ODEC – Marsh Run Generation
Facility
Public Notice – Environmental Permit
Purpose of notice: To seek public comment on certain provisions of a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to limit air pollution emitted by a facility in Fauquier County, Virginia.
Public comment period: April 15, 2026 to May 15, 2026
Permit name: Federal Operating Permit - Acid Rain Sources issued by DEQ, pursuant to applicable air laws and regulations
Applicant name and address: Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC), 4201 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Facility name, address and registration number: ODEC – Marsh Run Generation Facility, 12109 Lucky Hill Road, Remington, VA 22734; Registration No. 40996
Project description: ODEC has applied for a modification to the permit for ODEC – Marsh Run Generation Facility. The facility is classified as a major source of air pollution. The proposed change in emissions would be 27.11 tons/yr of CO, 0.03 tons/yr of VOC, -1.79 tons/yr of SO2, and -16.22 tons/yr of PM10 and PM2.5. The permit modification would allow the source to install upgrades on each of the combustion turbines and continue to operate emission units at the electric power generating facility.
HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: DEQ is accepting comments on the significant modification Conditions 3, 8 through 16, 19, 21, 25, 26, 29 through 36, 40, 48, 69, 70, and 74 only. DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by hand-delivery, e-mail, or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names and mailing addresses or email addresses of the commenter/requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester. A request for public hearing must also include: 1) The reason why a public hearing is requested. 2) A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requester, including how and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit. 3) Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit, with suggested revisions. Please note this draft permit is being concurrently reviewed as a proposed permit by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for a public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit.
Contact for public comments, document requests and additional information: Olajumoke Kayode; Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193; Phone: (571) 866-6491; E-mail: olajumoke.kayode@deq.virginia.gov. The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office named by appointment or may request copies of the documents from the contact person listed above.