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NOTICE OF 30-DAY PERIOD FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Preliminary Findings Regarding a New Source Construction and Part 70 Operating Permit for Better Way Partners, LLC, dba Better Way Products in Kosciusko County Construction and Operating Permit No. T085-26101-00114 The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), has received an application from Better Way Partners, LLC, dba Better Way Products located at 501 West Railroad Avenue, Syracuse, for a new source construction and Part 70 Operating Permit. If approved by IDEM's Office of Air Quality (OAQ), this proposed permit would allow Better Way Partners, LLC, dba Better Way Products to construct and operate a new stationary reinforced plastic composites manufacturing facility. The applicant intends to construct and operate new equipment that will emit air pollutants. The potential to emit criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants will be limited to less than PSD major threshold levels. IDEM has reviewed this application, and has developed preliminary findings, consisting of a draft permit and several supporting documents, that would allow the applicant to construct and operate this source. A copy of the permit application and IDEM's preliminary findings are available at. Syracuse Public Library 115 East Main Street Syracuse, Indiana 46567 and IDEM Northern Regional Office 220 W. Colfax Ave., Ste. 200 South Bend, IN 46601-1634 A copy of the preliminary findings is available on the Internet at: htp://www.in.gov/ai/appfiles/idem-caats How can you participate in this process? The date that this notice is published in a newspaper marks the beginning of a 30-day public comment period. If the 30th day of the comment period falls on a day when IDEM offices are closed for business, all comments must be postmarked or delivered in person on the next business day that IDEM is open. You may request that IDEM hold a public hearing about this draft permit. If adverse comments concerning the air pollution impact of this draft permit are received, with a request for a public hearing, IDEM will decide whether or not to hold a public hearing. IDEM could also decide to hold a public meeting instead of, or in addition to, a public hearing. If a public hearing or meeting is held, IDEM will make a separate announcement of the date, time, and location of that hearing or meeting. At a hearing, you would have an opportunity to submit written comments and make verbal comments. At a meeting, you would have an opportunity to submit written comments, ask questions, and discuss any air pollution concerns with IDEM staff request for a public hearing should be sent in writing to IDEM at the address below. If you comment via e-mail, please include your full U.S. mailing address so that you can be added IDEM's mailing list to receive notice of future action related to this permit. If you do not want to comment at this time, but would like to receive notice of future action related to this permit application, please contact IDEM at the address below. Please refer to permit number T085-26101-00114 in all correspondence. Comments should be sent to: Stephanie Wilkerson IDEM, Office of Air Quality 100 North Senate Avenue MC 61-53 IGCN 1003 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251 (800) 451-6027, ask for extension 4-5329 Or dial directly: (317) 234-5329 E-mail: swilkers@idem.IN.gov All comments will be considered by IDEM when we make a decision to issue or deny the permit. Comments that are most likely to affect final permit decisions are those based on the rules and laws governing this permitting process (326 lAC 2), air quality issues, and technical issues. IDEM does not have legal authority to regulate zoning, odor or noise. For such issues, please contact your local officials. For additional information about air permits and how you can participate, please see IDEM's Guide for Citizen Participation and Permit Guide on the Internet at: www.idem.in.gov. What will happen after IDEM makes a decision? Following the end of the public comment period, IDEM will issue a Notice of Decision stating whether the permit has been issued or denied. If the permit is issued, it may be different than the draft permit because of comments that were received during the public comment period. If comments are received during the public notice period, the final decision will include a document that summarizes the comments and IDEM's response to those comments. If you have submitted comments or have asked to be added to the mailing list, you will receive a Notice of the Decision. The notice will provide details on how you may appeal IDEM's decision, if you disagree with that decision. The final decision will also be available on the Internet at the address indicated above, at the local library indicated above, and the IDEM public file room on the 12th floor of the Indiana Government Center North, 100 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251 and IDEM Northern Regional Office, 220 W. Colfax Ave., Ste. 200, South Bend, IN 46601-1634. If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Wilkerson of my staff at the above address. Chrystal A. Wagner, Section Chief Permits Branch Office of Air Quality m2
