Date: August 20, 2024 – 5:30P.M.
Place: Johnston Senior Center
1291 Hartford Ave. Johnston, RI. 02919
Pursuant to Rhode Island Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) General Permit for storm water discharge from small MS4s and from industrial activity at eligible facilities operated small MS4s (General Permit), a public hearing will be held at the Johnston Senior Center on August 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM to discuss the Johnston Phase II STORMWATER ANNUAL REPORT.
Name and mailing address of Small MS4 Operator Town of Johnston, 1385 Hartford Avenue Johnston Island 02919; RIPDES PERMIT #RIR040.
In accordance with part IV-E of the RIPDES GENERAL PERMIT, the operator must annually evaluate their compliance with the storm water management program plan (SWMPP) and the conditions of the general permit, as well as the appropriateness of the selected best management practices and efforts toward achieving the measurable goals.
This notice is hereby given of the best intent to receive public comment and hold a public hearing regarding the Towns Phase II Storm Water Annual Report. Interested parties may submit comments on the draft annual report to the DPS office by the close of public comment period of August 20, 2024
Written responses to significant comments received will be provided to those persons that submitted said comments and all person that request a copy of the responses. The responses will include a final Annual Report and identify what changes to the SWMPP have been made, if any.
The annual report (Final Version), any proposed amendments to the SWMPP, and all public comments will be submitted to RIDEM.
Copies of the proposed Phase II Storm Water Annual Report may be viewed at the Johnston Development & Public Services (DPS), or Towns Website.
Availability of Information
The proposed and accompanying documents are available for public review during normal business hours Monday to Thursday (7:30 AM – 3:00 PM) or Friday (7:30 AM – 2:30 PM) at the DPS office, 100 Irons Avenue and on Johnston Web page.
All person interested in the proposal are requested to be present at the time and place to be held thereon. Representation may be by an attorney or other party: advice may be obtained on aspects of the application process and legal procedures and recourses after zoning board hearing and decision.
Facilities are accessible to the handicapped – special accommodations may be requested by calling (401) 231-4000 at least 48 Hours before meeting person using TDD equipment may contact the town through “Relay Rhode Island at 1 800 745-555.
Per Order of the Johnston Department of Development and Public Service: 07/30/2024
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