Notice is hereby given that United Cocoa Processor, Inc. has submitted an application, pursuant to 7 DE Admin. Code 1102, Section 2.1, 11.2.9, and 12.3 for a construction permit at 701 Pencader Drive, Newark, Delaware.

United Cocoa Processor, Inc. requests a limit for VOC emissions. These limits are necessary to restrict United Cocoa Processor, Inc. potential to emit air pollutants, and the limit will be enforceable by the EPA and the state. Total estimated emissions from the facility are 5.38 TPY for Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), 6.7 TPY of Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), 7.03 TPY of Carbon Monoxide (CO), 0.047 TPY of Sulfur Oxide (SOx), and 17.55 TPY of Particulate Matter (PM)

The application, the “draft” permit (Permit: APC-2021/0048-CONSTRUCTION (MNSR)(SM)), all materials that the applicant has submitted (other than those granted confidential treatment under DNREC rules), and a copy or summary of other materials, if any, considered in preparing the “draft” permit may be reviewed upon request.

The application is posted at de.gov/dnrecnotices. To submit comments, for additional information or for information regarding how you can inspect the application, please contact Tracy Mattson at (302) 739-9402.

A public hearing concerning the permitting action will not be held unless the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control receives a request for such hearing within thirty (30) days from the date of this notice, ending February 1, 2021. A request for a hearing shall be in writing and must show a familiarity with the application and a reasoned statement of the permit’s probable impact.

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

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