[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 236 (Monday, December 9, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 73750-73751]
[FR Doc No: 2013-29327]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0593; Airspace Docket No. 13-AGL-22]

Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Hamilton, OH

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Hamilton,
OH. Decommissioning of the Hamilton nondirectional radio beacon (NDB)
at Butler County Regional Airport has made reconfiguration necessary
for standard instrument approach procedures and for the safety and
management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
The airport's name and geographic coordinates also would be changed.

DATES: 0901 UTC. Comments must be received on or before January 23,
2014.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. You
must identify the docket number FAA-2013-0593/Airspace Docket No. 13-
AGL-22, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments
through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the
public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any
final disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket
Office (telephone 1-800-647-5527), is on the ground floor of the
building at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Enander, Central Service Center,
Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone: (817) 321-
7716.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in
triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with
those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the
following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2013-0593/
Airspace Docket No. 13-AGL-22.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped
and returned to the commenter.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the Central Service Center, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future
NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking<PHONE_NUMBER>, to
request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application
procedure.

The Proposal

    This action proposes to amend Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations
(14 CFR), Part 71 by modifying Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface for standard instrument approach procedures
at Butler County Regional Airport, formerly Hamilton-Fairfield Airport,
Hamilton, OH. Airspace reconfiguration to within a 6.6-mile radius of
the airport is necessary due to the decommissioning of the Hamilton NDB
and the cancellation of the NDB approach. Controlled airspace is
necessary for the safety and management of IFR operations at the
airport. Geographic coordinates and the airport name would also be
updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
    Class E airspace areas are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order
7400.9X, dated August 7, 2013 and effective September 15, 2013, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace
designation listed in this document would be published subsequently in
the Order.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore, (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities

under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106 describes
the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation
Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority.
This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it would amend controlled airspace at Butler County Regional
Airport, Hamilton, OH.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR Part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854,
24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9X,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 7, 2013, and
effective September 15, 2013, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace areas extending upward from 700
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

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AGL OH E5 Hamilton, OH [Amended]

Butler County Regional Airport, OH
    (Lat. 39[deg]21'50'' N., long. 84[deg]31'19'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.6-mile radius of Butler County Regional Airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on November 25, 2013.
David P. Medina,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2013-29327 Filed 12-6-13; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 103 (Thursday, May 29, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 30751-30753]
[FR Doc No: 2014-12473]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0287; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-247-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700,
701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900)
airplanes, and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by a report that certain parts of the aft
baggage door did not conform to the design specifications and were of
degraded strength. This proposed AD would require repetitive
inspections for cracking and deformations of certain stop fittings and
striker plates of the aft baggage bay door; and replacement, which
would terminate the repetitive inspections. We are proposing this AD to
prevent cracking and deformations of certain stop fittings and striker
plates, which may result in the opening of the aft baggage bay door and
rapid decompression or reduced controllability of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 14, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec
H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You
may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0287; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ricardo Garcia, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2014-0287;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-247-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2013-37, dated November 28, 2013 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-
2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL-600-2D24
(Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional
Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states:

    During the manufacturing process, it was found that certain aft
baggage bay door stop fittings and striker plates did not conform to
the design specifications due to a quality control problem. This
quality escape could degrade the strength of the affected aft
baggage bay door stop fittings and striker plates. Failure of the
aft baggage bay door stop fittings or striker plates may result in
the opening of the aft baggage bay door and consequent rapid
decompression of the aeroplane during flight.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates the initial and repetitive
inspections of each aft baggage bay door stop fitting and striker
plate until the terminating action [stop fitting/striker plate
replacement] is accomplished.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0287.

Relevant Service Information

    Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service Bulletin 670BA-52-037, Revision
B, dated September 16, 2013. The actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in
the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 73 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed
AD on U.S. operators to be $6,205, or $85 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on action would
take about 22 work-hours and require parts costing $0, for a cost of
$1,870 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need this action.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2014-0287; Directorate Identifier
2013-NM-247-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 14, 2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc. airplanes specified in
paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD; certificated in
any category.
    (1) Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
airplanes, serial numbers 10303 through 10333 inclusive.
    (2) Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes,
serial numbers 15257 through 15284 inclusive.
    (3) Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes,
serial numbers 19011 through 19024 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report that certain stop fittings and
striker plates of the aft baggage bay door did not conform to the
design specifications; this quality escape could degrade the
strength of the affected stop fittings and striker plates of the aft
baggage bay door. We are issuing this AD to prevent cracking and
deformations of stop fittings and striker plates, which may result
in the opening of the aft baggage bay door and rapid decompression
or reduced controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Inspections of the Aft Baggage Bay Door Stop Fittings and Striker
Plates

