NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DECISION

BY THE IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

TO ISSUE AN AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT

TO ORMAT NEVADA, INC.  

FOR THE ADDITION OF A NEW 10.2 MW ORMAT ENERGY CONVERTER UNIT (OEC) TO THE EXISTING ORMESA 1 POWER PLANT

Permit:

Company:

Closing Date:

Pursuant to Rule 206 of Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) Rules and Regulations, the Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) has made a preliminary decision to grant an Authority to Construct permit to Ormat Nevada, Inc. for the addition of a new 10.2 MW Ormat Energy Converter Unit to the existing Ormesa 1 power plant (Project). The Project described herein will be conducted at the facility located at 3302-C E. Evan Hewes Hwy, Holtville CA. Authority

to Construct Permit No. 1716G-2 will include conditions to ensure that all ICAPCD requirements will be satisfied.  Finally,

the Project is exempt from evaluation pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (sections 15061 & 15062).

 

The Public has an opportunity to submit comments on the above proposed permit. Written comments regarding the proposed decision will be received by the ICAPCD for a period of thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. The closing date for comments will be May 13, 2024.  Please direct your comments to the attention of Jesus Ramirez, by mailing them to Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, or via e-mail at <a class="link–external" href="Jesus Ramirez ” data-brz-link-type=”external”>jesusramirez@co.imperial.ca.us. Draft ATC 1716G-2, the permit application, and supporting documentation may be examined at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Office, located at 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, and online at apcd.imperialcounty.org/public-notices/.

 

If you have any questions or would like to receive additional information about this matter, please contact Victor H. Mendez, APC Engineer or Jesus Ramirez, APC Division Manager, at (442) 265-1800.

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NOTICE OF DECISION BY THE

IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

TO ISSUE A DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE TO

BLACK ROCK GEOTHERMAL, LLC. 

FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW GEOTHERMAL

POWER GENERATION PLANT

Permit:

Company:

Closing Date:

Pursuant to Rules 206 and 207 of Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) Rules and Regulations, the Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) has made a preliminary decision to grant a preliminary determination of compliance to Black Rock Geothermal, LLC. for the construction of a new geothermal power generation plant to be located at APN 020-110-008 bounded by McKendry Rd., Boyle Rd., and Severe Rd. in Calipatria, CA. The proposed geothermal power generation plant will have a design rating of approximately 87 megawatts (MW) gross output, and an expected net output of approximately 77 MW.

 

The Public has an opportunity to submit comments on the above proposed project. Written comments regarding the proposed decision will be received by the ICAPCD for a period of thirty (30) days after publication of this notice.  The closing date for comments will be March 25, 2024.  Please direct your comments to the attention of Jesus Ramirez, by mailing them to Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, or via e-mail at jesusramirez@co.imperial.ca.us. The preliminary determination of compliance (PDOC), the permit application, and supporting documentation may be examined at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Office, located at 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, and online at apcd.imperialcounty.org/public-notices/.

 

In addition, the proposed project documentation may be examined at the California Energy Commission Web link: https://www.energy.ca.gov/powerplant/steam-turbine/black-rock-geothermal-project-brgp – Docket No. 23-AFC-03.

 

If you have any questions or would like to receive additional information about this matter, please contact Victor H. Mendez, APC Engineer or Jesus Ramirez, APC Division Manager, at (442) 265-1800.

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NOTICE OF DECISION BY THE

IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

TO ISSUE A DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE TO

MORTON BAY GEOTHERMAL, LLC. 

FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW GEOTHERMAL

POWER GENERATION PLANT

Permit:

Company:

Closing Date:

Pursuant to Rules 206 and 207 of Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) Rules and Regulations, the Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) has made a preliminary decision to grant a preliminary determination of compliance to Morton Bay Geothermal, LLC. for the construction of a new geothermal power generation plant to be located at APN 020-100-007 bounded by McDonald Rd. Davis Rd. and Schrimpf Rd. in Calipatria, CA. The proposed geothermal power generation plant will have a design rating of approximately 157 megawatts (MW) gross output, and an expected net output of approximately 140 MW.

