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The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit to Kosmos Cement Company LLC (Portland Cement production), 15301 Dixie Highway, in accordance with Regulation 2.03. The 30-day public comment period starts on June 8, 2024, and ends on July 8, 2024. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07.
Drafts of the permit and summary are available on the District website, by emailing our permitting section, calling Matt King at (502) 574-6000, or at the District office 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Suite 303, Louisville, KY 40203, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Copies of the application are available upon request. Written comments will be accepted through the District’s online public comment form until midnight or at the District office until 5:00 p.m. on July 8, 2024.
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What is the purpose of this permit? Construction Permit C-0060-24-0015-V is being proposed for the construction of equipment to replace an existing stacker belt and baghouse in Unit 1.
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Will this permit increase pollution? Construction Permit C-0060-24-0015-V will not increase pollution since this equipment is replacing the same type of equipment.
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Does this facility have a history of non-compliance? The last notice of violation was in 2021. This violation was for exceeding a limit in the Title V operating permit. It was resolved in February 2021 by Agreed Board Order 21-02. See the Compliance History table in the Statement of Basis, page 7.
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Where can I find out more? Additional information, including equipment descriptions, potential emissions, and applicable rules, are summarized in the Statement of Basis. The Draft Permit details the application of these rules to the equipment and includes the monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting that the District believes is necessary to demonstrate compliance.
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