Main Title |
Substantial changes needed in implementation and oversight of Title V permits if program goals are to be fully realized. |
Publisher |
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Inspector General, |
Year Published |
2005 |
Report Number |
2005-P-00010; EPA 350-R-05-021 |
OCLC Number |
58597734 |
Subjects |
Air--Pollution--United States ;
Air quality management--United States ;
Auditing
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Additional Subjects |
United States--Environmental Protection Agency--Auditing
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 350-R-05-021 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
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Collation |
ii, 109 pages ; 28 cm. |
Notes |
"March 22, 2005." |
Contents Notes |
Introduction -- Purpose -- Background -- Scope and methodology -- Results in brief -- Improvements needed in clarity and completeness of Title V permits if goals are to be realized -- Improvements needed in permit clarity -- Some statements of basis missing key elements -- Monitoring provisions in permits varied, adequacy questioned -- Improvements needed in annual compliance certification content -- Practical enforceability concerns with some permits -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- Agency comments and OIG evaluation -- EPA's oversight and guidance have improved state Title V programs, but gaps remain -- Regional reviews of Title V permits generally met OAR goals -- EPA responsiveness to public petitions needs to improve -- Most NOD and commitment letter issues have been resolved -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- Agency comments and OIG evaluation -- Despite some problems, Title V has genereally improved implementation of the Clean Air Act -- Expected benefits of Title V -- Most stakeholders cited anectotal benefits of Title V -- Improved air pollution control programs -- Improved enforcement and faster compliance -- Consolidation of requirements and regulatory certainty -- Benefits to public participation -- EPA and industry views of Title V differed -- Results of OIG review of Pre- and Post-Title V permits -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- Agency comments and OIG evaluation. |