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    • Develops policy and guidance on permitting activities required by the Clean Air Act and Air Pollution Control Act.
    • Oversees regional permitting activities for consistency and uniformity.
    • Provides assistance on pollution control technology determinations.
    • Develops policy on air toxics and risk assessment.
       

    New Source Review Section

    • Assists in the implementation of New Source Review (NSR) / Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and other permitting regulations.
    • Develops and provides guidance and oversight for the new Title V operating permit program.
    • Coordinates with other Department permitting programs.
       

    Technical Support Section

    • Participates in all activities involving control technology determinations.
    • Develops comprehensive air permitting criteria documents for various source categories.
    • Assists regions in making determinations of Reasonably Available Control Technology(RACT), Best Available Technology (BAT), Best Available Control Technology (BACT), Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT), and Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER).
       

    Air Quality Modeling Section

    • Conducts Air Dispersion Modeling.
    • Conducts PSD Modeling Requirements & Analysis.
    • Forecasts Air Quality Index for portions of the State.
    • Develops attainment demonstration plans for nonattainment areas.

     Contact Us

    You can reach the Permits Division by either calling 717-787-9702 or emailing us here.