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The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality is now accepting public comments on a draft Title V air quality permit for Terra-Mulch Products, LLC in Catawba County.

Public comments will be accepted until July 27.

Terra-Mulch produces mulch and other agricultural products by processing wood fibers in natural gas-fired dryers and baggers at its facility at 219 Simpson St., Conover. This process emits volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particulate matter, and various hazardous air pollutants.

The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to:

Terra Mulch Products, LLC
219 Simpson Street
Conover, NC 28613
Catawba County
Application ID: 1800267.23A, Permit No.: 04248T19

This facility applied for an Air Quality Title V Operation Permit which meets the requirements specified in 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2Q.0500.

EPA comment period begins on June 27, 2024 and will run through Aug. 11, 2024.

The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to:

Terra Mulch Products, LLC
219 Simpson Street
Conover, NC 28613
Catawba County
Application ID: 1800267.23A, Permit No.: 04248T19

This facility applied for an Air Quality Title V Operation Permit which meets the requirements specified in 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2Q.0500.

After thoroughly investigating multiple citizen complaints regarding off-site dust impacts near the Port of Wilmington, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is requiring two facilities, Enviva Pellets and Basaga International, to adopt additional fugitive dust control measures.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comment on a draft air quality permit modification for Corning Incorporated - Midland. Public comments will be accepted until July 8, 2024.

The facility, at 14556 U.S. Highway 601 S., Midland, in Cabarrus County, manufactures glass fiber optic cables used in the telecommunications, networking and semiconductor industries. Corning Incorporated - Midland currently holds a Title V air quality permit as a major source under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration program.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comment and will hold a public hearing on a draft air quality permit for Moriah Energy Center, a planned liquid natural gas storage facility in Person County owned and operated by Dominion Energy North Carolina.

The in-person public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 1. Public comments will be accepted until Aug. 2.

Moriah Energy Center has applied to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality for a new Synthetic Minor permit for a liquid natural gas storage facility located at:

6633 Helena Moriah Road
Rougemont, NC 27572
Person County

The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to:

Corning Incorporated - Midland
14556 Highway 601 South
Midland, NC 28107
Cabarrus County
Application ID: 1300117.23B, Permit No.: 08436T24

This facility applied for an Air Quality Title V Operation Permit which meets the requirements specified in 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 02Q.0500.

EPA comment period begins on June 14, 2024 and will run through July 29, 2024.

The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to:

Corning Incorporated - Midland
14556 Highway 601 South
Midland, NC 28107
Cabarrus County
Application ID: 1300117.23B, Permit No.: 08436T24

This facility applied for an Air Quality Title V Operation Permit which meets the requirements specified in 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 02Q.0500.