City Of Louisville: Air Pollution Control District Proposed Permit

Press release from the City of Louisville:

November 04, 2021

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Notice of Public Comment Period on a PAL Construction Permit  

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a Plantwide Applicability Limit (PAL) construction permit to Ford Motor Company – Louisville Assembly Plant (Manufacturer of automobiles), 2000 Fern Valley Road, in accordance with Regulation 2.03 and 2.05. This permit is renewing a new ten-year PAL construction permit. The 30-day public comment period starts on November 4, 2021, and ends on December 6, 2021. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07.

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a Plantwide Applicability Limit (PAL) construction permit to Ford Motor Company – Louisville Assembly Plant (Manufacturer of automobiles), 2000 Fern Valley Road, in accordance with Regulation 2.03 and 2.05. This permit is renewing a new ten-year PAL construction permit. The 30-day public comment period starts on November 4, 2021, and ends on December 6, 2021. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07.

Drafts of the permit and summary are available at the District office, 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Suite 303, Louisville, KY 40203, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling Matt King at (502) 574-6000, emailing our permitting department, or at the following website: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/APCD/docket . Copies of the application are available upon request. Written comments will be accepted through our online comment form until midnight or at the District office until 5:00 p.m. on December 6, 2021.

Drafts of the permit and summary are available at the District office, 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Suite 303, Louisville, KY 40203, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling Matt King at (502) 574-6000, emailing our permitting department, or at the following website: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/APCD/docket . Copies of the application are available upon request. Written comments will be accepted through our online comment form until midnight or at the District office until 5:00 p.m. on December 6, 2021.

1. What is the purpose of this permit? The purpose of this permit is to renew a new Plantwide Applicability Limit (PAL) Construction permit for an additional ten year period. The permit authorizes unspecified construction activities related to automobile manufacturing.

1. What is the purpose of this permit? The purpose of this permit

2. Will this permit increase air pollution? This permit is decreasing the allowable VOC emissions by 136.6 tons.

2. Will this permit increase air pollution? This permit is decreasing the allowable VOC emissions by 136.6 tons.

3. Does this facility have a history of non-compliance? This facility has not had any non-compliance issues since 2013. It is detailed in the Statement of Basis.

3. Does this facility have a history of non-compliance? This facility has not had any non-compliance issues since 2013. It is detailed in the Statement of Basis.

4. Where can I find out more? Additional information, including emissions units, potential and past actual emissions, applicable rules, and air pollution control equipment, are summarized in the Statement of Basis. The Draft Permit details the application of these rules to the emissions units and air pollution control equipment and includes the monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting that the District deems is necessary to demonstrate compliance.

4. Where can I find out more? Additional information, including emissions units, potential and past actual emissions, applicable rules, and air pollution control equipment, are summarized in the Statement of Basis. The Draft Permit details the application of these rules to the emissions units and air pollution control equipment and includes the monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting that the District deems is necessary to demonstrate compliance.

http://www.louisvilleky.gov/APCD/docket

http://www.louisvilleky.gov/APCD/docket

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