9 Va. Admin. Code § 5-80-820
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 4, October 8, 2024
Section 9VAC5-80-820 - GeneralA. The department may issue permits whose applicability is limited to one specific pollutant or to multiple specific pollutants emitted by a stationary source or emissions unit. It may also issue permits whose applicability is limited to one specific emissions unit or multiple specific emissions units within a stationary source. The issuance of such permits may occur in any of the situations specified in 9VAC5-80-800 C.B. The department may combine the requirements of and the permits for emissions units within a stationary source or emissions unit subject to 9VAC5 Chapter 80 (9VAC5-80-10 et seq.) into one permit. The department may likewise combine the requirements of and applications for permits for emissions units within a stationary source or emissions unit required by 9VAC5 Chapter 80 (9VAC5-80-10 et seq.) into one application.C. Permits issued under the provisions of Article 6 (9VAC5-80-1100 et seq.), Article 8 (9VAC5-80-1700 et seq.), or Article 9 (9VAC5-80-2000 et seq.) of this part may be considered as having met the requirements of this article but shall be subject to the provisions of 9VAC5-80-950, 9VAC5-80-960, 9VAC5-80-970, 9VAC5-80-980, 9VAC5-80-990, 9VAC5-80-1000, and 9VAC5-80-1010.D. No provision of regulations of the board shall limit the power of the department to issue an operating permit pursuant to this article in order to remedy a condition that may cause or contribute to the endangerment of human health or welfare.E. Any decisions of the department made pursuant to this article may be appealed pursuant to Part VIII (9VAC5-170-190 et seq.) of 9VAC5 Chapter 170.F. In order for a permit issued pursuant to this article to be federally enforceable, the following conditions shall be met: 1. The permit shall include a legal obligation that the permittee adhere to the terms and limitations of the permit.2. The permit shall conform to the requirements of this article and to the requirements of any regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that form the basis for this article.3. The permit shall contain emission limits, controls, and other requirements that are at least as stringent as any applicable limitations and requirements contained in the implementation plan or enforceable under the implementation plan.4. The emission limits, controls, and other requirements of the permit shall be permanent, quantifiable, and enforceable as a practical matter.5. The permit shall be issued subject to the public participation requirements of 9VAC5-80-1020.6. A copy of the proposed (draft) and final permit shall be sent to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on a timely basis.G. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection F of this section, no provision of this article shall be interpreted to prevent the department from issuing a permit that is not federally enforceable and, if appropriate, seeking approval of the permit under the then-current regulations and policies of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.9 Va. Admin. Code § 5-80-820
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 11, eff. April 1, 1998; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 39, Issue 5, eff. 11/23/2022.Statutory Authority: § 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.