CR_15-005 Increasing the operational efficiency of and simplifying the air permit process and affecting small business

Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Natura l Resources Board Order AM-24-12, Clearinghouse Rule 15-005

This rule is expected to positively impact business, including small businesses. Portions of the rule clarify and clean up outdated rule language making the regulations easier to understand. Other portions of the rule expand exemptions or eliminate the need to submit renewal applications.

The rule does not change or impose new compliance or reporting requirements on small business or changes to any schedules or deadlines for compliance reporting. Small businesses that quality for, and decide to take advantage of, the portion of the rule that exempts natural minor sources from operating permitting will need records to show they are qualitied for exemption.