RFDs & Permits
Did You Know...?
Air permitting regulations apply to all businesses – regardless of size!
Adding or expanding a source (equipment or process) with air emissions may require a permit. Examples include:
- Boilers and Furnaces
- Paint booths
- Surface coating operations
- Portable crushers
- Emergency generators
- Woodworking operations
- Degreasing operations
- Internal combustion engines
- Shot blast/sandblasting units
- Asphalt production
- Compressors for natural gas
DEP has exempted some types of air pollutant sources from permit requirements. By submitting a “Request for Determination” (RFD) to DEP you can receive written verification that your source is exempt.
EMAP assists small businesses with:
- Understanding which equipment at your facility may be subject to (or exempt from) regulatory requirements
- Calculating emissions from all sources
- Preparing and submitting a Request for Determination and any required plan approvals or permit applications
- Finding alternative materials or processes which may reduce your regulatory burden
New!
DEP Pre-Application Tool helps potential applicants determine which types of environmental permits, authorizations and notifications may be required for a project.
CLICK HERE to access tool information.
EMAP can Help!
EMAP assists small businesses with:
- Understanding which equipment at your facility may be subject to (or exempt from) regulatory requirements
- Calculating emissions from all sources
- Preparing and submitting a Request for Determination and any required plan approvals or permit applications
- Finding alternative materials or processes which may reduce your regulatory burden
Helpful Resources
Link to DEP's Greenport to access e-RFD form.
Link to DEP's Air Quality Permit Information including permit application forms.
