Air quality permitting requirements can become burdensome for industrial operations that are focused on constructing, expanding, or modifying their operations. Whether its local, state, or federal regulations, such as the Title V Operating Permit program, it is vital that air emission sources are constructed and operated in a manner that yields compliance with all applicable environmental codes. From examining operational guidelines and emissions technologies, to meeting recordkeeping and reporting deadlines, we work with facilities to optimize operational flexibility within their permit conditions in the following ways:
Development of Permit Applications & Completion of Permit Specifications
We assist our clients in completing & submitting their permit applications, whether for construction, modification, or expansion. We complete a thorough regulatory review to verify all environmental statutes applicable to their operations before beginning the permitting process. Additionally, we are available to conduct other services that may be required by your permit, such as visible emissions & Method 9 opacity determinations for emissions sources
Submission of Periodic Reporting Requirements
Depending on your operations' environmental applicability, there are several reporting requirements in your air permit that have various reporting deadlines, whether annually, semi-annually, or more frequently. We collaborate with our clients in creating comprehensive reporting templates that allows you to meet reporting deadlines, review exceedances and excursions, and ultimately pursue other projects that add value to your facility's operations.
Emissions Inventories & Forecasts
Most air quality permitting projects require facility-wide inventories of all emission sources. Facilities and their operations often have emissions sources that are not easily identified and quantified. We work with our clients to find the most appropriate emission factors and rates not only for current permits, but to forecast emissions for future operations and potential operational expansions. Additionally, this information is needed for payment of annual permit fees to state and local regulatory agencies.