Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative, Wallingford
Notice of Tentative Determination to Approve a Combined Title V, Title IV and CAIR Operating Permit
Applicant: Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC)
Application Nos. 201905847 & 202002756
City/Town: Wallingford, Connecticut
The Commissioner of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) hereby gives notice that a tentative determination has been reached to approve the following applications to operate a source regulated under the federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. This permit combines all permit conditions and applicable requirements for air pollutant emitting sources at the facility into a single permit. The proposed activity will affect air resources. The Commissioner also gives notice that a hearing may be held on this application if the Commissioner determines that the public interest will best be served thereby, and shall hold a hearing as provided below.
Applicant’s Name and Address: Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC) ,30 Stott Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360-1526
Contact Name/Phone/Email: Mr. Michael Rall, 860-383-1088, mrall@cmeec.org
Type of Activity: Renewal of a combined Title V, Title IV and CAIR permit. Operation of one Electrical Generating Unit (designated as AP-1) in accordance with the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 72 through 78
Relevant Statute(s)/Regulation: CGS 22a-174, RCSA section 22a-174-33, CFR Title 40 Part 70 and 72, Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR)
Facility Location: Alfred L. Pierce Generating Station, 195 East Street, Wallingford, CT 06492
INFORMATION REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENT
Interested persons may obtain copies of the applications from the applicant at the above address. The applications, proposed permit and supporting documentation are available for inspection at DEEP, Bureau of Air Management, 79 Elm Street, 5th floor, Hartford, CT from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday and at other times by appointment. All interested persons are invited to express their views on the tentative determination concerning this application in accordance with RCSA Section 22a-174-2a(c). Any comments concerning the issuance of a Title V permit may be accompanied by a request for a public informational hearing, an adjudicatory hearing, or both. Written comments or a request for a public informational or adjudicatory hearing on the applications should be directed to Ms. Valerie Galo, Bureau of Air Management, DEEP, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127, no later than 30 days from the publication date of this notice. This draft Title V permit has also been submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a proposed Title V permit. In accordance with RCSA Section 22a-174-33(n), EPA shall review the proposed permit within 45 days from receipt. The public comment and EPA review periods shall run concurrently. If any substantive changes to federally enforceable applicable requirements are made to the draft Title V permit based on public comment, DEEP will resubmit the proposed permit to EPA for another 45 day review period. Comments regarding this application may be submitted via electronic mail to: Valerie.galo@ct.gov.
If no significant, adverse comment on the draft Acid Rain permit is timely submitted, the proposed Acid Rain permit will be deemed to be issued 30 days after the publication date of this notice without further notice and, if such significant, adverse comment is timely submitted, a proposed Acid Rain permit or denial of a proposed Acid Rain permit will be issued in accordance with 40 CFR Section 72.72(b)(1)(iv).
PETITIONS FOR HEARING
Petitions for a hearing should include the application number noted above and also identify a contact person to receive notifications. Petitions may also identify a person who is authorized to engage in discussions regarding the application and, if resolution is reached, withdraw the petition. Original signed petitions may be scanned and sent electronically to deep.adjudications@ct.gov or may be mailed or delivered within the comment period noted above to: DEEP Office of Adjudications, 79 Elm Street, 3rd floor, Hartford, 06106-5127. If submitted electronically, original signed petitions must also be mailed or delivered to the address noted above within ten days of electronic submittal. For additional information go to www.ct.gov/deep/adjudications.
This notice is required by CGS section 22a-6h and RCSA section 22a-174-33(l) via electronic mail.
ADA PUBLICATION STATEMENT
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request an accommodation, contact us at (860) 418-5910, or deep.accommodations@ct.gov.
Published in The Record Journal on April 8, 2020