Volume 43 - Issue 24 - June 13, 2024
State of Kansas
Department of Health and Environment
Notice of 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. Neodesha Municipal Power Generation 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), particulate matter with less than or equal to 2.5 microns in aerodynamic diameter (PM2.5), carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), oxides of sulfur (SOX), and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) were evaluated during the permit review process.
Neodesha Municipal Power Generation, 1407 N. 8th St., PO Box 336, Neodesha, KS 66757, owns and operates a fossil fuel electric power generation facility located at N. 4th St. and Tank Ave., Neodesha, Wilson County, KS 66757, at which four engines and one fuel storage tank are to be installed at a new facility.
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 Southeast District Office, 308 W. 14th St., Chanute, KS 66720. To obtain or review the proposed permit and supporting documentation, contact Meaghan Conant at the central office of KDHE at 785-296-8142 or Ryan Jack at the Southeast District Office at 620-431-2390. 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 Meaghan Conant, 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, July 15, 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 Meaghan Conant, KDHE, BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366, no later than 12:00 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2024, in order for the Secretary of Health and Environment to consider the request.
The preceding notice refers to the air permit for Neodesha Municipal Power Generation located at N. 4th St. and Tank Ave., Neodesha, Wilson County, KS 66757. 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 Neodesha Municipal Power Generation ubicado en N. 4th St. and Tank Ave., Neodesha, Wilson County, KS 66757. 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
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