EPA Objection Letter - TriGen-Colorado Energy Corporation - Proposed Title V Operating Permit

Sep 29, 2026

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U.S. EPA issues a formal written objection to the proposed Title V operating permit for TriGen-Colorado Energy Corporation, scheduled to be issued by the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division. The letter explains that the EPA received the proposed permit for review on July 31, 2000 and that the 45-day review period ends September 13, 2000. It cites statutory authority under Title V of the Clean Air Act and requires revisions addressing noncompliance with applicable requirements and permit program rules, including guidance to the permit conditions and reasons for the objection.

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EPA Objection Issues and Comments Regarding the Proposed Title V Operating Permit

I. OBJECTION ISSUES

1. Single Source Issue

UNITED . STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REGION 8 999 18TH STREET - SUITE 500 DENVER, CO 80202-2466 [http://www.epa.gov/region08](http://www.epa.gov/region08) AGENCY September 13, 2000 Ref: 8P-AR Ms. Margie Perkins, Director Air Pollution Control Division Department of Public Health and Environment 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, Colorado 80246-1530 Re: EPA Review of Proposed Title V Operating Permit for TriGen-Colorado Energy Corporation Dear Ms. Perkins: By this letter, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) objects to the proposed Title V operating permit (permit number \#96OPJE143) for TriGen-Colorado Energy Corporation (TriGen), proposed to be issued by the Air Pollution Control Division (Division) of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our office received the proposed permit for review on July 31, 2000. The 45-day period for EPA review expires on September 13, 2000. This formal objection, based on our review of the proposed permit and supporting information, is issued under the authority of Title V of the Clean Air Act (Act), specifically section 505(b) of the Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7661d(b), and 40 CFR §70.8(c) . Pursuant to 40 CFR §70.8(c)(1), EPA will object to the issuance of any proposed Title V operating permit that EPA determines does not comply with applicable requirements of the Act orthe operating permit program requirements of 40 CFR part 70. In accordance with 40 CFR §70.8(c)(1) and (4) and Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) Regulation No. 3, section C.V.B.5, when EPA objects in writing to the issuance of a permit within 45 days of receipt of the proposed permit and all necessary supporting information, the Division may not issue the permit. If the Division fails, within 90 days after the date of an objection by EPA, to revise and submit a proposed permit in response to the objection, EPA will issue or deny the permit in accordance with the requirements of the Federal program promulgated under Title V of the Act, 40 CFR part 71. Printed on Recycled Paper Pursuant to 40 CFR §70.8(c)(2), any EPA objection to a proposed permit shall include a statement of EPA’s reasons for objection and a description of the terms and conditions that the permit must include to respond to the objections. EPA’s objection issues are detailed in the enclosure to this letter. In addition to the objection issues, we have several additional concerns with the permit that are listed in the second part of the enclosure to this letter. While these items are not within the scope of our formal objection, we believe that these are important issues that we would like you to seriously consider. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Richard Long at (303) 312-6005 or Callie Videtich at (303) 312-6434, or your staff may contact Meredith Bond at (303) 312-6438 for technical matters, or Teresa Lukas of Regional Counsel at (303) 312-6898, for legal matters. Sincerely, /Signed by Throne Chambers for Clough/ Kerrigan G. Clough Assistant Regional Administrator Office of Partnerships and Regulatory Assistance cc: Jim King, CO AQPD (w/ enc.) Jeffry K. Richie, TriGen (w/ enc.) ENCLOSURE EPA Objection Issues and Comments Regarding the Proposed Title V Operating Permit for TriGen-Colorado Energy Corporation (State of Colorado Permit Number \#96OPJE143) I. OBJECTION ISSUES 1. Single Source Issue a. Permit, Section I, Conditions 3.1 and 3.2, page 4, treats TriGen and Coors as separate entities under Colorado's permitting regulations. This does not accord with EPA's interpretation of the "major source" definition (40 CFR §70.2), which, as applied to TriGen and Coors, would result in the TriGen power plant, including its boilers and associated equipment, and the Coors Brewery being treated as a single source. Coors originally built and owned the power plant, which is located in the middle of the brewery site in Golden, Colorado. In this c

FAQs

What is the EPA’s main action regarding TriGen’s proposed Title V permit?

The EPA objects in writing to the issuance of the proposed Title V operating permit for TriGen-Colorado Energy Corporation.

Under what legal framework does the EPA issue the objection?

The letter states the objection is issued under Title V of the Clean Air Act, specifically section 505(b), and cites 42 U.S.C. 7661d(b) and relevant CFR provisions (40 CFR §70.8(c)).

What central issue does the letter raise in the “Single Source Issue” section?

It argues TriGen and Coors should be treated as a single source for permitting purposes because Coors retains control and the power plant functions as a support facility within the brewery site, affecting major source determinations and permit applicability.

Sep 29, 2026

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