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MODEL IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT OPERATING PERMITS PROGRAMModel Implementation Agreement Operating Permits • October 26th, 2022
This model implementation agreement (IA) is provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an aid in preparing an IA between an EPA Regional Office and a State or local agency (or Indian tribe) permitting authority. The purpose of an IA is to assure cooperation and a common understanding of the roles of each agency in implementing an operating permits program as required by Title V of the Clean Air Act. The IA should define responsibilities of both EPA and the permitting authority in assuring proper communication with respect to program implementation and timely resolution of program issues. It should establish policies and procedures to be followed in implementing the permits program and EPA regulations in 40 CFR Part 70. While it is strongly encouraged, the IA is not required under Part 70 as part of the operating permits program. In response to workload concerns expressed by permitting authorities, EPA considers a reasonable goal for the IA to be signature by both parties
