The Metro Public Health Department's Air Pollution Control Division in Nashville is currently reviewing an application for the construction and/or operation of an air pollution source as announced in a public notice dated Friday. The application involves obtaining either a construction permit or a synthetic minor operating permit, a process governed by local air pollution control regulations.
Following Nashville's air quality laws, specifically the Metropolitan Code of Laws, Chapter 10.56, the application's public notice initiates a 30-day period in which the community can voice their opinions or concerns about the potential new source of air pollution. This period for public comment is mandated under sections 10.56.020 and 10.56.040, outlining the requirements for construction and operating permits, respectively. Additionally, Regulation 3, Section 3-2 of the "New Source Review" is also triggered, further demonstrating the city's commitment to engaging the public on environmental matters.
The public can review copies of the application package at the Metro Public Health Department, Vital Records Division, located at 2500 Charlotte Avenue. The department encourages community members to participate in the decision-making process by reviewing the proposal and submitting their comments. Those interested have until March 2, 2025, to make their voices heard on this environmental issue, a crucial deadline for those concerned with the area's air quality.
Comments on the application can be submitted to the Air Pollution Control Division Office, ensuring the resident's feedback is considered before any permit is granted. According to the notice, emailed comments will also be accepted and may be sent to [email protected]. The Metro Public Health Department's initiative reflects its ongoing efforts to maintain transparency and community involvement, in the quest to balance development with environmental stewardship.
