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Volume 44 - Issue 11 - March 13, 2025

State of Kansas

Department of Health and Environment

Notice Concerning Proposed Kansas Air Quality Construction Permit and Class II Operating Permit

Notice is hereby given that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is soliciting comments regarding a proposed air quality construction permit. Harcos Chemicals, Inc. 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. The proposed construction permit contains emission limitations to limit the facility’s emissions below the Class I major source thresholds. The new limitations have been incorporated into a draft modification of the facility’s Class II Operating Permit, which will also be made available during this comment period.

Harcos Chemicals, Inc., 5200 Speaker Rd., Kansas City, KS 66106, owns and operates a Surface Active Agent Manufacturing facility located at 5200 Speaker Rd., Kansas City, Wyandotte County, KS 66106, at which replacing two (2) packaging modules, installation of two (2) new scrubbers, methyl isobutyl keytone (MIBK) transloading operation, and adding several federally enforceable limits. Two (2) new forklift-fed acid product packaging modules, equipped with a vent hood for emissions capture and two (2) new 1,000 cfm scrubbers, each with 95% control efficiency are to be installed.

A copy of the proposed permits, permit applications, 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 Unified Government of Wyandotte County District Office, 619 Ann Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101. To obtain or review the proposed permit and supporting documentation, contact Angela Bryson at the central office of KDHE at 785-296-3589, or Jennifer Stewart at the Unified Government of Wyandotte County District Office at 913-573-6700. 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 permits to Angela Bryson, 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, April 14, 2025.

A person may request a public hearing be held on the proposed permits. 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 Angela Bryson, KDHE, BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366, no later than 12:00 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2025, in order for the Secretary of Health and Environment to consider the request.

The preceding notice refers to the air permit for Harcos Chemicals, Inc. located at 5200 Speaker Rd., Kansas City, Wyandotte County, KS 66106. 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 Harcos Chemicals Inc. ubicado en 5200 Speaker Rd., Kansas City, Wyandotte County, KS 66106. 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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