Notice has been given that the City of Wilmington has applied for a permit (WT-2020/03) to remove exterior lead-containing coatings from an outdoor water tank by dry abrasive blasting. This activity will be located at 3067 New Castle Avenue, New Castle.

The application for this permit may be reviewed online via the version of this notice posted at de.gov/dnrecnotices. For additional information or for an appointment to review this application, please contact Tracy Mattson at (302) 739‑9402.

A public hearing on the above application will NOT be held unless the Secretary of DNREC receives a request for a hearing regarding that application within 15 days from the date of this notice, ending April 5. A request for a hearing shall be in writing. The request must also show a familiarity with the application and a reasoned statement of the permit’s probable impact.

All comments and public hearing requests should be mailed to the following address:

Division of Air Quality
State Street Commons, Suite 6A
100 W. Water Street, Dover 19904
302-739-9402

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