Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-3-16-.12
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 335-3-16-.12 - Permit Issuance(1)Initial. (a) All major sources must be issued operating permits within 3 years of the date that EPA approves the Department's program.(b) At least one-third of the permits for sources subject to this chapter must be issued each of the three years following EPA's approval of the Department's program.(c) If the Department is granted interim approval, then the provisions of subparagraphs (a) and (b) do not apply. 1. During each year of interim approval, at least 20% of the permits subject to this Chapter must be acted upon. Thereafter, at least one-third of the remaining sources subject to this Chapter must be acted upon each year.(d) Any application for a new source must be acted on within 18 months of receiving a complete application.(2)Renewals. (a) Applications for permit renewal shall be subject to the same procedural requirements, including those for public participation, and affected State and EPA review, that apply to initial permit issuance under this chapter.(b) A source's right to operate shall terminate upon the expiration of its permit unless a timely and complete renewal application has been submitted at least six months, but not more than 18 months, before the date of expiration or the Department has taken final action approving the source's application for renewal by the expiration date.(c) If a timely and complete application for a permit renewal is submitted, but the Department fails to take final action to issue or deny the renewal permit before the end of the term of the previous permit, then the permit shall not expire until the renewal permit has been issued or denied, and any permit shield granted for the permit shall continue in effect during that time. Author: Richard E. Grusnick
Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-3-16-.12
New Rule: Filed November 23, 1993; Effective Date: December 28, 1993. Amended: Filed October 17, 1996; effective November 21, 1996.Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-22A-4, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6, 22-22A-8.