Louisville City Wire

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to renew an operating permit for GE Appliances, a Haier Company – Appliance Park (manufacturer of home laundry appliances, dishwashers, and refrigerators), 4000 Buechel Bank Road, Louisville, 40225, in accordance with Regulation 2.16. The 30-day public comment period starts August 10, 2023 and ends on September 11, 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 September 11, 2023.

1. What is the purpose of this permit?  This permitting action is to renew the operating permit.

2. Will this permit increase pollution? Operating Permit O-0870-23-V will not increase pollution. 

3. Does this facility have a history of non-compliance?  There are no records of any violations of the terms of the present or prior construction or operating permits.  See the Compliance History section of the Statement of Basis.

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.

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