REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
ON DRAFT AIR PERMIT
REGULATING THE EMISSIONS OF AIR POLLUTANTS

Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), Chapter 342B-13 and Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), Chapter 11-60.1, the Department of Health, State of Hawaii (DOH), is requesting public comments on the following DRAFT PERMIT presently under review for:

Temporary Covered Source Permit (CSP) No. 0635-02-CT
Application Nos. 0635-05 and 0635-06 for Minor Modification and Renewal
Mahukona Ranch, LLC
Crushing and Screening Plants
Located At: Various Temporary Sites, State of Hawaii
Current Location: 57-1809 Kohala Mountain Road, Hawaii, Island of Hawaii
UTM: Q5; 202,015 m E, 2,235,408 m N (NAD-83)

The DRAFT PERMIT is described as follows:

The issuance of Temporary CSP No. 0635-02-CT will grant conditional approval for the continued operation of a 460 TPH Jaw Crusher and 300 TPH Screen, and the addition of a 250 TPH Cone Crusher. Water suppression will be used as necessary to minimize fugitive emissions. The Crushing and Screening Plants are subject to 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 60, Subpart OOO, Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.

The ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD, consisting of the APPLICATION and
non-confidential supporting material from the applicant, the permit review summary, and the DRAFT PERMIT, is available for public inspection online at: http://health.hawaii.gov/cab/public-notices/ and at the following locations during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.:

Oahu:
State of Hawaii
Clean Air Branch
2827 Waimano Home Road, #130
Pearl City, Hawaii 96782

Hawaii:
Kona
Sanitation Branch, Department of Health
79-1020 Haukapila Street, Room 115
Kona, Hawaii 96750

All comments on the draft permit and any request for a public hearing must be in writing, addressed to the Clean Air Branch at the above Pearl City, Hawaii address and must be postmarked or received by February 7, 2024.

Any person may request a public hearing by submitting a written request that explains the party’s interest and the reasons why a hearing is warranted. The DOH may hold a public hearing if a hearing would aid in DOH’s decision. If a public hearing is warranted, a public notice for the hearing will be published at least thirty (30) days in advance of the hearing.

Comments on the draft permit should address, but need not be limited to, the permit conditions and the facility’s compliance with federal and state air pollution laws, including: (1) the National and State Ambient Air Quality Standards; and (2) HRS, Chapter 342B and HAR, Chapter 11-60.1.

The DOH will make a final decision on the permit after considering all comments and will send notice of the final decision to each person who has submitted comments or requested such notice.

Kenneth S. Fink, MD, MGA, MPH
Director of Health
(WHT1442875 1/09/24)