Louisville City Wire

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to renew a Title V operating permit for Clariant Corporation (Louisville South Plant) (catalyst manufacturer), 4900 Crittenden Drive, in accordance with Regulation 2.17. This action renews the permit for a five-year term. The 30-day public comment period starts on November 2, 2023, and ends on December 4, 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 December 4, 2023.

1. What is the purpose of this permit? This action renews the permit for a five-year term.
2. Will this permit increase pollution? Renewal of this operating permit will not increase pollution.
3. Does this facility have a history of non-compliance? This facility has had compliance issues, most recently addressed in February 2022 with Agreed Board Order 22-01. An overview of the facility's recent compliance history can be found on page 25 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.