The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Air Quality, will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m. to consider comments from the public on the Highline Warren LLC (formerly Twinco Romax LLC) permit applications for amendments of their existing 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permits (State Permit Numbers: APC-2013/0073-O, APC-2013/0074-O, APC-2013/0075-O, APC-2013/0076-O, APC-2013/0077-O, APC-2013/0078-O, and APC-2013/0079-O). (Docket # 2022-P-A-0013.) The Applicant has applied to amend their existing permits (State Permit Numbers: APC-2013/0073-O, APC-2013/0074-O, APC-2013/0075-O, APC-2013/0076-O, APC-2013/0077-O, APC-2013/0078-O, and APC-2013/0079-O), which permit the mixing and bottling of methanol, ethanol, and propylene glycol in various combinations and concentrations with water to produce wash products and different anti-freeze products which are used for automotive, marine, recreational vehicles, and pool applications. Items to be amended include amending the existing emission levels due to an increase of the throughput of raw materials in the process and revising the formulas of some of the products. While this request increases the raw material throughput, if the permit modifications are approved permitted emissions will actually decrease due to the updated calculation methodology.

This public hearing will only cover issues related to the air permit application. It will not cover concerns related to truck traffic. For information regarding truck traffic contact Mark Luszcz, Delaware Department of Transportation by phone at (302) 760-2356 or by email at Mark.Luszcz@delaware.gov.  

For additional information on the above matter and to review this application, visit de.gov/dnrechearings or contact Amy Mann, Division of Air Quality 715 Grantham Lane, New Castle, DE 19720, by phone at (302) 323-4542, or by email at amy.mann@delaware.gov.

The web link to the virtual hearing can be accessed through the DNREC Public Hearings site at de.gov/dnrechearings. If prompted for a password, please use: HighlineWarren. To access the audio-only portion of the virtual hearing, dial 1-408-418-9388 and enter the event number 2345 762 5186. Closed captioning is available by request if made at least 7 days before the event.

Those wishing to offer verbal comments during DNREC public hearings must pre-register no later than noon of the date of the virtual hearing at de.gov/dnreccomments or by telephone at 302-739-9295.

The Department will accept public comment through the close of business on Friday, November 4, 2022. Comments will be accepted in written form via email to DNRECHearingComments@delaware.gov, or by using the online form at de.gov/dnreccomments, or by U.S. mail to the following address:

Lisa A. Vest, Hearing Officer
Office of the Secretary
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901

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