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OTax Levies FIThank You's OTax Title Property FIWSLCB * I 103-t- WORDING FAR ENIDAW (Who, Wh Whe Whv. TermU STED at,nj cost, Public Comment Letter to the Washington Department of Ecology regarding the VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant Air Quality Notice of Construction Application (NOC). If necessary, was this document reviewed by accounting? El YES M NO iii N/A If necessary, was this document reviewed by legal? 0 YES F1 NO ® N/A DATE OF ACTION: -r Z.7-1 L1, APPROVE: DENIED ABSTAIN D1: D2: R14 D3: V- 4/23/24 DEFERRED OR CONTINUED TO: WITHDRAWN: GRANT COUNTY ❑ FFICE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS P 0 Box 37 EPHRATA WA 9BB23 (509) 754-201 1 July 21, 2026 Jenny Filipy, Environmental Engineer Washington Department of Ecology — Easter Region Office 4601 N. Monroe Street Spokane, WA 99205-1295 RE: Public Comment — VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant Air Quality Notice of Construction Application (NOC) Dear Ms. Filipy, The Board of County Commissioners respectfully submits the following comments regarding the Washington Department of Ecology's preliminary determination on VoltaGrid's Notice of Construction (NOC) application for an electric generation facility proposed east of Road O NW and north of Road L NW in Quincy. The Board appreciates Ecology's comprehensive technical review of the project and acknowledges Ecology's preliminary determination that the proposal meets the requirements of Chapter 173 -400 WAC. Ecology's analysis reflects a detailed evaluation of projected emissions including carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and formaldehyde and the effectiveness of the proposed pollution control technologies. The inclusion of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) controls for nitrogen oxides and oxidation catalyst controls for carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds demonstrates that the applicant has incorporated modern emissions -control systems consistent with Washington's air quality standards. The Board also recognizes the broader regional context in which this NOC application is being considered. Quincy and the surrounding region continue to experience significant industrial, agricultural, and technology -driven growth. As these sectors expand, the availability of reliable, firm, dispatchable energy resources remains essential to supporting existing employers, enabling new investment, and maintaining the stability of the regional electrical grid. While renewable energy resources are critical to Washington's long-term energy strategy, firm generation continues to play an important role in ensuring operational reliability for industries that depend on consistent, uninterrupted power. Kevin R. Burgess Rob Jones Cindy Carter District 1 District 2 District 3 "PTO MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS, SERVING TOGETHER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES? WHILE FOSTERING A RESPECTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT." GRANT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS P 0 Box 37 EPHRATA WA 9BB23 (509) 754-201 1 Our comments are not intended to advocate for any specific private development. Rather, the Board seeks to affirm the importance of Ecology's regulatory process and to express support for Ecology's analysis and preliminary determination as issued. Clear, consistent application of Washington's air quality regulations provides valuable certainty for public agencies, private developers, and regional stakeholders alike. Ecology's review of this NOC application helps reinforce that projects proposing modern emissions controls and meeting established regulatory thresholds can be evaluated transparently and objectively under existing law. The Board of County Commissioners appreciates the opportunity to comment and thanks Ecology for its diligence in reviewing this application. If you have any questions, please email us our office at commissionersg antcount. va.. ov. Sincerely, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Kevin R. Bu gess, Chair Rob es, Vice -Chair Cindy arter, Member Kevin R. Burgess Rob Jones Cindy Carter District 1 District 2 District 3 "To MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS? SERVING TOGETHER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES? WHILE FOSTERING A RESPECTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT." r.. PORT uinc... where husiness move)slir July 8, 2026 TO: Jenny Filipy Environmental Engineer Washington Department of Ecology — Eastern Region Office 4601 N. Monroe Street Spokane, WA 99205-1295 RE: Public Comment — VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant Air Quality Notice of Construction Application (NOC Dear Jenny Filipy: The Port of Quincy respectfully submits the following comments regarding the Washington Department of Ecology's preliminary determination