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The Public has until March 22 to comment on a permit modification application submitted by Allnex USA Inc., the chemical manufacturer in Wallingford. Allnex proposes a monitoring process for a new byproduct, “Tetrahydrofuran,” as well as modified permit limits for Acrylamide, Phosphorous and other requests related to its discharge into the Quinnipiac River. Read the posted notice here.

The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection (“Commissioner”) has made a tentative decision to issue a permit for the modifications.

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Prior to making a final determination to approve or deny any application, the Commissioner shall consider written comments on the application from interested persons that are received within 30 days of this public notice. Written comments should be directed to Christine Gleason, Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT, 06106 5127.

The Commissioner may hold a public hearing prior to approving or denying an application if in the Commissioner’s discretion the public interest will be best served thereby, and shall hold a hearing upon receipt of a petition signed by at least twenty-five persons. Notice of any public hearing shall be published at least 30 days prior to the 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 to: DEEP Office of Adjudications, 79 Elm Street, 3rd floor, Hartford, 06106-5127.  Petitions cannot be sent by fax or e-mail. Additional information can be found atwww.ct.gov/deep/adjudications.