Federal Register #2026-06329

Notice of Proposed Modification to Clean Water Act Consent Decree for City of Columbia, SC

This notice concerns a proposed modification to a Consent Decree under the Clean Water Act involving the City of Columbia, South Carolina. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division - Scope of Modification: - Addresses alleged violations related to the operation of the City of Columbia's sanitary sewer system and wastewater treatment plant - Requires the City of Columbia to complete four additional projects to increase sewer capacity - Postpones the deadline for implementing a capacity assurance program in affected subbasins until after these projects are completed - Public Participation: - Opens a period for public comment - Provides instructions for submitting comments to the Assistant Attorney General - No procurement of products or services is being announced - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are mentioned

Description

This notice from the Department of Justice announces a proposed material modification to a Consent Decree related to alleged Clean Water Act violations by the City of Columbia, South Carolina. The modification requires the city to complete four additional sewer capacity projects by January 1, 2029, and postpones the deadline for implementing a capacity assurance program in affected subbasins. The notice opens a 30-day public comment period and provides details on how to submit comments and access the proposed modification documents.

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