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 Giles County, Virginia.
Public comment period: August 21 to September 20, 2024
Permit name: Federal Operating Permit issued by DEQ, pursuant to applicable air laws and regulations
Applicant name and address: Celanese Acetate, LLC; 3520 Virginia Avenue, Narrows, VA 24124
Facility name, address and registration number: Celanese Acetate, LLC; 3520 Virginia Avenue, Narrows, VA 24124; Registration #20304
Project description: Celanese Acetate, LLC has applied for a modification to the permit for Celanese Acetate, LLC. The facility is classified as a major source of air pollution. There is no change in emissions. The permit modification would allow the source to operate three flake storage silos.
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:
Lauren Harris
DEQ Blue Ridge Regional Office
901 Russel Drive
Salem, VA 24153
Phone: 540-988-3003
E-mail: lauren.harris@deq.virginia.gov
The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office, 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.
Celanese Acetate, LLC - Draft Permit
Celanese Acetate, LLC - Draft Statement of Basis
