1. (a) An owner, operator, or applicant may apply for coverage under a general permit in lieu of a source-specific title V operating permit upon the adoption of rules establishing criteria and procedures by which sources may qualify for a general permit.
2. (b) A general permit shall expire 5 years from the date of permit issuance, but may be renewed for additional 5-year periods.
3. (c) A general permit shall contain conditions to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.

4. (d) A general permit shall be issued only after the following conditions are satisfied:

   1. (1) The EPA is provided the opportunity to object to the issuance of a general permit in accordance with the provisions of Env-A 609.13(b);
   2. (2) Each affected state is provided the opportunity to comment on the issuance of a general permit, as provided for in Env-A 622.03; and
   3. (3) The department has complied with all of the procedures and requirements that apply to initial permit issuance for a title V operating permit.
5. (e) A general permit shall be amended, revoked, or reopened and reissued by the department in accordance with the provisions of this part.
6. (f) General permits shall not be issued for affected units.
7. (g) Pursuant to 40 CFR 70.6(d)(2), the department’s granting of a request for authorization to operate under a general permit shall not be a final action for purpose of judicial review.

Source. #6782-B, eff 6-30-98 (formerly Env-A 610.02); ss by #7879, eff 4-26-03; ss by #9906, INTERIM, eff 4-26-11, EXPIRES: 10-24-11; ss by #10000, eff 10-1-11; ss by #10175, eff 9-1-12; ss by #13510, eff 12-17-22