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Division of Air Pollution Control Permit to Install and Operate Program Process



Permit-to-Install and Operate (PTIO) Program


 Key Differences from Old Processes

The tables below illustrate the main differences between the old PTI/PTO program and the new PTIO program. For a more detailed comparison, please see the PTIO program proposal report (PDF, Acrobat Reader 6.0 recommended)

Permit Document

 

Old System

New System

 

PTI

PTO

PTIO

When Issued?

Prior to construction

After construction

Prior to construction and operation

Emissions Limits

Contains all applicable emissions limits

Contains all applicable emissions limits

Contains all applicable emissions limits

Emissions testing

May specify initial and periodic testing requirements

May specify periodic testing requirements

May specify initial and periodic testing requirements

Record keeping

Specifies all record-keeping requirements

Specifies all record-keeping requirements

Specifies all record-keeping requirements

Renewal

One-time document, does not get renewed

Renewed every five years after initial issuance

Renewed every 10 years unless a shorter life cycle is necessary

Modifications

Modifications triggered per OAC rule 3745-31

Modifications triggered per OAC rule 3745-35

Modifications triggered per modified OAC rule 3745-31

Reporting Requirements

 

Old PTI/PTO System

New PTIO System

Initial

Results of emissions testing must be reported within 30 days

Results of emissions testing must be reported within 30 days

Ongoing for malfunctions

Must follow malfunction rule (OAC rule 3745-15-06)

Must follow malfunction rule (OAC rule 3745-15-06)

Ongoing for nonmalfunctions

Quarterly and/or semi-annual

Annual

Deviations from emissions limitations, operational restrictions and control device operating parameter limitations

Quarterly

Annual

Emissions reporting for fee purposes

Bi-annual for minor facilities, annual for SMTV facilities

Bi-annual for minor facilities, annual for SMTV facilities

Public Notification and Participation
 

Old PTI/PTO System

New PTIO System

Receipt of application noticed in local paper

Receipt of application noticed in local paper

Issuance of draft PTI or PTO noticed in local paper

Issuance of draft PTIO noticed in local paper

30-day public comment period

30-day public comment period

Public hearing held if requested

Public hearing held if requested

 

 

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