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NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE
MAINE WASTE DISCHARGE LICENSE / MAINE POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION
SYSTEM PERMIT APPLICATION

Please take note that, pursuant to 38 MRSA, Sections 413 and 414-A, McCain Foods USA, Inc. of 1 Tower Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 intends to file a wastewater discharge permit application with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The application is for the discharge of 484,200 GPD of treated wastewater to the land (irrigation) in Washburn, Maine.

The application will be filed on or about March 16, 2026, and will be available for public inspection at DEP's Augusta office by request during normal business hours. A copy may also be seen at the municipal offices in Washburn.

A request for a public hearing or request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the DEP, in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found acceptable for processing, or 30 days from the date of this notice, whichever is longer. Requests shall state the nature of the issue(s) to be raised. Unless otherwise provided by law, a hearing is discretionary and may be held if the Commissioner or the Board finds significant public interest or there is conflicting technical information.

During the time specified above, persons wishing to receive copies of draft permits and supporting documents, when available, may request them from DEP. Persons receiving a draft permit shall have 30 days in which to submit comments or to request a public hearing on the draft.

Public comment will be accepted until a final administrative action is taken to approve, approve with conditions or deny this application. Written public comments or requests for information may be made to:

Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Water Quality Management
Department of Environmental Protection
State House Station #17 Augusta, Maine 04333-0017
Telephone (207) 287-7688

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