Kentucky environmental lawyer Sanders says Louisville Air Control District announces public comment period for two Title V air permits.

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) announced its intent to issue a final Title V Operating Permit to Veterans Administration Medical Center (Hospital utilizing fuel oil fired boilers), 800 Zorn Avenue; and to LG&E Company Zorn Generating Station (Electricity Peaking Station), 3001 Upper River Road, in accordance with the District’s regulation 2.16.

Under the District’s rule, a 30 day public comment period starts March 25, 2009 and ends on April 24, 2009 on these two air permits. 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 permits are available at the District office, 850 Barret Ave, Louisville between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday by calling Eva Addison at (502) 574-6005. Written comments will be accepted by Eva Addison, Permitting Engineering Supervisor, at the District office until 5:00 p.m. April 24, 2009.