Accepting comments from April 01, 2026, through April 22, 2026.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft 401 water quality certification for the Payette River Estates project.
The Payette River Estates project is a proposed residential development providing single family housing in Emmett, Idaho. Two irrigation supply ditches will be piped and filled, and two drainage ditches will be filled. Construction and piping of the supply ditches will occur outside the irrigation season. Additional sediment and erosion measures, such as silt fencing, will be installed to reduce sediment into the waterway. A total of 16,328 square feet of permanent impacts to wetlands will occur.
Based upon review of the federal joint permit application, readily available water quality related materials, and certification request in accordance with 40 CFR §§ 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 public review at DEQ’s State Office (1410 N. Hilton St. Boise, Idaho 83706), at DEQ’s Boise Regional Office (1445 N. Orchard St. Boise, Idaho 83706), and in the related documents linked below. Written comments will be accepted through April 22, 2026, at 5 p.m. Mountain Time. Submit comments electronically using the form below or by mail or email to:
Tambra Phares
1410 N. Hilton Street
Boise, Idaho 83706
Tambra.Phares@deq.idaho.gov
Related Documents
Draft Certification
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 draft 401 water quality certification for Payette River Estates project
Accepting comments from April 01, 2026, through April 22, 2026.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft 401 water quality certification for the Payette River Estates project.
The Payette River Estates project is a proposed residential development providing single family housing in Emmett, Idaho. Two irrigation supply ditches will be piped and filled, and two drainage ditches will be filled. Construction and piping of the supply ditches will occur outside the irrigation season. Additional sediment and erosion measures, such as silt fencing, will be installed to reduce sediment into the waterway. A total of 16,328 square feet of permanent impacts to wetlands will occur.
Based upon review of the federal joint permit application, readily available water quality related materials, and certification request in accordance with 40 CFR §§ 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 public review at DEQ’s State Office (1410 N. Hilton St. Boise, Idaho 83706), at DEQ’s Boise Regional Office (1445 N. Orchard St. Boise, Idaho 83706), and in the related documents linked below. Written comments will be accepted through April 22, 2026, at 5 p.m. Mountain Time. Submit comments electronically using the form below or by mail or email to:
Tambra Phares
1410 N. Hilton Street
Boise, Idaho 83706
Tambra.Phares@deq.idaho.gov
Related Documents
Draft Certification
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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