PUBLIC NOTICE
YOU HAVE A VOICE IN AIR POLLUTION CONTROL IN ARIZONA
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) proposes to issue Air Quality Control New Permit Number 109368 to OTODIS, LLC for the construction and installation of an used motor oil refinery located at 3005 W Dome Rock Road, Quartzsite, AZ 85346. The mailing address for the facility is 15411 West Waddell, Suite 102, Surprise, AZ 85379. The facility is subject to the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act, Code of Federal Regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S) § 49-426, and the Arizona Administrative Code, Title 18, Chapter 2. The facility emits the following air contaminants: coarse particulate matter with diameters 10 micrometers or less (PM10), fine particulate matter with diameters 2.5 micrometers or less (PM2.5), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrogen oxides (NOX), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
This public notice provides information to help you participate in the decision-making process. You have an opportunity to submit written comments about this permit. To submit written comments, include your name, mailing address, signature (and/or your agent or attorney signature) and clearly explain why the permit should or should not be issued. Grounds for comment are limited to whether the permit meets the criteria for issuance spelled out in the state air pollution control laws or rules. The public notice period is in effect from May 13, 2026 to June 12, 2026. Comments may be submitted in writing to: Karla Murrieta, Air Permits Unit, ADEQ, 1110 W. Washington St., 3415A-1, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or via email to airpermits@azdeq.gov. Comments must be received by June 12, 2026.
The draft permit and related documentation are available for review online at azdeq.gov/publicnotices by searching for the date of this public notice, or in person at the ADEQ Records Center by scheduling an appointment at least 48 hours in advance. For ADEQ Records Center information, visit azdeq.gov/records, call 602-771-4380 or email recordscenter@azdeq.gov. The documents are also available at the Town of Quartzsite Clerk’s Office located at 465 N. Plymouth Avenue in Quartzsite, AZ 85346.
In addition, ADEQ will hold a virtual public hearing via GoToWebinar on June 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM. If you wish to verbally comment on this permit, you may join the virtual public hearing using a computer, tablet or phone. You must pre-register to attend the virtual public hearing by using the following registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6131883344478597725. If you do not wish to verbally comment on this permit, you are invited to listen in by calling 631-992-3221 and entering Access Code 787-048-531.
ADEQ will consider all comments received in making a final decision on the proposed permit. Everyone commenting will receive notification of the final decision. People who file comments on the permit will have the right to appeal the final decision as an appealable agency action to the Office of Administrative Hearing (OAH) pursuant to A.R.S. § 41.1092.03, and the appeal must be filed within thirty (30) days after the issuance of the final decision. The OAH may sustain, modify, or reverse the final decision.
ADEQ will take reasonable measures to provide access to department services to individuals with limited ability to speak, write or understand English and/or to those with disabilities. Requests for language translation, ASL interpretation, CART captioning services or disability accommodations must be made at least 48 hours in advance by contacting the Title VI Nondiscrimination Coordinator, Joaquin Marruffo Ruiz, at 520-628-6744 or
Marruffo.Joaquin@azdeq.gov. For a TTY or other device, Telecommunications Relay Services are available by calling 711.
ADEQ tomará las medidas razonables para proveer acceso a los servicios del departamento a personas con capacidad limitada para hablar, escribir o entender inglés y/o para personas con discapacidades. Las solicitudes de servicios de traducción de idiomas, interpretación ASL (lengua de signos americano), subtitulado de CART, o adaptaciones por discapacidad deben realizarse con al menos 48 horas de anticipación comunicándose con el Coordinador de Anti-Discriminación del Título VI, Joaquin Marruffo Ruiz, al 520-628-6744 o Marruffo.Joaquin@azdeq.gov. Para un TTY u otro dispositivo, los servicios de retransmisión de telecomunicaciones están disponible llamando al 711.
Pub: May 13, 20, 2026