Public comments are one of many ways Idahoans can support informed decision-making. To provide effective comments, follow these tips:
- Reference the facility name, permit number, project, or document on which you are commenting.
- Ensure your comments address the technical and regulatory analyses of the proposed permit or project.
- Address environmental impacts of a proposed permit or project (e.g., air quality impacts associated with a draft permit).
- Use examples and provide supporting materials when appropriate.
- Offer suggestions to address a concern or solve a problem such as timing, design, etc.
Public Comments
DEQ seeks comment on draft 401 water quality certification for Public Avenue Corridor safety improvement project
Accepting comments from February 20, 2025, through March 13, 2025.
DEQ seeks comment on draft 401 water quality certification for Topaz Ranch West Subdivision number two
Accepting comments from February 18, 2025, through March 11, 2025.
DEQ seeks comment on industrial discharge permit for Production Technologies, Inc.
Accepting comments from February 12, 2025, through March 14, 2025.
DEQ seeks comment on draft permit to construct for Idaho Falls Power
Accepting comments from February 12, 2025, through March 14, 2025.
DEQ seeks comment on proposed water reuse permit renewal for Idahoan Foods, LLC
Accepting comments from February 5, 2025, through March 7, 2025.
DEQ seeks comment on draft permit to construct for Itafos Conda, LLC
Accepting comments from February 5, 2025, through March 7, 2025.
DEQ seeks comment on draft IPDES permit for Avimor water reclamation facility
Accepting comments from January 29, 2025, through February 28, 2025.
DEQ seeks comment on draft permit to construct for Granite Excavation
Accepting comments from January 29, 2025, through February 28, 2025.
DEQ seeks comment on draft permit to construct for Itafos Conda, LLC
Accepting comments from January 22, 2025, through February 21, 2025.
DEQ seeks comment on draft cyanidation permit for Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc.
Accepting comments from December 31, 2024, through March 1, 2025
DEQ seeks comment on updates to the Technical Guidance Manual for Individual and Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems
Accepting comments from December 13, 2024, through January 13, 2025.
Rulemaking Public Comments
Environmental rules are frequently updated and revised at DEQ. Some rule changes are mandated by the governor’s office; some are updated following required federal regulatory changes; and others are initiated by DEQ to protect human health and the environment. In all cases, public comments are encouraged.
See DEQ’s Rulemaking page to access rulemaking dockets and upcoming public comment opportunities. Further details can be found under Docket Description.