NOTICE OF 30-DAY PERIOD FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Preliminary Findings Regarding a New Source Review and Minor Source Operating Permit (MSOP) for El Paso E & P Company, L.P. - Peterson CP in Daviess County
Permit No.
M027-28703-00051
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has received an application from El Paso E & P Company, L.P. - Peterson CP Facility located at 1.3 miles Southwest of Plainville off of CR 900 N., Plainville, Indiana 47568 for a new source review and MSOP. If approved by IDEM's Office of Air Quality (OAQ), this proposed permit would allow El Paso E & P Company, L.P. - Peterson CP to construct and operate a compressor engine at an existing gas line compressor station. In addition, this proposed permit would allow El Paso E & P Company, L.P. - Peterson CP to transition from a Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit (FESOP) to a Minor Source Operating Permit (MSOP) because they are removing two existing compressor engines and the resulting PTE of the source will be less than the TV and/or PSD major threshold levels.
The applicant intends to construct and operate new equipment that will emit air pollutants; therefore the permit contains new or different permit conditions. In addition, some conditions from previously issued permits/approvals have been corrected, changed or removed. The potential to emit criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants will continue to be less than the TV and/or PSD major threshold levels, respectively. 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 make this change.
A copy of the permit application and IDEM’s preliminary findings are available at:
Plainville Public Library
208 Main Street
Plainville, IN 47568
And
IDEM Southwest Regional Office
1120 N. Vincennes Avenue
P.O. Box 128
Petersburg, Indiana 47567-0128
A copy of the preliminary findings is available on the Internet at: 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.
Comments and supporting documentation, or a 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 your can be added to 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 M027-28703-00051 in all correspondence.
Contact IDEM at:
Sarah Conner, Ph. D.
IDEM, Office of Air Quality
100 North Senate Avenue
MC 61-53 IGCN 1003
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251
(800) 451-6027, ask for extension (4-6555)
Or dial directly: (317) 234-6555
E-mail: sconner@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 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.
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, the IDEM public file room on the 12th floor of the Indiana Government Center North, 100 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, and the Southwest Regional Office, 1120 Vincennes Avenue, P.O. Box 128, Petersburg, Indiana 47567-0128.
If you have any questions please contact Sarah Conner, Ph. D. of my staff at the above address.
Alfred C. Dumaual, Ph. D., Section Chief
Permits Branch
Office of Air Quality
Dec. 28, 2009
