HomeMy WebLinkAboutBAO 9-1-2022 Page 6P6 | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 | THE BAY AREA OBSERVER
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAINAIR PERMIT (NORI) RENEWAL
PERMIT NUMBER 53976
APPLICATION. RAC Materials, L.L.C., has applied to the Texas Commission on Envi-ronmental Quality (TCEQ) for renewal of Air Quality Permit Number 53976, which would authorize continued operation of a Concrete Crushing Plant located at 31350 State High-way 249, Pinehurst, Montgomery County, Texas 77362. AVISO DE IDIOMA ALTER-NATIVO. El aviso de idioma alternativo en espanol está disponible en https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/air/newsourcereview/airpermits-pendingpermit-apps. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to ap-plication. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=30.1241&lng=-95.6472&zoom=13&type=r. The existing facility is authorized to emit the following air contaminants: carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, organic compounds, particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less and sulfur dioxide.
This application was submitted to the TCEQ on August 8, 2022. The application will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, TCEQ Houston regional office, and the Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, 19100 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia, Mont-gomery County, Texas beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The facility’s compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review in the Houston regional office of the TCEQ.
The executive director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. Information in the application indicates that this permit renewal would not result in an increase in allowable emissions and would not result in the emission of an air contaminant not previously emitted. The TCEQ may act on this application without seeking further public comment or providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met.
PUBLIC COMMENT. You may submit public comments to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. The TCEQ will consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the application and the executive director will prepare a response those comments. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the TCEQ’s jurisdiction to address in the permit process.
OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. You may request a con-tested case hearing if you are a person who may be affected by emissions of air con-taminants from the facility. If requesting a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number; (2) applicant’s name and permit number; (3) the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing;” (4) a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the application and air emissions from the facility in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the facility; (6) a description of how you use the property which may be impacted by the facility; and (7) a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period. If the request is made by a group or associa-tion, one or more members who have standing to request a hearing must be identified by name and physical address. The interests the group or association seeks to protect must also be identified. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the ap-plication/permit which would satisfy your concerns.
The deadline to submit a request for a contested case hearing is 15 days after news-paper notice is published. If a request is timely filed, the deadline for requesting a contested case hearing will be extended to 30 days after mailing of the response to comments.
If any requests for a contested case hearing are timely filed, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for a contested case hearing to the Commission-ers for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. Unless the application is directly referred to a contested case hearing, the executive director will mail the response to comments along with notification of Commission meeting to everyone who submitted comments or is on the mailing list for this application. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material air quality concerns submitted during the comment period. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the Commission’s jurisdiction to address in this proceeding.
MAILING LIST. In addition to submitting public comments, you may ask to be placed on a mailing list for this application by sending a request to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. Those on the mailing list will receive copies of future public notices (if any) mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk for this application.
AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will be-come part of the agency’s public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the Public Education Program toll free at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.
Further information may also be obtained from RAC Materials, L.L.C., 12106 Holderrieth Road, Tomball, Texas 77375-7320 or by calling Mr. Frank De Nina, President at (281) 351-0694.
Notice Issuance Date: August 12, 2022
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGOF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTSON VARIANCE REQUEST #22-93000005
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustments will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 22nd day of September, 2022, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, in accordance with the provisions in Section 106-171 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code.
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on Variance Request #22-93000005, a request by Moruf Jimoh, applicant, on behalf of Ben Deanda, owner, for a variance to reduce the required setback for a proposed driveway, on a tract of land located at 11208 N. P Street and legally described as Tract 392C, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, TX
Following the public hearing, the Zoning Board of Adjustments will act upon the public hearing item and conduct other matters pertaining to the Board.
Citizens wishing to address the Board pro or con during the public hearing are required to sign in before the meeting is convened.
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting; however, no action will be taken by the Council.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve at-tendees, requests should be received three (3) business days prior to the meetings. Please contact the Planning Department, at 281-470-5057.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGOF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTSON VARIANCE REQUEST #22-93000006
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustments will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 22nd day of September, 2022, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, in accordance with the provisions in Section 106-171 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code.
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on Variance Request #22-93000006, a request by Hannibal Almodovar, applicant and owner, for a variance to allow for a fourteen (14) foot tall accessory structure, on a tract of land located at 310 N. 7th Street and legally described as Lots 10-13, Block 78, Town of La Porte, Harris County, TX
Following the public hearing, the Zoning Board of Adjustments will act upon the public hearing item and conduct other matters pertaining to the Board.
Citizens wishing to address the Board pro or con during the public hearing are required to sign in before the meeting is convened.
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting; however, no action will be taken by the Council.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve at-tendees, requests should be received three (3) business days prior to the meetings. Please contact the Planning Department, at 281-470-5057.
THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF HARRIS )
CITY OF LA PORTE )
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Porte will hold a Public Hearing on the 12th day of September 2022, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, beginning at 6:00 P.M. The purpose of this hearing is to provide citizens the opportunity to comment on the overall budget.
This budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget by an amount of $653,074, which is a 1.99 percent increase from last year’s budget. The property tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year is $775,538.
The City of La Porte must, by Charter requirement, adopt its fiscal budget by Sep-tember 30, 2022. Copies of the adopted budget will be available for public inspection and copying at the office of the City Secretary, City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, during normal business hours. Copies will also be made available on the City’s website.
CITY OF LA PORTE