Title V: Title V Operating Permits

Summary

Title V operating permits compile the air requirements that apply to a source into one permit. Part 70 sets the minimum elements for state and local programs. Part 71 is the federal program EPA administers where no approved program applies, such as many tribal lands.

Applicability

Applicability depends on the source's potential to emit and on other criteria defined in the program rules, which can vary by area. Confirm against the approved program for your jurisdiction.

• 40 CFR 70.3Part 70 applicability
• 40 CFR 70.2Part 70 definitions

Requirements

Permits must contain the applicable requirements, with monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and compliance certification terms.

• 40 CFR 70.6Permit content

Monitoring

Permits include monitoring sufficient to assure compliance with permit terms.

• 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)Monitoring and related recordkeeping and reporting

Testing

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Recordkeeping

Permit terms include recordkeeping requirements tied to monitoring.

• 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(ii)Permit content

Reporting

Permits include periodic monitoring reports, prompt deviation reporting, and compliance certifications.

• 40 CFR 70.6(a)(3)(iii)Reporting requirements
• 40 CFR 70.6(c)(5)Compliance certification

Definitions

Definitions are in 40 CFR 70.2 and 71.2.

• 40 CFR 70.2Definitions

Official source

• 40 CFR Part 70 (eCFR)

  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 40 CFR Part 70

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• 40 CFR Part 71 (eCFR)

  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 40 CFR Part 71

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