2008-11-05_PERMIT FILE - M2008076

• Permit No: M2008076
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 11/5/2008
• Doc Name: New 112c Appl.
• From: Robinson Sons, Inc.
• To: DRMS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Air Pollution Control Division 00
Surface miming equipment almost always requires
an air permit.
House Butt 1326 - Rexibility for Crushers
and Screens
When a permit is required, the APEN will become part of
the permit application package.
? The Permit Process:
In Colorado, Construction Permits are issued in two
phases: Initial Approval and Final Approval.
An Initial Approval (IA) Permit allows the plant or
process equipment to be constructed and begin
operation. When an air permit is required, 8 is illegal
to commence operation of the plant or process
equipment until an IA Permit is issued by the APCD.
Some exceptions far crushers and screens are
provided under House Bill 1325.
A Final Approval (FA) permit is issued after the
owner certifies that the permitted operation is in
compliance with the conditions of the Initial Approval
Permit.
A permit describes key areas that an operator needs to
address to comply with Colorado air regulations. The
permit defines the type of air pollution control measures
to be used, limits the annual production at the site,
provides guidetlnes for opacity (how dense the visible
emissions are allowed to be), and includes
recordkeepitg requirements.
obtain ft a Final Approval Permit
in order to receive a Final Approval Permit for your
surface mining site or equipment, you must certify
compliance with your Initial Approval Permit. This self-
certification process must be completed within ISO days
(six months) of being issued an Initial Approval Permit.
After 180 days, the APCD must finalize the permit or
determine to continue or revoke the permit.
Certifying compliance with the to permit for a surface
mining site typically involves submitting a Final Approval
Self Certification Form. This form is available through
the APCD and downtoadable at:
wwylr;c42he.state.co.usiaa/downioa-- L sn
Certifying compliance with the IA permit for process
equipment typically Involves submitting a Final Approval
Self Certification Form and the required opacity test
results (i.e., either a 6-minute opacity reading or a 1-3
hour opacity reading may be required depending on the
type and design rate of the equipment). The APCD can
assist you in determining the opacity readings required
for your equipment.
Owners or operators of surface mining operations are
typically required to obtain an IA permit for process
equipment prior to operating the equipment at the site.
However, Colorado House Bill 1326 provides some
flexibility for reporting and permitting crushers and
screens. Under House Bill 1326, the owner or operator
of a permitted sand and gravel pit or crushed stone
quarry may bring a new crusher or screen (and the
engines that are integral to those crushers and screens)
onsite antf begin operation of this equipment by
submitting an ADEN to the APCD. Submission of an
APEN will allow the source to operate the equipment
until such time as the APCD Is able to process and issue
an fA Permit, or for temporary or rented equipment, until
the equipment is removed from the site. You must notify
the APCD (by adding a note to the APEN form) that you
are submitft an APEN under the provisions of House
Bill 1326. In cases where you intend to retain ownership
of the equipment far the foreseeable future, you must
request in writing that the APCD proceed with the
permitting process. in cases where you intend to return
temporary or rented equipment within a few months, you
can avoid unnecessary permitting fees by requesting
that the APCD "hold" the APEN until you remove the
equipment and submit a cancellation letter to the APCD.
Applicable Fees
APEN Filing Fee: A filing fee of $119.96 is required to
be submitted with each APEN.
Annual Emission Fees: All sources required to file
APENs must pay annual air emission fees. The APCD
bills each source that is subject to an APEN an annual
fee of $13.54 per ton of criteria pollutants emitted and
$9034 per ton of non-criteria (hazardous air pollutants)
emitted. Fees are not assessed for fugitive dust
emissions. invoices are marled in March through June of
each year. Fees are subject to change by the
legislature on an annual basis.
Permitting Fees: The APCD assesses a permitting fee
based on the amount of time it takes the APCD to
process the application. The current processing fee is
$59.98 per hour. These fees are also subject to change.
Questions?

The Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) is
available to assist you with questions you may have
regarding environmental issues at your site. Contact
the SBAP at [phone] or [phone].
Air Quality Requirements for Surface Mining Operations May 2006