Prevention of Significant Deterioration Details


Prevention of Significant Deterioration

General Info - Statewide Permit

To prevent significant deterioration of ambient air quality, the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) approval seeks to limit the amount of air pollutants released by a new or modified facility proposing to locate in an area that meets national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). 

  • 1 uses

    Number of uses

  • s

    Approval time

  • $20,200.00

    Application cost

Obtaining the Permit

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

  1. One year of pre-construction air quality monitoring, including meteorological data for the relevant area, if suitable data are not currently available.

  2. Emission control plans that include the best available control technology.

  3. Ambient impact analysis based on air quality dispersion modeling.

  4. Additional impact analyses on nearby federally designated Class I areas. This assessment includes possible adverse effects on soil, vegetation, or visibility.

Apply for the Permit

  • Online Application

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Agency/Contact

Permit Issuer - Information

Who issues the permit?

Maryland Department of Environment

Contact Information

William Paul

Email: Bill.Paul@maryland.gov

Tel: (410) 537-3846

Address

Address: 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21230

Legal Authority

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

FEDERAL: Clean Air Act, Part C, 42 USC sec. 7470 et seq., 40 CFR Part 52.21 1994 Edition.

STATE: Environment Article, Title 2, Subtitle 4; COMAR 26.11.02.09 and 12; COMAR 26.11.06.14.