How long is the public comment period for the Royal Pack permit?

The comment period runs through June 25, 2026, ending at 11:59 p.m.

Where can I send comments about this permit?

Mail to Jordan Hultgren, Dept. of Ecology, 4601 North Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99205-1265 or email ewqpermits@ecy.wa.gov.

Public Notice — 21981 North Glade Road, Mesa, WA

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The Department of Ecology proposes to issue a State Waste Discharge Permit to Royal Pack for wastewater discharges from its beef processing facility at 21981 North Glade Road, Mesa. Public comments are invited through June 25, 2026, and respondents will receive the draft permit and fact sheet.

Key Takeaways

Public comment period ends June 25, 2026 (11:59 p.m.)
Permit concerns wastewater lagoons and land application
Draft permit and fact sheet sent to all respondents
Send written comments to Jordan Hultgren or email ewqpermits@ecy.wa.gov

Published: May 19, 2026 · today
Category: Other
City: Mesa
Address: 21981 North Glade Road, Mesa, WA

What to do next

1
Submit written comments
Mail comments to Jordan Hultgren at the Dept. of Ecology, Eastern Region Office, 4601 North Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99205-1265 before June 25, 2026.
2
Email comments
Send comments to ewqpermits@ecy.wa.gov by June 25, 2026 (11:59 p.m.).
3
Review draft permit
Respondents will receive the draft permit and fact sheet; review them when provided to prepare follow-up comments.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the public comment period for the Royal Pack permit?: The comment period runs through June 25, 2026, ending at 11:59 p.m.
Where can I send comments about this permit?: Mail to Jordan Hultgren, Dept. of Ecology, 4601 North Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99205-1265 or email ewqpermits@ecy.wa.gov.
Will I receive the draft permit if I comment?: Yes — all respondents to this notice will receive a copy of the draft permit and fact sheet before final issuance.

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Legal terms in this notice

State Waste Discharge Permit (SWDP): A permit allowing regulated discharges of wastewater under state water quality laws.
land applied: Wastewater spread onto land for disposal or treatment, often by spray irrigation.
lined evaporation and storage lagoons: Engineered ponds with liners that store and evaporate wastewater to prevent ground contamination.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION
Permit No.: ST0501339
Applicant: Royal Pack
Facility: 21981 North Glade Road, Mesa, WA 99343
Royal Pack has applied for a State Waste Discharge Permit (SWDP) in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 173-216 Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Ecology accepted the application as complete on April 29, 2026.
Royal Pack owns and operates a beef cattle processing and meat production facility that discharges wastewater into two lined evaporation and storage lagoons. If the lagoons near max capacity, excess wastewater can be land applied with spray irrigation at the site or trucked to separate permitted locations for land application. The wastewater, following treatment, must meet the requirements of the Washington State Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations for a permit to be issued.
The Department of Ecology is proposing to issue the permit and is hereby issuing public notice of its intent. Interested persons can submit their name, address, and comments regarding this permit to:
Send written comments to:    Jordan Hultgren
Water Quality Program
Department of Ecology
Eastern Region Office
4601 North Monroe Street
Spokane, Washington 99205-1265
Send email comments to:    ewqpermits@ecy.wa.gov
URL for event listing:    https://ecykenpub/events/wq/waste-discharge-permits-2e5ab73db877bfab36ddd36a6a436930/royal-pack-public-notice
Publication date & time:    5/19/2026 & 5/26/2026,(12;00 a.m.) – 6/25/2026, (11:59 p.m.)
All respondents to this notice will receive a copy of the draft permit and fact sheet before the final permit is issued.
Ecology is an equal opportunity agency. If you need this publication in an alternate format, please contact us at (509) 329-3400 or TTY (for the speech and hearing impaired) at 711 or 1-800-833-6388.
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May 19,26 2026