NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

ON A PERMIT APPLICATION WITH THE OPTION TO REQUEST A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON THE PROPOSED PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT

SUBJECT: Application No. P-060102 for a permit to construct an air pollution-emitting source and proposed action: Lignetics of Idaho, Inc., Sandpoint that processes sawdust and shavings from lumber mills into wood pellets and formed logs, is applying for a permit to construct to burn wood waste for fuel in a proposed wood-waste burner used to dry the sawdust and shavings.

propose: The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has scheduled a period to receive public comments on the air quality aspects of the project application. The DEQ is also soliciting requests to hold a 30-day public comment period on the proposed permit when it is drafted.

authority: In compliance with Section 58.01.01.209, Rules for the COntrol of Air POllution in Idaho, notice is hereby given that Lignetics of Idaho, Inc., Sandpoint, Idaho has applied to DEQ for a permit to construct an air pollution source located at UTM coordinates (km) 536.4, 5351.3. Idaho.

public comment period: Pursuant to Section 58.01.01.20, a public comment period on the proposed permit may be provided if written requests are submitted to the undersigned on or before April 3, 2006. Please note that a proposed permit has not been developed at this time. It is the application that is available for review. A proposed permit will be made available for review during the 30-day public comment period if one is requested.

availability of materials: The permit application materials submitted by Lignetics of Idaho, Inc. will be available for public review at the following location:

Department of

Environmental Quality

Coeur d'Alene Regional Office

2110 Ironwood Parkway

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

submission of written comments, assistance on technical questions: Anyone may submit written comment regarding the project application. To be mist effective, comments should address air quality considerations and include support materials where available. Comments, requests, and questions regarding the public comment process should be directed to Joan Lechtenburg, Department of Environmental Quality, 1410 N. Hilton, Boise, ID 83706-1255, Joan.Lechtenburg@deq.idaho.gov or (208)373-0234. Please reference the company name and project when sending comments or requesting information on a application.

For technical assistance on questions concerning this application or the permitting process, please contact Bill Rogers at (208)373-0502.

All written comments and data concerning this application must be directed to and received by the undersigned on or before 5:00 p.m. MST, April 3, 2006.

DATED this 27th day of February 2006.

Joan Lechtenburg

Air Quality Division

Legal SNP# 7673

March 2, 2006