PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft permit amendment from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to limit air pollution emitted by a facility in Russell County, Virginia.
Public comment period: September 2, 2026 to October 2, 2026
Permit name: State Operating Permit (SOP) issued by DEQ ,pursuant to applicable air laws and regulations
Applicant/facility name and address: Samuel, Son & Company (USA) Inc.; 58 Samuel Way, Lebanon, Virginia 24266; Registration Number 11745
Project description: Samuel, Son & Company (USA) Inc. has applied for an amendment to a permit for a metal storage tank manufacturing facility. The significant amendment to the permit revises the equipment list and recordkeeping requirements. The permit would allow the source to emit hazardous air pollutants below major source levels.
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 and mailing addresses or 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 requester, 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 a public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit.
Contact for public comments, document requests, and additional information: Stacie Jenkins; Southwest Regional Office, 355-A Deadmore Street, Abingdon, Virginia, 24210; Phone: 276-477-9087; E-mail:[email protected]; The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office named above or may request copies of the documents from the contact person listed above.
LNR 09-2;2026
