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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Preliminary Findings Regarding a Significant Permit Revision to a Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit (FESOP) for Nature's Fuel in Kosciusko County Significant Permit Revision No. 085-28516-00115 The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has received an application from Nature's Fuel located at 510 East Main Street, Atwood, Indiana for a significant revision of their FESOP. IDEM's Office of Air Quality (OAQ) issues this type of permit to regulate the operation of existing sources and modifications at existing sources that release air pollutants. On June 3, 2010, the Office of Air Quality (OAQ) had a notice published in the Times Union in Kosciusko County, Indiana, stating that the draft significant permit revision to a FESOP for Nature's Fuel had been proposed for this operation and provided information on how the public could review the proposed permit and other documentation. Due to several comments received by IDEM from interested parties, a public meeting will be held on July 6, 2010 to discuss air permitting for Nature's Fuel. A copy of the permit application and IDEM's preliminary findings are available at: Warsaw Community Public Library 310 E. Main Street Warsaw, IN 46580 and IDEM Northern Regional Office 300 N. Michigan Street, Suite 450 South Bend, IN 46601-1295 A copy of the preliminary findings is available on the Internet at: http://www.in.gov/ai/appfiles/idem-caats/. You are invited to attend a public meeting: The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) will hold a public meeting to discuss air permitting for Nature's Fuel on: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 5:30 pm Warsaw Community Public Library Meeting Room C 310 E. Main Street Warsaw, IN 46580 What will happen at the meeting? IDEM staff will describe the draft Nature's Fuel air permit and answer questions from citizens in an informal setting. The public meeting will not include formal presentations, but will give the public an opportunity to ask questions, make statements, and discuss air pollution concerns with IDEM staff. Written comments and supporting documentation can be presented at the public meeting, or if you do not plan to attend this meeting, you can send written comments to IDEM before the end of the public notice period. The public notice period has been extended to Monday, July 12, 2010. 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 IAC 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. If you do not want to comment, but would like to be added to IDEM's mailing list to receive notice of future action related to this permit application, please contact IDEM. Please refer to permit number 085-28516-00115 in all correspondence. To Contact IDEM: Brian Williams IDEM, Office of Air Quality 100 North Senate Avenue MC 61-53 IGCN 1003 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251 (800) 451-6027, ask for extension 4-5375 Or dial directly: (317) 234-5375 E-mail: bwilliam@idem.in.gov If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the public meeting, please contact IDEM's Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator at: Indiana Department of Environmental Management Attn: ADA Coordinator 100 North Senate Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204-2251 317-233-4200 Please provide a minimum of 24 hours notice if possible. Speech and hearing impaired callers may contact the agency via the Indiana Relay Service at 1-800-743-3333. 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 from 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; the IDEM public file room on the 12th floor of the Indiana Government Center North, 100 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251, and the IDEM Northern Regional Office at the address indicated above. If you have any questions please contact Brian Williams of my staff at the above address. Matthew Stuckey, Chief Permits Branch Office of Air Quality j21
