EPD Public Advisory and Public Notice for the Week of June 22, 2026 (PA0626-4)

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EPD PUBLIC ADVISORY

GEORGIA AIR PROTECTION BRANCH

 

The following applications have been received for Air Quality Permits. These applications are presently under review. Deadline: Any comments should be received by July 24, 2026.

 

SIP PUBLIC ADVISORIES

 

COLUMBIA COUNTY

Facility Name: Kinetic Infrastructure Solutions LLC

Application No: 30196

Facility Address: 1350 Appling Harlem Rd, Harlem, 30814

EPD Notice Type: Permit Application

Description of Operation: Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services

Reason for Application: Construction and operation of a new data center facility

 

ROCKDALE COUNTY

Facility Name: Pratt Paper (GA), LLC

Application No: 29950

Facility Address: 1800A Sarasota Business Pkwy, Conyers, 30013

EPD Notice Type: Permit Application

Description of Operation: Paperboard Manufacturing

Reason for Application: Pratt Paper (GA), LLC proposes to install a second Digital Printing Line, FM37.

 

ROCKDALE COUNTY

Facility Name: Pratt Paper (GA), LLC

Application No: 30034

Facility Address: 1800A Sarasota Business Pkwy, Conyers, 30013

EPD Notice Type: Permit Application

Description of Operation: Paperboard Manufacturing

Reason for Application: Pratt Paper (GA), LLC proposes to install of two 2-color mailer envelope production lines (FM38 and FM39).

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The permit application, additional information, and EPD-generated documents are available for review at the office of the Air Protection Branch, 4244 International Parkway, Suite 120, Atlanta, Georgia 30354 by appointment only at this time. Permit applications listed above can be provided in electronic form upon request.

 

To comment, send written comments via email to Air-Permits.Comments@dnr.ga.gov (include “Air permit application” in the subject line) or by mail to Air Permit Manager, 4244 International Parkway, Suite 120, Atlanta, Georgia 30354.

 

All comments received on or prior to close of business 4:30 PM on the deadline will be considered by the Division in making its final decision to issue the permit.

 

Issued (final) permits are available for public viewing at this link: https://permitsearch.gaepd.org/

 

For further information, email ask.epd@dnr.ga.gov, or call (404) 363-7000.

 

NOTICE OF DRAFT TITLE V OPERATING PERMITS AND PERMIT MODIFICATIONS

GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

AIR PROTECTION BRANCH

4244 INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY, SUITE 120, ATLANTA, GA 30354

 

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division announces its intent to issue initial Title V Operating Permits, Title V Significant Modifications, Title V Operating Permit Renewals, and/or other Title V Permit proceedings for the following facilities. The deadlines for submitting comments and requesting a public hearing are specified for each facility.

 

INITIAL TITLE V OPERATING PERMITS

 

None

 

RENEWAL TITLE V OPERATING PERMITS

 

None

 

TITLE V SIGNIFICANT MODIFICATIONS

 

None

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The draft permits and permit amendments and all information used to develop the draft permits and permit amendments are available for review. This includes the application, all relevant supporting materials and all other materials available to the permitting authority used in the permit review process. This information is available for review at the office of the Air Protection Branch, 4244 International Parkway, Suite 120, Atlanta, Georgia 30354. Copies of the draft permits or permit amendments, narratives, and (in most cases) permit applications are also available at our Internet site https://epd.georgia.gov. The direct link to the draft Title V permits and amendments is https://epd.georgia.gov/draft-title-v-permitsamendments-other-draft-permits. Also available at this Internet site is a copy of the public notice, as it will appear in the legal organ of the county where the facility is located.

 

All visits to EPD’s offices are by appointment only. To set an appointment, email ask.epd@dnr.ga.gov with your name, email, and phone number, and an associate will reach out to you. Copies of the draft permit, explanatory narrative, and associated permit application may also be requested by contacting Steve Allison, steve.allison2@dnr.ga.gov.

 

Persons wishing to comment on a draft Initial Title V Operating Permit, Title V Significant Modification, Title V Operating Permit Renewal, or other Title V Permit proceedings are required to submit their comments in writing. To comment, send written comments via email to Air-Permits.Comments@dnr.ga.gov (include “Air permit application” in the subject line) or by mail to Air Permit Manager, 4244 International Parkway, Suite 120, Atlanta, Georgia 30354.

 

Comments must be received by no later than the deadline indicated for the particular facility. (Should the comment period end on a weekend or holiday, comments will be accepted up until close of business the next working day.) All comments received on or prior to close of business 4:30 PM on the deadline will be considered by the Division in making its final decision to issue the Title V permit or permit amendment.

