- (a) Any source that is within the category of sources to which a general permit would apply may petition the secretary to adopt a general permit applicable to that category of sources.
- (b) The petition for the adoption of a general permit shall be made on forms provided or approved by the department.
(c) Contents of the petition shall include, but not be limited to:
- (1) all information required in the application for issuance of the class of construction or operating permit applicable to the category of sources covered by the proposed general permit;
- (2) a description of the category of emissions units or stationary sources which would qualify for the general permit; and
- (3) an estimate, and the basis for the estimate, of the number of stationary sources which would qualify for the general permit.
- (d) The applicant shall provide such other information as is requested by the department.
- (e) A general permit may be adopted by the secretary on the secretary's own motion.
- (f) Filing a petition for the adoption of a general permit shall not be considered the filing of an application for the corresponding construction or operating permit in regards to any emissions unit or stationary source of the applicant.
- (g) Before any person may apply to construct an emissions unit or stationary source pursuant to the terms of a general construction permit, the general construction permit shall be submitted to, and approved by, the USEPA as a modification to the state implementation plan pursuant to the requirements of section 110 of the federal clean air act.
(Authorized by K.S.A. 1993 Supp. 65-3005; implementing K.S.A. 1993 Supp. 65-3008; effective Jan. 23, 1995.)