Title V Program Implementation. [Note: This program is not part of the Illinois EPA work plan for grant purposes, however, this program is a priority for both the Illinois EPA and U.S. EPA and a considerable amount of resources have been committed to administering this vital program.] This element of the Clean Air program includes the significant permitting activities required by the Clean Air Act. The primary focus in FY07 was to continue to issue all initial or first generation CAAPP permits. By the effective date of this agreement, all but one of the remaining initial CAAPP permits will be submitted to U.S. EPA in draft form by July 2008. U.S. EPA has acknowledged responsibility for issuance of the remaining permit. Illinois EPA has now issued initial Title V permits to 100% of the Title V sources. Illinois EPA will also direct attention to renewals of CAAPP permits.
Title V Program Implementation. Illinois EPA will continue to improve its rate of issuance of Clean Air Act Permit Program (CAAPP - Illinois' Title V program) renewal permits and will continue to work to issue renewal permits within the timeframe specified in the Act. Illinois EPA will continue to improve its effectiveness of CAAPP renewal permits by addressing the areas identified as needing improvement in the 2006 Title V program evaluation report within the timelines established in the corrective action plan. The corrective action plan covers areas such as Statement of Basis, non-applicability statements, periodic monitoring and permit xxxxxxx. Generally, the plan has a completion date of June 2008 for most corrective actions. Also of interest are the 4 remaining CAAPP permits from the initial commitment. Improving our rate of issuance and effectiveness of CAAPP permit renewals is a necessary and important element of our air program that assists Illinois in meeting its environmental and program objectives of attaining the ozone standard and maintaining attainment of the other National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The primary focus of the CAAPP Unit will be to work on renewals in the order they were received with some being expedited for improved compliance purposes. Illinois EPA will also dedicate a portion of resources to issue initial title v permits for new sources. Illinois EPA will also continue to post draft and proposed permits to the U.S. EPA website such that U.S. EPA may continue to provide comments. Illinois EPA will address all of U.S. EPA’s comments provided on the draft CAAPP permits. Illinois EPA will provide an appropriate responsiveness summary as agreed to in the Corrective Action Plan. Illinois EPA will enter data into TOPs by January 31 and July 31 of each year. The Bureau of Air and Region 5 will jointly determine and address any required revisions to the Title V program and any permitting issues. Illinois EPA will alert U.S. EPA to any permitting actions of significant public interest. Illinois EPA will provide U.S. EPA with the applications for any major permitting actions prior to the public comment period. PSD/NSR Permitting: Illinois EPA will process construction permit applications, including PSD and New Source Review evaluations, as appropriate and will provide U.S. EPA with an electronic copy of the permit application when available and deemed complete by Illinois EPA. Illinois EPA and U.S. EPA will continue to hold monthly permit program calls and New S...
Title V Program Implementation. [Note: This program is not part of the Illinois EPA work plan for grant purposes, however, this program is a priority for both the Illinois EPA and U.S. EPA and a considerable amount of resources have been committed to administering this vital program.] This element of the Clean Air program includes the significant permitting activities required by the Clean Air Act. The primary focus in FY05 was to continue to issue all initial or first generation CAAPP permits. Illinois EPA issued initial Title V permits to 21 of the 22 coal- fired power plants. Illinois EPA has now issued initial Title V permits to 99% of the Title V sources. Illinois EPA staff will continue to work on issuing the remaining permits.
Title V Program Implementation. Illinois EPA will continue to improve its rate of issuance and the effectiveness of Clean Air Act Permit Program (CAAPP - Illinois' Title V program) renewal permits, and ensure that sources in the state are aware of their obligations to comply with their CAAPP permits. Illinois EPA will also continue to provide Region 5 with proposed permits for federal review after public notice and review of the draft permits. Illinois EPA will focus its attention on renewal permits and will continue to work to issue renewal permits with the timeframe specified in the Act. Improving our rate of issuance and effectiveness of CAAPP permit renewals is a necessary and important element of our air program that assists Illinois in meeting its environmental and program objectives of attaining the ozone standard and maintaining attainment of the other National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The Bureau of Air and Region 5 will jointly determine and address any required revisions to the Title V program and any permitting issues. We will process construction permit applications, including PSD and New Source Review evaluations, as appropriate. The Bureau will continue to update the RACT/BACT Clearinghouse.
Title V Program Implementation. [Note: This program is not part of the Illinois EPA work plan for grant purposes, however, this program is a priority for both the Illinois EPA and U.S. EPA and a considerable amount of resources have been committed to administering this vital program.] This element of the Clean Air program includes the significant permitting activities required by the Clean Air Act. The primary focus in FY04 was to continue to issue all initial or first generation CAAPP permits. Illinois EPA came close to achieving that commitment, issuing all but the most controversial permits (about 22) where notice, hearing and opportunity to comment were provided, but public objection continues. Illinois EPA staff is attempting to address the points of concern and hopes to issue the remaining permits late in 2004 As stated earlier, Illinois EPA formally committed to issue all initial CAAPP permits by December 1, 2003, and met all interim milestones. We are moving to issue the remaining 22 initial permits by mid June 2005. Illinois EPA continues to ensure that issuance of CAAPP permits receives high priority. We also continue to participate in and track the development by U.S. EPA of revisions to the New Source Review Program, amendments to Part 70, and other related actions. These actions will be fully evaluated prior to seeking amendments to the state program.
