2019 10-9 DEQSTATE OF IDAHO
DEPARTMENT OF
.. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
1445 North Orchard • Boise, ID 83706 • (208) 373-0550
October 3, 2019
City Clerk - City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
RE: Skyward AZ, PP H-2019-0087
Brad Little, Governor
John H. Tippets, Director
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your request for comment. While DEQ does not review
projects on a project -specific basis, we attempt to provide the best review of the information provided.
DEQ encourages agencies to review and utilize the Idaho Environmental Guide to assist in addressing
project -specific conditions that may apply. This guide can be found at: deq.idaho.gov/assistance-
resources/environmental-guide-for-local-„ o�vts.
The following information does not cover every aspect of this project; however, we have the following
general comments to use as appropriate:
1. Air Quality
• Please review IDAPA 58.01.01 for all rules on Air Quality, especially those regarding fugitive
dust (58.01.01.651), trade waste burning (58.01.01.600-617), and odor control plans
(58.01.01.776).
All property owners, developers, and their contractor(s) must ensure that reasonable controls to
prevent fugitive dust from becoming airborne are utilized during all phases of construction
activities per IDAPA 58.01.01.651.
DEQ recommends the city/county require the development and submittal of a dust prevention
and control plan prior to final plat approval. Dust prevention and control plans incorporate
appropriate best management practices to control fugitive dust that may generated at sites.
Information on fugitive dust control plans can be found at:
http://www.deq.idaho.gov/media/61833-dust control plan.pdf
• Per IDAPA 58.01.01.600-617, the open burning of any construction waste is prohibited. The
property owner, developer, and their contractor(s) are responsible for ensuring no prohibited
open burning occurs during construction.
For questions, contact David Luft, Air Quality Manager, at (208) 373-0550.
2. Wastewater and Recycled Water
• DEQ recommends verifying that there is adequate sewer to serve this project prior to approval.
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protection of ground water resources.
• DEQ recommends cities and counties develop and use a comprehensive land use management
plan which addresses the present and future needs of this area for adequate, safe, and sustainable
drinking water. Please schedule a meeting with DEQ for further discussion and
recommendations for plan development and implementation.
For questions, contact our office at (208) 373-0550.
4. Surface Water
• A DEQ short-term activity exemption (STAE) from this office is required if the project will
involve de -watering of ground water during excavation and discharge back into surface water,
including a description of the water treatment from this process to prevent excessive sediment
and turbidity from entering surface water.
• Please contact DEQ to determine whether this project will require a National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Permit. If this project disturbs more than one acre, a stormwater
permit from EPA may be required.
• If this project is near a source of surface water, DEQ requests that projects incorporate
construction best management practices (BMPs) to assist in the protection of Idaho's water
resources. Additionally, please contact DEQ to identify BMP alternatives and to determine
whether this project is in an area with Total Maximum Daily Load stormwater permit conditions.
• The Idaho Stream Channel Protection Act requires a permit for most stream channel alterations.
Please contact the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR), Western Regional Office, at
2735 Airport Way, Boise, or call (208) 334-2190 for more information. Information is also
available on the IDWR website at:
http•//www idwr idahoyov/WaterManavement/StreamsDams/Streams/AlterationPerniit/AtterationPermit.htm
• The Federal Clean Water Act requires a permit for filling or dredging in waters of the United
States. Please contact the US Army Corps of Engineers, Boise Field Office, at 10095 Emerald
Street, Boise, or call 208-345-2155 for more information regarding permits.
For questions, contact Lance Holloway, Surface Water Manager, at (208) 373-0550.
5. Hazardous Waste And Ground Water Contamination
• Hazardous Waste. The types and number of requirements that must be complied with under the
federal Resource Conservations and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Idaho Rules and Standards
for Hazardous Waste (IDAPA 58.01.05) are based on the quantity and type of waste generated.
Every business in Idaho is required to track the volume of waste generated, determine whether
each type of waste is hazardous, and ensure that all wastes are properly disposed of according to
federal, state, and local requirements.
• No trash or other solid waste shall be buried, burned, or otherwise disposed of at the project site.
These disposal methods are regulated by various state regulations including Idaho's Solid Waste
Management Regulations and Standards, Rules and Regulations for Hazardous Waste, and Rules