PUBLIC NOTICE | Renewal & Revision to Air Quality Control Permits issued to Energy Fuels Resources Permit #s 62877,62878 and 63895

Revised on: August 25, 2016 - 2:29pm

ADEQ proposes to issue renewals of and a significant revision to Air Quality Control Permits held by Energy Fuels Resources. This facility is subject to the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act, Code of Federal Regulations, Arizona Revised Statute 49-426 and the Arizona Administrative Code, Title 18, Chapter 2. 

Permittee

Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc. permits are for the operation of uranium mines at Canyon Mine (approximately 6 miles south of Tusayan, Coconino County), EZ Mine (approximately 37 miles south of Fredonia, Mohave County) and AZ1 Mine (approximately 35 miles south of Fredonia, Mohave County). These facilities are sources of particulate matter and products of combustion (carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide and volatile organic compounds).

Permittee mailing address: 
Energy Fuels Resources, Inc.
225 Union Blvd., Suite 600
Lakewood, CO 80228

Permit Type(s) 

  • Air Quality Control Permit Renewals No. 62877 and No. 62878

  • Air Quality Control Significant Revision Permit No. 63895
Review Documents

Original Published Public Notice | View/Print >

Permit No 62877 — Canyon Mine 

Draft Permit | View >
Technical Support Document | View >

Permit No 62878 — EZ Mine
Draft Permit  | View > 
Technical Support Document | View > 

Permit No 63895 — AZ1 Mine
Draft Permit  | View > 
Technical Support Document | View > 

These documents are also avalable for review in person at ADEQ Record Center | Learn More > 
or at the following locations:

Town of Fredonia
Town Clerk's Office
25 N. Main
Fredonia, AZ 86022

Mohave County Clerk's Office
700 W. Beale Street
Kingman, AZ 86401

Coconino County Clerk’s Office
219 E. Cherry Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Tuba City Library
78 Main Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045

Public Comment Period 

Dates: July 25, 2016 – Aug. 30, 2016

You have an opportunity to submit written comments on the permit renewals and revision and make oral comments at the public hearing. Written comments must include the name, mailing address, signature of commenter and/or their agent or attorney and clearly state reasons why the permit should or should not be issued. Grounds for comment are limited to whether the permits meet the criteria for issuance spelled out in the state air pollution control laws or rules. 

Comments may be submitted as follows:
     By Email | Send Email > 
     By Fax: 602-771-2299
     By Mail (Must be postmarked by Aug. 30, 2016):

       ADEQ
       Balaji Vaidyanathan
       Air Quality Permits Section Manager
       1110 West Washington Street, 3415A-1
       Phoenix, AZ  85007 

Public Hearing Dates

ADEQ will be holding three public hearings:

Monday, Aug. 29, 2016

Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Fredonia High School Gymnasium
221 E. Hortt Street
Fredonia, AZ 86022

Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 
Time: 1 p.m.
Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites
Tsotsvalki Conference Center
Tunatya Room #3 
Junction of Hwy 160 and Hwy 264 in Tuba City 

Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016
Time: 6 p.m.
Place:  Sinagua Middle School
Auditorium — Mini A
3950 E. Butler Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004

ADEQ will consider all comments received in making a final decision on the proposed permits. Everyone commenting will receive notification of the final decision. People who file comments on the permits will have the right to appeal the final decision as an appealable agency action to the Office of Administrative Hearing (OAR) pursuant to §41.1092.03, and the appeal must be filed within thirty (30) days after the issuance of the final decision. The OAR may sustain, modify, or reverse the final decision.