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OFFICE OF THE
SECRETARY
.·
STATE OF DELAWARE
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
89 KINGS HIGHWAY
DOVER, DELAWARE 1990 I
Secretary's Order No. 2015-CZ-0034
PHONE: (302) 739-9000
FAX: (302) 739-6242
Re: Application of Praxa'ir, Inc. for a Coastal Zone Act Permit for Manufacturing Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen at 4550 Wrangle Hill Road, New Castle, New Castle County (CZA Project No. 420P)
Date of Issuance: September 3, 2015 Effective Date: September 3, 2015
Under the authority granted the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources
and Environmental Control ("Department") pursuant to 7 Del. C. Chap. 60, the Coastal
Zone Act ("CZA"), 7 Del. C. Chap. 70, the Department's Regulations Governing
Delaware's Coastal Zone, 7 DE Admin. Code 101, ("Regulations") and other relevant
authority, the following findings of fact, reasons and conclusions are entered as an Order
of the Secretary following a public hearing on the CZA permit application
("Application") submitted by Praxair, Inc. ("Applicant").
Background and Procedural History
On May 8, 2015, the Department received the Application for permission for new
manufacturing in the Coastal Zone1 ("Project"). The Project would produce carbon
dioxide ("C02") and nitrogen ("N2") on land owned by Delaware City Refining
Company, LLC at its petroleum refinery at 4550 Wrangle Hill Road, New Castle, New
Castle County ("Refinery").2
1 The CZA defines this area, which includes an area in Delaware waters and along the Delaware coastline landward at various widths based upon roads, bays and canals. 2 New Castle County tax parcel 12-008.00-014.