OAR 340-216-0052: Construction ACDP

(1) Purpose. A Construction ACDP is a permit for approval of Type 3 construction or modification changes as specified in OAR 340-210-0225 and 340-210-0240. The Construction ACDP includes requirements for the construction or modification of stationary sources or air pollution control devices and does not by itself provide authorization to operate the new construction or modification. A new or modified Standard ACDP or Oregon Title V Operating Permit is required before operation of the new construction or modification. A Construction ACDP may be used for the following situations: (a) For complex construction or modification projects that require an extended period of time to construct, the Construction ACDP may provide construction approval faster than issuance of a Standard ACDP or modified Standard ACDP because the operating requirements would not need to be included in the permit. (b) For Oregon Title V Operating Permit sources, the Construction ACDP may include the requirements of OAR 340-218-0050 and follow the external review procedures in OAR 340-218-0210 and 340-218-0230 so that the requirements may later be incorporated into the Oregon Title V Operating Permit by an administrative amendment. If the applicant elects to incorporate the Construction ACDP by administrative amendment, all of the application submittal, permit content, and permit issuance requirements of OAR 340 division 218 must be met for the Construction ACDP. (2) Application requirements. Any person requesting a Construction ACDP must: (a) Submit an application according to OAR 340-216-0040 and provide the information specified in 340-216-0040(1) as it relates to the proposed new construction or modification; and (b) Provide a list of any applicable requirements related to the new construction or modification. (3) Fees. Applicants for a Construction ACDP must pay the fees in OAR 340-216-8020. (4) Permit content. A Construction ACDP must include at least the following: (a) A requirement that construction must commence within 18 months after the permit is issued if required by OAR 340-224-0030(4); (b) A requirement to construct according to approved plans; (c) A requirement to comply with all applicable requirements; (d) Emission limits for affected stationary sources; (e) Performance standards for affected stationary sources and air pollution control devices; (f) Performance test requirements; (g) Monitoring requirements, if specialized equipment is required (e.g., continuous monitoring systems); (h) Notification and reporting requirements (construction status reports, startup dates, source test plans, CEMS performance specification testing plans, etc.); (i) General ACDP conditions for incorporating generally applicable requirements; (j) A requirement to modify the operating permit before commencing operation of the new construction or modification; (k) A permit expiration date of no more than 5 years; and (l) Oregon Title V Permit requirements as specified in OAR 340-218-0050, if the applicant requests the external review procedures in 340-218-0210 and 340-218-0230. (5) Permit issuance procedures: (a) A Construction ACDP requires that DEQ provide public notice according to OAR 340 division 209 as a Category III permit action. (b) For sources subject to the Oregon Title V Operating Permit program, the applicant may ask for the external review procedures in OAR 340-218-0210 and 340-218-0230 in addition to the requirements of OAR 340 division 209 to allow the Construction ACDP to be incorporated into the Oregon Title V Operating Permit at a later date by an administrative amendment provided the requirements of subsection (1)(b) are met. (c) Issuance of a modified Construction ACDP requires the following public notice, as applicable: (A) Public notice as a Category I permit action under OAR 340 division 209 for non-technical modifications and basic and simple technical modifications; or (B) Public notice as a Category II permit action under OAR 340 division 209 for moderate and complex technical modifications. (6) Construction ACDPs may not be renewed. [NOTE: This rule is included in the State of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan as adopted by the EQC under OAR 340-200-0040.] [NOTE: All tables are found in OAR 340-216-8010, -8020, -8030.]