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['Air Programs']
['Air Permitting']
09/04/2025
Institute
Air Permitting
Air Programs
CAA Compliance
Environmental
What Would you Do Questions
English
Analysis
Focus Area
USA
Are these situations subject to CAA Title V permits?
Scenario 1: A medium-sized coal-burning electric utility plant is an affected source under Acid Rain Rules. Does this stationary source need to get a Title V permit?
Scenario 2: A secondary copper smelting facility is a non-major source subject to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. Does this stationary source need to get a Title V permit?
Scenario 3: A small municipal waste combustor falls under Section 129 of the Clean Air Act. Does this stationary source need to get a Title V permit?
Are these situations subject to CAA Title V permits?: Answers
Scenario 1 Answer: Yes. Affected sources under Acid Rain Rules must obtain a Title V permit regardless of size.
Scenario 2 Answer: Yes. EPA generally has not required non-major sources to get permits, although a secondary copper smelting facility is one of the outlined exceptions because it is subject to NESHAP.
Scenario 3 Answer: Solid waste incineration units under Section 129 must obtain a Title V permit regardless of size.
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Are these situations subject to CAA Title V permits?
Scenario 1: A medium-sized coal-burning electric utility plant is an affected source under Acid Rain Rules. Does this stationary source need to get a Title V permit?
Scenario 2: A secondary copper smelting facility is a non-major source subject to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. Does this stationary source need to get a Title V permit?
Scenario 3: A small municipal waste combustor falls under Section 129 of the Clean Air Act. Does this stationary source need to get a Title V permit?
Are these situations subject to CAA Title V permits?: Answers
Scenario 1 Answer: Yes. Affected sources under Acid Rain Rules must obtain a Title V permit regardless of size.
Scenario 2 Answer: Yes. EPA generally has not required non-major sources to get permits, although a secondary copper smelting facility is one of the outlined exceptions because it is subject to NESHAP.
Scenario 3 Answer: Solid waste incineration units under Section 129 must obtain a Title V permit regardless of size.
Scenario 1: A medium-sized coal-burning electric utility plant is an affected source under Acid Rain Rules. Does this stationary source need to get a Title V permit?
Scenario 2: A secondary copper smelting facility is a non-major source subject to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. Does this stationary source need to get a Title V permit?
Scenario 3: A small municipal waste combustor falls under Section 129 of the Clean Air Act. Does this stationary source need to get a Title V permit?
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