Accepting comments from October 28, 2026, through December 27, 2026.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a hazardous waste permit modification for U.S. Ecology, Inc (USEI).
USEI is requesting a Class 2 permit modification to permit number IDD000773952 in accordance with the requirements of IDAPA 58.01.05.012 [40 CFR Part 270.42]. The proposed modification updates the facility well monitoring program at USEI Site A in Bruneau, Idaho, to remove four wells and two piezometers.
The request for permit modification is available for public review at DEQ’s State Office (1410 N. Hilton Street, Boise, Idaho), at US Ecology Idaho, Inc. office in Grand View (20400 Lemley Road, Grand View, Idaho), at the Eastern Owyhee County Library (520 Boise Ave, Grand View, Idaho), and below under related documents. Written comments on the permit modification will be accepted through December 27, 2026, at 5 p.m. MT. Submit comments using the form below or by mail or email to:
Bo Norton
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
Bo.Norton@deq.idaho.gov
Comments will also be accepted at a public comment meeting at Rimrock Junior/Senior High School (39678 ID-78, Bruneau, ID 83604) on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
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Permit Modification
Accessibility Services: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality will provide reasonable language access services and/or disability services for documents at no charge. To request an accommodation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Americans with Disabilities Act, contact DEQ’s nondiscrimination coordinator at (208) 373-0271 or accessibility@deq.idaho.gov. Para obtener información en español, visite https://www.deq.idaho.gov/about-us/accessibility/.
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DEQ seeks comment on hazardous waste permit modification for U.S. Ecology, Inc.
Accepting comments from October 28, 2026, through December 27, 2026.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a hazardous waste permit modification for U.S. Ecology, Inc (USEI).
USEI is requesting a Class 2 permit modification to permit number IDD000773952 in accordance with the requirements of IDAPA 58.01.05.012 [40 CFR Part 270.42]. The proposed modification updates the facility well monitoring program at USEI Site A in Bruneau, Idaho, to remove four wells and two piezometers.
The request for permit modification is available for public review at DEQ’s State Office (1410 N. Hilton Street, Boise, Idaho), at US Ecology Idaho, Inc. office in Grand View (20400 Lemley Road, Grand View, Idaho), at the Eastern Owyhee County Library (520 Boise Ave, Grand View, Idaho), and below under related documents. Written comments on the permit modification will be accepted through December 27, 2026, at 5 p.m. MT. Submit comments using the form below or by mail or email to:
Bo Norton
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
Bo.Norton@deq.idaho.gov
Comments will also be accepted at a public comment meeting at Rimrock Junior/Senior High School (39678 ID-78, Bruneau, ID 83604) on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
Related Documents
Permit Modification
Accessibility Services: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality will provide reasonable language access services and/or disability services for documents at no charge. To request an accommodation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Americans with Disabilities Act, contact DEQ’s nondiscrimination coordinator at (208) 373-0271 or accessibility@deq.idaho.gov. Para obtener información en español, visite https://www.deq.idaho.gov/about-us/accessibility/.
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