Volume 44 - Issue 7 - February 13, 2025
State of Kansas
Department of Health and Environment
Notice Concerning 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. Fort Riley 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 diameter (PM10), particulate matter with less than or equal to 2.5 microns in 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.
Fort Riley, 407 Pershing Ct., Fort Riley, KS 66442, owns and operates a military base located at 407 Pershing Ct. Fort Riley, Riley, Geary, Clay Counties, KS 66442, at which a 7.5 MW Microgrid power plant for peak shaving is to be installed.
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 North Central District Office, 3040 Enterprise Dr., Salina, KS 67401. To obtain or review the proposed permit and supporting documentation, contact Ankit Poudyal Chhetri at the central office of the KDHE at 785-296-0365, or Jessica Fair at the North Central District Office at 785-827-9639. 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 Ankit Poudyal Chhetri, 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, March 17, 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 Ankit Poudyal Chhetri, KDHE, BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366, no later than 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2025, in order for the Secretary of Health and Environment to consider the request.
The preceding notice refers to the air permit for Fort Riley located at 407 Pershing Ct. Fort Riley, Riley, Geary, Clay Counties, KS 66442. 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 Fort Riley ubicado en 407 Pershing Ct. Fort Riley, Riley, Geary, Clay Counties, KS 66442. 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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