Forte Power Systems has applied for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit (SMOP) for the addition of 10 Degassing Ovens at the Heflin facility (Facility Number 305-0003) located at 6771 Highway 78E Heflin, Alabama 36264. The facility has requested production limits for the proposed ovens.

ADEM proposes to issue the final Synthetic Minor Operating Permit (SMOP) in accordance with the conditions of the draft SMOP, unless comments received in accordance with the following procedures result in a different permitting decision.

Persons wishing to comment may do so, in writing, to the Department's named contact above within 15 days following the publication date of this notice. In order to affect final decisions, comments must offer technically substantial information that is applicable to the proposed application.

A written request for a public hearing may also be filed within that 15-day period and must state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing. The Director shall hold a public hearing whenever it is found, on the basis of hearing requests, that there exists a significant degree of public interest in the permit application.

After consideration of all written comments, review of any public hearing record, and consideration of the requirements of the Alabama Air Pollution Control Act, the Federal Clean Air Act and applicable regulations, the Department will make a final determination. The Department will develop a response to comments, which will become part of the public record and will be available to persons upon request. Notice will be sent to any person requesting notice of the final action.

This notice is hereby given this January 1, 2009, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.