Volume 44 - Issue 32 - August 7, 2025
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. Blue River Valley Terminal 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 single and combined hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) were evaluated during the permit review process.
Blue River Valley Terminal, 9885 K-196 Hwy., Potwin, KS 67123, owns and operates a denatured ethanol, gasoline, and diesel loading and storage operation located at 9885 K-196 Hwy., Potwin, Butler County, KS 67123, at which loading, unloading, and storage of denatured ethanol, gasoline and diesel operation, consisting of three storage tanks, one truck loading/unloading terminal, and various fugitive equipment components will be constructed.
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 South Central District Office, 300 W. Douglas, Suite 700, Wichita, KS 67202. To obtain or review the proposed permit and supporting documentation, contact Josephine Boac at the central office of KDHE at 785-296-6281, or Joshua Webb at the South Central District Office at 316-337-6020. 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 Josephine Boac, 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, September 8, 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 Josephine Boac, KDHE, BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366, no later than 12:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2025, in order for the Secretary of Health and Environment to consider the request.
The preceding notice refers to the air permit for Blue River Valley Terminal located at 9885 K-196 Hwy., Potwin, Butler County, KS 67123. 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 Blue River Valley Terminal ubicado en 9885 K-196 Hwy., Potwin, Butler County, KS 67123. 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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