State Implementation Plan (SIP) Permitting

The Georgia SIP Construction & Operating Permit Program is used to permit initial air quality permits and for modifications to existing air quality permits. 

SIP Permitting also includes Generic, No Permit Required, Permit-by-Rule, SIP Exemptions and Synthetic Minor Permits.

The Georgia SIP Construction & Operating Permit Application (SIP Application) is used to apply for initial air quality permits and for modifications to existing air quality permits.

Generic Air Permit
Georgia EPD has a number of Generic Air Permits under development for various industrial categories and has approved Generic Air Permits for Concrete Batch and Hot Mix Asphalt Plants.

Permit-by-Rule
Permit-by-Rule Permits are available for some sources that only have gas/distillate oil burning equipment, concrete products, asphalt plants, cotton gins, coating & printing operations, fiberglass molding, non-reactive mixing and nut shelling operations.

Construction and Operating Permits
The Georgia SIP Construction & Operating Permit Application is used to apply for initial air quality permits and for modifications to existing air quality permits.

SIP Exemptions
Georgia Air Quality Rule 391-3-1-.03(6)(i)3 provides an exemption from permitting for a modification or modifications that meet specific conditions. This section includes the forms.  A detailed list of exemptions are found in SIP Exemptions.

Synthetic Minor Permit
A Synthetic Minor permit imposes federally enforceable limits to restrict a facility’s potential emissions to below major source thresholds. This option makes it possible for those facilities that can comply with the Synthetic Minor permit’s federally enforceable limits to operate without the need for a Title V permit.