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International Paper Company - Lynchburg, VA

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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 Lynchburg, Virginia.

Public comment period: September 27 to October 28, 2024

Permit name: State Operating Permit issued by DEQ pursuant to applicable air laws and regulations

Applicant name, address and registration number: International Paper Company; 3491 Mayflower Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24501; Registration #30225

Project description: International Paper Company has applied for an amendment to a permit for a packaging manufacturing facility at International Paper Company. The amendment to the permit includes updates to emission limits and would allow the source to continue to operate equipment at the packaging manufacturing facility. The amendment would also incorporate new emissions units in the hazardous air pollutant limit to limit the source to below major source levels. Conditions 10, 11, 12, and 18 are being public noticed; the remaining permit conditions are not included in the public comment period.

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 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. 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.

Contact for public comments, document requests and additional information:
Erin Rau
DEQ Blue Ridge Regional Office
901 Russell Drive
Salem, VA 24153
Phone: (540) 759-9501
E-mail: erin.rau@deq.virginia.gov

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

International Paper Company - Draft Permit

International Paper Company - Draft Engineering Analysis

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Public Notification Mailing List for Major Sources of Air Pollution

DEQ, as required by law and regulation, maintains a mailing list of persons who wish to be notified of the public comment period for certain types of air permits:

  • Permits for major sources of air pollution including Title V permits
  • Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permits
  • Non-attainment New Source Review Permits
  • Acid Rain Permits

These permits are subject to a mandatory public comment period prior to issuance. Any person who would like to be notified of these permit actions can complete and submit Form PPN to be added to the DEQ notification mailing list.

Individuals added to the list will receive the same public notice published in the newspaper, posted on the DEQ website and sent to EPA. Public comment periods are for a minimum of 30 days and a hearing may or may not be held at the end of the comment period depending on the type of permit and the comments received during the comment period. Contact Maya Whitaker with any questions. 

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.