Illinois EPA Hearing On Water Programs August 16, 2000
For Immediate Release
August 10, 2000 |
Contact: Joan Muraro
(217) 785-7209
TDD: (217) 782-9143 |
Springfield, Ill. -- Three Illinois EPA water programs will be
discussed during the Bureau of Water's annual public hearing on Aug. 16.
Specifically, public review and comment is being sought on the revolving
loan programs for wastewater and drinking water operations, the state's
water quality management plan for the coming year, and current program
activities related to the triennial review.
The annual hearing will open at 10 a.m. in the Training Room at the Agency's
Springfield headquarters at 1021 North Grand Avenue East. For those unable
to attend, written comments postmarked by midnight, Sept. 15, 2000, will
be accepted by Hearing Officer Bobbi Glatz. Written comments do not need
to be notarized and can be sent to Glatz at the Illinois EPA, 1021 North
Grand Avenue East, PO Box 19276, Springfield IL 62794-9276.
To meet provisions of the federal Clean Water Act, the Agency must prepare
an intended use plan in order to receive U.S. EPA funding to capitalize
the Water Revolving Loan Fund. Public comment will be accepted on the
method for prioritizing projects and identifying the highest priority
projects which have first opportunity to receive low interest loans for
needed water and wastewater improvement projects.
The Water Quality Management Plan identifies the state's goals and objectives
relative to water quality protection, and is updated annually. The draft
update is available for review prior to the public hearing at www.epa.state.il.us/public-notices.
Triennial reviews are required under the Clean Water Act that says states
must periodically hold public hearings to review applicable water quality
standards which may require updating, supplementing or other modifications.
Additional information about the three programs can be obtained by contacting:
| Revolving Loan Funds: |
Ron Drainer, |
217-782-2027 |
| Water Quality Management Plan: |
Rick Mollahan, |
217-782-3362 |
| Triennial Review of Water Quality Standards: |
Toby Frevert, |
217-782-1654 |
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