 

The Public has an opportunity to submit comments on the above proposed project. Written comments regarding the proposed decision will be received by the ICAPCD for a period of thirty (30) days after publication of this notice.  The closing date for comments will be March 11, 2024.  Please direct your comments to the attention of Jesus Ramirez, by mailing them to Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, or via e-mail at jesusramirez@co.imperial.ca.us. The preliminary determination of compliance (PDOC), the permit application, and supporting documentation may be examined at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Office, located at 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, and online at apcd.imperialcounty.org/public-notices/.

 

In addition, the proposed project documentation may be examined at the California Energy Commission Web link: https://www.energy.ca.gov/powerplant/steam-turbine/morton-bay-geothermal-project-mbgp – Docket No. 23-AFC-01.

 

If you have any questions or would like to receive additional information about this matter, please contact Victor H. Mendez, APC Engineer or Jesus Ramirez, APC Division Manager, at (442) 265-1800.

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NOTICE OF DECISION BY THE

IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

TO ISSUE A DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE TO

ELMORENORTH GEOTHERMAL, LLC.

FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW GEOTHERMAL

POWER GENERATION PLANT

Permit:

Company:

Closing Date:

Pursuant to Rules 206 and 207 of Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) Rules and Regulations, the Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) has made a preliminary decision to grant a preliminary determination of compliance to Elmore North Geothermal, LLC. for the construction of a new geothermal power generation plant to be located at APN 020-100-038 bounded by Sinclar Rd. Cox Rd. and Garst Rd. in Calipatria CA. The proposed geothermal power generation plant will have a design rating of approximately 157 megawatts (MW) gross output, and an expected net output of approximately 140 MW.

 

The Public has an opportunity to submit comments on the above proposed project. Written comments regarding the proposed decision will be received by the ICAPCD for a period of thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. The closing date for comments will be March 4, 2024. Please direct your comments to the attention of Jesus Ramirez, by mailing them to Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, or via e-mail at jesusramirez@co.imperial.ca.us. The preliminary determination of compliance (PDOC), the permit application, and supporting documentation may be examined at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Office, located at 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, and online at apcd.imperialcounty.org/public-notices/.

 

In addition, the proposed project documentation may be examined at the California Energy Commission Web link: https://efiling.energy.ca.gov/GetDocument.aspx?tn=254004&DocumentContentId=89308 – Docket No. 23-AFC-02

 

If you have any questions or would like to receive additional information about this matter, please contact Victor H. Mendez, APC Engineer or Jesus Ramirez, APC Division Manager, at (442) 265-1800.

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NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DECISION BY

THE IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT TO

ISSUE AN AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT TO

BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES  

FOR A GREEN WASTE COMPOSTING OPERATION

Permit:

Company:

Closing Date:

Pursuant to Rule 206 of Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) Rules and Regulations, the Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) has made a preliminary decision to grant an Authority to Construct permit to Burrtec Waste Industries, for a green waste composting operation. The project described herein will be conducted at Burrtec’s existing facility located at Highway 86, Salton City CA. Authority to Construct Permit No. 4661 will include conditions to ensure

that all ICAPCD requirements will be satisfied.

 

The Public has an opportunity to submit comments on the above proposed project. Written comments regarding the proposed decision will be received by the ICAPCD for a period of thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. The closing date for comments will be November 20, 2023. Please direct your comments to the attention of Jesus Ramirez, by mailing them to Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, or via e-mail at jesusramirez@co.imperial.ca.us. Draft ATC 4661, the permit application, and supporting documentation may be

examined at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Office, located at 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, and online at apcd.imperialcounty.org/public-notices/.

 

If you have any questions or would like to receive additional information about this matter, please contact Victor H. Mendez, APC Engineer or Jesus Ramirez, APC Division Manager, at (442) 265-1800.

