The Modeling Protocol provides information on how the facility plans to accurately model the concentrations of Toxic Air Contaminants (TACs) that community members may be exposed to based on the TAC emissions data from the approved Emissions Inventory. A Risk Assessment Work Plan is required for more complex Risk Assessments (Level 3 or Level 4) and provides more detailed information about locations where people live or normally congregate around the facility and how risk to these community members will be evaluated.
The Risk Assessment provides the summary of findings on potential risks to the surrounding community from emissions of Toxic Air Contaminants (TACs) from this facility. The assessment indicates the exposure location(s) in the community with the highest potential Cancer and Noncancer health risk, and DEQ uses this information to regulate TAC emissions from the facility. In some cases, the risk may be very low and no further action may be required, or the risk may exceed health-based standards where DEQ can require risk reductions. In most cases, permit conditions will be developed and included in a facility's air quality permit to regulate TAC emissions based on the results of the risk assessment.
Dec. 11, 2024: Facility requested an extension of the deadline to submit the Modeling Protocol and Risk Assessment Work Plan.
Dec. 13, 2024: DEQ approved the extension request.
March 4, 2025: Facility submitted a Modeling Protocol, Risk Assessment Work Plan, and Risk Assessment
- Modeling Protocol, Risk Assessment Work Plan, and Risk Assessment Report
- Crosswalk of Receptors
July 8, 2025: DEQ requested additional information to complete review of the Modeling Protocol, Risk Assessment Work Plan, and Risk Assessment Report
July 17, 2025: Facility requested a partial extension of the deadline to respond to DEQ's request for additional information.
July 24, 2025: DEQ responded to the extension request.
Aug. 27, 2025: DEQ responded to the Modeling Protocol, Risk Assessment Work Plan, and Risk Assessment Report submittal with a request for revisions and additional information.
Oct. 27, 2025: Facility submitted a revised Modeling Protocol, Risk Assessment Work Plan, and Risk Assessment