The public is invited to comment on the revised 2008 Surface Water Management Manual as it goes through the final review process. The revised draft of the SWMM is available for download at www.cityoftacoma.org/stormwater <http://www.cityoftacoma.org/stormwater> . Just click on "Surface Water Manual - FOR REVIEW." An information sheet highlighting the major changes to the Surface Water Management Manual is also posted on the Web site. Hard copies of the manual are available upon request for a fee to cover printing costs. There will be a public meeting from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Wheelock Library, 3722 N. 26th St. This meeting is an opportunity to review the SWMM, hear about significant changes slated to go into effect Sept. 22, talk to City staff about the new manual and provide feedback. Written comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, to: City of Tacoma, Science & Engineering Division, 2201 Portland Ave., Tacoma, WA 98421. Attn: Merita Trohimovich Pollard, P.E., or e-mail mpollard@cityoftacoma.org <mailto:mpollard@cityoftacoma.org> . Comments can be faxed to (253) 502-2295. This manual revision is required by the Department of Ecology to bring the City of Tacoma's manual in line with Ecology's 2005 manual. The Surface Water Management Manual sets forth the minimum standards for new development and redevelopment projects, including updated requirements for flow control (quantity), water quality (treatment), low-impact development techniques, and erosion and sediment control. All comments will be evaluated prior to finalizing and submitting the manual to Ecology. The new manual is slated to go into effect Sept. 22. If you have any questions, please contact Merita Trohimovich Pollard, P.E., at (253) 502-2103 or mpollard@cityoftacoma.org. Alicia Lawver Community Relations Specialist, City of Tacoma Surface Water/Wastewater Management alawver@cityoftacoma.org / (253) 591-5414