New Source Review

Earth Day Coalition and the US Environmental Protection Agency
are pleased to co-sponsor a free training workshop for the public:

Reviewing and Commenting on New Source Review Permits on Major Air Pollution Sources

Before initial construction, or before beginning any major modifications, large sources of air pollution such as power plants are required by the Clean Air Act to obtain a New Source Review (NSR) Permit. These permits are also known as Preconstruction Permits or Permits to install. For facilities subject to NSR, these permits specify emission limits and what pollution control devices and techniques are to be installed and used -- they essentially ensure that a facility’s pollution will not violate Federal or State clean air laws as a precondition of construction.

This workshop will be held on August 22nd & 23rd, 2002 at the Metcalfe Federal Building in Chicago, IL.

This workshop will Introduce citizens to the New Source Review permit process. Presentations by public interest lawyers, as well as EPA staff and community organizers should give citizens the tools, skills, and reference materials needed to help them review NSR permits. The various options available for citizen participation in the NSR process will also be explained. Illinois EPA representatives will also be available to answer questions.

Community activists, environmental activists, and concerned citizens who live near major stationary sources of air pollution are urged to attend. Experience in air pollution permitting issues is helpful but not required for participation.

Please register as soon as possible by filling out and returning the registration form to the address listed below . Due date for registration is Friday August 16, 2002. Seating is limited. Earth Day Coalition reserves the right to restrict attendance to one person per organization in order to accommodate as many groups as possible. Your registration will be confirmed.

Return all registration forms to:

Adam Zeller, Earth Day Coalition
3606 Bridge Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: 216.281.6468 ext. 226
Fax: 216.281.5112
azeller@earthdaycoalition.org

Contact Mr. Zeller for more information about registration, lodging, and travel scholarships, or if you have any other questions about the training.