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Title V permits, also called Operating Permits, are required under the Clean Air Act and are issued to all major sources of air pollution and to a limited number of smaller sources. Most Operating Permits are issued at the state or local level, although a few are issued by federal EPA (Part 71 permits). Permits include pollution control requirements from federal or state regulations that apply to a source.
Operating permits issued at the state level are known as Part 70 permits. State and local authorities have the primary responsibility to oversee part 70 permitting programs, including reviewing permit applications and issuing permits.
Title V permits are required for all major sources that:
Non-major sources may be required to obtain a Title V permit if the source:
In addition, chemical manufacturing and municipal solid waste landfills may need Title V permits.
Federal:
State:
Code of Alabama §§22-28-1 – 22-28-23;
ADEM Admin. Code, Chapter 335-3-16
Alabama’s state requirements regarding clean air operating permits include some regulatory information beyond the federal requirements. A summary of the additional requirements includes:
Fees: Permit fees apply
Thresholds: No difference from federal
Differences in regions: The Air Division of the Department of Environmental Management has primary jurisdiction over all air emission sources within the State, except those emission sources located within Jefferson County or the City of Huntsville. The Air Pollution Control Programs in these areas are administered by the Jefferson County Department of Health and the City of Huntsville Department of Natural Resources.