Permit Issuance Notices Pursuant to Rule 1302(D)(3)(a)(i) and (ii)
The permit issuance actions listed below are being posted on this website for public notice and comment, pursuant to District Rule 1302 - Procedure. These notices will be posted for thirty (30) days after issuance. The permit application and all supporting information (including preliminary decision documents if any) will be provided upon request. Any person may request additional information regarding any permit issuance action, information on possible Hearing Board appeals or information on rejected comments, or information regarding how to request a public hearing on an action (if applicable). To make such a request contact the District by email at permittingapps@mdaqmd.ca.gov or in writing to MDAQMD, Attention: Executive Director, 14306 Park Avenue, Victorville CA 92392. Please note that public notices as required by Rule 1302(C)(7)(a) and (b) (such as Federal Operating Permit, Emission Reduction Credit consumption, significant health risk, major Modification, major Prevention of Significant Deterioration or Federally Significant issuances) are noticed separately on the District website and in newspapers of general circulation; please contact the District if you are looking for information on specific permitting actions or need assistance regarding the commenting process (there is a contact email link and a website link at the bottom of this page).
| Facility ID | Facility Description | Facility Location | Permit Number | Permit Title | Proposed Permitting Action | Date Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2600 | Mars Petcare | 13243 Nutro Way, Victorville, CA 92392 | C009661 | ODOR CONTROL SYSTEM, COATING ROOM VENT | The Mars Petcare facility proposes the following changes: 1. Replacing two (2) Calgon Corporation HIGH FLOW VENTSORB 3000 canisters with 3,000 lbs of activated carbon each, operating in series with a single (1) Calgon Corporation carbon canister or similar model with 12,500 lbs of carbon. The new Carbon cannister will be equipped with a Carbon Saturation Indicator device. 2. Increasing the Coating Room exhaust air flow to the Carbon Odor Abatement device from 2,500 cfm to 10,000 cfm. 3. Increasing the Coating Room exhaust air flow fan size from 20-HP to 50-HP. 4. Increase the Coating Room exhaust air flow duct diameter from 18 inches to 3 6 inches. | 07/15/2026 |
| 623 | Barstow Travel Center | 2930 Lenwood Road, Barstow, CA 92311 | G001115 | GASOLINE DISPENSING FACILITY | Applicant proposes to modify an existing retail fuel dispensing facility by upgrading the 6 existing Gilbarco Encore dispensers to a newer model. This will replace the existing assist equipment subject to CARB Executive Order VR-202 with new balance equipment subject to CARB Executive Order VR-204. All proposed fuel dispensing and storage equipment has been evaluated and is compliant with all applicable local, state, and federal air quality rules and regulations. | 07/15/2026 |
| 4702 | Sinotec USA, LLC - Hesperia | 8787 , Hesperia, CA 92344 | B015555 | NATURAL GAS IC ENGINE, GENERATOR | Obtain an Authority to Construct permit for a new, stationary, natural gas-fired ICE powering an electric generator for prime use. This Permit Unit has a PTE less than 25 pounds per day of any Nonattainment Air Pollutant, based on 24 hours per day operation. This Facility also has a PTE less than 25 tons per year of any Nonattainment Air Pollutant; therefore, BACT is not required, per District Rule 1303(A). See Applicable Rules for further discussion of NSR/T-NSR. | 07/10/2026 |
| 4707 | Beaver No 1 | 16560 Beaver Rd, Adelanto, CA 92301 | COCP000142 | CANNABIS ODOR COMPLIANCE PLAN | To obtain a Cannabis Odor Compliance Plan in response to the submission of a complete COCP application package. | 07/08/2026 |
| 4708 | San Bernardino Sustainability Park | 17900 Sheep Creek Road, Adelanto, CA 92301 | DCP000231 | DUST CONTROL PLAN (RULE 403(C)(6)(a) CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION) | To obtain a Dust Control Plan Authorization in response to the submission of a complete DCP application package. | 07/02/2026 |
| 4609 | Crimson Solar Project Phase 2 - Cobalt | 23895 Power Line Road, Desert Center, CA 92239 | B015586 | DIESEL IC ENGINE, GENERATOR | Obtain an Authority to Construct permit for a new, stationary, diesel-fired ICE powering an electric generator for prime use. This Permit Unit has a PTE less than 25 pounds per day of any Nonattainment Air Pollutant, based on the maximum operating hours of 24 hours per day up to 8760 hours per year. The PTE for this permit unit is below the 25 tpy offset threshold. BACT is not required, per District Rule 1303(A). See Applicable Rules for further discussion of NSR/T-NSR. | 07/02/2026 |
