1. Completeness of the application

2. Identification of any controversial issue(s)

3. Identification of the applicable air pollution regulations

4. A check of the emissions calculations for accuracy

1. The permit is logged into the Air Permitting System (APS) computer tracking system

2. A file is then created for the permit

3. The permit recommendation is released to the "Air Quality Modeling and Planning" (AQM&P) Section to be assigned to a review engineer for regulatory review

4. The permit recommendation is forwarded to the PMU to be typed, upon being approved by the review engineer in AQM&P

5. The PMU logs the permit back in the APS as "review completed," and completes a final check for any discrepancies, (i.e., accuracy of fees, address, etc.), and the permit is typed, issued and public noticed as a "Final Action."

1. The permit is logged into the Air Permitting System (APS) computer tracking system

2. A file is then created for the permit

3. The permit recommendation is released to the "Air Quality Modeling and Planning" (AQM&P) Section to be assigned to a review engineer for regulatory review

4. The permit recommendation is forwarded to the PMU to be typed, upon being approved by the review engineer in AQM&P;

5. The PMU logs the permit back in the APS as "review completed," and completes a final check for any discrepancies, (i.e., accuracy of fees, address, etc.). The permit is then typed and issued as a "Draft Action" of the Director;

6. Once a "Draft" is issued, it is public noticed for "30-days"; the public, facility, USEPA, and affected adjoining states can comment on the "Draft Permit" during this period; some permits may even have a "public hearing" held regarding the construction of the facility;

7. Once the comment period is over, the DO/LAA receives a "Proof of Publication" Interoffice Communication from the Ohio EPA Legal records section; sends a Final Recommendation along with a copy of the Proof of Publication to the PMU; indicates whether or not any comments have been submitted by the public, facility, or USEPA; and indicates whether or not the "Draft language" has been changed as a result of any comments received;

8. The PMU logs the permit back into the APS and the "Final Recommendation" is combined with the "Draft" permit file and released to the AQM&P section for review as a "Final Action" to be approved for "Final Issuance"; and,

9. Upon approval by AQM&P, the PMU logs the permit back in the APS as "review completed," and the permit is edited if necessary with any changes that need to be made, issued, and public noticed as a "Final Action of the Director."

1. The permittee submits an application either electronically or as a hard copy

2. If the application is submitted electronically, the permittee then mails a "Verification of Receipt" to the DO/LAA

3. Once this has occurred the application is then added to the State Air Resources System (STARS) to be assigned to a permit review engineer at the appropriate DO/LAA

4. The permit review engineer performs a completeness and/or technical review of the application

5. The permit review engineer then develops the permit terms and conditions and submits their recommendation to their Supervisor for the appropriate type of permit (State, Title V, FESOP, or to place the emissions unit on Registration status)

6. Once approved by the DO/LAA Supervisor, the permit recommendation is then forwarded to Ohio EPA Central Office, Engineering Section for review

7. The central office review engineer then reviews the permit terms for completeness and/or technical issues

8. The review engineer then submits a recommendation to the Central Office Engineering Section Manager for approval

9. Once the Engineering Section Manager has reviewed the permit and approved the permit terms and conditions, he then locks the document(s) and forwards the permit(s) to the PMU

10. The PMU issues the permit and public notices the permit as a "Final action of the Director."

1. The permittee submits an application either electronically or as a hard copy

2. If the application is submitted electronically, the permittee then mails a "Verification of Receipt" to the DO/LAA

3. Once this has occurred the application is then added to the State Air Resources System (STARS) to be assigned to a permit review engineer at the appropriate DO/LAA

4. The permit review engineer performs a completeness and/or technical review of the application

5. The permit review engineer then develops the permit terms and conditions and submits their recommendation to their Supervisor for the appropriate type of permit (State, Title V, FESOP, or to place the emissions unit on Registration status)

6. Once approved by the DO/LAA Supervisor, the permit recommendation is then forwarded to Ohio EPA Central Office, Engineering Section for review

7. The central office review engineer then reviews the permit terms for completeness and/or technical issues

8. The review engineer then submits a recommendation to the Central Office Engineering Section Manager for approval

9. Once the Engineering Section Manager has reviewed the permit and approved the permit terms and conditions, he then locks the document(s) and forwards the permit(s) to the PMU

10. Once a "Draft" permit document is issued, it is public noticed for "30-days"; the public, facility and USEPA can comment on the "Draft Permit" during this period

11. Once the comment period is over, the PMU receives a "Proof of Publication" Interoffice Communication from the Ohio EPA Legal records section and this is entered into the FESOP tracker program; the permit review engineer also receives a copy of the "Proof of Public Notice" and creates the "Final Terms and Conditions" based on whether or not their were any comments received and submits it to their Supervisor for approval

12. The DO/LAA Supervisor forwards the "Final Terms and Conditions" to the Ohio EPA Central Office Engineering Section Manager for final approval

13. The Ohio Central Office Engineering Section Manager reviews the "Final Terms and Conditions document" locks it and forwards it to the PMU

14. PMU then issues the "Final Permit" as a "Final Action of the Director", and public notices it.

1. The permittee submits an application electronically

2. If the application is submitted electronically, the permittee then mails a "Verification of Receipt" to the DO/LAA

3. Once this has occurred the application is then added to the State Air Resources System (STARS) to be assigned to a permit review engineer at the appropriate DO/LAA

4. The permit review engineer performs a completeness and technical review of the permit application

5. The permit review engineer develops the permit terms and conditions and submits their recommendation to their Supervisor

6. Once approved by the DO/LAA's Supervisor, the permit recommendation is then forwarded to Ohio EPA Central Office, Engineering Section for review

7. The central office review engineer then reviews the permit terms for completeness, regulatory and/or technical issues

8. The central office review engineer then submits a recommendation to the Central Office Engineering Section Manager for approval

9. Once the Engineering Section Manager has reviewed the permit and approved the permit terms and conditions, he then locks the document(s) and forwards the permit(s) to PMU

10. Once the "Draft" permit document is issued, it is public noticed for "30-days"; the public, facility, affected surrounding states and USEPA can comment on the "Draft Permit" during this period

11. Once the "Draft" comment period is over, the DO/LAA permit engineer creates the "Preliminary Proposed Terms and Conditions document" after addressing any comments received from the public, facility, affected surrounding states or USEPA, and submits it to their Supervisor for approval

12. The DO/LAA Supervisor modifies and/or approves the "Preliminary Proposed Terms and Conditions document" and forwards it to the Ohio EPA Central Office Engineering Section for approval

13. The Engineering Section reviews and approves the "Preliminary Proposed Terms and Conditions document," locks it and forwards it to the PMU for issuance

14. The "Preliminary Proposed Permit" is then issued to the facility. A copy of the "Preliminary Proposed Permit" is also sent to the DO/LAA. The facility then has fourteen (14) days from receipt of the permit to request a meeting if desired. If a request for a meeting is not received by the DO/LAA within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the letter, a Proposed Permit (as written, or with agreed-upon changes) is created by the DO/LAA, approved by the Central Office Engineering Section and sent to the USEPA via STARS for approval as a "Proposed Permit"

15. Once the "Proposed Permit" is created and has been submitted by DAPC, the USEPA, has forty-five (45) days from USEPA's receipt of the certified letter to review the "Proposed Permit." If the USEPA has no objection to the "Proposed Permit," a "Final Permit" will be issued

16. The "Final Permit" is created electronically by the PMU, locked and issued to the facility, with a copy to the DO/LAA and USEPA. Issuance of the "Director's Final Action" is public noticed and is appealable to the Environmental Review Appeals Commission.