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Volume 43 - Issue 17 - April 25, 2024

State of Kansas

Department of Health and Environment

Notice Concerning Proposed Kansas Air Quality Construction Permit

Notice is hereby given that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is soliciting comments regarding a proposed air quality construction permit. Western Plains Energy, LLC has applied for an air quality construction permit in accordance with the provisions of K.A.R. 28-19-300. Emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC), particulate matter (PM), particulate matter with less than or equal to 10 microns in aerodynamic diameter (PM10), and particulate matter with less than or equal to 2.5 microns in aerodynamic diameter (PM2.5) were evaluated during the permit review process.

Western Plains Energy, LLC, 3022 County Road 18, Oakley, KS 67748, owns and operates an ethanol manufacturing facility located at 3022 County Road 18, Oakley, Gove County, KS 67748, at which concrete storage bins, a baghouse, conveyors, and other grain transfer equipment are to be installed.

A copy of the proposed permit, permit application, all supporting documentation, and all information relied upon during the permit application review process are available for public review from the date of publication during normal business hours at the KDHE, Bureau of Air (BOA), 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366 and at the Northwest District Office, 2301 E. 13th St., Hays, KS 67601-2651. To obtain or review the proposed permit and supporting documentation, contact Laura Chavira Molina, at the central office of KDHE at 785-296-1691, or Dan Wells at the Northwest District Office at 785-261-6100. The standard departmental cost will be assessed for any copies requested. The proposed permit, accompanied with supporting information, is available, free of charge, at the KDHE BOA Public Notice website at http://www.kdheks.gov/413/Public-Notices.

Please direct written comments or questions regarding the proposed permit to Laura Chavira Molina, KDHE, BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366. In order to be considered in formulating a final permit decision, written comments must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2024.

A person may request a public hearing be held on the proposed permit. The request for a public hearing shall be in writing and set forth the basis for the request. The written request must be submitted to Laura Chavira Molina, KDHE, BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366, no later than 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2024, in order for the Secretary of Health and Environment to consider the request.

The preceding notice refers to the air permit for Western Plains Energy, LLC located at 3022 County Road 18, Oakley, Gove County, KS 67748. If you want more information or you have other questions, please contact the KDHE Non-Discrimination coordinator and call 785-296-5156 or send an email to: KDHE.NonDiscrimination@ks.gov. [El aviso anterior se refiere al permiso de aire para Western Plains Energy, LLC ubicado en 3022 County Road 18, Oakley, Gove County, KS 67748. Si desea obtener más información en español o tiene otras preguntas, por favor, comuníquese con el Coordinador de No Discriminación de KDHE y llame al 785-296-5156 o envíe un correo electrónico a: KDHE.NonDiscrimination@ks.gov.]

Janet Stanek
Secretary
Department of Health and Environment

Doc. No. 052074

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