| 4679 | NTC - Combined Heat and Power Plant | Bldg. 602, 5th Street, Fort Irwin, CA 92310 | DCP000230 | DUST CONTROL PLAN (RULE 403(C)(6)(a) CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION) | To obtain a Dust Control Plan Authorization in response to the submission of a complete DCP application package. | 07/02/2026 |
| 4367 | Lockhart Solar Project | 43880 Harper Lake Rd., Hinkley, CA 92347 | DCP000229 | DUST CONTROL PLAN (RULE 403(C)(9) SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PROJECT) | To obtain an updated Dust Control Plan Authorization in response to the submission of a complete DCP application package. | 07/02/2026 |
| 4700 | Liberty Yermo - Helbro Well 04 | 0.24 Miles N of Yermo Rd on Nuggest Rd, Yermo, CA 92398 | E015566 | DIESEL IC ENGINE, EMERGENCY GENERATOR | Obtain an Authority to Construct permit for a new, stationary, emergency, diesel-fired Internal Combustion Engine (ICE). This Permit Unit has a Nonattainment Air Pollutant PTE less than 25 pounds per day and less than 25 tons per year for NOx and VOC, and less than 15 tons per year for PM10, based on usage rates of 24 hours per day and 50 hours per year; therefore, BACT is not required pursuant to District Rule 1303(A). | 07/02/2026 |
| 4704 | VVUHSD - Transportation | 14801 South Mojave Drive, Victorville, CA 92392 | T015556 | TANK, WASTE OIL STORAGE | Obtain Authority to Construct (ATC) permit for operation of a waste oil storage tank. This waste oil tank was installed at least 10 years ago and has been in use ever since. | 06/30/2026 |
| 4675 | Harris Exploration - Stronghold Silver USA | 8mi NE of Barstow, 4mi NW of Yermo, 1mi W of Calico Ghost Town, Barstow, CA 92311 | B015512 | DIESEL IC ENGINE, PORTABLE DRILLING EQUIPMENT | Obtain an Authority to Construct permit for a new, portable, diesel-fired ICE powering the mechanical workings of a portable drill. This Permit Unit has a PTE less than 25 pounds per day of any Nonattainment Air Pollutant, based on the maximum possible use of 24 hours per day. The PTE for this permit unit is below the 25 tpy offset threshold based on a use of 8,760 hours annually. BACT is not required, per District Rule 1303(A). See Applicable Rules for further discussion of NSR/T-NSR. NOTE: This unit is being permitted under the assumption there is not a superseding permit from any other governing agency. The operator was unable to give confirmation of any existing permits through PERP or DOORS. | 06/30/2026 |
| 4705 | Haynes Generating Station - Power Const. & Maint. | District Wide, MDAQMD, CA 92392 | C015559 | HEPA VACUUM | Issue a permit for HEPA Equipment (air pollution control device) to be used at various locations within the MDAQMD for Asbestos and Lead Abatement. Initial Location is 16800 Aster Rd, Adelanto, CA | 06/24/2026 |
| 4705 | Haynes Generating Station - Power Const. & Maint. | District Wide, MDAQMD, CA 92392 | C015558 | HEPA VACUUM | Issue a permit for HEPA Equipment (air pollution control device) to be used at various locations within the MDAQMD for Asbestos and Lead Abatement. Initial Location is 16800 Aster Rd, Adelanto, CA | 06/24/2026 |
| 4705 | Haynes Generating Station - Power Const. & Maint. | District Wide, MDAQMD, CA 92392 | C015557 | HEPA VACUUM | Issue a permit for HEPA Equipment (air pollution control device) to be used at various locations within the MDAQMD for Asbestos and Lead Abatement. Initial Location is 16800 Aster Rd, Adelanto, CA | 06/24/2026 |
| 4205 | Exquadrum - Victorville | 13490 Forge Street, Victorville, CA 92392 | B015540 | HYPERGOLIC FUEL TEST STAND | Obtain an Authority to Construct for the operation of a new rocket thruster test stand. This Permit Unit has a PTE less than 25 pounds per day of any Nonattainment Air Pollutant, based on the maximum possible operational hours of 24 hours per day, 8,760 hours per year. This Facility also has a PTE less than 25 tons per year of any Nonattainment Air Pollutant; therefore, BACT is not required, per District Rule 1303(A). See Applicable Rules for further discussion of NSR/T-NSR. | 06/24/2026 |
| 4205 | Exquadrum - Victorville | 13490 Forge Street, Victorville, CA 92392 | C015541 | VAPOR SCRUBBING SYSTEM | Obtain an Authority to Construct for the operation of a new rocket thruster test stand and associated scrubber system. This Permit Unit has a PTE less than 25 pounds per day of any Nonattainment Air Pollutant, based on the maximum possible operational hours of 24 hours per day, 8,760 hours per year. This Facility also has a PTE less than 25 tons per year of any Nonattainment Air Pollutant; therefore, BACT is not required, per District Rule 1303(A). See Applicable Rules for further discussion of NSR/T-NSR. | 06/24/2026 |
