Knox County Tennessee

Air Quality

Public Notices

The Knox County Department of Air Quality Management (Air Quality) provides public participation opportunities in the following areas: Air Pollution Control Board meetings, draft regulatory revisions, proposed construction and/or modification of air contaminant sources, draft Title V operating permits and draft permits establishing federally enforceable limits.

Air Quality will provide at least 30 days for public comment and will give notice of any public hearing at least 30 days in advance of the hearing. Written comments on public noticed actions must be submitted using one of the following methods:

Mail, private carrier, or hand delivery: Address written comments to the Knox County Department of Air Quality Management, 140 Dameron Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917

E-mail: Submit electronic comments to airquality@knoxcounty.org

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As required by Section 26-34 of the Knox County Code, the Knox County Department of Air Quality Management (Air Quality) is providing notice of the Air Pollution Control Board meetings which are open to the public. Also, Air Quality is providing the public with an opportunity to review and submit written comments and/or attend a public hearing on draft regulatory revisions.

The Air Pollution Control Board meeting agenda and draft regulatory revisions, if applicable, are available for review during regular business hours at the Air Quality office located at 140 Dameron Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Also, an electronic copy of the materials is available below. Written comments must be received before the Air Pollution Control Board meeting.

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As required by Knox County Air Quality Management Regulation Sections 25.1-D, 25.1-E, and 25.3-I, the Knox County Department of Air Quality Management (KCDAQM) is providing the public opportunity to review and submit written comments on draft permit for the construction, modification, and/or operation of air contaminant source(s) as noted below. In addition, a public hearing may be requested.

Fresenius Medical Care has applied to construct a natural gas emergency generator located at 5105 S National Drive, 37914. Questions concerning the source(s) and the proposed permit may be addressed to Steven Lord at (865) 215-5916 or by e-mail at Steven.Lord@knoxcounty.org

To be considered, written comments must be received no later than July 7, 2024.

BIR Materials has applied to construct a portable crushing unit at 2635 Western Ave, Knoxville TN 37921. Questions concerning the source(s) and the proposed permit may be addressed to Rebecca Larocque at (865) 215-5941 or by e-mail at Rebecca.Larocque@knoxcounty.org 

To be considered, written comments must be received no later than July 18, 2024.

Neuro Asc Properties, LLC has applied to construct a 1220 HP emergency generator located at 1128 Weisgarber Rd, St 100. Questions concerning the source(s) and the proposed permit may be addressed to Michael Monroe at (865) 215-5915 or by e-mail at Michael.Monroe@knoxcounty.org

To be considered, written comments must be received no later than July 27, 2024.

Public Notice

Public Notice

Pursuant to 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) ยง58.10, Knox County Air Quality will make the Draft Annual Monitoring Network Plan available for public inspection for 30 days prior to submission to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Comments may be addressed to Amber Talgo at 865-215-5900 or by email airquality@knoxcounty.org. Comments are due by 4:30 pm on May 19, 2023. Click here to review the plan.

Please call 865-215-5900 or email airquality@knoxcounty.org if you have any questions or need assistance.