Notice

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Sand and Gravel General Permit.

The facility, known as James Hardie Tacoma 2 plant, is located at 4615 192nd Street East, Tacoma, WA. Activities at the facility will include sand processing and concrete siding products manufacturing. The facility started operation in July 2018. This facility discharges process water and/or stormwater to ground water.

Ecology developed the Sand and Gravel General Permit with the expectation that sites covered under this permit will meet water quality standards including antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application may do so in writing within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments shall be submitted to the Department of Ecology. Any person interested in the department’s action on this application may notify the department of their interest within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice.

Comments can be submitted to:

ATTN: WQ Sand & Gravel Permit Coordinator

Washington State Department of Ecology

Northwest Regional Office

15700 Dayton Ave. N.,

Shoreline, WA 98133

IDX-934770

August 23, 31, 2021