Construction permits allow an installation to construct and operate an air emission source. Construction permits are required prior to commencing construction of an emission source and may be obtained by submitting a completed application. Construction may not begin until a construction permit has been issued. In certain cases, an applicant may apply for a pre-construction prohibition waiver to begin construction prior to receipt of the approved permit.

Regulated activities include the relocation of industrial emission sources designed for and capable of being moved to other sites around the state. Typically, this permit applies to a portable concrete, asphalt or crushing plants. The equipment must have been previously permitted under Section (5). Each new location is evaluated in accordance with Section (5).

Length of Permit

The relocation permit is valid for two years from the date of starting operation at an approved site or until the date specified in the approved relocation request.

Laws, Rules and Regulations

How to Apply

Applications

Submit completed application to the Air Pollution Control Program electronically at CPAirApplications@dnr.mo.gov or by mail to Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Air Pollution Control Program, PO Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176.

Fact Sheets

Fees

  • Previously approved sites: No review fee
  • Relocation to new sites - $300 flat fee is required. No additional review fee is charged.

For information on how to pay the fee, contact the accounting section of the department's air program at DNR.APCPCreditCards@dnr.mo.gov

Timeline/ Process

Seven days for previously approved locations that have no change in operation. Twenty-one days for new location for previously permitted equipment. The department will request additional information if the application is not complete, which will delay the review process.

Since construction permits have time requirements, a facility may need to obtain several construction permits if the sources of air emissions are installed at different times.

Public Participation

No public participation process required.

Administrative Hearing Commission

Anyone who is adversely affected by the director's decision to issue, deny, suspend or revoke a permit must appeal within 30 days of the decision to the Administrative Hearing Commission as provided by 621.250.3 RSMo. All appeals must be filed by petition and send to:

Administrative Hearing Commission
PO Box 1557
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 573-751-2422
Fax: 573-751-5018
Website: Administrative Hearing Commission

Requirements

Reporting

No reporting required.

Renewal

Renewal

No renewal.

Resources

Learn more about the department’s air construction permits and the potential to emit.

The Clean Air Act requires EPA to regulate two main types of pollutants - criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants from industrial facilities.

The existing potential emissions of the installation and the potential emissions of the project determine the type of permit required for the construction activity. 

Additional Resources