DATE: March 4, 2025 — 6:00 p.m.
Place: Johnston Senior Center, 1291 Hartford Ave., Johnston, RI 02919
Pursuant to the Rhode Island Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) General Permit for Storm Water Discharge from Small MS4s and from Industrial Activity at Eligible Facilities Operated by Regulated Small MS4s(General Permit), a public hearing will be held at the Johnston Senior Center on March 4, 2025 at 6:00 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, Rhode 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 to 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 Department of Public Works by the close of public comment period.
Written responses to significant comments received will be provided to those persons that submitted said comments and all persons 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 Town Hall (1385 Hartford Avenue, Town Clerks Office), Department of Public Works, or Towns Website.
Availability of Information
The proposal and accompanying documents are available for public review during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) at the Johnston Zoning Office, 100 Irons Avenue.
All persons interested in the proposal are requested to be present at the time and place to be heard thereon. Representation may be by an attorney or other party; advice may be obtained on particular 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 from the Zoning Office, (401) 231–4000 ext 4068, at least 48 hours before meetings. Persons using TDD equipment may contact the Town through “Relay Rhode Island” at 1 (800) 745–5555.
Per Order of the Johnston Department of Development and Public Service
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