Clean air operating permits - Michigan

Summary of Requirements:

• Determine if an operating permit applies to your facility or activity
• Obtain an operating permit
• Operate according to the terms in the permit
• Certify at least annually that your facility is in compliance with the permit requirements.

Michigan’s state requirements regarding clean air operating permits include some regulatory information beyond the federal requirements. In Michigan, these permits are known as Renewable Operating Permits (ROPs). A summary of the additional requirements includes:

Fees: Permit fees apply

Thresholds: Each “major source” is subject to Title V. Major sources emit or have the potential to emit 10 tons per year of any one hazardous air pollutant (HAP), 25 tons per year of any combination of HAPs, or 100 tons per year of any other regulated air contaminant (see Rule 211). Certain categories that have lower thresholds for an “area source” standard are also required to get an ROP.

Differences in regions: None