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.

AllWaste Onsite, LLC has applied to construct a Natural Gas Boiler and Wet Scrubber for a grease processing plant at 922 Deleware Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921. Questions concerning the source 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 January 17, 2025.

Vulcan Materials has applied to construct a static screen at two locations: 1716 Everett Rd Knoxville, TN 37922, and 2500 Riverside Drive, Knoxville 37920. Questions concerning the source and the proposed permits 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 February 13, 2025.

Public Notice

Republic Plastics L.P - K-2 Plant located at 5428 N National Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914 has applied to renew the Title V operating permit. The draft permit is available for public review. Questions concerning the source 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 to our office no later than February 16, 2025.

Exceptional Events Demonstration: 2023 Canadian Wildfire Smoke Event

For the Exceptional Events Demonstration: 2023 Canadian Wildfire Smoke Event, comments will be accepted through Jan. 27, 2025

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


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140 Dameron Ave,
Knoxville, TN 37917
865-215-5000
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Knoxville, TN 37923
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