on VoltaGrid's Notice of Construction (NOC) application for an electric generation facility proposed east of Road 0 NW and north of Road L NW in Quincy. The Port appreciates Ecology's comprehensive technical review of the project and acknowledges Ecology's preliminary determination that the proposal meets the requirements of Chapter 173-400 WAC. Ecology's analysis reflects a detailed evaluation of projected emissions —including carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and formaldehyde —and the effectiveness of the proposed pollution control technologies. The inclusion of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) controls for nitrogen oxides and oxidation catalyst controls for carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds demonstrates that the applicant has incorporated modern emissions -control systems consistent with Washington's air quality standards. The Port also recognizes the broader regional context in which this NOC application is being considered. Quincy and the surrounding region continue to experience significant industrial, agricultural, and technology -driven growth. As these sectors expand, the availability of reliable, firm, dispatchable energy resources remains essential to supporting existing employers, enabling new investment, and maintaining the stability of the regional electrical grid. While renewable energy resources are critical to Washington's long-term energy strategy, firm generation continues to play an important role in ensuring operational reliability for industries that depend on consistent, uninterrupted power. Our comments are not intended to advocate for any specific private development. Rather, the Port seeks to affirm the importance of Ecology's regulatory process and to express support for Ecology's analysis and preliminary determination as issued. Clear, consistent application of Washington's air quality regulations provides valuable certainty for public agencies, private developers, and regional stakeholders alike. Ecology's review of this NOC application helps reinforce that projects proposing modern emissions controls and meeting established regulatory thresholds can be evaluated transparently and objectively under existing law. The Port of Quincy appreciates the opportunity to comment and thanks Ecology for its diligence in reviewing this application. If you have any questions, please email us at ublicaffairs ortof uinc .or . Sincerely, PORT-- O-F-QUINCY CUA K Koms Pat�dc F. Connepf­ rm A. Kucm • Outlook ------------- Public Comment — VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant Air Quality Notice of Construction Application (N®C) From Patrick Boss < publicaffairs@portofquincy.org > Date Thu 7/9/2026 12:09 PM To jenny.filipy@ecy.wa.gov <jenny.fi1ipy@ecy.wa.gov> Cc Curt Morris <cmorris@portofquincy.org> 0 1 attachment (90 K13) July 2026 Public Comment from Port of Quincy— VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant Air Quality Notice of Construction Application (NOC).pdf,- **EXTERNAL EMAIL** This email originated from outside Grant County's network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Jenny, Thank you for the email below and for providing the details regarding the public comment period for VoltaGrid's Electric Generation Plant Notice of Construction (NOC) application. Below/attached for your review are the Port of Quincy's formal comments approved on July 8 and submitted on July 9, 2026. These comments affirm the Port's appreciation for Ecology's thorough technical evaluation, acknowledge the preliminary determination that the project meets the requirements of Chapter 173-400 WAC, and emphasize the importance of clear and consistent regulatory processes for all regional stakeholders. From: Washington Department of Ecology �1 .g vdell 3 Y.Com Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:37 AM Subject: VoltaGrid, Electric Generation Plant, Quincy Public Comment Period I periodo de comentarios publicos del VoltaGrid, Electric Generation Plant, Quincy !;Washington Department of Ecology logo We are accepting public comments about VoltaGrid, Electric Generation Plant's air quality notice of construction application through August 13, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Air quality notice of construction application for VoltaGrid, Electric Generation Plant, Quincy Public comments accepted from July 7, 2026, midnight— August 13, 2026,11:59 p.m. Para asistencia en espanol: servicios de Idiornas or AQ-outreach@ecy .wa.gov VoltaGrid submitted a notice of construction (NOC) application for their site location east of Road O NW and north of Road L NW, in Quincy. (Parcel 0401414050 at Section 4, Township 20 N. Range 24 E.) VoltaGrid supplies affordable, ready -to -use clean power and fuel solutions for both remote locations and sites connected to the electricity grid. VoltaGrid is proposing to install 14 prime power natural gas generators, 30 megawatts (MWe) total power supply. VoltaGrid plans to install air pollution control equipment to the generators. This includes selective catalytic reduction controls for nitrogen oxides, and an oxidation catalyst controls for carbon monoxide (CO) and volatile organic compounds (VOCS). Emission increases from this project include: • 41 tons per year carbon monoxide (CO) • 10 tons per year volatile organic compounds (VOCS) • 8.8 tons per year particulate matter (PM) • 8.7 tons per year nitrogen oxides (NO) • 6.3 tons per year formaldehyde (CH20) • 6.2 tons per year sulfur dioxide (S02) We determined this proposal satisfies the requirements of Chapter 173-400 WAC. Tentative public hearing (if requested by July 22, 2026, 11:59 p.m.) Monday, August 10, 2026, 6 p.m. online We will hold an online public hearing if there is significant public interest. If we do not receive significant written requests for a public hearing by July 22, 2026, 11:59 p.m., then the online public hearing will be cancelled. If you request a public hearing, please tell us if you need interpretation in a language other than English. The public comment period is now available for public review: hops: ecology,a.gov G If you are having -technical difficulties, please contact Janice Batchelor at ja nice. batchelor@ecywa.gov. VoltaGrid, Electric Generation Plant, Quincy Aviso de construccion referents a la calidad del afire Del 7 de julio de 2026, 12 a.m. y finaliza a las 11:59 p. m. del 13 de agosto de 2026. Para asistencia en espanol: serviciQs de Idiomas or AQoutreachgecy.wa.gov. VoltaGrid, Electric Generation Plant (VoltaGrid) present o-' una solicited de construccion para sus instalaciones, ubicadas al este de Road O NW y al norte de Road L NW, en Quincy. (Parcela 0401414050 en la Seccion 4, Municipio 20 N, Rango 24 E.) VoltaGrid suministra soluciones de energia y combustible listas para ser usadas, asequibles y limpias, para aplicaciones remotas y paralelas a la red de distribution. VoltaGrid propone instalar 14 generadores de gas natural de primera potencia, con un suministro de energia total de 30 megavatios (MWe). VoltaGrid planea instalar equipos de control de la contamination atmosferica en los generadores. Esto incluye sistemas de reduction catalitica selecfiva para los oxidos de nitrogeno y catalizadores de oxidation para el monoxido de carbono (CO) y los compuestos organicos volatiles (COV). Los aumentos de emisiones de este proyecto incluyen: • 41 toneladas por ano de monoxido de carbono (CO) • 10 toneladas por ano de compuestos organicos volatiles (COV) • 8.8 toneladas por ano de material particulado (PM) • 8.7 toneladas por ano de oxidos de nitrogeno (NO) • 6.3 toneladas por ano de formaldehido (CH20) • 6.2 toneladas por ano de dioxido de azufre (S02) Determinamos que esta propuesta satisface los requisitos del Capitulo 173-400 WAC. Planeamos aprobar esta solicitud. Audiencia pu'blica tentativa (Si se solicita antes del 22 de Julio de 2026, 11:59 p.m.) Lunes 10 de agosto de 2026, a las 6 p.m. en linea Tendremos una audiencia publica en linea si hay un interes publico significativo. Si no recibimos solicitudes significativas por escrito para una audiencia publica antes del 22 de julio de 2026, a las 11:59 p.m., se cancelara la audiencia publica en Linea. Si solicita una audiencia publica, informenos si necesita ayuda en un idioma que no sea ingles. Para comentar antes del 13 de agosto de 2026, utilice uno de los metodos que se indican a continuacion. El periodo de comentarios publicos ya esta disponible pars su revision: https:jZec0logy.wa.gov/VG Si tiene dificultades tecnicas comuniquese con Janice Batchelor a janice. batchel r@ecy.wa..g v. Revillew Documents Onfi'llne Comment Form Comment by mail: Jenny Filipy Washington Department of Ecology Eastern Region Office 4601 N. Monroe Street, Spokane, WA 99205-1295 Accessibility To request ADA accommodation for disabilities, or printed materials in a format for the visually impaired, email janice. batchelorecy.wa.gov or call 509-496-3003, 711 (relay service), or 877-833-6341 (TTY). Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your comments. Ecology will consider all comments and complete our review of the proposal after the close of the public review period. Comentario por correo Jenny Filipy Oficina Regional del Este del Departamento de Ecologia de Washington 4601 North Monroe Street Spokane, WA 99205-1295 Accesibilidad Para solicitar adaptaciones de la ADA pars personas con discapacidad o materiales impresos en un formato adaptado para personas con discapacidad visual, envie un correo electronico a janice. batchelorC«)ecy.wa.gov o Ilame al 509-496-3003, 711 (servicio de retransmision) 0 877-833-6341 (TTY). Gracias por tomarse el tiempo pars compartir sus comentarios. Ecologia considerara todos los comentarios y finalizara la revision de la propuesta una vez finalizado el periodo de revision publica. !may. Environmental Engineer Em ail Pho ne 509-405-2487