Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY/TULANE FLEETING, INC.

EXTENSION OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD DUE TO HURRICANE ISAAC

ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY/TULANE FLEETING, INC.

WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT

Due to Hurricane Isaac, the comment period for the Draft Water Discharge Permit for Archer Daniels Midland Company/Tulane Fleeting, Inc., (Tulane Fleeting) Post Office Box 656, Ama, Louisiana 70031, has been extended to 4:30 P.M., November 12, 2012.

The original notice was published in the News Examiner on September 6, 2012. The original notice is also available on LDEQ’s webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp

The LDEQ, is accepting written comments on the Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Archer Daniels Midland Company, Tulane Fleeting. The facility is operating off Louisiana Highway 44 at approximate Mississippi River Mile 150.9 on the left descending bank, Remy, St. James Parish.

All correspondence should specify AI Number 43654, Permit Number LA0088609, and Activity Number PER20120001.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax. Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5^th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=2256 or call (225) 219-3276. Emails should follow the statewide email policies. For more information regarding statewide email policies, go to http://doa.louisiana.gov/ocs/email/policies.htm.

If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held. LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.

The application materials can be reviewed at LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5^th Street, Baton Rouge, LA or accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on LDEQ’s website at www.deq.louisiana.gov. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).

Alternatively, individuals may elect to receive the permit public notices via email by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server at http://louisiana.gov/Services/Email_Notifications_DEQ_PN/.

Scheduled Publication Date: September 13, 2012

DARROW FLEETING AND SWITCHING, INC.

DARROW FLEETING AND SWITCHING, INC.

WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Darrow Fleeting and Switching, Inc., Post Office Box 301, Darrow, Louisiana 70725. The facility is located operating at River Mile 175 on the left descending bank of the Mississippi River, between River Miles 172 and 175 on the left descending bank, and River Mile 180 on the right and left descending bank of the Mississippi River, Darrow, Ascension Parish. Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit.

The principal discharge from this source made into the Mississippi River, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation, propagation of fish and wildlife and drinking water supply. Under the SIC 4491 and 3731, the applicant proposes to discharge dry commodity vessel washwater, coal and coke vessel washwater, incoming ballast and void water, facility ballast water and void water and treated sanitary wastewtaer from an existing barge cleaning, repair and fleeting facility.

During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody. As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax. Comments and requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, Thursday, October 18, 2012. Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5^th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

The application, draft permit and are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5^th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.

Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Michelle Bickham, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3501.

All correspondence should specify AI Number 18340, Permit Number LA0084859, and Activity Number PER20120001.

Scheduled Publication Date: September 13, 2012

REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH, INC.,

REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH, INC., ST. GABRIEL FACILITY

DRAFT WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT MAJOR MODIFICATION

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a draft major modification of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Reagent Chemical & Research, Inc., St. Gabriel Facility, 115 US Highway 202, Ringoes, New Jersey 08551. The facility is located at 4140 Geigy Access Road, St. Gabriel, Iberville Parish. Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit.

The principal discharge from this source made into local drainage thence into Bayou Braud, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation, and fish and wildlife propagation. Under the SIC 5169 and 4789, the applicant proposes to discharge stormwater runoff from an existing chemical storage and distribution facility.

This permit is being modified to add a stormwater outfall discharging from the eastern-most boundary of the rail yard. In accordance with LAC 33:IX.3105.B.2, only those permit limitation and conditions pertaining to the draft modifications are open to public comment.

The modification request, draft modified permit and are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5^th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.

Permit public notices including electronic access to the draft modified permit and statement of basis can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp and general information related to the public participation in permitting activities can be viewed at www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2198/Default.aspx.

All correspondence should specify AI Number 2407, Permit Number LA0059579, and Activity Number PER20110001.

Scheduled Publication Date: September 13, 2012

WALKER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

TOWN OF WALKER / WALKER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Town of Walker, Walker Wastewater Treatment Plant, P.O. Box 217, Walker, LA 70785. The facility is located 12923 Pleasant Ridge Drive in Walker, Livingston Parish. Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit.

The principal discharge from this source made into Taylor Bayou, thence into Middle Colyell Creek, thence into the Amite River, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation, and propagation of fish and wildlife. Under the SIC 4952, the applicant proposes to discharge treated sanitary wastewater from a publicly owned treatment works serving the Town of Walker.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax. Comments and requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2012. Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5^th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Ms. Rachel Davis, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3515.

Permit public notices including electronic access to the draft permit and fact sheet can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp and general information related to the public participation in permitting activities can be viewed at www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2198/Default.aspx.

All correspondence should specify AI Number 19112, Permit Number LA0059951, and Activity Number PER20110001.

Scheduled Publication Date: August 30, 2012.

Monday, September 10, 2012

LION COPOLYMER GEISMAR, LLC proposed Part 70 air operating permit renewal/modification

LION COPOLYMER GEISMAR, LLC

SERVICES AND LABORATORY UNIT

PROPOSED PART 70 AIR OPERATING PERMIT RENEWAL/MODIFICATION

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on he proposed Part 70 air operating permit renewal/modification for Lion Copolymer Geismar, LLC, 6191 Highway 30, Geismar, Louisiana 70734 for the Services and Laboratory Unit. The facility is located at 36191 Highway 30, at the intersection of Highway 30 and Highway 73, Geismar, Ascension Parish.

