Volume 45 - Issue 8 - February 19, 2026
State of Kansas
Department of Transportation
Notice of Proposed Kansas Air Quality Construction Permit
Notice is hereby given that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is soliciting comments regarding a proposed air quality construction permit. Colby Municipal Power Plant has applied for an air quality construction permit in accordance with the provisions of K.A.R. 28-19-300. Emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC), particulate matter (PM), PM with less than or equal to 10 microns in aerodynamic diameter (PM10), PM with less than or equal to 2.5 microns in aerodynamic diameter (PM2.5), carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), oxides of sulfur (SOX), and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) were evaluated during the permit review process.
Colby Municipal Power Plant, 585 N. Franklin Ave., Colby, KS 67701, owns and operates a fossil fuel electric power generation facility located at 120 N. Sterling Ave., Colby, KS 67701, at which a Caterpillar Tier 4 certified engine is to be installed.
A copy of the proposed permit, permit application, all supporting documentation, and all information relied upon during the permit application review process are available for public review from the date of publication during normal business hours at the KDHE, Bureau of Air (BOA), 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366 and at the Northwest District Office, 2301 E. 13th St., Hays, KS 67601. To obtain or review the proposed permit and supporting documentation, contact Megan Heffernan at the central office of KDHE at 785-296-1992, or Kyle Burgoon at the Northwest District Office at 785-261-6100. 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 Megan Heffernan, 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, March 23, 2026.
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 Megan Heffernan, KDHE, BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366, no later than 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2026, in order for the Secretary of Health and Environment to consider the request.
The preceding notice refers to the air permit for Colby Municipal Power Plant located at 120 N. Sterling Ave., Colby, KS 67701. 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. [El aviso anterior se refiere al permiso de aire para Colby Municipal Power Plant ubicado en 120 N. Sterling Ave., Colby, KS 67701. Si desea obtener más información en español o tiene otras preguntas, por favor, comuníquese con el Coordinador de No Discriminación de KDHE y llame al 785-296-5156 o envíe un correo electrónico a: KDHE.NonDiscrimination@ks.gov.]
Janet Stanek
Secretary
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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