Pursuant to Rule 207, Section 6.9, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) solicits written comments on the preliminary decision to approve issuance of an Authority to Construct (ATC) MOD-24-00061 to Constellation Brands U.S. Operations, Inc. dba Gonzales Winery (Gonzales Winery) for the replacement of the existing natural gas boiler #3 rated at 12.554 million British thermal units per hour (MMBtu/hr) under Permit to Operate (PTO) 15668. The facility will install a two-stage new natural gas boiler, with a combined rating of 3.999998 MMBtu/hr. The equipment is located at the Gonzales Winery at 800 South Alta Street in Gonzales.

The facility-wide volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions are greater than or equal to the Offset threshold limits listed in Sections 4.2 and 5.3 of Rule 207. As demonstrated in the Evaluation Report, the hot water boiler installation projects meet the requirements of Part 4 and Part 5 of Rule 207. Hence, MBARD’s preliminary decision to approve the projects is being proposed because the facility has the capability of complying with all applicable MBARD rules and regulations.  The Evaluation Report is available below to review.

Public Comments: The public has an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed project. Under special circumstances, MBARD may hold a public hearing. Written comments must be submitted by email or mail to the address below and be postmarked by Monday, March 10, 2025.

Email: ajimenez@mbard.org

Mail: Monterey Bay Air Resources District, Attention: Armando Jimenez, 24580 Silver Cloud Court, Monterey, CA 93940