Lion Copolymer Geismar, LLC (Lion Copolymer) requested a renewal and modification of the Part 70 Air Operating Permit for the Services and Laboratory Unit.

Activities associated with the Services and Laboratory Unit consist of upkeep and repair of process equipment and plant grounds. Sources of air emissions include sandblasting, painting, emergency generator and fire pump engines exhaust, fuel storage tanks, oil storage tanks, parts cleaning stations, and other miscellaneous activities in support of the production units at the Facility. The support laboratory is used for routine quality control/environmental analysis, as well as research and development testing that occurs in the lab and the pilot plant. Sources of air emissions from the laboratory include solvent and chemical evaporation associated with conducting routine testing and experiments that are released through the laboratory ventilation hoods. The pilot plant consists of various process equipments that are a source of emissions when the plant is utilized. In addition to renewing the permit, Lion Copolymer is proposing to:

· Permit the EPDM Pilot Plant and Lab Reactors that were previously approved Case by Case Insignificant Activities as emission sources;

· Delete Diesel Driven Air Compressor for Sand Blasting (EPN 2902) as an emission source since portable, non-road engines are now used on an as needed basis, which are now exempted from requirement to obtain a permit;

· Update Insignificant Activities;

· Reconcile emission rate estimates based on current facility operations and process knowledge; and

· Include PM_2.5 emission rates.

Estimated emissions in tons per year are as follows:

Pollutant	Before	After	Change
PM₁₀	0.68	0.38	-0.30
PM_2.5	NP	0.38	-
SO₂	0.63	0.36	- 0.27
NO_X	9.47	5.36	-4.11
CO	2.04	1.15	-0.89
VOC*	1.75/10.60¹	10.08¹	-0.52

*Includes 5.78 TPY of LAC 33:III. Chapter 51 toxic air pollutants

¹Permitted VOC emissions before did not include emissions from the EPDM Pilot Plant and the Lab Reactors, these activities are approved as Case by Case Insignificant Activities in the previous permitting activity. This permit contains 4.52 tpy from the EPDM Pilot Plant and 4.33 TPY from the Lab Reactors, as they are now being included as emission points.

A technical review of the working draft of the proposed permit was submitted to the facility representative and the LDEQ Inspection Division. Any remarks received during the technical review will be addressed in the “Worksheet for Technical Review of Working Draft of Proposed Permit”. All remarks received by LDEQ are included in the record that is available for public review.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax. Comments and requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5^th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

The application, proposed Part 70 air operating permit and statement of basis available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5^th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.

An additional copy may be reviewed at Ascension Parish Library-Dutchtown Branch, 13278 Highway 73, Geismar, LA.

Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Mrs. Cathy E. Wilson, LDEQ, Air Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3585.

DIAMOND GREEN DIESEL, LLC / GREEN DIESEL PLANT

DIAMOND GREEN DIESEL, LLC / GREEN DIESEL PLANT

WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Diamond Green Diesel, LLC, Green Diesel Plant, PO Box 518, Norco, Louisiana 70079. The facility is located at 14891 Airline Drive, Norco, St. Charles Parish. Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES general permit, LAG670142.

The principal discharge from this source made into local drainage, thence to Cross Bayou Canal, thence Bayou LaBranche, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation, and propagation of fish and wildlife. Under the SIC 2869, the applicant proposes to discharge post first flush process area stormwater, utility wastewaters, miscellaneous wastewaters, and non-process area stormwater runoff from a proposed renewable diesel manufacturing facility.

This permit was processed as an expedited permit in accordance with LAC 33:I.Chapter 18.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax. Comments and requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2012. Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5^th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

The draft permit, application and are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5^th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.

Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Melanie Connor, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3594.

Permit public notices including electronic access to the draft permit and statement of basis can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp and general information related to the public participation in permitting activities can be viewed at www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2198/Default.aspx.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Archer Daniels Midland Company, Tulane Fleeting

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Archer Daniels Midland Company, Tulane Fleeting, Inc., Post Office Box 656, Ama, Louisiana 70031. The facility is located operating off Louisiana Highway 44 at approximate Mississippi River Mile 150.9 on the left descending bank, Remy, St. James Parish. Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit.

The principal discharge from this source made into the Mississippi River, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation, propagation of fish and wildlife, and drinking water supply. Under the SIC 4499, the applicant proposes to discharge dry commodity vessel washwater, incoming ballast and void water, facility ballast water and void water, and coal and coke vessel washwater from an existing barge cleaning facility.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax. Comments and requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, Thursday, October 11, 2012. Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5^th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

All correspondence should specify AI Number 43654, Permit Number LA0088609, and Activity Number PER20120001.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY/TULANE FLEETING, INC.

EXTENSION OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD DUE TO HURRICANE ISAAC

DARROW FLEETING AND SWITCHING, INC.

REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH, INC.,

WALKER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Monday, September 10, 2012

LION COPOLYMER GEISMAR, LLC proposed Part 70 air operating permit renewal/modification

DIAMOND GREEN DIESEL, LLC / GREEN DIESEL PLANT

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Archer Daniels Midland Company, Tulane Fleeting

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