Air Quality Notice of Construction (NOC) Permit

Air Quality Notice of Construction (NOC) Permit

What is the Purpose of this Permit?

Ecology or the local clean air agency has responsibility for review of projects to install a new source of air contaminants or modify an existing source of air contaminants. Applicants proposing to install a new source, or modify an existing source, of air contaminants must submit a Notice of Construction (NOC) application to Ecology or the local air authority. The application must include a detailed description of the project, and include process equipment information, type and amount of air contaminants that would be emitted, air pollution control practices, and air pollution control equipment.

If your project is located in Benton, Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Whatcom, or Yakima county, please select the Local Clean Air Agencies for information on notice of construction approvals in your county.

Who issues this Permit?

Department of Ecology

What Activities Require this Permit?

Releasing contaminants to the air from a new or modified source, unless the source has been exempted.

How Much Will this Permit Cost?

Application review fees are based on the maximum potential amount of air contaminants emitted from your project. Projects that emit more air contaminants are required to pay higher application review fees. Fees range from $200 to $18,000.

Where Can I Get the Application for this Permit?

The application which is called 'Notice of Construction', is online and can be downloaded at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/biblio/ecy07002.html.

Do I Need to Include Anything with my Application?

Information and instructions for applying for a Notice of Construction Air Quality Permit can be found at
How to apply for a NOC air quality permit

Is the Decision on my Permit Dependent on Anything Besides the Information in my Application?

Variable.

How Long Will it Take to Review my Application?

The normal amount of time required to process a NOC application to completion is approximately 60 to 90 days.

Where do I Submit my Application?

If your facility is located in Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, or Whitman Counties, send your application to:

Gregory S. Flibbert
Department of Ecology
Air Quality Program
4601 N. Monroe
Spokane, Washington 99205-1295

If your facility is located in Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Klickitat, or Okanogan Counties, send your application to:

Lynnette Haller
Department of Ecology
Air Quality Program
15 W. Yakima Ave. Ste 200
Yakima, Washington 98902

If your facility is in San Juan County send your application to:

Doug Brown
Department of Ecology
Air Quality Program
3190 160th Ave. SE
Bellevue, Washington 98008-5452

Schematic:

View the schematic

How Long is my Permit Valid?

Generally for the lifetime of the business or industrial facility.

What is the Appeal Process for the Permit?

Any permit decision made by Ecology can be appealed within 30 days of receipt. Appeals can be made directly to Ecology or to the Pollution Control Hearings Board.

Legal Authority:

Statewide Contact:

Department of Ecology
Air Quality Program
Headquarters
300 Desmond Drive
PO Box 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
Telephone: (360) 407-6800
Fax: (360) 407-7534
Website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/airhome.html

* Permit information last updated 3/25/2009.

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