Public Invited to Comment
Public Hearing Slated October 25, 2010, 6 p.m. Natural Resources Bldg 1111 Washington St. SE OlympiaThe Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) firmly believes in its motto, “Clean Air is Everyone’s Business.” As such, ORCAA seeks to keep everyone within our jurisdiction well informed about the actions—and proposed actions—we take.
Public comment is currently being accepted on a Notice of Construction application from Washington Department of Information Services (DIS). DIS proposes to install a bank of diesel fired emergency generators controlled by diesel oxidation catalysts at the Wheeler Site near the intersection of 14th Avenue and Jefferson Street in Olympia. Combustion of diesel fuel will result in the emission of air pollutants, including diesel particulate matter (DPM) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) at a rate sufficient for the Washington Department of Ecology to perform a Second Tier Air Toxics Review to evaluate possible human health risks.
ORCAA has assessed air quality implications of DIS’s proposed installation and concluded that compliance with applicable air regulations and standards will likely be maintained. On this basis, ORCAA’s Staff Recommendation is to conditionally approve the DIS NOC application.
Notice is hereby given of ORCAA’s Staff Recommendation to approve DIS’s NOC application for the above-described project. On October 25, 2010, commencing at 6:00 pm, a formal public hearing will be conducted by ORCAA to gather testimony regarding air quality concerns associated with DIS’s proposed project. The hearing will be conducted in the first floor conference room of the Natural Resources Building at 1111 Washington Street SE in Olympia.
Copies of ORCAA’s Preliminary Recommendation and Ecology’s Second Tier Review Technical Support Document are on file and available for review at the Olympia branch of the Timberland Public Library located at 313 8th Avenue SE in Olympia, and at ORCAA’s office in Olympia. These documents are also accessible HERE.
Comments on the NOC may be submitted to ORCAA in writing. Written comments should be addressed to: ORCAA, 2940-B Limited Lane NW, Olympia, WA 98502, and will be accepted up to close of business on October 25, 2010.
