Public meeting for wastewater treatment permit renewal by Foley Cellulose LLC.

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT AND PUBLIC MEETING
The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its preparation of a draft permit and intent to conduct a public meeting regarding the permit application of Foley Cellulose LLC,
Michael Lyles, 1 Buckeye Place, City of Perry, Florida 32348 for the continued operation of the facility’s wastewater treatment system and groundwater monitoring located at the former Foley Mill site. This permit authorizes the permittee to operate an existing industrial wastewater treatment facility which would discharge 5.0 MGD annual average daily flow of non-process wastewater and stormwater through either the Outfall D-001 to Fenholloway River (Class III, freshwater, WBID 3473A) or through the Outfall D-002 to Fenholloway River (Class III, marine water, WBID 3473A. The facility is located at latitude 30o 4’ 2.81” N, longitude 83o 31’ 46.09” W on 1 Buckeye Drive Perry, Florida 32348-7702 in Taylor County. The Department has assigned permit file number FL0000876-009-IW1S to the proposed project.
The permit application file and supporting data are available for public inspection 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 32256-7590, at phone number (904) 256-1700.
Public Meeting
DATE AND TIME: April 23, 2026, 5-7 p.m. EDT.
PLACE: Forest Capital Hall, Taylor County, 203 Forest Park Drive Perry, Florida 32348.
PURPOSE: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will hold a public meeting to provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions, offer input and obtain information about the industrial wastewater permit renewal application submitted by Foley Cellulose, LLC. for the continued operation of the facility’s wastewater treatment system and groundwater monitoring of the site in Taylor County.
For more information or to obtain a copy of the agenda, please contact Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast District Office, 8800 Baymeadows Way West, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32256; call 904-256-1700; or email DEP_NED@FloridaDEP.gov.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) are asked to contact DEP’s Limited English Proficiency Coordinator at 850-245-2118 or LEP@FloridaDEP.gov at least ten (10) days before the event. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (voice).
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
The Department intends to issue the permit unless as a result of public comment appropriate changes are made.
Written Comments
Any interested person may submit written comments on the Department’s proposed permitting decision to Kathryn Craver, 8800 Baymeadows Way West, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32256-7590 in accordance with Rule 62-620.555, Florida Administrative Code. The comments must contain the information set forth below and must be received in the Department’s Northeast District Office by the close of the public meeting. Failure to submit comments within this time period may constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to submit comments under Rule 62-620.555, Florida Administrative Code.
The comments must contain the following information:
(a) The commenter’s name, address, and telephone number; the applicant’s name and address; the Department permit file number; and the county in which the project is proposed;
(b) A statement of how and when notice of the Department’s action or proposed action was received;
(c) A statement of the facts the Department should consider in making the final decision; and
(d) A statement of which rules or statutes require reversal or modification of the Department’s action or proposed action.
Time Period for Submitting Comments
When a public meeting is scheduled, the public comment period is extended until the close of the public meeting. Any person may submit oral or written statements and data at the public meeting on the Department’s proposed action.