    Within 600 flight hours or 6 months after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first, do a detailed visual inspection for
cracking and deformations of the stop fittings and striker plates of
the aft baggage bay door, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-52-037, Revision
B, dated September 16, 2013. Repeat the inspection thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 2,000 flight hours or 12 months, whichever
occurs first, until the terminating action specified in paragraph
(h) of this AD has been accomplished. If a crack or deformation is
found on a stop fitting or striker plate, before further flight,
replace the affected fittings and striker plates, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions in Bombardier Service Bulletin
670BA-52-037, Revision B, dated September 16, 2013.

(h) Terminating Action--Replacement of the Aft Baggage Bay Door Stop
Fittings and Striker Plates

    Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first,
after the effective date of this AD, replace the affected stop
fittings and striker plates, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-52-037, Revision
B, dated September 16, 2013. Replacement of the affected stop
fittings and striker plates of the aft baggage bay door constitutes
terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer, use these actions if they
are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if
they were approved by the State of Design Authority (or its
delegated agent, or the Design Approval Holder with a State of
Design Authority's design organization approval, as applicable). You
are required to ensure the product is airworthy before it is
returned to service.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2013-37, dated November
28, 2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0287.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax 514-855-
7401; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 16, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 215 (Monday, November 7, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 68745]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EL12-8-000]

DC Energy, LLC; DC Energy Mid-Atlantic, LLC v. PJM
Interconnection, L.L.C.; Notice of Complaint

    Take notice that on October 27, 2011, pursuant to sections 206 and
306 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), 16 U.S.C. 824e and 825e and Rule
206 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (Commission), 18 CFR 385.206 (2011), DC Energy,
LLC (DC Energy) and DC Energy Mid-Atlantic LLC (DCE Mid-Atlantic)
(collectively Complainants) filed a Complaint against the PJM
Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM) (Respondent) concerning the applicability
of certain charges to virtual transactions.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent's
answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before
the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and
protests must be served on the Complainants.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an
original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on November 16, 2011.

    Dated: October 28, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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Department of Ecology News Release  Sept. 4, 2003 03 179 Sea Tac Airport stormwater permit sets new standards BELLEVUE  Seattle Tacoma International Airport will be required to provide its highest ever level of environmental protection to nearby streams under a new stormwater permit issued today by the state Department of Ecology ( Ecology).

The five year permit will regulate how storm water is managed on the airport property, which is operated by the Port of Seattle. The three part permit addresses flight line and industrial operations,

general stormwater controls and how storm water will be controlled around construction projects.

" This permit places Sea Tac Airport at the cutting edge of controlling stormwater pollution," said Kevin Fitzpatrick, a water quality supervisor for Ecology. " It sets important standards and represents a significant investment and a serious commitment to clean water."

The airport operates an on site treatment system for storm water that drains from 297 acres of tarmac and taxi ways. The system removes oil drippings, de icing chemicals and other pollutants before releasing the treated waste water to Puget Sound through an outfall line shared with the Midway Sewer District.

The new permit prohibits bypassing the industrial treatment system during major storms and releasing untreated storm water into area creeks. The port recently expanded a storage pond to prevent such releases. To meet more stringent and additional pollutant limits for biochemical oxygen demand ( BOD), the port will build a pipeline to transport treated industrial storm water that doesn't meet these limits to the King County sewage treatment plant in Renton for further processing.

Under the permit, storm water from the airport's runways, extensive roads, parking areas and roofs must meet strict pollution limits before flowing directly to area creeks. Parts of the airport property drain into the Lake Reba stormwater facility, which also serves nearby freeways and city streets. The port must use control measures known as " best management practices" on run off that drains into Lake Reba, which empties into Miller Creek.

The port also must monitor pollutants and their toxic effects in area creeks that receive airport storm water. The monitoring will help measure the effectiveness of the permit's pollution prevention and control program.

The permit's construction section places strict limits on pollution in storm runoff from several projects planned or under way on airport property, including the proposed third runway.

Non industrial waste water  coming from sources such as restrooms, food preparation and rental car washes  flows to the Midway Sewer District treatment plant via sewer lines.

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Contact: Larry Altose, public information manager, 425 649 7009; pager, 206 663 1785 Ed Abbasi, water quality permit manager, 425 649 7227 For more information:

http:// www. ecy. wa. gov/ programs/ wq/ permits/ northwest_ permits. html ( The permit documents will be posted as soon as possible.)