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TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAINAIR PERMIT (NORI) RENEWAL
PERMIT NUMBER 107093
APPLICATION. Power Depot - Texas Group A, LLC, has applied to the Texas Com-mission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for renewal of Air Quality Permit Number 107093, which would authorize continued operation of the Cutten Road Power Depot lo-cated at 12121 Cutten Road, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77066. AVISO DE IDIOMA ALTERNATIVO. 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 applica-tion. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=29.956666&lng=-95.527777&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 16, 2022. The application will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, TCEQ Houston regional of-fice, and the Fairbanks Library, 7122 Gessner Road, Houston, Harris County, Texas begin-ning 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 Power Depot - Texas Group A, LLC, 1113 Vine Street, Suite 101, Houston, Texas 77002-1043 or by calling Mr. Taylor DeLaFosse, Enchanted Rock Ops LLC, Environmental Compliance Manager at (713) 412-2225.
Notice Issuance Date: August 19, 2022
LEGAL NOTICES
The City of La Porte Sealed Bid #23001 Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Manholes, and Sealed Bid #23002 - Plastic Trash Bags will be accepted until 2:00 pm, CST on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the City Hall Information Desk located at 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy., La Porte, Texas 77571. Solicitations will be opened and read aloud immediately following the closing hour. For information to register and bid visit: www.publicpurchase.com. For Questions, contact purchasing@laportetx.gov.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSFROMCITY OF LA PORTE
The City of La Porte, Texas is requesting sealed proposals for Fully Funded Dental and Vi-sion Plans. Proposals shall be submitted on a USB in a sealed envelope, should clearly state the Request for Proposal number and name, and needs to be submitted to both addresses listed below. Proposals will be accepted until September 29, 2022 at 4:00 P.M.
Proposal Receiving Locations: City of La PorteAttn: Purchasing Department604 W. Fairmont ParkwayLa Porte, Texas 77571
HUB InternationalAttn: Caroline SmithEmailed to: caroline.smith@hubinternational.com
Proposal Reference Number: RFP# 23200
Proposal information and specifications may be obtained from the City’s consultant at the following address: Caroline SmithHUB Internationalcaroline.smith@hubinternational.com
The City reserves the right to accept or reject, in part or in whole, any proposal submitted and to waive any technicalities or formalities that are in the best interest of the City.
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAINAIR PERMIT (NORI) RENEWAL
PERMIT NUMBER 106976
APPLICATION. Power Depot - Texas Group A, LLC, has applied to the Texas Commis-sion on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for renewal of Air Quality Permit Number 106976, which would authorize continued operation of a Power Depot facility located at 5415 Clara Road, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77041. AVISO DE IDIOMA ALTERNATIVO. 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 application.https://tceq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db5bac44afbc468bbddd360f8168250f&marker=-95.554166%2C29.845277&level=12. The existing facility is au-thorized 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 16, 2022. The application will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, TCEQ Houston regional of-fice, and the Fairbanks Library, 7122 Gessner Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas begin-ning 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 appli-cation/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 com-ments 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 Power Depot - Texas Group A, LLC, 1113 Vine Street, Suite 101, Houston, Texas 77002-1043 or by calling Mr. Taylor DeLaFosse, Environmental Compliance Manager, Enchanted Rock Ops, LLC, at (713) 412-2225.
Notice Issuance Date: August 23, 2022