El Oro Cattle Feeders, Moses Lake
Air quality notice of construction application – Opportunity to request a public comment period
Jan. 7, 2026, 12 a.m. - Jan. 23, 2026, 11:59 p.m. PT
We propose to approve El Oro Cattle Feeders' air quality notice of construction (NOC) application. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.
El Oro Cattle Feeders submitted a notice of construction application to install a backup diesel generator with 2,221 brake horsepower (BHP) for their cattle feedlot at 18857 SE Road 2.7, in Moses Lake. El Oro plans to operate the generator no more than 100 hours per year or less, including maintenance and emergency use.
This change will increase NOx (nitrogen oxides) emissions up to 1.3 tons per year, based on their estimate of testing the standby generator 30 minutes per month.
Documents for review
- El Oro Cattle Feeders notice of construction (NOC) application
- El Oro Cattle Feeders notice of construction (NOC) supporting document
We determined this proposal satisfies the requirements of Chapter 173-400 WAC. We plan to approve the application. We will hold a public comment period on a draft air permit ("approval order") that includes this change if we receive a written request by January 23, 2026.
To request a public comment period, use one of the ways listed below.
To find out if there are more records for this project, contact our Public Records Office.
This notice was posted on January 7, 2026.
Background
A notice of construction permit is required before installing a new source of air pollution or modifying an existing source of air pollution. This permit is sometimes called a "pre-construction permit" because a business must have one before starting construction or operating their business.
A notice of construction air permit limits the amount of air pollutants a business can emit.
Comment online
- Submit your comment by email: andy.kruse@ecy.wa.gov
Comment by mail
Washington Department of Ecology Eastern Regional Office
4601 North Monroe Street
Spokane, WA 99205-1295
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