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Publications iconKansas Register

Volume 43 - Issue 14 - April 4, 2024

State of Kansas

Department of Health and Environment

Notice of Proposed Kansas Air Quality Class II Operating Permit Modification

Notice is hereby given that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is soliciting comments regarding a proposed modification of an air quality operating permit. Bonanza Bioenergy, LLC has applied for a permit modification of the facility’s Class II operating permit in accordance with the provisions of K.A.R. 28-19-544. Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) and Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) were evaluated during the permit review process. The purpose of a Class II permit is to limit the potential-to-emit for these pollutants to below major source thresholds.

Bonanza Bioenergy, LLC, 2830 E. US-50 Hwy., Garden City, KS 67846, owns and operates a bioenergy; ethanol production facility located at 2860 E. US-50 Hwy., Garden City, Finney County, KS 67846.

A copy of the proposed Class II operating permit modification, permit application, all supporting documentation, and all information relied upon during the permit application review process are available for public review during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the KDHE, Bureau of Air (BOA), 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366, and at the Southwest District Office 302 W. McArtor Rd., Dodge City, KS 67801. To obtain or review the proposed permit and supporting documentation, contact Meaghan Conant at the central office of KDHE at 785-580-3248, and to review the proposed permit only, contact Wade Kleven at the Southwest District Office at 620-682-7940. 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 Meaghan Conant, 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, May 6, 2024.

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 Meaghan Conant, KDHE, BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366, no later than 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2024, in order for the Secretary of Health and Environment to consider the request.

The preceding notice refers to the air permit for Bonanza Bioenergy, LLC located at 2860 E. US-50 Hwy., Garden City, Finney County, KS 67846. 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.

Janet Stanek
Secretary
Department of Health and Environment

Doc. No. 051999