Notice of Public Comment Period and Hearing
What action is the District taking?
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) is opening a 30-day public comment period starting March 11, 2024, on a proposed Agreed Board Order with Downtown Ford, Inc. d/b/a James Collins Ford to resolve violations of District Regulation 5.04: Adoption of Federal Emission Standard for Asbestos 40 CFR 61, Subpart M, National Emission Standard for Asbestos. The District issued Notice of Violation ENF-APCD-23-00007 for these violations.
What action is the Air Pollution Control Board taking?
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control Board (Board) will hold a public hearing, via video teleconference, to take oral comment on the proposed Agreed Board Order at 10:00 a.m.
April 17, 2024. The Board will consider adoption of this Agreed Board Order at its regularly scheduled Board meeting immediately following the April 17 public hearing.
How can I comment on this action?
You can comment in writing using the online public comment form or by mail to the Board Secretary-Treasurer, Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District, 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 303, Louisville, KY 40203, until 5:00 p.m., April 10, 2024. Oral statements will be accepted at a public hearing held via video teleconference at 10:00 a.m. April 17, 2024. Oral statements will also be accepted at that time in the Edison Room of the Edison Center at 701 W. Ormsby Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40203. Instructions on attending the teleconferences will be posted on the District’s events web page before the hearing and emailed to subscribers of APCD Public Notices.
Where can I get a copy of the proposed action?
An electronic copy of the proposal may be downloaded from the District’s Proposed Actions web page. A paper copy of the proposal may be obtained from the District by contacting us at (502) 574-6000. Please specify that you are calling about Agreed Board Order No. 24-02, provide your name and mailing address, and allow time for processing and delivery via USPS.
Summary of action
The Agreed Board Order would resolve the open Notice of Violation for violations of asbestos regulations that occurred at their facility on 809 S 5th Street. The District alleges that Downtown Ford, Inc. did not perform a thorough inspection for asbestos or notify the District prior to beginning demolition of a portion of their facility. Downtown Ford, Inc. has agreed to pay a penalty of $15,000.
What is the timeline for this action?
The written comment period begins March 11, 2024, and runs through April 8, 2024. Oral comments will be accepted at a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. April 17, 2024. The agreement is expected to be on the agenda under new business at the regular meeting of the Board to be held immediately following the public hearing on April 17, 2024.
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