Volume 44 - Issue 12 - March 20, 2025
State of Kansas
Department of Health and Environment
Notice of Proposed Kansas Air Quality Class II Operating Permit
Notice is hereby given that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is soliciting comments regarding a proposed initial air quality operating permit. Collins Bus – South Hutchinson has applied for an initial Class II operating permit in accordance with the provisions of K.A.R. 28-19-540 et. seq. Emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) were evaluated during the permit review process. The purpose of a Class II operating permit is to limit the potential-to-emit for these pollutants to below major source thresholds.
Collins Bus – South Hutchinson, 415 W. 6th Ave., South Hutchinson, KS 67505, owns and operates a school and commercial bus manufacturing facility located at 415 W. 6th Ave., South Hutchinson, KS 67505.
A copy of the proposed initial Class II operating permit, permit application, all supporting documentation, and all information relied upon during the permit application review process are available for public review during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the KDHE, Bureau of Air (BOA), 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366, and at the South Central District Office, 300 W. Douglas, Suite 700, Wichita, KS 67202-2921. To obtain or review the proposed permit and supporting documentation, contact Laura Chavira Molina at the central office of KDHE at 785-296-1691, and to review the proposed permit only, contact Joshua Webb at the South Central District Office at 316-337-6042. 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 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, April 21, 2025.
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, April 21, 2025, in order for the Secretary of Health and Environment to consider the request.
The preceding notice refers to the air permit for Collins Bus – South Hutchinson located at 415 W. 6th Ave., South Hutchinson, KS 67505. 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 Collins Bus – South Hutchinson ubicado en 415 W. 6th Ave., South Hutchinson, KS 67505. 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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