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TransMontaigne Operating Company, L.P. - Fairfax Terminal - Fairfax, VA

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Purpose of notice: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to limit air pollution emitted by a facility in Fairfax, Virginia.

Public comment period: June 24 to July 24, 2024

Permit name: Federal Operating Permit issued by DEQ, pursuant to applicable air laws and regulations.

Applicant name and address: TransMontaigne Operating Company, L.P; 1670 Broadway, Suite 3100, Denver, Colorado 80202

Facility name, address and registration number: TransMontaigne Operating Company, L.P. – Fairfax Terminal; 3790 Pickett Road, Fairfax, VA 22031; Registration #70306

Project description: TransMontaigne Operating Company, L.P. has applied for a renewal of the permit for TransMontaigne Operating Company, L.P. – Fairfax Terminal. The facility is classified as a major source of air pollution. There is no change in emissions. The permit would allow the source to operate the bulk petroleum products storage and distribution facility.

HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING:  DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by hand-delivery, e-mail, or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses or email addresses of the commenter/requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester. A request for public hearing must also include: 1) The reason why a public hearing is requested. 2) A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requestor, including how and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit. 3) Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions. Please note this draft permit is being concurrently reviewed as a proposed permit by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for a public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit.

Contact for public comments, document requests and additional information:

Olajumoke Kayode
DEQ Northern Regional Office
13901 Crown Court
Woodbridge, VA 22152
Phone: (571) 866-6491
E-mail: olajumoke.kayode@deq.virginia.gov

The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office named above by appointment, may request copies of the documents from the contact person listed above, or may download copies of the draft permit and statement of basis from the links below.

TransMontaigne Operating Company, L.P. - Fairfax Terminal - Draft Permit

TransMontaigne Operating Company, L.P. - Fairfax Terminal - Draft Statement of Basis

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How to comment and/or request a public hearing for permits:

DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by hand-delivery, e-mail, or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the commenter/requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester.

A request for public hearing must also include:

  1. The reason why a public hearing is requested.
  2. A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requestor, including how and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit.
  3. Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions.

A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit or regulatory action.