Notice has been given that:

Delaware Army National Guard requests a permit to operate an emergency generator rated at 1500 kW at the Biden Armed Forces Reserve Center located at 1 Vavala Way in New Castle, Delaware. The engine used in this generator complies with U.S. EPA regulations under the provisions of 40 CFR 89, Non-Road Tier II emissions limits. The emergency generator will operate only during emergencies and for the purpose of maintenance checks and readiness testing. Permit No. APC-2020/0046-Construction/Operation.

The application for this permit may be reviewed at the offices of the Division of Air Quality, State Street Commons, 100 W. Water Street, Suite 6A, Dover, Delaware or 715 Grantham Lane, New Castle, Delaware.  For additional information or for an appointment to review the application, please contact Tracy Mattson at (302) 739‑9402.

A public hearing on the above application will NOT be held unless the Secretary of DNREC receives a request for a hearing regarding the application within 15 days from the date of this notice, ending December 30, 2019.  A request for a hearing shall be in writing.  The request must also show a familiarity with the application and a reasoned statement of the permit’s probable impact.

All comments and public hearing requests should be mailed to the following address:

Division of Air Quality
State Street Commons, Suite 6A
100 W. Water Street, Dover 19904
302-739-9402