Nevada Division of Environmental Protection

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Pollution Control has entered the public notice period for the new Class II Air Quality Operating Permit for Redwood Materials, Inc.

The public comment period is from July 29, 2022, through August 29, 2022.

The BAPC has reviewed the application and has made a preliminary determination to issue a new permit for the Redwood Materials, Inc., located in Storey County, approximately. The project is located approximately 24 miles east of Sparks.

Redwood Materials, Inc. is a new recycling production facility that reprocesses lithium-ion battery materials and scrap copper wire into metal commodities..

The proposed project will not cause or contribute to a violation of any federal or State of Nevada air quality standards.

Persons wishing to comment regarding this proposed action should submit their comments to Ashley Taylor, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Pollution Control, 901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 4001, Carson City, NV 89701.

A link to the Notice of Proposed Action, Director’s Review, and Draft air permit can be found at https://ndep.nv.gov/posts/category/public-notices/air. If you would like to sign up for an e-mail list, visit NDEP’s website at www.ndep.nv.gov and click on “Get Notices.” If you would like to sign up for notices to be mailed to you, please call 775-687-4670.

PUBLIC NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 445B, the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 445B, and the Clean Air Act, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is issuing the following Notice of Proposed Action.

The Director received an application for a new Class II Air Quality Operating Permit, AP3499-4396 (FIN A2326) from the following applicant:

Redwood Materials, Inc. 1201 Norway Drive McCarran, NV 89434

Redwood Materials, Inc. is located approximately 24 miles east of Sparks in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center. The project is located in all or portions of Sections 19 & 30, Township 19N, Range 23E, M.D.B.&M.

Redwood Materials, Inc. is a new recycling production facility that reprocesses lithium-ion battery materials and scrap copper wire into metal commodities.

On the basis of the preliminary review and the requirements of the NRS, the NAC and the Clean Air Act, the Director is hereby announcing his intent to issue the proposed Class II Air Quality Operating Permit based on a review of the information submitted.

Pursuant to NAC 445B.3395.9(f), the Director is providing this notice of a Public Hearing on the proposed action. The Public Hearing will be held on August 29, 2022 in Carson City, Nevada at 10:00 a.m. at the following location:

Division of Environmental Protection
901 S. Stewart Street, Great Basin Conference Room (4th floor south) Carson City, Nevada 89701
(775) 687-9551

A copy of this document, the draft permit, and the Director’s Review will be available for public inspection at http://ndep.nv.gov/posts.

Persons wishing to comment regarding this proposed action pursuant to NRS 445B Air Pollution and NAC 445B Air Controls, should submit their comments or request in writing, either in person or by mail within thirty (30) days to:

Ashley Taylor, P.E., GISP, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Air Pollution Control 901 South Stewart Street, Suite 4001
Carson City, Nevada 89701, aircomments@ndep.nv.gov

The application, Director’s Review, proposed permit, any comments received, and other relevant information may be copied at the above address or copies may be obtained by written request to the above address. Written comments or objections will be received at the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, above address, until August 29, 2022, and will be retained and considered prior to final action on the proposed Class II Air Quality Operating Permit.
Please bring the foregoing notice to the attention of all interested persons.