Public Notices

Your participation in the public process is essential. To keep you informed about where and when you can provide input on our work, we are committed to posting these types of public notices with information about how you can engage in the public process:

Types of Public Notices

NOTICE OF PERMIT APPLICATION RECEIVED

All proposed sources of air pollutants must submit a permit application to us for review prior to the construction of a new facility or the expansion or modification of an existing operation. The application is called a notice of construction (NOC) application or construction permit application. We are required to post a public notice for a minimum of 15 days when we receive a construction permit application. You can request a public comment period or a public hearing during this 15-day period.

SEPA NOTICES

Review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) identifies possible adverse environmental effects of a proposed activity. We can be the lead agency for SEPA review of local projects that may affect air quality. Projects that are likely to significantly degrade environmental quality are required to perform an analysis called an environmental impact statement (EIS). The EIS evaluates ways to eliminate or reduce the effects of a project. If a project is unlikely to adversely affect air quality, we will issue a determination of non-significance (DNS). For projects where we are the SEPA lead agency, we will post notices about SEPA actions, comment periods and determinations here.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS

We post notices inviting public comment on documents and actions such as draft air operating permits, certain construction permit applications, rules and fee schedule changes.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

We schedule public hearings when they are required or when we are taking an action that we know is of significant public interest.

How to comment or request a hearing

Submit public comments or request public hearings, in writing, by the deadline in the public notice. Each public notice contains specific contact information for requesting a hearing. In addition, you can comment or request hearings by:

Mail: 1600 S. 2nd Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Fax: 360-428-1620
Email: [email protected]
Questions? Please call our front desk at 360-428-1617.

Notice Type

Permit Applications Received

Name

LKQ Corporation, DBA North American ATK

Date

November 13, 2026

Address

2020 E Bakerview Road, Bellingham

Description

Clean-up of existing permit language to reflect current operations at the engine and powertrain re-manufacturing facility. Equipment includes paint spraying, spray welding, and parts cleaning.

What You Can Do

Request public comment period by Nov. 30, 2026 on permit application 731a.

Contact

Robyn Nabstedt

Documents

Zoom Links

Notice Expires

Nov. 30, 2026

Notice Type

Permit Applications Received

Name

ORRCo

Date

November 13, 2026

Address

9390 South March Point Road, Anacortes

Description

Equipment for re-refining used oils and reclaiming/recycling other liquids and materials including petroleum products and antifreeze. Equipment: 8.4 MMBtu/hr steam boiler, tanks, dehydrator and distillation units, wastewater treatment, and air stripper for the wastewater treatment process.

What You Can Do

Request public comment period by Nov. 19, 2026 on permit application 1448.

Contact

Pam Crooks

Documents

Zoom Links

Notice Expires

Nov. 30, 2026