NOTICE City of Tacoma / Environmental Services, 326 East D Street, Tacoma, WA 98421-1801, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, 2015A Wastewater Replacements in Various Tacoma Locations, is located at various locations in Tacoma, WA, in Pierce County. This project involves 3.0 acres of soil disturbance for wastewater and surface water utility construction activities. The receiving water(s) is/are Commencement Bay. Any persons desiring to present their views to the 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. 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 antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater PO Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 January 15, 22