International Paper Co. submitted an Intermediate Operating Permit renewal application for its container plant located in Kansas City, Missouri. The department reviewed the application and proposes to reissue an Intermediate Operating Permit. The department invites the public to review and offer written comments on the draft permit until March 17, 2024. The public can review the renewal application and draft permit below. Copies of the draft permit, all materials the applicant submitted, other than those granted confidential treatment, and a summary of other materials, if any, considered in making the preliminary permit determination are available from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Air Pollution Control Program, PO Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176, or by calling 573-751-4817.
Written comments or any relevant information or materials may be submitted by mail to Stephen Hall, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Air Pollution Control Program, PO Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176 or by email to apcppermitspn@dnr.mo.gov. Comments submitted by email are limited to 20 MB in size. Comments larger than 20 MB need to be submitted by mail to the address above.
An informal public hearing about the draft permit will be scheduled, if requested by March 7, 2024. The person(s) requesting the hearing must identify material issues regarding the preliminary permit determination. If a public hearing is scheduled, an announcement for the public hearing will be posted at Air Public Notices.