Volume 43 - Issue 36 - September 5, 2024

State of Kansas

Department of Health and Environment

Notice of Proposed Amendment to Kansas Air Quality Construction Permit and Class II Operating Permit Modification

Notice is hereby given that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is soliciting comments regarding the amendment of a previously issued air quality construction permit and a Class II Operating Permit Modification. QLX, LLC, PO Box 6, Bazine KS 67516, owns and operates the stationary source located at RR #1, Box 92, Bazine, Ness County, KS 67516. Certain requirements were found to no longer be appropriate in the construction permit dated August 10, 1999. These requirements are being modified. QLX, LLC has applied for a permit modification of the facility’s Class II operating permit in accordance with the provisions of K.A.R. 28-19-544. 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 (PM_2.5), carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NO_X), oxides of sulfur (SO_X), and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) were evaluated during the permit review process. The purpose of a Class II permit is to limit the potential-to-emit for these pollutants to below major source thresholds.

A copy of the construction permit modification and the Class II Operating Permit modification is available for public inspection, 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. To obtain or review the modification, contact Parker Robb at the central office of KDHE at 785-296-1947, and to review the proposed permit only, contact Cole Denny at the Northwest District Office at 785-261-6117. 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 https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/413/Public-Notices.

Please direct written comments or questions regarding the proposed modification to Parker Robb, 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, October 7, 2024.

A person may request a public hearing be held on the proposed modification. 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 Parker Robb, KDHE, BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366, no later than 12:00 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2024, in order for the Secretary of Health and Environment to consider the request.

The preceding notice refers to the air permit for QLX, LLC located at RR #1, Box 92, Bazine, Ness County, KS 67516. 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 QLX, LLC ubicado en RR #1, Box 92, Bazine, Ness County, KS 67516. 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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