Part 71 Permits

Implementing Agency – Each EPA Regional Office is responsible for permitting part 71 sources located in their Region – Regional Part 71 Contacts.

Geographical Coverage:

Permitting in Indian Country:

Indian Tribes are encouraged, but not required to develop Title V permit programs
EPA doesn’t think most Tribes will develop these programs
EPA normally runs the part 71 program unless the tribe has been delegated authority to run the part 71 program or they receive approval for a part 70 program.
Questions and Answers on title V permitting in Indian Country

Geographical Extent of Indian Country:

All land within any Indian reservation under U.S. Government jurisdiction (including land owned by non-Indians and Tribal trust lands);
All dependent Indian communities within the borders of the U.S.; and
All Indian allotments, as long as the Indian title has not been extinguished.
Also see: What is Indian Country?

Regulations - 40 CFR part 71 (Similar, but not identical, to part 70).

Fees - Each part 71 source is required to pay an annual emissions-based fee. (See Fees page)

Application Forms and Other Forms - See Forms for Part 71

Part 71 Permits in Electronic Formats - Region 10 provides draft and final permits.

Public Involvement in Part 71 Programs - Somewhat different from part 70. See Public Input

Status of Permit Issuance (including air permits) for Indian Country - EPA's Quarterly Management Report

Guidance - Much of the guidance on part 70 also applies to part 71.

Who has to Obtain a Title V Permit - Parts 70 and 71 are identical in this regard.