Katie,

 

In light of what has happened on the Bluebird Sand property, why would ADEQ want to grant these Construction and Discharge Permits?  In my view, it is just a matter of time before an “event” would occur that potentially could damage Piney Creek and the White River. 

 

I am a property owner on Mill Creek and have plans to retire to the area.  There is much at stake here and I believe there should be in-depth studies done BEFORE these permits are approved as to the impact on our streams and drinking water should such an event take place here with the Evergreen.

 

I won’t be able to attend the meeting as I am out of state but please consider my comments before a decision is made here.

 

Thank you.

 

Mark Wiklund

 

 

December 15, 2010

 

Mark A. Wiklund, Senior Credit Manager

Credit Department

Mark.wiklund@ipaper.com

 

 

RE:  State Construction Permit Number AR0051748C, Discharge Permit Number AR0051748 – AFIN 33-00263

 

Dear Mr. Wiklund:

 

This letter constitutes notice of the Department’s draft permit decision.  Enclosed is the public notice, a copy of the draft State Construction Permit, a copy of the draft NPDES permit and Statement of Basis which the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has prepared. In accordance with Arkansas Regulations, the enclosed public notice will be published by ADEQ in a newspaper of general circulation of the facility on December 16, 2010. 

 

The ADEQ will hold a public meeting and hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at Calico Rock City Hall, 265 Second Street, Calico Rock to accept comments on a draft permit for construction and operation of the process water retention pond proposed in Izard County.  At said hearing, all interested parties may submit written or oral statements regarding the draft NPDES permit, and the construction permit, to the Hearing Officer for consideration.  The purpose of said hearing is to allow public participation in the determination of the terms and conditions of the issuance of the NPDES permit and the construction permit.  ADEQ technical staff will be available to informally discuss the draft permits. In addition, a hearing officer will accept public comments during this time. Verbal comments will be accepted, but written comments are preferred in the interest of accuracy.  The comment period is effective until the close of the public meeting and hearing.  The permit will become effective approximately two weeks after the close of the comment period unless comments are received prior to the close of the comment period requiring a delay of the effective date. 

 

 

 

 

 

____________________________________

Katie Henderson

Administrative Specialist II, Water Divisio

 

Katie Henderson

Administrative Specialist II, Water Division

Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality

Phone: 501-682-0622

Fax: 501-682-0880

Email: hendersonk@adeq.state.ar.us