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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Air Pollution Control Permit Application • • Introduction Section 144.391, Wisconsin Statutes, and Section NR 406.04, Wisconsin Administrative Code, require all stationary air pollution sources to have an air pollution control permit from the Department of Natural Resources unless the source is exempt from the requirement to obtain an air permit. The permit must be obtained by new sources prior to construction, modification, reconstruction, relocation or replacement and operation. Any person who violates these sections or any permit or special order issued under these sections can be subject to forfeitures of not less than $10 or more than $25,000 for each violation. Each - day of continued violation is a separate offense. An application for a permit containing plans and specifications for the source must be submitted to the Department. The plans and specifications are then reviewed by Department staff to verify that the air pollution source will comply with all applicable rules and statutory requirements and to determine its impact on air quality. The time and effort required by Department staff to adequately review an application for an air pollution control permit is dependent on the completeness of the application. To expedite the review process, application forms are provided. Complete those forms which are appropriate for each air pollution source which you propose to construct, modify, - reconstruct, relocate, or replace. Review of an air pollution control permit application typically takes 90 to 120 days after a complete application is received. Two methods are available to expedite the review process. A pre-application meeting with Department representatives can determine the information required for a complete application. Secondly, state statutes require the review process to include a public comment period and if warranted, a public hearing. Review of a permit application can be expedited if the applicant agrees to publish the necessary notices for public comment and hearing. Section NR 410, Wis. Adm. Code, requires that beginning May 1, 1988, $500 be submitted with a permit application. This $500 is refundable in only certain instances, but the $500 will be applied to the final permit application fee. The balance of the permit application fee is due if a permit is issued or other action as specified in the rule is . taken. This fee supports the programs developed to review permit applications. Fee schedules are available with air permit application forms. Additional permit application forms can be obtained from the office listed below. Questions regarding completion of these forms or applicability of the air pollution control permit requirements can also be referred to this office. Address three copies of all completed air pollution control permit application forms or prevention of significant deterioration permits, two copies of all completed air pollution control permit applications forms for minor sources or minor modifications to major sources, and all related questions to the Department of Natural Resources, Southern District Air Program, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711, phone (608) 275-3291.