent from the treatment facilities discharges to the Little Wood River.

A Fact Sheet is available.

The Region 10 Office of EPA has tentatively determined to reissue discharge permits to the above listed applicants.

This Notice will serve as Public Notice of the intent of the State of Idaho, Department of Environmental Quality to consider certifying that the subject discharges will comply with the applicable provisions of the Sections 208(e), 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Clean Water Act. The NPDES permits will not be issued until the certification requirements of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act have been met.

Persons wishing to comment on the tentative determinations contained in the draft permits or wishing to request that a public hearing be held, may do so in writing to the above address or by e-mail to “poulsom.susan@epa.gov” within 30 days of the date of this public notice. A request for a public hearing shall state the nature of the issues to be raised as well as the requester's name, address and telephone number. Comments must be received within the 30 day period to be considered in the formulation of final determinations regarding the application. All comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the commenter and a concise statement of the exact basis of any comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

All written comments and requests should be submitted to EPA at the above address to the attention of the Director, Office of Water.

Persons wishing to comment on State Certifications should submit written comments within the 30 day period to:

The proposed NPDES permits and other related documents are on file and may be inspected at the EPA Region 10 office at the above address any time between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Copies and other information may be requested by writing to the EPA at the above address to the attention of the NPDES Permits Unit, or by calling (206) 553-0523, or by sending an e-mail to Copies of the draft permits and fact sheet can also be downloaded from the internet at http://www.epa.gov/r10earth. The permits and fact sheets are also on file at the following locations: