Boise-The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) is seeking public comment on J.R. Simplot Co.’s proposed air quality permit to construct and operate a 10-acre decant pond at its Don phosphate fertilizer plant near Pocatello. IDEQ is also seeking comment on Monsanto’s proposed Tier II air quality operating permit for the company’s P4 Production LLC elemental phosphorus plant near Soda Springs. Monsanto’s proposed permit establishes requirements for operating air pollution emissions control equipment there. The department has reviewed and analyzed Simplot’s permit application and determined the proposed action will not cause nor contribute to violating any ambient air quality standards, nor injure or unreasonably affect humans, animals, or vegetation. The deadlines for submitting written comments regarding the proposed Simplot and Monsanto permits are 5 p.m. MST, Monday, Nov. 2, and 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, respectively. For technical information on the proposed permits, Carole Zundel and Morrie Lewis of IDEQ’s air quality division may be contacted at (208) 373-0502 or via e-mail at carole.zundel@deq.idaho.gov or morrie.lewis@deq.idaho.gov. Written comments on the proposed permits may be submitted electronically on DEQ’s web site; by mail to Faye Weber, Air Quality Division, DEQ State Office, 1410 N. Hilton, Boise, ID 83706; or by e-mail to faye.weber@deq.idaho.gov.
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