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Newsletter 2004 issue 2 |
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Breathe Easier, New Air Permit
Coaters, fiberglass reinforced plastic shops,
printers and other air permit holders with hazardous air pollutant
emissions below major federal source standards may want to
look into the new capped air emission permits.
A capped emission permit restricts a facility’s
emissions below federal permitting thresholds and requires
the facility to comply with all applicable requirements. The
facility is allowed to make changes as long as emissions remain
below the facility-wide thresholds and it can demonstrate
continued compliance.
Faster, shorter,
flexible
The new permit type has several benefits. MPCA plans to issue
capped permits within 60 to 90 days of receiving applications.
The application package is shorter. Facilities that comply
with the permit’s requirements will be able to make physical
and operational changes without needing advance MPCA approval.
Reporting is reduced, as reports only need submitted if a
deviation occurred in the past six months
The MPCA anticipates that it will issue
its first capped emission permit in December 2004—once
the rule becomes effective. The MPCA will accept applications
prior to the rule’s approval.
Small companies should use the registration
permit option. For more information call the MPCA Customer
Assistance Center at 651/297-2274.
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