Purpose of notice: To seek public comment on two draft permits from the Department of Environmental Quality to limit air pollution emitted by two facilities in Lunenburg County, Virginia.
Public comment period: September 11 to October 11, 2024
Permit names: Federal Operating Permits issued by DEQ, pursuant to applicable air laws and regulations
Applicant name and address: Virginia Marble Manufacturers Inc.; PO Box 766, Kenbridge, VA 23944
Facility names, addresses and registration numbers: Virginia Marble Manufacturers Inc., Plant #1, 1201 5th Ave., Kenbridge, VA 23944, Registration #30743 and Virginia Marble Manufacturers Inc., Plant #2, 101 Brunswick Ave., Kenbridge, VA 23944, Registration #30914.
Project description: Virginia Marble Manufacturers Inc. has applied for renewal of the permits for Virginia Marble Manufacturers Plants #1 and #2. The facilities are classified as major sources of air pollution. There are no proposed changes in emissions at either facility. The permit would allow the source to operate two plastic composite manufacturing facilities.
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 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. 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:
Alison Sinclair
DEQ Piedmont Regional Office
4949-A Cox Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Phone: (804) 489-1008
E-mail: Alison.Sinclair@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 permits and statements of basis from the links below.
Virginia Marble Manufacturers Inc., Plant #1:
Draft Permit
Draft Statement of Basis
Virginia Marble Manufacturers Inc., Plant #2:
Draft Permit
Draft Statement of Basis
