Purpose of notice: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality to limit air pollution emitted by a facility in King George County, Virginia.
Public comment period: August 16 to September 16, 2024
Permit name: Federal Operating Permit issued by DEQ, pursuant to applicable air laws and regulations
Applicant name and address: King George Landfill, Inc.; 10376 Bullock Drive, King George, VA 22485
Facility name, address and registration number: King George County Landfill; 10376 Bullock Drive, King George, VA 22485; Registration #40903
Project description: King George Landfill, Inc. has applied for renewal of the Title V operating permit for the King George County Landfill located at 10376 Bullock Drive, King George, King George County, VA. The facility is classified as a major source of air pollution. The permit would allow the source to continue to operate a municipal solid waste landfill, a landfill gas collection & control system, landfill gas combustion turbines and emergency generator engines.
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:
Bruce Mullins
DEQ Southwest Regional Office
355-A Deadmore Street
Abingdon, VA 24210
Phone: (276) 698-7335
E-mail: bruce.mullins@deq.virginia.gov
The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA, 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.
King George Landfill Inc - Draft Permit
King George Landfill Inc - Draft Statement of Basis
