State Operating Permit Regulations (40 CFR part 70) (Renewal)

Title V of the Clean Air Act requires states to develop and implement a program for issuing operating permits to all sources that fall under any Act definition of "major" and certain other non-major sources that are subject to federal air quality regulations. The Act further requires the EPA to develop regulations that establish the minimum requirements for those state operating permits programs and to oversee implementation of the state programs. The EPA regulations setting forth requirements for the state operating permit program are at 40 CFR part 70. In order to receive an operating permit for a major or other source subject to the part 70 permitting program, the applicant must conduct the necessary research, perform the appropriate analyses and prepare the permit application with documentation to demonstrate that its facility meets all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. State and local agencies under part 70 review permit applications, provide for public review of proposed permits, issue permits based on consideration of all technical factors and public input and renew information submittals required of sources during the term of the permit. Also, the EPA reviews certain actions of the state and local agencies and provides oversight of the programs to ensure that they are being adequately implemented and enforced. Consequently, information prepared and submitted by sources is essential for sources to receive permits, and for state, local and tribal permitting agencies to adequately review the permit applications and thereby properly administer and manage the program.

The latest form for State Operating Permit Regulations (40 CFR part 70) (Renewal) expires 2022-04-30 and can be found here.

State Operating Permit Regulations (40 CFR part 70) - Sources

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