La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § III-303 - Requirements and Limitations of Regulatory Permits

A. Regulatory permits cannot be used to authorize construction of a major source, as defined in LAC 33:III.502, or a major modification, as defined in LAC 33:III.504.K and 509.B.
B. Use of a regulatory permit may be precluded by specific permit conditions contained within a Part 70 operating permit.
C. Regulatory permits shall not authorize the maintenance of a nuisance or a danger to public health or safety.
D. All emissions control equipment specifically required by, or otherwise installed in order to comply with, the terms and conditions of a regulatory permit shall be maintained in good condition and operated properly.
E. Regulatory permits shall not preclude the administrative authority from exercising all powers and duties as set forth in R.S. 30:2011(D) including, but not limited to, the authority to conduct inspections and investigations and enter facilities, as provided in R.S. 30:2012, and to sample or monitor, for the purpose of assuring compliance with a regulatory permit or as otherwise authorized by the Louisiana Environmental Quality Act, the Clean Air Act, or regulations adopted thereunder, any substance or parameter at any location.
F. Regulatory permits shall require compliance with all applicable provisions of the Louisiana air quality regulations, the Louisiana Environmental Quality Act, and the federal Clean Air Act. Violation of the terms or conditions of a regulatory permit constitutes a violation of the Louisiana air quality regulations, the Louisiana Environmental Quality Act, or the federal Clean Air Act, as applicable.
G. Regulatory permits shall, as appropriate, prescribe such emission limitations, necessary control requirements, and other enforceable conditions, and associated monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting provisions, as are necessary for the protection of public health and the environment.
H. Regulatory permits shall require any person seeking such a permit to submit a written notification describing the planned activity and any appropriate fee to the department. Submission of a written notification and appropriate fee shall be in lieu of submission of an individual permit application. The written notification shall be signed and certified by a responsible official as defined in LAC 33:III.502. The certification shall state that, based on information and belief formed after reasonable inquiry, the statements and information contained in the notification are true, accurate, and complete.
I. All regulatory permits shall establish notification procedures, permit terms, and provisions for confirmation of notification by the administrative authority and shall be promulgated in accordance with the procedures provided in R.S. 30:2019.

Notes

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § III-303
Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the Secretary, Legal Affairs Division, LR 35:456 (March 2009).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2054.

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