| 589 | NTC Training Mission | Bldg. 602, 5th street, Fort Irwin, CA 923105085 | B015554 | HOT WATER BOILER, LPG/PROPANE (BLDG 298) | Obtain an Authority to Construct for the operation of a new liquid propane gas (LPG) fired boiler. This Permit Unit has a PTE less than 25 pounds per day of any Nonattainment Air Pollutant, based on the maximum possible operational hours of 24 hours per day, 8,760 hours per year. This Facility also has a PTE less than 25 tons per year of any Nonattainment Air Pollutant; therefore, BACT is not required, per District Rule 1303(A). See Applicable Rules for further discussion of NSR/T-NSR. | 06/22/2026 |
| 589 | NTC Training Mission | Bldg. 602, 5th street, Fort Irwin, CA 923105085 | B015553 | HOT WATER BOILER, LPG/PROPANE (BLDG 299) | Obtain an Authority to Construct for the operation of a new liquid propane gas (LPG) fired boiler. This Permit Unit has a PTE less than 25 pounds per day of any Nonattainment Air Pollutant, based on the maximum possible operational hours of 24 hours per day, 8,760 hours per year. This Facility also has a PTE less than 25 tons per year of any Nonattainment Air Pollutant; therefore, BACT is not required, per District Rule 1303(A). See Applicable Rules for further discussion of NSR/T-NSR. | 06/22/2026 |
| 2931 | Verizon Wireless - Big Maria | 9 miles North of, Blythe, CA 92225 | E015539 | LPG/PROPANE ICE, EMERGENCY GENERATOR | Obtain an Authority to Construct permit for a new, stationary, LPG-fired ICE powering an electric generator for emergency use. This Permit Unit has a PTE less than 25 pounds per day of any Nonattainment Air Pollutant, based on 24 hours per day operation. This Facility also has a PTE less than 25 tons per year of any Nonattainment Air Pollutant; therefore, BACT is not required, per District Rule 1303(A). See Applicable Rules for further discussion of NSR/T-NSR. | 06/22/2026 |
| 364 | Mountain Pass Mine | 67750 Bailey Road, Mountain Pass, CA 92366 | C015547 | SXS/SXT HCL ADSORBER #2 | The proposed processes are solvent extraction circuits that extract specific heavy rare earth elements present in the process stream from SXH under permit B011316 and prepare them for further processing. The proposed new equipment units are sources of VOC and HCl which is a HAP/TAC. HCl is present in the liquor received from SXH and the SXS and SXT processes utilize organic solvents which are a source of VOC to extract the desired rare earth minerals. The SDS for the organic solvents used indicate no HAP/TAC content therefore the only HAP/TAC emitted would be HCl. SXS and SXT equipment with the potential to emit VOC or HAP/TAC are vented to two VOC adsorbers and two HCl adsorbers with the following emission rates: VOC adsorber 1 PPMV VOC adsorber 1 PPMV HCl adsorber 5 PPMV HCl adsorber 5 PPMV Emission rates will be confirmed a photo-ionization detector (PID), flame-ionization detector (FID), or other method approved in writing by the Air Pollution Control Officer which is consistent with permits for like equipment held by this facility. | 06/22/2026 |
| 364 | Mountain Pass Mine | 67750 Bailey Road, Mountain Pass, CA 92366 | C015546 | SXS/SXT HCL ADSORBER #1 | The proposed processes are solvent extraction circuits that extract specific heavy rare earth elements present in the process stream from SXH under permit B011316 and prepare them for further processing. The proposed new equipment units are sources of VOC and HCl which is a HAP/TAC. HCl is present in the liquor received from SXH and the SXS and SXT processes utilize organic solvents which are a source of VOC to extract the desired rare earth minerals. The SDS for the organic solvents used indicate no HAP/TAC content therefore the only HAP/TAC emitted would be HCl. SXS and SXT equipment with the potential to emit VOC or HAP/TAC are vented to two VOC adsorbers and two HCl adsorbers with the following emission rates: VOC adsorber 1 PPMV VOC adsorber 1 PPMV HCl adsorber 5 PPMV HCl adsorber 5 PPMV Emission rates will be confirmed a photo-ionization detector (PID), flame-ionization detector (FID), or other method approved in writing by the Air Pollution Control Officer which is consistent with permits for like equipment held by this facility. | 06/22/2026 |
