LAC 33:I.1803. Procedures

A. Requests for expedited permit processing shall be submitted using the approved form. The approved form is available on the official website for the department. Hard copies may be obtained from the Office of Environmental Services. B. Within 10 working days after receipt of a request for expedited processing of any permit, modification, license, registration, or variance, the administrative authority shall issue a decision to grant or deny the expedited processing request. C. Permit Applications. The following are additional permit application requirements for facilities requesting expedited permit processing. 1. If requested by the department, the applicant shall submit permit application information electronically using the Air Permit Data Upload (APDU) system or any other electronic data submittal program provided by the department. 2. Prior to submittal of a permit application for a new major source, a new synthetic minor source, or a major modification of an existing source, a technical meeting with a representative of the department is recommended to review and discuss the proposed application. D. Requests for Additional Information 1. If at any time during the review process of an application the administrative authority determines that additional information is necessary, the administrative authority shall notify the applicant and require a response from the applicant within a specified time. 2. The applicant shall respond to the request for additional information within the time specified by the administrative authority. Such a response shall contain all information required by the administrative authority. 3. The administrative authority may cease expedited processing of an application for a permit, modification, license, registration, or variance in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter if the applicant fails to supply the requested additional information by the specified time.