Posted on: July 15, 2024 - 7:00 a.m.

On July 15, 2024, the comment period begins for the proposal to issue an air quality control permit to Copper World, Inc. for the construction and operation of the Copper World Project in Pima County. The comment period ends on Sept. 15, 2024.

Class II Air Quality Permit No.: 96659

Permittee:

Copper World, Inc.

Facility:

Copper World Project
9025 E. Santa Rita Road
Sahuarita, Arizona 85629
Pima County

The facility emits the following air contaminants: coarse particulate matter with diameters 10 micrometers or less (PM₁₀), fine particulate matter with diameters 2.5 micrometers or less (PM_2.5), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrogen oxides (NO_X), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfuric acid mist (H₂SO₄) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).

Review Documents:

• Original Published Public Notice | View/Download > 
• Draft Permit | View/Download >
• Technical Support Document | View/Download >
• Permit Application (Originally Submitted) | View/Download >
• Permit Application (Revised Section) | View/Download >
• Final Modeling Report | View/Download >
• Quality Assurance Plan | View/Download >
• Copper World, Inc. Permit of Interest Page | View >
• Or in person at: 
  • ADEQ Record Center, Phoenix, AZ | Learn How >
  • Tucson City Clerk’s Office at 255 W. Alameda St. in Tucson, Arizona 85701

Public Comment Period:

Dates: July 15, 2024 – Sept. 15, 2024

Comments may be submitted as follows:

• On the Online Comment Portal | Submit Comment >
• By Email | Send Email >
• By Mail (Must be postmarked or received by Sept. 15, 2024):

ADEQ
Air Quality Division, Air Permits
Attn: Karla Murrieta
1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ  85007

• In Person at the Public Hearing | Sept. 10, 2024, 6 p.m. | View Details >

Community Meeting:

ADEQ will also hold a community meeting to discuss and share information regarding the Copper World Project on Aug. 14, 2024, 6 p.m. | Learn More >