NOTICE Korsmo Construction, 1940 E D St Tacoma, WA 98421, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Eastside Community Center, is located at 1801 E 56th St, Tacoma in Pierce County. This project involves 8.7 acres of soil disturbance for commercial construction activities. The receiving waterbodies are First Creek and West First Creek Tributary. 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 antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 IDX-743247 February 14, 21