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DECISION BY

THE IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT TO

ISSUE A RENEWAL TITLE V OPERATING PERMIT (V-2625)

AND AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT 2625B-5 TO

IMPERIAL LANDFILL, INC.

Permit:

Company:

Closing Date:

Pursuant to Rule 900, of Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) Rules and Regulations, the Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) has made a preliminary decision to issue a Renewal Title V Operating Permit to Imperial Landfill, Inc., located at 104 E. Robinson Road, Imperial, CA. Applicant operates a facility engaged in municipal waste disposal and operates an associated landfill gas collection and control system with an enclosed flare. This existing facility is required to obtain a Title V Operating Permit pursuant to Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 63, Subpart AAAA – National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills. The Renewal Title V Operating Permit, V-2625, will include conditions to ensure that all federal requirements will be satisfied. In addition, Pursuant to Rule 206, the ICAPCD has also made a preliminary decision to issue Authority to Construct Permit No. 2625B-5.          

 

The Public has an opportunity to submit comments regarding this proposed decision and request that the ICAPCD hold a Public Hearing. Written comments will be received by the ICAPCD for a period of thirty (30) days after publication of

this notice. The closing date for the submission of comments is November 20, 2023. Please direct your comments to the attention of Jesus Ramirez, Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, or via email at jesusramirez@co.imperial.ca.us. Proposed Title V Operating Permit V-2625 and proposed Authority to Construct Permit 2625B-5, the permit application, and supporting documentation may be examined at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Office, located at 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, and online at apcd.imperialcounty.org/public-notices/.

 

If you have any questions or would like to receive additional information regarding this matter, please contact Jesus Ramirez (APC Division Manager) at (442) 265-1800.

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DECISION BY

THE IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

TO ISSUE A RENEWAL TITLE V OPERATING PERMIT (V-1697)

TO SPRECKELS SUGAR COMPANY, INC. IN BRAWLEY CALIFORNIA

Permit:

Company:

Closing Date:

Pursuant to Rule 900, of Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) Rules and Regulations, the Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) has made a preliminary decision to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit to Spreckels Sugar Company, Inc. for the sugar beet manufacturing facility located at 395 W. Keystone Road, Brawley, California. This facility has been determined to be a Title V source due to it being a major source of emissions for Nitrogen Oxides (NOX), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), and Carbon Monoxide (CO). The Title V Operating Permit V-1697 will include conditions to ensure that all federal, state and local requirements will be satisfied.

 

The Public has an opportunity to submit comments regarding this proposed decision and request that the ICAPCD hold a Public Hearing. Written comments will be received by the ICAPCD for a period of thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. The closing date for the submission of comments is September 1, 2023. Please direct your comments to the attention of Jesus Ramirez, Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, or via email at jesusramirez@co.imperial.ca.us. Draft Title V Operating Permit V-1697, the permit application, and supporting documentation may be examined at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Office, located at 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, and online at apcd.imperialcounty.org/public-notices/.

 

If you have any questions or would like to receive additional information regarding this matter, please contact Jesus Ramirez (APC Division Manager) at (442) 265-1800.

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DECISION BY

THE IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

TO ISSUE A RENEWAL TITLE V OPERATING PERMIT (V-2834)

TO UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY, PLASTER CITY FACILITY

Permit:

Company:

Closing Date:

Pursuant to Rule 900, of Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) Rules and Regulations, the Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) has made a preliminary decision to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit to United States Gypsum Company for the gypsum wallboard and related products manufacturing located at the Plaster City facility, at 3810 W. Evan Hewes Hwy., Plaster City, California. This facility has been determined to be a Title V source due to the amount of emissions for nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter (PM10). The Title V Operating Permit, V-2834, will include conditions to ensure that all federal requirements will be satisfied.

