New Source Review (NSR) and
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Permits
When a facility proposes to install new equipment or
modify existing equipment, the process usually requires preparation
of a New Source Review or PSD Application Package, a California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document, submission of a public
notice, and review and selection of the Best Available Control Technology
(BACT). In some cases, an analysis of the most cost-effective strategy
for Emission Offsets is also needed. Emission offsets, which are
required under New Source Review standards, are the amount of emission
credits a facility needs to purchase in order to offset the emission
increases above certain thresholds, resulting from installation
of the new equipment or modification of the existing equipment.
The steps that must be taken for preparing New Source
Review (Authority to Construct) application packages include
the following:
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Review of the existing permits and applicable
regulatory and process information documents including emission
control requirements and air permitting requirements to develop
possible permitting strategies
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Development of a database for emissions from
the type of operation involved and selection of the applicable
emission factors for the equipment category under consideration
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Evaluation of the Best Available Control Technology
(BACT) through an electronic data search within the local
or U.S. EPA BACT/LAER Information System Clearinghouse (BLIS)
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Performing cost-effectiveness analysis to
help select the best control equipment for the proposed modification
or for the new source
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Preparation and submission of the permit applications
for the different components of the new system
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Dispersion Modeling
and Health Risk Assessment (HRA)
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Review of risk management and prevention requirements
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Issuing a public notice regarding the new modifications
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Review of the emission offset requirements
and analysis of the offset availability or offset exemption
for the facility
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Maintaining regulatory liaison with the permitting
authority and conducting negotiations with the agency relating
to issues such as methods of quantifying emissions, cost-based
justifications for implementation of alternative control measures,
and permit maintenance and enforcement
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This approach results in considerable cost savings
to the operation. It also ensures timely permit evaluation, compliance
with regulations, and optimum design and operating conditions.
AQMS has extensive experience in New Source Review
(Authority to Construct) permits for industrial facilities.
For more information on how AQMS can help you, please
use our Information Request Form
or contact us.
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