NOTICE Tacoma Water, Grant Whitley, 3628 S 35th St Tacoma, WA 98409, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Vassault Phase 3, is located at North 49th St to North 51st St, North Visscher St to North Vassault St. in Tacoma in Pierce County. This project involves 3.5 acres of soil disturbance for Utilities construction activities. Stormwater will be discharged to Commencement Bay. 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. March 11, 18