| 364 | Mountain Pass Mine | 67750 Bailey Road, Mountain Pass, CA 92366 | C015545 | SXS/SXT VOC ADSORBER #2 | The proposed processes are solvent extraction circuits that extract specific heavy rare earth elements present in the process stream from SXH under permit B011316 and prepare them for further processing. The proposed new equipment units are sources of VOC and HCl which is a HAP/TAC. HCl is present in the liquor received from SXH and the SXS and SXT processes utilize organic solvents which are a source of VOC to extract the desired rare earth minerals. The SDS for the organic solvents used indicate no HAP/TAC content therefore the only HAP/TAC emitted would be HCl. SXS and SXT equipment with the potential to emit VOC or HAP/TAC are vented to two VOC adsorbers and two HCl adsorbers with the following emission rates: VOC adsorber 1 PPMV VOC adsorber 1 PPMV HCl adsorber 5 PPMV HCl adsorber 5 PPMV Emission rates will be confirmed a photo-ionization detector (PID), flame-ionization detector (FID), or other method approved in writing by the Air Pollution Control Officer which is consistent with permits for like equipment held by this facility. | 06/22/2026 |
| 364 | Mountain Pass Mine | 67750 Bailey Road, Mountain Pass, CA 92366 | C015544 | SXS/SXT VOC ADSORBER #1 | The proposed processes are solvent extraction circuits that extract specific heavy rare earth elements present in the process stream from SXH under permit B011316 and prepare them for further processing. The proposed new equipment units are sources of VOC and HCl which is a HAP/TAC. HCl is present in the liquor received from SXH and the SXS and SXT processes utilize organic solvents which are a source of VOC to extract the desired rare earth minerals. The SDS for the organic solvents used indicate no HAP/TAC content therefore the only HAP/TAC emitted would be HCl. SXS and SXT equipment with the potential to emit VOC or HAP/TAC are vented to two VOC adsorbers and two HCl adsorbers with the following emission rates: VOC adsorber 1 PPMV VOC adsorber 1 PPMV HCl adsorber 5 PPMV HCl adsorber 5 PPMV Emission rates will be confirmed a photo-ionization detector (PID), flame-ionization detector (FID), or other method approved in writing by the Air Pollution Control Officer which is consistent with permits for like equipment held by this facility. | 06/22/2026 |
| 364 | Mountain Pass Mine | 67750 Bailey Road, Mountain Pass, CA 92366 | B015543 | SXT CIRCUIT (HEAVIES SEPARATION) | The proposed processes are solvent extraction circuits that extract specific heavy rare earth elements present in the process stream from SXH under permit B011316 and prepare them for further processing. The proposed new equipment units are sources of VOC and HCl which is a HAP/TAC. HCl is present in the liquor received from SXH and the SXS and SXT processes utilize organic solvents which are a source of VOC to extract the desired rare earth minerals. The SDS for the organic solvents used indicate no HAP/TAC content therefore the only HAP/TAC emitted would be HCl. SXS and SXT equipment with the potential to emit VOC or HAP/TAC are vented to two VOC adsorbers and two HCl adsorbers with the following emission rates: VOC adsorber 1 PPMV VOC adsorber 1 PPMV HCl adsorber 5 PPMV HCl adsorber 5 PPMV Emission rates will be confirmed a photo-ionization detector (PID), flame-ionization detector (FID), or other method approved in writing by the Air Pollution Control Officer which is consistent with permits for like equipment held by this facility. | 06/22/2026 |
| 364 | Mountain Pass Mine | 67750 Bailey Road, Mountain Pass, CA 92366 | B015542 | SXS CIRCUIT (HEAVIES SEPARATION) | The proposed processes are solvent extraction circuits that extract specific heavy rare earth elements present in the process stream from SXH under permit B011316 and prepare them for further processing. The proposed new equipment units are sources of VOC and HCl which is a HAP/TAC. HCl is present in the liquor received from SXH and the SXS and SXT processes utilize organic solvents which are a source of VOC to extract the desired rare earth minerals. The SDS for the organic solvents used indicate no HAP/TAC content therefore the only HAP/TAC emitted would be HCl. SXS and SXT equipment with the potential to emit VOC or HAP/TAC are vented to two VOC adsorbers and two HCl adsorbers with the following emission rates: VOC adsorber 1 PPMV VOC adsorber 1 PPMV HCl adsorber 5 PPMV HCl adsorber 5 PPMV Emission rates will be confirmed a photo-ionization detector (PID), flame-ionization detector (FID), or other method approved in writing by the Air Pollution Control Officer which is consistent with permits for like equipment held by this facility. | 06/22/2026 |