What is the permit application about?

It's an application to the WA Dept. of Ecology for a construction stormwater permit covering pavement repairs at the Husky Terminal.

Where will the stormwater be discharged?

Stormwater from the project will be discharged through the Port of Tacoma system into the Sitcum waterway.

How do I submit a public comment?

Email ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov or mail comments to Water Quality Program, P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 within 30 days of last publication.

Will the project expand pavement or change land use?

No; the notice states no expansion of impervious area or change in land use is proposed.

Public Notice — 1101 Port of Tacoma Road, Tacoma, WA

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The Port of Tacoma seeks a Construction Stormwater permit for the Husky Terminal Areas A5 & A6 Pavement Repair Project at 1101 Port of Tacoma Road, involving repair of about 16 acres of asphalt with stormwater discharged to the Sitcum waterway. Public comments to Ecology are due within 30 days of last publication.

Key Takeaways

Project: pavement repair of ~16 acres at Husky Terminal A5 & A6
Stormwater permit application to WA Dept. of Ecology
Stormwater will discharge to the Sitcum waterway
Public comments accepted within 30 days of last publication
No increase in impervious area or land-use change

Published: May 11, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Other
City: Tacoma
Address: 1101 Port of Tacoma Road, Tacoma, WA · 2 filings

Research context

2 filings at this address 9 other notices in Tacoma (last 12 months)

If you don't respond

If no comments are submitted within 30 days of the notice's last publication, Ecology may proceed without public input and decide on the permit without considering public concerns.

What to do next

1
Prepare and submit comments
Send written comments by email to ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov or mail to Water Quality Program, P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 within 30 days of the May 11, 2026 publication.
2
Review project location and impacts
Visit 1101 Port of Tacoma Road to assess potential local impacts and document concerns about stormwater discharge to the Sitcum waterway.
3
Contact Ecology for questions
Direct technical or procedural questions to the Washington State Dept. of Ecology, Water Quality Program, via the provided email.

Frequently asked questions

What is the permit application about?: It's an application to the WA Dept. of Ecology for a construction stormwater permit covering pavement repairs at the Husky Terminal.
Where will the stormwater be discharged?: Stormwater from the project will be discharged through the Port of Tacoma system into the Sitcum waterway.
How do I submit a public comment?: Email ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov or mail comments to Water Quality Program, P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 within 30 days of last publication.
Will the project expand pavement or change land use?: No; the notice states no expansion of impervious area or change in land use is proposed.

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Legal terms in this notice

NPDES: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for controlling water pollutant discharges.
State Waste Discharge General Permit: State-level permit covering routine discharges from construction activities.
Tier II anti-degradation: A rule that protects water quality by limiting projects that would measurably lower existing water quality.

Full Notice Text

Legal Notice
Port of Tacoma, P.O. Box 1837, Tacoma, WA 98401, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.
The proposed project, Husky Terminal Areas A5 & A6 Pavement Repair Project, is located at 1101 Port of Tacoma Road in Tacoma in Pierce County.
The project will consist of repairing approximately 16 acres of asphalt pavement within the East Sitcum-operated area. Work includes removal of aged and failing pavement surfaces and replacement with new asphalt in the same footprint and use. No expansion of impervious area, no change in land use, and no pavement base reconstruction is proposed. Existing stormwater infrastructure will remain in place and unchanged. Stormwater will be discharged through the Port of Tacoma's stormwater system and into the Sitcum waterway.
Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology's action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.
 
Comments can be submitted to:
ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov, or
ATTN: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater
Washington State Department of Ecology
P.O. Box 47696
Olympia, WA 98504-7696
IPL0336179
May 4,11 2026