This course consists of two modules and an exam:

Module 1: New Source Review Program

Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to describe the basic elements of the New Source Review (NSR) permitting program.

Specifically, learners will be able to:

Explain the NSR program
Describe an NSR permit
Identify what agencies issue NSR permits
Identify the pollutants regulated by the NSR permitting program
Explain how a source's location impacts NSR permitting requirements
Explain how a source's quantity of emissions impact NSR permitting requirements
Describe the three types of NSR permits
Explain the requirements a source must meet for each of the three types of permits


Module 2: Title V Permitting Program

After completion of this module, learners will be able to describe the basic elements of the Title V permitting program.

Specifically, learners will be able to:

Describe the Title V permit program
Identify the statutory and regulatory requirements for Title V
Describe the purpose of the Title V program
Explain who issues Title V permits
Identify the pollutants that could cause a source to be subject to the Title V permitting program
Identify what sources are required to obtain a Title V permit
Describe the roles of the sources, the air agencies, the EPA and the public in the Title V permitting process
Describe the basic process to obtain a Title V permit