Simplot Permit Revision - Fluoride Emission Limits for Don Siding Plant
Summary
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public comments through May 1, 2026, on a draft permit revision for J.R. Simplot Company's Don Siding Plant near Pocatello. The proposed modification would incorporate a new annual fluoride emission limit for all reclaim cooling tower cells at the phosphate fertilizer manufacturing facility. DEQ's analysis indicates the proposed construction and operation will not violate ambient air quality standards or harm human health, animals, or vegetation.
What changed
DEQ proposes to issue a permit to construct revision for J.R. Simplot Company's Don Siding Plant, incorporating a new annual fluoride emission limit for all five reclaim cooling tower cells across two RCTs. The permit revision implements limits per amended Consent Order E-2012.0022, providing particulate matter, PM10, and fluoride emission limits for each cell on an hourly and annual basis.
Affected parties, including agricultural firms and manufacturers, should submit written comments to DEQ by May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM MT. While this is currently in consultation phase, the final permit will create binding emission limits. DEQ's technical review has determined no ambient air quality standard violations will occur from the proposed operations.
What to do next
- Submit written comments on the draft permit by May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM MT to DEQ
- Review the draft permit materials to assess impact on facility operations
- Coordinate with environmental compliance teams to prepare for new fluoride emission limits
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Accepting comments from April 01, 2026, through May 01, 2026.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a draft permit to construct revision for J.R. Simplot Company’s Don Siding Plant.
J.R. Simplot Company’s Don Siding Plant manufactures integrated phosphate fertilizer and other commercial products northwest of Pocatello, Idaho. The company is applying to revise its permit to construct to incorporate a new annual fluoride emission limit for all reclaim cooling tower (RCT) cells in the plant. The Don Plant has five cells split between two RCTs. The permit provides a particulate matter, PM 10, and fluoride emission limit for each cell on an hourly and annual basis.
DEQ has determined that construction and operation according to the proposed permit will not cause or significantly contribute to a violation of any ambient air quality standard and will not injure or unreasonably affect human or animal life or vegetation. DEQ has reviewed the application and completed an analysis of the information submitted by the applicant to incorporate revised reclaim cooling tower fluoride emission limits per amended Consent Order for E-2012.0022. Based on this analysis, DEQ proposes to issue the permit to construct to J.R. Simplot Company’s Don Siding Plant.
The draft permit materials are available for public review at DEQ’s State Office (1410 N. Hilton St.) and below in related documents. Written comments on the draft permit and supporting materials will be accepted through May 01, 2026, at 5 p.m. MT. Submit comments using the form below or via mail or email to:
Dianne Hobbs
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
dianne.hobbs@deq.idaho.gov
For technical assistance on questions concerning this project or the permitting process, contact Nachammai Vairavan at (208) 373-0502 or nachammai.vairavan@deq.idaho.gov.
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