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Department of Environmental Quality

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Division of Water Quality

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Notice Title

Public Notice - Payson Power Project (Nebo Power Station)

Notice Tags

Water Quality

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Notice

Event Start Date & Time

July 28, 2022 08:00 AM

Event End Date & Time

August 29, 2022 05:00 PM

Description/Agenda

DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PUBLIC NOTICE TO MODIFY A UPDES PERMIT PURPOSE OF PUBLIC NOTICE The purpose of this public notice is to declare the state of Utah's intention to modify a Utah pollutant discharge elimination system (UPDES) permit under authority of the Utah Water Pollution Control Act, section 19-5-104(9) and 107(2), Utah Code 1953, as amended. Said 'Permit' refers to the UPDES permit and the fact sheet statement of basis (including total maximum daily loads (TMDL's)) if applicable, as per section 303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA)]. PERMIT INFORMATION PERMITTEE NAME: Payson Power Project (Nebo Power Station) OWNER/OPERATOR: Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems MAILING ADDRESS: 2825 East Cottonwood Parkway, Ste. 200 Salt Lake City, Utah 84121-7055 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (801) 566-3938 FACILITY LOCATION: 1100 North 1100 East, Payson, Utah 84651 UPDES PERMIT NO.: UT0025518 PERMITTED OUTFALLS: 001 RECEIVING WATER: Irrigation ditch to Beer Creek through Benjamin Slough to Utah Lake BACKGROUND The Payson Power Project (Payson Power) is an electric generating facility operated by Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) in Payson, Utah with an electric output of 141MW. The facility utilizes a gas-fired Combustion Turbine with a Heat Recovery Steam Generator and a steam turbine operating in a combined-cycle mode. Cooling water is obtained from the Payson City Wastewater Treatment Plant (Payson City). The treatment plant and Payson Power have an agreement to use the treatment plant's effluent for cooling water purposes. The flow enters the cooling tower and is discharged as a non-contact cooling water stream. The flow is 0.75MGD. Payson Power has monitored the levels for both free and total cyanide in the effluent and requested that the limits and reasonable potential (RP) for cyanide be evaluated again. The permit has been modified accordingly. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments are invited any time prior to the deadline of the close of business on August 29, 2022. During the public comment period provided under R317-8-6.5, any interested person may submit written comments on the draft permit and may request a public hearing, if no hearing has already been scheduled. A request for a public hearing shall be in writing and shall state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing. Written public comments can be submitted to: Dan Griffin, UPDES Surface Water Section, Utah Division of Water Quality, PO Box 144870, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4870 or by email at dgriffin@utah.gov. All comments will be considered in making the final decision and shall be answered as provided in R317-8-6.12. After considering public comment, the Division of Water Quality may reissue, revise, or abandon the permit. The Draft Permit, FSSOB, and WLA are available for public review under 'Public Participation' at www.waterquality.utah.gov. If internet access is not available, a copy may be obtained by calling Daniel Griffin at 801-536-4387.

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

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 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
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Contact Name

Emily Canton

Contact Email

ercanton@utah.gov

Contact Phone

(801)536-4342

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

July 28, 2022 07:19 AM

Notice Last Edited On

July 28, 2022 07:19 AM

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