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James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA

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Purpose of notice: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality to limit air pollution emitted by a facility in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Public comment period: September 17 to October 17, 2025

Permit name: State Operating Permit (SOP) issued by DEQ pursuant to applicable air laws and regulations.

Applicant name, address, and registration number: James Madison university, 800 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia; Registration #80117.

Project description: James Madison University has applied for a new State Operating Permit to limit emissions from a collection of Minor New Source Review permit exempt natural gas-fired boilers and heaters.  The permit would allow the source via an elective fuel restriction to limit the annual emissions from these units.

HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by hand-delivery, e-mail, or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses and email addresses of the commenter/requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester. A request for public hearing must also include: 1) The reason why a public hearing is requested. 2) A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requestor, including how and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit. 3) Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions. A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit.

Contact for public comments, document requests and additional information:

Debbie Medlin
DEQ Valley Regional Office
4411 Early Road
Rockingham, Virginia 22801
Phone: 540-217-7071
E-mail: debbie.medlin@deq.virginia.gov

The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office named above; may request copies of the documents from the contact person listed above; or may download copies of the draft permit and engineering analysis from the links below.

James Madison University - Draft Permit

James Madison University - Draft Engineering Analysis

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Public Notification Mailing List for Major Sources of Air Pollution

DEQ, as required by law and regulation, maintains a mailing list of persons who wish to be notified of the public comment period for certain types of air permits:

  • Permits for major sources of air pollution including Title V permits
  • Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permits
  • Non-attainment New Source Review Permits
  • Acid Rain Permits

These permits are subject to a mandatory public comment period prior to issuance. Any person who would like to be notified of these permit actions can complete and submit Form PPN to be added to the DEQ notification mailing list.

Individuals added to the list will receive the same public notice published in the newspaper, posted on the DEQ website and sent to EPA. Public comment periods are for a minimum of 30 days and a hearing may or may not be held at the end of the comment period depending on the type of permit and the comments received during the comment period. Contact Maya Whitaker with any questions. 

How to comment and/or request a public hearing for permits:

DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by hand-delivery, e-mail, or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the commenter/requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester.

A request for public hearing must also include:

  1. The reason why a public hearing is requested.
  2. A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requestor, including how and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit.
  3. Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions.

A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit or regulatory action.