After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain how to establish enforceable potential to emit (PTE) limits in New Source Review permits.
Specifically, learners will be able to:
Describe the definition of PTE and key EPA policies related to calculating PTE.
List methods for estimating emissions, considerations for selecting an emission estimation method, and potential factors for when validation testing may be necessary.
Describe criteria often used to design enforceable PTE limits in permits and recognize examples of potentially ineffective permit conditions.
List considerations for eliminating ambiguity in permits.