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Federal Operating
Permit Program
Major Facility Review
Program Requirements
Other Information

Purpose of Title V

Title V is one of several programs authorized by the U. S. Congress in the 1990 Amendments to the federal Clean Air Act (CAA). The intent of the program is to:

  • Enhance nationwide compliance with the Clean Air Act
  • Provide the basis for better emission inventories
  • Provide a standard means to implement the following other programs in the federal Clean Air Act:
    • Hazardous Air Pollutants (CAA 112);
    • Periodic Monitoring (CAA 114 and 504); and
    • Acid Rain (CAA Title IV)

The Title V program requires local and state air quality agencies to issue comprehensive operating permits to facilities that emit significant amounts of air pollutants. For all implementing agencies in the country, there are standard requirements for permit programs and permit content.

Title V operating permits differ from other District issued operating permits in that they explicitly include the requirements of all regulations that apply to operations at Title V facilities.

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