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This five-day course covers principles for the Title V operating permits program and the New Source Review (NSR) program. After completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain what a permit is
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of state, local, and tribal air agencies for different permitting activities
• Explain the purpose of the Title V operating permits program
• Explain the purpose of the NSR program
• Describe the principles and process for the Title V program
• Explain the permit issuance process and review of permits
• Describe the principles and process for the NSR program
• Explain important topics, such as: (1) potential to emit (PTE), netting, (3) offsets, and (4) the difference between Best Available Control Technology (BACT) and Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER)
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