EXH0765027877

PCHBPollution Control Hearings Board of the State of Washington

One more in my series -- there are still a number of unresolved issues related to stormwater, including the ones listed below. These are all based on my understanding of where we are at currently with reviewing the Port's proposals -- Kevin, could you let me know if you concur that these arc still issues or if you believe they've been resolved? General Comment: we would still like to see a succinct and clear description of the Port's stormwater proposal. While the proposed Master Plan Expansion isa complex project, it seems that we could still have a much. simpler and understandable explanation of what is being proposed fora stormwater management plan and how it will work. Some of the specific issues I've cited below serve as examples of areas where the Port could provide a more simple and straightforward description. Definitions and Assumptions: we need the definitions for such terms as "modified Level l" and "Level 2-type flow control". We alsoneed a description of how these terms were developed and what assumptions were behind them, and how these assumptions affect the Port's various analyses of detention requirements, BMPs, baseline years, etc. Role of the Des Moines Creek RDF: we are still deliberating on how the RDF fits into our review. Here's the dilemma -- the Port states that the RDF is not a part of its proposal, but at the same time, wants the RDF to provide its primary stormwater detention needs in the Des Moines Creek Basin. The Port…
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