Public notice for a pretreatment program modification by ECUA.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Department of Environmental Protection
Wastewater Management Program Mail Station # 3545
2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400 (850) 245-8695

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR APPROVALOF A
PRETREATMENT PROGRAM
MODIFICATION

In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 62-625, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Emerald Coast Utility Authority (ECUA) has developed and submitted for approval by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), a pretreatment program modification for its wastewater facility (WWF), consisting of revisions to the ECUA Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO). DEP has made a preliminary determination that this pretreatment program modification meets the requirements of Rule 62-625.540, F.A.C. The requirements found in those rules are designed to ensure the pretreatment program will: (a) prevent the introduction of pollutants into WWFs which will interfere with their operation, including the use or disposal of residuals; (b) prevent the introduction of pollutants into WWFs which will pass through the treatment works or be otherwise incompatible; and (c) improve opportunities to recycle and reclaim municipal and industrial wastewaters and residuals.
ECUAs proposed pretreatment program approval submission is available for public inspection online at:
https://depedms.dep.state.fl.us:
443/Oculus/servlet/shell?command=getEntity&[guid=38.1468383 .1]&[profile=Permitting_Authorization]

Interested persons are encouraged to submit written comments on the submission. All written comments submitted in a timely manner will be considered by DEP in the decision on whether or not to approve the submission. In accordance with paragraph 62- 625.510(2)(c), F.A.C., this public notice comment period will end thirty (30) days from the date of publication.
Any interested person may request a public hearing concerning this proposed pretreatment program. Such a public hearing is for informational purposes only. The request for public hearing must be filed with the Department within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Persons requesting a public hearing must state their interest in the matter and state reasons why such a hearing is warranted. A public hearing will be held if there is significant public interest.
Send comments or requests for public hearing to the attention of Brianna Valek at the address at the top of this notice or by email at Brianna.Valek@FloridaDEP.gov.
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