Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Cascades Holding US Inc., Newtown

Notice of Tentative Determination to Approve a Point Source
New Source Review Permit Application 

Applicant: Cascades Holding US, Inc.
Application No. 201908426
City/Town: Newtown, CT

The Commissioner of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) hereby gives notice that a tentative determination has been reached to approve the following application. The proposed activity will affect air resources. The Commissioner also gives notice that a hearing may be held on this application if the Commissioner determines that the public interest will best be served thereby, and shall hold a hearing as provided below.

Applicant’s Name and Address: Cascades Holding US Inc., 1 Edmund Road, Newtown, CT 06470

Contact Name/Phone/Email: Mr. Geoffrey Schiffenhaus, (203) 426-5871, Ext. 74004

Type of Permit: New Source Review permit for Ink-Jet Printing Line

Relevant Statute(s)/Regulation: CGS 22a-174, Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990

Facility Location: Cascades Containerboard Packaging, 1 Edmund Road, Newtown, CT 06470

INFORMATION REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENT

Interested persons may obtain copies of the application from the applicant at the above address. The application, proposed permit and supporting documentation are available for inspection at DEEP, Bureau of Air Management, 79 Elm Street, 5th floor, Hartford, CT from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday and at other times by appointment. All interested persons are invited to express their views on the tentative determination concerning this application in accordance with Sections 22a-3a-5(b) and 22a-174-2a(c) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Written comments or a request for a public hearing on the application should be directed to Ms. Rintra McIntyre, Bureau of Air Management, DEEP, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127, no later than 30 days from the publication date of this notice. Comments regarding this application may be submitted via electronic mail to: rintra.mcintyre@ct.gov.    

 

PETITIONS FOR HEARING

Petitions for a hearing should include the application number noted above and also identify a contact person to receive notifications. Petitions may also identify a person who is authorized to engage in discussions regarding the application and, if resolution is reached, withdraw the petition. Original petitions must be mailed or delivered within the comment period noted above to: DEEP Office of Adjudications, 79 Elm Street, 3rd floor, Hartford, 06106-5127. Petitions cannot be sent by fax or email. For additional information go to www.ct.gov/deep/adjudications.  

 

ADA PUBLICATION STATEMENT

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request an accommodation, call 860-424-3194, or deep.hrmed@ct.gov.  

 

Published in The News-Times on February 14, 2020

 

Draft Permit