Air Permits & Air Emission Determinations

At Choice Environmental Solutions, we utilize our experience for preparing air permit applications and determinations by adhering to the guidelines outlined in the AP 42 (Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors). Our expert team is committed to providing comprehensive and reliable environmental solutions tailored to your specific needs. Whether you are a small business or a large industrial facility, we are here to assist you in navigating the complex world of air regulations and compliance.

Air Permits:

Navigating the regulatory landscape for air permits can be a daunting task. Our experienced team at Choice Environmental Solutions will guide you through the entire permitting process, ensuring that you meet all the necessary requirements based on your facility’s potential to emit criteria pollutants and other compounds on an annual basis. We have a deep understanding of federal, state, and local air quality regulations, including the guidelines provided in the AP 42, and we stay up-to-date with the latest changes to provide you with accurate and timely advice.

Our Air Permit services include:

  1. Pre-application Evaluation: We begin by conducting a thorough assessment of your operations and emissions to determine the appropriate permit type (small source, minor source, synthetic minor source, or major source) and requirements, considering the emission factors outlined in the AP 42.
  2. Permit Application Preparation: Our experts will prepare all the necessary documentation for your permit application, ensuring it is complete, accurate, and aligned with the guidelines in the AP 42. We pay special attention to the emission factors and process flows relevant to your industry.
  3. Regulatory Compliance Support: We will work closely with your team and state permit writers to ensure ongoing compliance with permit conditions and reporting obligations, following the emission estimation methodologies as suggested in the AP 42.
  4. Permit Modifications and Renewals: As your business evolves, we will assist with permit modifications and renewals, taking into account any changes in emission factors or regulatory requirements outlined in the AP 42.

Air Emission Determinations:

Accurately quantifying air emissions is crucial for compliance and reporting purposes. Our team employs state-of-the-art modeling and monitoring techniques, including those recommended in the AP 42, to provide precise emission determinations for criteria pollutants and other compounds with a potential to emit on an annual basis.

Our Air Emission Determination services include:

  1. Emission Inventory Reporting: We will work with you to compile a comprehensive inventory of all relevant emission sources, using the emission factors provided in the AP 42 whenever applicable.
  2. Emission Factor Analysis: Our experts will apply industry-specific emission factors and advanced modeling, including those recommended in the AP 42, to estimate emissions accurately (for sources that include paint booths, electrostatic precipitators, furnaces, boilers, compressors, fuel tanks, baghouse filters, crushers, flares, cooling towers, regenerative thermal oxidizers, and dust collectors).
  3. Compliance Reporting: We will ensure that you have all the necessary data and reports, adhering to the guidelines in the AP 42, to meet compliance obligations.

At Choice Environmental Solutions, we understand that each industry and facility has unique requirements. Our tailored approach, incorporating the guidance from the AP 42, ensures that you receive practical and cost-effective solutions that align with your business objectives while safeguarding the environment and public health.

Let us be your partner in achieving and maintaining air quality compliance. Contact us today to discuss your specific needs and discover how we can help you navigate the regulatory landscape with confidence, leveraging the expertise of the AP 42 guidelines.