Section 250-RICR-120-05-43.7 - Option to Apply for a General PermitA. A generator that is required to obtain a minor source permit under § 9.7.1 of this Subchapter (Air Pollution Control Permits) may apply for a general permit provided that the generator meets the requirements of this regulation. A general permit is a pre-approved minor source permit. By issuing a general permit, the Department indicates that it approves the installation of the emissions unit(s) authorized by the general permit. A general permit issued pursuant to the requirements of this section satisfies the requirements for a minor source permit.B. A generator that is required to obtain a minor source permit under § 9.7.1 of this Subchapter (Air Pollution Control Permits) that does not meet the requirements of this regulation, must obtain a minor source permit pursuant to the requirements of Part 9 of this Subchapter.C. The owner is fully responsible for ensuring that the permit conditions and emission limitations of the general permit and this regulation are complied with. If an applicant has applied for a general permit and the application is incorrect or deficient, the applicant may be liable for penalties for installing the emissions unit(s) without a permit. Examples of ways an application might be incorrect or deficient include: if the emission unit(s) does not qualify for the general permit or if the application was improperly completed.D. A general permit will be issued if the following conditions are met: 1. The owner/operator has submitted a complete application that provides all of the information requested on the form; and,2. The owner/operator has provided the Department sufficient information to demonstrate that the generator meets the requirements of this regulation.E. Application for a general permit shall be made by the owner of the generator on forms furnished by the Director and shall be signed by: 1. For a corporation: a president, secretary, treasurer or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision-making functions for the corporation, or a duly authorized representative of such person if the representative is responsible for the overall operation of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities applying for the permit;2. For a partnership or sole proprietorship: a general partner or the proprietor, respectively;3. For a municipality, State, Federal or other public agency: either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. For the purposes of this Part, a principal executive officer of a Federal agency includes the chief executive officer having responsibility for the overall operations of a principal geographic unit of the agency.F. A separate application is required for each generator.G. A source shall obtain a minor source permit under § 9.7.1 of the Subchapter (Air Pollution Control Permits) if the state has reasonable cause to believe that emissions from the proposed, modified or relocated generator will violate the control strategy or interfere with the attainment or maintenance of a national ambient air quality standard.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-43.7
Amended effective 1/13/2019