Part 70 (Title V) Operating Permit Details


Part 70 (Title V) Operating Permit

General Info - Statewide Permit


A Part 70 Operating Permit is required for any new major source of emissions in the State of Maryland. 

A new ethanol production facility that is subject to either a major NSR approval or a PSD approval, or both, is required to obtain a Part 70 Operating Permit.


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    Approval time

  • $200.00

    Application cost

Obtaining the Permit

Ready to get your permit? - Steps, Requirements, and Documents

  1. Submission of an application for this permit is due within 12 months after the new major source commences operations. A State Permit to Operate is issued in the interim to a major ethanol production facility until a Part 70 Operating Permit is issued.

  2. Requires EPA review and approval.

Apply for the Permit

  • Online Application

    Complete the form

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Maintaining Your Permit

Renewal and maintenance -

Maintaining your Permit (aka Related forms/requirements to maintain Permit/stay in good standing)

  1. Permittees are required to submit annual certification of emissions and are required to pay an annual fee based on those emissions.

Agency/Contact

Permit Issuer - Information

Who issues the permit?

Maryland Department of Environment

Contact Information

Karen Irons

Email: Karen.Irons@maryland.gov

Tel: (410) 537-3206

Legal Authority

What laws and regulations give Maryland Department of Environment the legal authority to issue this approval?