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The PSD sections of the Clean Air Act require a permit program for certain new or modified sources of air pollution. One primary purpose of the PSD process is to aid in the protection and enhancement of air quality in national wilderness areas and other locations of scenic, recreational, historic, or natural value.

Title V is a federal program designed to standardize air quality permits and the permitting process for major sources of emissions across the country. which requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a national, operating permit program.

All Title V permits contain requirements to submit a compliance certification and reports twice a year. All Title V permits are submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after the public notice period for review and comment.

What Does PSD Require? installation of the "Best Available Control Technology" (BACT); an air quality analysis; an additional impacts analysis; and. public involvement.

Those stationary sources that emit more than 250 tons per year of a ?regulated pollutant? are required to obtain PSD permits and are subject to PSD increments. Those sources emitting more than 100 tons of PM10 per year are required to obtain Title V permits and pay annual emission fees.

For certain categories of sources, PSD defines a major new source as one that have the potential to emit more than 100 tons per year for any one regulated pollutant. These listed categories include, among others, steam power plants, chemical process plants, steel mills and refineries.

What Does PSD Require? Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) applies to new major sources or major modifications at existing sources for pollutants where the area the source is located is in attainment or unclassifiable with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

Most businesses don't need one, but air operating permits are required if a facility has the potential to emit: More than 100 tons per year of any pollutant. More than 10 tons per year of any hazardous air pollutant. More than 25 tons per year of a combination of hazardous air pollutants.