The Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA) has issued a draft Chapter 401 Air Operating Permit renewal for Inland Empire Paper Company, located at 3320 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley, WA. Chapter 401 permits are issued pursuant to Chapter 173-401 WAC and Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The purpose of the permit is to compile existing air quality requirements into one document and to establish adequate monitoring and recordkeeping to assure compliance with those requirements. The permit does not authorize any emissions increase above that already allowed, nor does it impose new requirements.
Documents available for public review and comment:
The public is invited to comment on the draft permit by submitting written comments to SRCAA, 1610 S. Technology Blvd, Ste 101, Spokane, WA 99224 by 4:30 p.m., November 10, 2023.
A public hearing may be held if SRCAA determines, within the comment period, that there is significant public interest. Requests for a public hearing must be submitted within the comment period. Any such request must be submitted to SRCAA and must indicate the interest of the person/entity making the request and why a hearing is warranted.
For additional information contact April Westby at (509) 477-4727 ext. 105, or by email at awestby@spokanecleanair.org, or in writing the address given above.
