Hayward Demos - Local Issues
2-4-2010 ... The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has approved the Prevention of Significant Deterioration ("PSD") Permit for the Russell City Energy Center on February 3, 2010. The effective date of the PSD permit is March 22, 2010. The final permit, the response to comments document, the permit transmittal letter, and other documents are available below.
The Russell City Energy Center is a proposed natural gas fired combined-cycle power plant that would have a nominal output of 600 megawatts. It is proposed to be located at 3862 Depot Road, near the corner of Depot Road and Cabot Blvd., in Hayward, CA.
Any questions may be directed to Weyman Lee, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, 939 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, by email at weyman@baaqmd.gov , or by phone at (415) 749-4796
The District is proposing to issue a Prevention of Significant Deterioration ("PSD") Permit for the Russell City Energy Center. The District held a Public Hearing on the proposed PSD Permit on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Hayward City Hall, 777 B Street, Hayward, CA, 94541, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The District is also seeking written public comment on the proposed permit. Written comments should be directed to Weyman Lee, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, 939 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, and may be submitted by email to Mr. Lee at Weyman@baaqmd.gov. Written comments must be received by September 16, 2009.
The District's proposal is a revision to its initial proposal to issue a PSD permit in December of 2008. The District held a Public Hearing on the initial proposal on January 21, 2008, and also received written comments from the public. The District has revised its initial proposal based on the comments received, and is now seeking further public comment on the revised proposal.
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