OHIO EPA PTIO
PROGRAM
Since 2004 the Ohio EPA has been in the process of developing new air
permitting program for non-major facilities (facilities not requiring a
Title V permit). This was primarily in response to a backlog of permits
to install and Title V permits to operate. OEPA indicates that the new
program is expected to increase compliance, reduce the time required for
permit issuance, reduce paperwork, simplify the permitting process and
reduce confusion for regulated facilities. The proposed PTIO
program was approved in February 2004.
There are three major differences between the current permit program and
the new installation and operating (PTIO) permit program.
1. Currently, regulated facilities are required to obtain a permit
to install prior to construction and subsequently a permit to
operate within one year of construction. The PTIO program will
combine the current non-major source permit to install and permit to
operate requirements into one installation and operating (PTIO)
permit. The PTIO program will affect non-Title V facilities that
have one or more air contaminant sources and are required to apply
for and obtain a PTI, PTO or PTO registration pursuant to Ohio
Administrative Code (OAC) Chapters 3745-31 or 3745-35.
2. An annual Permit Evaluation Report (PER) submission will be
required for each facility that has been issued a PTIO. The
information provided in the PER will include information currently
required in addition to more comprehensive information not
previously reported. The PER will be used to report compliance
issues, deviations, exceedances, visible emission incidents, and
affirmation that the facility will maintain compliance with the PTIO
permit requirements. The PER will also be used to report changes in
ownership, business shutdowns, shutdown of emissions units and
violations.
Ohio EPA will provide facilities with a PER form and annual
reporting reminders.
3. Most permits will be renewed every 10 years instead of every
five.
Currently, OEPA is in the process of developing permitting software
system, guidance documents and training materials. Facilities will
be able to submit PTIO applications and PER forms on the Internet
using the developed software. It is expected that the PTIO program
will be implemented in 2008.
Contact Rudy Zupan, Environmental Scientist, for assistance with
your air permit needs.
Contact Rudy Zupan
rzupan@compliancetechnologies.biz
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