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DAQC-538-24
Site ID 12952 (B1)
MEMORANDUM
TO: FILE – BRC WELLINGTON, LLC (Formerly COVOL ENGINEERED FUELS,
LLC) – Wellington Coal Blending
THROUGH: Chad Gilgen, Minor Source Compliance Section Manager
FROM: Jared James, Environmental Scientist
DATE: June 3, 2024
SUBJECT: PARTIAL COMPLIANCE EVALUATION, Minor, Carbon County
INSPECTION DATE: May 29, 2024
SOURCE LOCATION: 1865 West Ridge Road
Wellington, UT 84542
SOURCE CONTACTS: Blue Sky Energy 971-220-0965
OPERATING STATUS: Not Operating. The April 26, 2021, inspection memo stated the
“Utah Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining records show that BRC
Wellington, LLC has forfeited its permit to operate.” No
processing appears to have been done since that time.
PROCESS DESCRIPTION: BRC Wellington, LLC removes rock and blends coal that is
trucked in from various coalmines in the area to achieve a fuel
that is the most efficient. Testing the coal from different mines is
done prior to the blending. Coal that is not of high enough
quality is sent to an on-site storage pile that is sold without
further processing. The removal of rock from blended coal is
accomplished by three air tables. Compressed air equipment sits
on top of three storage silos, each equipped with a baghouse.
Compressed air is blown through the air cleaning tables. Coal
containing rock is heavier, and is separated by the pneumatic air
classifying equipment. The coal not containing rock falls as
product into the storage silo. Coal containing rock continues on a
conveyer belt and is deposited outside of the storage silos for
pick up by a local coal-fired electric power company for fuel
(Sunnyside Cogen). The blended coal is sold to local power
plants.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: Approval Order (AO) DAQE-AN0129520006-09, dated
January 5, 2009
NSPS (Part 60), Y: Standards of Performance for Coal
Preparation and Processing Plants
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SOURCE EVALUATION: New signs have been put on the office and at the front gate
indicating that the source is now owned by Blue Sky Energy.
However, calling the posted phone number on the sign answers
as an unconnectable number. The Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) is working with subcontractors on land
reclamation at the south end of the property. Phillip “PJ” Jensen
with (DNR) was contacted (385-315-9505) about Blue Sky
Energy’s intent to start production. He stated that he does not
believe Blue Sky has any immediate plans for startup.
EMISSION INVENTORY: Not Applicable. According to previous memos, the source has
not operated since prior to 2017.
PREVIOUS ENFORCEMENT
ACTIONS: No enforcement actions within the past five years.
COMPLIANCE STATUS &
RECOMMENDATIONS: No compliance evaluation made, the source is not operating.
HPV STATUS: Not Applicable.
RECOMMENDATION FOR
NEXT INSPECTION: Decrease inspection frequency. Look for new AO or an
amendment to the current AO.
RECOMMENDATION FOR
NSR PERMITTING REVIEW: Look for request for administrative amendment.
ATTACHMENTS: None.