What is the public review and comment procedure?
One of the key features of the operating permit program is the requirement for public comment. The requirement for public comment includes a minimum period of thirty days for public comment plus the opportunity to hold and receive comment at a public hearing. The final permit issued must consider the comments received through this process. A public notice must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where the source is located or in a State publication designed to give general public notice for each draft permit. Title V also requires that any contiguous state whose air quality may be affected, or any state within fifty miles of the facility be notified of the intent to issue a permit. The issuing state must respond to comments from an affected state, or explain to EPA its reason for not doing so.
What is the public review and comment procedure?