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Start. NSR Permitting Process Simplified. Are the source proposed emissions ≥ applicable thresholds or emission rates? (per pollutant, may include fugitives). Is source in an area that is attaining or nonattaining the NAAQS?. Is the permit for a new source or a
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Start NSR Permitting Process Simplified Are the source proposed emissions ≥ applicable thresholds or emission rates? (per pollutant, may include fugitives) Is source in an area that is attaining or nonattaining the NAAQS? Is the permit for a new source or a modification to an existing source? Is the source exempted? Source not subject to NSR No APPLICABILITY Public hearing Yes • Reviewing authority reviews: • Application • Proposed/Required Control • Technologies • Compliance with other • applicable requirements Source owner submits permit application Draft permit developed Final permit Issued 30 day comment period APPLICATION After appeal process ends, permit is finally approved or revoked. Usually appealed within 30 days of final permit decision EPA issued permits may be appealed through EPA’s Environmental Appeals Board (EAB). After EAB process, permits may be appealed in Federal Court. End APPEALS