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<br />A: The rule allows you to start construction <br />seven days after the new registration permit <br />application is received by the MPCA. <br /> <br />Q: What ifl already have a regular operating <br />permit and I become eligible for a registration <br />permit? <br /> <br />A: This can happen, when facilities apply new <br />pollution control equipment or adopt pollution <br />prevention practices. In that case, you can <br />submit our application for a registration <br />permit. The existing permit 'will then be <br />voided when the registration permit is issued. <br /> <br />Q: I believe my pollution control equipment is <br />more efficient that the rule would allow. Can <br />I apply this efficiency to detennine my <br />emissions? <br /> <br />A: Yes, if you conduct a performance test to <br />show that you can meet the higher level in <br />accordance with the requirements of the <br />control equipment rule. <br /> <br />Q: What ifl'm not sure how to calculate my <br />emissions to determine whether I'm eligible <br />for a registration pennit? <br /> <br />A: The rule includes the calculation methods. <br />There are specific application forms and <br /> <br />work-sheets to help you do the calculations. <br />For additional help, you may want to consult <br />other infonnational material available form the <br />MPCA or the U.S. Environmental Protection <br />Agency. <br /> <br />Q: Can I apply the efficiency of my control <br />equipment to calculate emissions of hazardous <br />air pollutants? <br /> <br />A: You may, if you conduct a performance <br />test that demonstrates the efficiency of the <br />equipment for controlling HAPs. <br /> <br />Need More Information? <br /> <br />More infonnation about air emissions facility <br />permits, including the list of hazardous air <br />pollutants, is available on the MPCA's fact <br />sheet on operating permits. For a copy of that <br />fact sheet and other permit application <br />information, contact the Pennit Technical <br />Advisor at (651) 282-5844 or (800) 646- <br />6247. <br /> <br />The MPCA also offers technical assistance to <br />businesses with fewer than 100 employees <br />through its Small Business Assistance <br />Program by calling (651) 282-6143 or toll-free <br />(800) 657-3938. <br /> <br />INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT WAYS TO REDUCE AIR <br />EMISSIONS? <br />Information is available by contacting the MINNESOTA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM <br />(MnTAP). Staff are available to help businesses prevent pollution and properly manage waste. <br /> <br />MINNESOTA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM <br />UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA <br />1313 FIFTH STREET SE #207 <br />612/627-4646 <br />800-247-0015 (Minnesota only) <br />612/627-4769 (Fax) <br />Web Site: www.umn.edu/mntap <br /> <br />(i) Printed on paper containing at least 20 <br />percent fibers from paper recycled from consumers. <br /> <br />Doc. # 3.01, Page 4 <br /> <br />~ <br />