IDEM - Lippert Components

INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

NOTICE OF 30‑DAY PERIOD

FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

Preliminary Findings Regarding a New Source Construction and 

Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit (FESOP)

for Lippert Components, Inc., Plant 46 in LaGrange County

Permit No. F087-32468-00084

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has received an application from Lippert Components, Inc., Plant 46 located at 3625 N. SR 9, Howe 46746 for a new sourceconstruction and FESOP.  If approved by IDEM’s Office of Air Quality (OAQ), this proposed permit would allow Lippert Components, Inc., Plant 46 to construct and operate a new RV and mobile home chassis fabrication and coating plant.

The applicant intends to construct and operate new equipment that will emit air pollutants.  The potential to emit of any regulated pollutants and hazardous air pollutants will be limited to less than the TV and/or PSD major threshold levels, respectively.  IDEM has reviewed this application, and has developed preliminary findings, consisting of a draft permit and several supporting documents, that would allow the applicant to construct and operate. 

A copy of the permit application and IDEM’s preliminary findings are available at:

LaGrange Public Library

203 W. Spring St.

LaGrange, IN  46761

and

Northern Regional Office

300 N. Michigan St., Suite 450

South Bend, IN  46601-1295

A copy of the preliminary findings is available on the Internet at: http://www.in.gov/ai/appfiles/idem-caats/.

How can you participate in this process?

The date that this notice is published in a newspaper marks the beginning of a 30-day public comment period.  Ifthe 30th day of the comment period falls on a day when IDEM offices are closed for business, all comments must be postmarked or delivered in person on the next business day that IDEM is open.

You may request that IDEM hold a public hearing about this draft permit.  If adverse comments concerning the air pollution impact of this draft permit are received, with a request for a public hearing, IDEM will decide whether or not to hold a public hearing.  IDEM could also decide to hold a public meeting instead of, or in addition to, a public hearing.If a public hearing or meeting is held, IDEM will make a separate announcement of the date, time, and location of that hearing or meeting.  At a hearing, you would have an opportunity to submit written comments and make verbal comments.  At a meeting, you would have an opportunity to submit written comments, ask questions, and discuss any air pollution concerns with IDEM staff.

Comments and supporting documentation, or a request for a public hearing should be sent in writing to IDEM at the address below.  If you comment via e-mail, please include your full U.S. mailing address so that you can be added to IDEM’s mailing list to receive notice of future action related to this permit.  If you do not want to comment at this time, but would like to receive notice of future action related to this permit application, please contact IDEM at the address below.  Please refer to permit number F087-32468-00084 in all correspondence. 

Comments should be sent to:

Bruce Farrar

IDEM, Office of Air Quality

100 North Senate Avenue

MC 61-53 IGCN 1003

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251

(800) 451-6027, ask for extension 4-5401

Or dial directly: (317) 234-5401

Fax: (317)-232-6749 attn: Bruce Farrar

E-mail: bfarrar@idem.in.gov)

All comments will be considered by IDEM when we make a decision to issue or deny the permit.  Comments that are most likely to affect final permit decisions are those based on the rules and laws governing this permitting process (326 IAC 2), air quality issues, and technical issues.  IDEM does not have legal authority to regulate zoning, odor or noise.  For such issues, please contact your local officials.

For additional information about air permits and how you can participate, please see IDEM’s Guide for Citizen Participation andPermit Guide on the Internet at: www.idem.in.gov.

What will happen after IDEM makes a decision?

Following the end of the public comment period, IDEM will issue a Notice of Decision stating whether the permit has been issued or denied. If the permit is issued, it may be different than the draft permit because of comments that were received during the public comment period.  If comments are received during the public notice period, the final decision will include a document that summarizes the comments and IDEM’s response to those comments.  If you have submitted comments or have asked to be added to the mailing list, you will receive a Notice of the Decision.  The notice will provide details on how you may appeal IDEM’s decision, if you disagree with that decision.  The final decision will also be available on the Internet at the address indicated above, at the local library indicated above, and the IDEM public file room on the 12th floor of the Indiana Government Center North, 100 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2251 and Northern Regional Office, 300 N. Michigan St., Suite 450, South Bend, IN  46601-1295          

If you have any questions please contact Bruce Farrar of my staff at the above address.

Nathan Bell, Section Chief

Permits Branch

Office of Air Quality

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