Environmental Law Matters

In a move aimed to prioritize cooperative federalism and “ensure certainty for American businesses,” EPA has released new guidance outlining EPA’s expectations for Title V permit renewals, particularly in cases where the permit terms or applicable requirements are unchanged.  EPA says this will allow EPA’s permitting partners such as states and local agencies “to focus time and resources on permits with substantive changes, ultimately alleviating permitting backlogs and creating renewed efficiency.”

The Title V permitting program requires that every major ...