NOTICE Absher Construction, 1001 Shaw Rd Puyallup, WA 98372, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Tacoma Convention Center, is located at 1500 Broadway, Tacoma in Pierce County. This project involves 2.6 acres of soil disturbance for commercial construction activities. The receiving waterbody is Thea Foss Waterway. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology's action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 IDX-749258 March 23, 30