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After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain the basic concepts of both the New Source Review and Title V air permitting programs. This includes identifying the pollutants regulated by these permitting programs, identifying what sources are required to obtain air permits and describing the general process for obtaining air permits. This course consists of two modules and an exam:

Module 1: New Source Review Program
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to describe the basic elements of the New Source Review (NSR) permitting program. Specifically, learners will be able to:
  • Explain the NSR program
  • Describe an NSR permit
  • Identify what agencies issue NSR permits
  • Identify the pollutants regulated by the NSR permitting program
  • Explain how a source's location impacts NSR permitting requirements
  • Explain how a source's quantity of emissions impacts NSR permitting requirements
  • Describe the three types of NSR permits
  • Explain the requirements a source must meet for each of the three types of permits
Module 2: Title V Permitting Program
After completion of this module, learners will be able to describe the basic elements of the Title V permitting program, specifically:
  • Describe the Title V permit program
  • Identify the statutory and regulatory requirements for Title V
  • Describe the purpose of the Title V program
  • Explain who issues Title V permits
  • Identify the pollutants that could cause a source to be subject to the Title V permitting program
  • Identify what sources are required to obtain a Title V permit
  • Describe the roles of the sources, the air agencies, the EPA and the public in the Title V permitting process
  • Describe the basic process to obtain a Title V permit
BASC114-SI: Core Principles of the EPA's Air Permitting Programs
New Source Review Program

Title V Permitting Program

BASC114-SI Course Exam

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