DEQ seeks comment on draft 401 water quality certification for ​Farmway Road and Ustick Road roundabout project

Accepting comments from January 22, 2025, through February 12, 2025.

BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft water quality certification for the Farmway Road and Ustick Road roundabout project.

The proposed project would include the construction of additional driving lanes at the intersection of Farmway Road and Ustick Road. This would realign the Phyllis Canal to accommodate the widening of the road and replace the culvert on Bardsley Gulch Drain.

Based upon review of the federal ​permit​ application, readily available water quality related materials, and certification request in accordance with 40 C.F.R. §§ 121.5 (b) and (c) and 121.7 (c), DEQ, certifies that if the permittee complies with the terms and conditions imposed by the federal ​permit​ and the conditions set forth in this water quality certification, then it is reasonable for DEQ to conclude that the activity will comply with water quality requirements, including applicable requirements of the Clean Water Act §§ 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307, Idaho’s “Water Quality Standards” (IDAPA 58.01.02), and other appropriate water quality requirements of state law.  

The draft certification is available for review on DEQ’s Public Comment Opportunities web page. Written comments will be accepted through February 12, 2025, at 5 p.m. Mountain Time. Submit comments electronically using the form below or by mail or email to:  

Meghan Cline
1445 N Orchard St.
Boise, ID 83706
meghan.cline@deq.idaho.gov

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