Congress established an air construction permitting program as part of the 1977 Clean Air Act Amendments (EPA). This permitting program requires stationary sources of air pollution to receive permits from the government before they start construction.
Air construction permits issued to a facility specify what conditions must be met to demonstrate compliance with state and federal air quality requirements.
Bureau of Air Quality Permitting Information
No construction permits shall be required for the sources listed in Regulation 61-62.1, Section II (B)(1)(a) through (c) (pdf) which burn virgin fuel and which were constructed prior to February 11, 1971 and which are not located at a facility that meets the definition of a major source as defined in Regulation 61-62.70.2(r) (pdf); however, modifications at these facilities may trigger the requirement to obtain a construction permit.
Once a construction permit has been obtained and construction completed, a facility must request an operating permit. Operating permits are a compilation of facility-wide equipment, emissions limitations, record keeping and reporting requirements, including specific requirements from construction permit(s). The operating permit is revised as facilities make changes such as equipment replacement, expansion or other operational changes. Additionally, operating permit revisions include incorporating any new construction permit activities.
Interactive Map of permitted Asphalt Plants located in South Carolina
All batteries – both single-use and rechargeable – can be dangerous to your health and home if the manufacturer’s instructions are not followed.
Many state and local law enforcement agencies, communities, and organizations have established take-back events, mail-back, and other collection programs to collect old, expired, or simply unwanted prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals from households.
