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Department of Environmental Quality

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Division of Water Quality

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Division of Water Quality Utah Department of Environmental Quality Public Notice of Intent to Issue Ground Water Discharge Permit No. UGW150001

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Notice

Event Start Date & Time

October 30, 2025 03:05 PM

Event End Date & Time

November 29, 2025 05:00 PM

Description/Agenda

Division of Water Quality Utah Department of Environmental Quality Public Notice of Intent to Issue Ground Water Discharge Permit No. UGW150001 Purpose of Public Notice The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is soliciting comments on the request to issue a ground water discharge permit as described below. The ground water discharge permit is issued by the Director of the Division of Water Quality under authority of the Utah Water Quality Act, Section 19-5-106(g) Utah Code Ann. 1953, as amended and Utah Admin. Code R317-6. Under Section 19-1-301.5, effective May 8, 2012, a person who wishes to challenge a Permit Order may only raise an issue or argument during an adjudicatory proceeding that was raised during the public comment period and was supported with sufficient information or documentation to enable the Director to fully consider the substance and significance of the issue. Utah Code Ann. 19-1-301.5 can be viewed at the following internet URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title19/Chapter1/19- 1-S301.5.html. Permit Information Permittee Name: PacifiCorp Mailing Address: 201 South Main Street, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Facility Location: Emery County, Utah ress: PacifiCorp has requested to renew ground water discharge permit UGW150001 to cover the operation of the Hunter Plant in Castle Dale, Utah. The Hunter Power Plant is an existing three-unit coal-fired power- generating plant with integrated transmission facilities. Industrial process water handling components include process water ponds and lined basins. The entire facility is underlain by low-permeability Mancos Shale and is classified as Class III and Class IV saline ground water quality. Wells are used for compliance monitoring. Monitoring will be conducted for key marker constituents found in plant process waters. The primary facilities associated with the Hunter Power Plant are in Section 16, T19S, R8E, Salt Lake Base and Meridian (39° 10' 28' N. Latitude and -111° 01' 51' W. Longitude). Public Comments Public comments are invited at any time prior to November 29, 2025. Written comments may be directed to the Division of Water Quality, PO Box 144870, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4870. All comments received prior to close of business on November 29, 2025. will be considered in the formulation of final determinations to be imposed on the permit. A public hearing may be held if written requests are received within the first 15 days of this public comment period demonstrating significant public interest, and substantive issues exist to warrant a hearing. Further Information Additional information may be obtained upon request by contacting Austin Miller at (385) 303-3366 or apmiller@utah.gov or by writing to the aforementioned address. Related documents are available for review during normal business hours at the Division of Water Quality, 195 North 1950 West in Salt Lake City or on the Division's web page at https://deq.utah.gov/public-notices-archive/water-quality-public-notices. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with special needs (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) should contact Maria Anderson, Office of Human Resources at (801) 503-5618, TDD (801) 503-5618.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Emily Canton at 801-536-4342.

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195 N 1950 W
Floor 3
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
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Emily Canton

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ercanton@utah.gov

Contact Phone

(801)536-4342

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

October 30, 2025 03:06 PM

Notice Last Edited On

October 30, 2025 03:06 PM

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