 

Any comments requesting a public hearing must be made prior to the deadline and should specify, in as much detail as possible, the portion of the Georgia Rules for Air Quality Control or the Federal Rules which the individual making the request is concerned may not have been adequately incorporated.

 

Issued (final) permits are available for public viewing at this link: https://permitsearch.gaepd.org/

 

For further information, email ask.epd@dnr.ga.gov or call (404) 363-7000.

 

NOTICE OF DRAFT SYNTHETIC MINOR AND SIP OPERATING PERMITS AND PERMIT MODIFICATIONS

GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

AIR PROTECTION BRANCH

4244 INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY, SUITE 120, ATLANTA, GA 30354

 

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division announces its intent to issue initial Synthetic Minor Operating Permits, Synthetic Minor Modifications, and Major Source SIP Permits for the following facilities. The deadlines for submitting comments are specified for each facility.

 

MAJOR SOURCE SIP PERMITS

 

COFFEE COUNTY

Facility Name: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation - Douglas Animal Feed Ingredients

Application No: 30181

Facility Address: 290 Protein Way, Douglas, 32535

EPD Notice Type: Proposed Permit

Description of Operation: rendering plant for animal feed ingredients

Reason for Application: installation of an additional building air packed-bed scrubber

Comment period expires on: July 24, 2026

 

SYNTHETIC MINOR PERMITS AND AMENDMENTS

 

COBB COUNTY

Facility Name: Avient Corporation

Application No: 29984

Facility Address: 8155 Cobb Center Dr., Kennesaw, 30152

EPD Notice Type: Proposed Permit

Description of Operation: Plastisol Ink & Coating Manufacturing

Reason for Application: Construction and operation of a measurement booth for dry powder transfer.

Comment period expires on: July 24, 2026

 

FLOYD COUNTY

Facility Name: Kellanova Manufacturing LLC

Application No: 30012

Facility Address: 452 Old Lindale Road SE, Rome, 30161

EPD Notice Type: Proposed Permit

Description of Operation: Bakery

Reason for Application: Update previously submitted emission calculations.

Comment period expires on: July 24, 2026

 

WHITFIELD COUNTY

Facility Name: Harcros Chemicals, Inc.

Application No: 30032

Facility Address: 3452 Corporate Dr, Dalton, 30720

EPD Notice Type: Proposed Permit

Description of Operation: Powder Detergent Mfg.

Reason for Application: Addition of a muriatic acid (HCI) packing module.

Comment period expires on: July 24, 2026

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The draft permits and permit amendments and all information used to develop the draft permits and permit amendments are available for review. This includes the application, all relevant supporting materials and all other materials available to the permitting authority used in the permit review process. This information is available for review at the office of the Air Protection Branch, 4244 International Parkway, Suite 120, Atlanta, Georgia 30354. Copies of the draft permits or permit amendments, narratives, and (in most cases) permit applications are also available at our Internet site https://epd.georgia.gov. The direct link to the draft permits and amendments is https://epd.georgia.gov/draft-title-v-permitsamendments-other-draft-permits.

 

All visits to EPD’s offices are by appointment only. To set an appointment, email ask.epd@dnr.ga.gov with your name, email, and phone number, and an associate will reach out to you. Copies of the draft permit, explanatory narrative, and associated permit application may also be requested by contacting Steve Allison, steve.allison2@dnr.ga.gov.

 

Persons wishing to comment on a draft Synthetic Minor Permit, State Implementation Plan (SIP) Construction and Operating Permit, or other SIP Permit proceedings are required to submit their comments in writing. To comment, send written comments via email to Air-Permits.Comments@dnr.ga.gov (include “Air permit application” in the subject line) or by mail to Air Permit Manager, 4244 International Parkway, Suite 120, Atlanta, Georgia 30354.

 

Comments must be received by no later than the deadline indicated for the particular facility. (Should the comment period end on a weekend or holiday, comments will be accepted up until close of business the next working day.) All comments received on or prior to close of business 4:30 PM on the deadline will be considered by the Division in making its final decision to issue the permit or permit amendment.

 

Any comments requesting a public hearing must be made prior to the deadline and should specify, in as much detail as possible, the portion of the Georgia Rules for Air Quality Control or the Federal Rules which the individual making the request is concerned may not have been adequately incorporated. A public hearing may be held if the Director of the EPD finds that such a hearing would assist the EPD in a proper review of the facility's ability to comply with the Federal and State air quality regulations.

 

Issued (final) permits are available for public viewing at this link: https://permitsearch.gaepd.org/

 

For further information, email ask.epd@dnr.ga.gov or call (404) 363-7000.