ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT GENERAL NPDES NOTICE REQUEST FOR COMMENTS PUBLIC NOTICE - 605 The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is proposing to reissue the General NPDES Permit ALR04000 regulating storm water discharges from regulated small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) to waters of the State of Alabama. Entities may propose to operate under this general permit, if reissued, by notifying the Alabama Department of Environmental Management and providing the required documentation. After receiving such notice of intent, the Department may regulate the discharges under this permit. This proposed permit requires the entity to develop, implement, and enforce a storm water management program (SWMP) designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable using the minimum control measures to protect water quality and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act. The Department has tentatively determined that the issuance of the NPDES Permit is consistent with the Water Quality Program regulations. Copies of the draft permit, conditions, limitations, permit rationale, and a fact sheet as applicable describing the methodology for setting the limitations and conditions and other applicable NPDES forms and related documents are available for public inspection electronically via http://www.adem.state.al.us/newsEvents/publicNotices.cnt, and at the following location Monday - Friday (except legal holidays), 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. A nominal fee for copying and/or mailing may be charged. Arrangements for copying should be made in advance. Russell A. Kelly, Chief Permits and Services Division ADEM 1400 Coliseum Blvd. [Mailing address: PO Box 301463; Zip 36130-1463] Montgomery, Alabama 36110-2059 (334) 271-7714 Persons wishing to comment may do so, in writing, to the Department's named contact above within 30 days following the publication date of this notice. In order to affect final decisions, comments must offer technically substantial information that is applicable to the proposed permit. A written request for a public hearing may also be filed within that 30-day period and must state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing. The Director shall hold a public hearing whenever it is found, on the basis of hearing requests, that there exists a significant degree of public interest in the permit application or draft permit. The Director may also hold a hearing if he determines that it would clarify one or more issues involved in the permit decision. After consideration of all written comments, review of any public hearing record, and consideration of the requirements of the Alabama Water Pollution Control Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations, the Department will make a final determination. The Department will develop a response to comments, which will become part of the public record and will be available to persons upon request. Notice will be sent to any person requesting notice of the final action. The Department maintains a list of interested individuals who are mailed legal notices regarding proposed permits. If you wish to receive such notices, contact the Permits & Services Division via telephone (334-271-7714), e-mail (permitsmail@adem.state.al.us), or postal service (P.O. Box 301463, Montgomery, AL 36130-1463). This notice is hereby given this 18th day of November, 2015, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Lance R. LeFleur Director The News Courier November 18, 2015
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