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 the city of Hopewell, Virginia.
Public comment period: September 3 to October 3, 2024
Permit name: Federal Operating Permit issued by DEQ, pursuant to applicable air laws and regulations
Applicant name and address: WestRock CP, LLC; 910 Industrial St, Hopewell, VA 23860
Facility name, address and registration number: WestRock CP, LLC- Hopewell Mill; 910 Industrial St, Hopewell, VA 23860; Registration #50370
Project description: WestRock CP, LLC has applied for renewal of the permit for its Hopewell Mill. The facility is located at 910 Industrial St, Hopewell, VA. The facility is classified as a major source of air pollution. The permit would allow the source to continue to operate a kraft pulp and paper mill 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:
Cheryl Mayo;
DEQ Piedmont Regional Office
4949-A Cox Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Phone: (804) 712-5312
E-mail: Cheryl.Mayo@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.
WestRock CP, LLC - Hopewell Mill - Draft Permit
WestRock CP, LLC - Hopewell Mill - Draft Statement of Basis
WestRock CP, LLC - Hopewell Mill - Compliance Assurance Monitoring Plan
