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 construction of a temporary installation or pilot plant with a potential to emit less than 100 tons of each pollutant per year.

Length of Permit

Temporary permits are valid for a period not longer than two years from the date of issuance, dependent upon the type of activity.

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.

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Fees

  • $250 filing fee
  • $75 an hour review and modeling time, processing fee

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

Temporary permits are issued within 30 days of receipt of a complete application. If additional technical information is requested during the permit review, the time spent by the applicant preparing this information is not included in the 30 days.

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 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 requirements.

Renewal

No renewal required.

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. 

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