202374 DEQ SEEKS COMMENT ON DRAFT IDAHO POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT FOR THE CITY OF GENESEE PROPOSED ACTION: The City of Genesee applied to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) wastewater discharge permit for its municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Alder Street, Genesee, ID 83832. The DEQ is seeking public comment on the draft IPDES permit, associated fact sheet, and application for the City of Genesee Wastewater Treatment Plant. This draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated municipal wastewater year-round to Cow Creek for five years. The permit identifies the pollutants of concern and specifies associated discharge limits. Additionally, the permit specifies monitoring and reporting requirements necessary to ensure compliance, protect human health, and assure the integrity of Idaho's environment. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Notice is given that DEQ has scheduled a period to receive public comments. Written comments on the draft permit and fact sheet will be accepted through October 2, 2025, at 5 p.m. MST. A public meeting may be held if requested in writing by September 16, 2025. The draft permit and fact sheet are available for public review at DEQ's state office (1410 N Hilton St, Boise, ID 83706), Lewiston Regional Office (1118 F St, Lewiston, ID 83501), and on DEQ's website. https://www.deq.idaho.gov/public-information/public-comment-opportunities/ SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS-ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: Anyone may submit written comments regarding the proposed permit. To be most effective, comments should address water quality considerations and include supporting materials where available. Comments, requests, and questions regarding the public comment process should be directed to Karen Frazier at the address below, or to the DEQ Web site at https://www.deq.idaho.gov/public-information/public-comment- opportunities/. Please reference the Genesee Wastewater Treatment Plant and permit number (ID0030112) when sending comments or questions. All information regarding this matter, including the issuance of the final permit, will be available on DEQ's Web site. Submit requests for a public meeting on the draft permit and fact sheet electronically on DEQ's website, by mail, or email to Amy Southern. Amy Southern Karen Frazier Idaho Department of Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Environmental Quality Surface & Wastewater Surface & Wastewater Division Division 1410 N Hilton St 1410 N Hilton St Boise, ID 83706 Boise, ID 83706 Email: Email: Amy.Southern@deq.idaho.gov Karen.Frazier@deq.idaho.gov