 

The Public has an opportunity to submit comments regarding this proposed decision and request that the ICAPCD hold a Public Hearing. Written comments will be received by the ICAPCD for a period of thirty (30) days after publication of

this notice. The closing date for the submission of comments is August 25, 2023. Please direct your comments to the attention of Jesus Ramirez, Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, or

via email at jesusramirez@co.imperial.ca.us. Draft Title V Operating Permit V-2834, the permit application, and supporting documentation may be examined at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Office, located at 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, and online at apcd.imperialcounty.org/public-notices/.

 

If you have any questions or would like to receive additional information regarding this matter, please contact Jesus Ramirez (APC Division Manager) at (442) 265-1800.

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NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DECISION

BY THE IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

TO ISSUE A RENEWAL TITLE V OPERATING PERMIT (V-1365)

AND AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT PERMITS

1365A-1 AND 1386A-1 TO IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT,

ROCKWOOD GAS TURBINE PLANT IN BRAWLEY, CALIFORNIA

Permit:

Company:

Closing Date:

Pursuant to Rule 900, of Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) Rules and Regulations, the Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) has made a preliminary decision to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit to Imperial Irrigation District for the Rockwood Gas Turbine Plant facility located at 4195 Dogwood Road in Brawley, CA. This facility has been determined to be a Title V source due to it being subject to the standards under 40 CFR 60, Subpart GG. Operating Permit V-1365 will include conditions to ensure that all federal, state and local requirements will be satisfied. In addition, Pursuant to Rule 206, the ICAPCD has also made a preliminary decision to issue Authority to Construct Permits No. 1365A-1 and No. 1386A-1.

 

The Public has an opportunity to submit comments regarding this proposed decision and request that the ICAPCD hold a Public Hearing. Written comments will be received by the ICAPCD for a period of thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. The closing date for the submission of comments is July 24, 2023. Please direct your comments to the attention of Jesus Ramirez, Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, or via email at jesusramirez@co.imperial.ca.us. Draft Title V Operating Permit V-1365 and Draft Authority to Construct Permits No. 1365A-1 and No. 1386A-1, the permit application, and supporting documentation may be examined at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Office, located at 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, and online at

apcd.imperialcounty.org/public-notices/.

 

If you have any questions or would like to receive additional information regarding this matter, please contact Jesus Ramirez (APC Division Manager) at (442) 265-1800.

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NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DECISION

BY THE IMPERIAL COUNTYAIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

TO ISSUE AN AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT TO

WESTERN MESQUITE MINES, INC.

TO ADD TWO (2) NEW GENERATORS AND REMOVE 19 FUTURE COMBUSTION ENGINES AT THE MESQUITE MINE IN BRAWLEY, CA.

Permit:

Company:

Closing Date:

Pursuant to Rule 206 of Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) Rules and Regulations, the Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) has made a preliminary decision to grant an Authority to Construct Permit to Western Mesquite

Mines, Inc. to add two (2) new Emergency Backup Generators to provide power to different operations at this location at the Mesquite Mines located at 6502 E. Highway 78 in Brawley, CA. and the removal of 19 future combustion engines.  Authority to Construct Permit No. 4006A-4 will include conditions to ensure that all ICAPCD requirements will be satisfied.

 

The Public has an opportunity to submit comments on the above proposed permit. Written comments regarding the proposed decision will be received by the ICAPCD for a period of thirty (30) days after publication of this notice.  The closing date for comments will be July 7th, 2023.  Please direct your comments to the attention of Jesus Ramirez, by mailing them to Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, or via e-mail at jesusramirez@co.imperial.ca.us. Draft ATC 4006A-4, the permit application, and supporting documentation may be

examined at the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Office, located at 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, and online at apcd.imperialcounty.org/public-notices/.

 

If you have any questions or would like to receive additional information about this matter, please contact Mario A Gonzalez, APC Engineer or Jesus Ramirez, APC Division Manager, at (442) 265-1800.

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Notice of Preliminary Decision for Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. (ATC-4006A-4)

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Aviso de Decision Preliminar para Western Mesquite Mines, Inc (ATC-4006A-4)