[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 88 (Thursday, May 6, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25383-25384]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-10344]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[MN83-1; FRL-7658-1]


Notice of Issuance of Prevention of Significant Deterioration and 
Part 71 Federal Operating Permits to Energy Alternatives, Inc.

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces that, pursuant to Part C and Title V of 
the Clean Air Act, on December 20, 2000, and February 23, 2004, the 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5 issued a Prevention of 
Significant Deterioration (PSD) Construction Permit and a Title V 
Permit to Operate (Title V Permit), to Energy Alternatives Inc. These 
permits authorize the company to construct and operate four diesel-
fired internal combustion engines to provide peak load management and 
back-up power to the Treasure Island Resort & Casino. The engines and 
the casino are located in Red Wing, Minnesota on the Prairie Island 
Indian Reservation.

DATES: The PSD and Title V Permits became effective on January 10, 
2001, and April 8, 2004, respectively. Both permits have undergone the 
required public comment periods in accordance with title 40 of the Code 
of Federal Regulations (CFR) sections 52.21(q) and 71.11, and have been 
issued as final.

ADDRESSES: The final signed permits are available for public inspection 
online at http://www.epa.gov/region5/air/permits/epermits.htm or during 
normal business hours at the following address: EPA, Region 5, 77 West 
Jackson Boulevard (AR-18J), Chicago, Illinois 60604.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ethan Chatfield, EPA, Region 5, 77 W. 
Jackson Boulevard (AR-18J), Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886-5112, or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This supplemental information is organized 
as follows:

A. What Is the Background Information?
B. What Action Is EPA Taking?

A. What Is the Background Information?

    The four internal combustion diesel-fired engines are owned and 
operated by Energy Alternatives, Inc., and installed northeast of the 
Treasure Island Resort & Casino at the Prairie Island Community 
Wastewater Treatment Facility (Facility). The total generation capacity 
of the engines is 7.3 megawatts (MW). Electricity generated at the 
Facility is not sold for distribution.
    Since the potential emissions from the four engines was estimated 
to be greater than 250 tons per year for nitrogen oxides 
(NOX), in accordance with 40 CFR part 52.21(b)(1), the 
Facility is considered a major stationary source and subject to the PSD 
permitting requirements. As required by 40 CFR part 52, Energy 
Alternatives applied to EPA for a PSD permit and conducted a Best 
Available Control Technology (BACT) analysis, an air quality analysis, 
and the additional impact analyses. The Federal PSD Construction Permit 
(No. PSD-PI-R50003-00-01) EPA issued to the Facility contained all 
applicable part 52 requirements. Within this permit, the Facility also 
chose to accept a 550 hrs/year operating limit on all four engines 
combined, restricting the Facility's potential to emit emissions.
    Since Energy Alternatives, Inc. is considered a major source, was 
issued a PSD permit, and is located on tribal land, in accordance with 
40 CFR part 71.3(a), the Facility is subject to the Title V permitting 
requirements of part 71. On February 23, 2004, EPA issued a Federal 
Permit to Operate (No. V-PI-R50004-03-01) which incorporated all 
applicable air quality requirements, including any monitoring necessary 
to ensure compliance with these requirements. In accordance with the 
requirements of 40 CFR 71.11(d), EPA provided the public with the 
required 30 days to comment on the draft permit. Since EPA did not 
receive any written comments on the permits, EPA finalized the permit 
and provided copies to the applicant, pursuant to 40 CFR 71.11(i).
    EPA is not aware of any outstanding enforcement actions against 
Energy Alternatives, Inc. and believes issuance of these permits is 
non-controversial.

B. What Action Is EPA Taking?

    EPA is notifying the public of the issuance of the PSD and part 71 
permits to Energy Alternatives, Inc.


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    Dated: April 19, 2004.
Bharat Mathur,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5.
[FR Doc. 04-10344 Filed 5-5-04; 8:45 am]
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