Louisville City Wire

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a FEDOOP operating permit for Anderson Finishing Solutions, LLC (wood furniture finishing operation through cleaning, sanding, and coating with stains and sealers), 1400 South 13th Street, Louisville, KY 40210 (District 6) in accordance with Regulation 2.17. This action renews the permit for a five-year term. The 30-day public comment period starts on June 23, 2023, and ends on July 24, 2023. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07.

Drafts of the permit and summary are available on the District website, by emailing our permitting section, calling Matt King at (502) 574-6000, or at the District office 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Suite 303, Louisville, KY 40203, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Copies of the application are available upon request. Written comments will be accepted through the District’s online public comment form until midnight or at the District office until 5:00 p.m. on July 24, 2023.

1. What is the purpose of this permit? The purpose of this permit is to issue the initial operating permit for a new Anderson Finishing Solutions, Inc. facility permitted to be constructed with Construction Permit C-2041-22-0006-F.
2. Will this permit increase pollution? Operating Permit O-2041-22-F will not increase pollution.
3. Does this facility have a history of non-compliance? There are no records of any violations since the issuance of the initial construction permit.
4. Where can I find out more? Additional information, including equipment descriptions, potential emissions, and applicable rules, are summarized in the Statement of Basis. The Draft Permit details the application of these rules to the equipment and includes the monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting that the District believes is necessary to demonstrate compliance.