Public Notice – Environmental
Permit
Purpose of notice: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to limit air pollution emitted by a facility located in parts of Prince William, Stafford and Fauquier counties, Virginia.
Public comment period: October 1, 2026 to November 2, 2026.
Permit name: Federal Operating Permit issued by DEQ, pursuant to applicable air laws and regulations
Applicant name and address: United States Marine Corps; 3250 Catlin Avenue, Quantico, Virginia 22314.
Facility name, address and registration number: United States Marine Corps Base Quantico; 3250 Catlin Avenue, Quantico, Virginia 22314; Registration No. 70267.
Project description : United States Marine Corps has applied for renewal of the permit for United States Marine Corps Base Quantico. The facility is located in Prince William County off Interstate 95 and in parts of Stafford and Fauquier counties. The facility is classified as a major source of air pollution. The permit would allow the source to continue to operate emission units at the Military Base.
HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: 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.