I need a construction permit or approval for the equipment I want to install. Can I go ahead and order the equipment or begin foundation work prior to getting the permit?

Kansas Administrative Regulation (K.A.R.) 28-19-300 requires a construction permit or approval to be issued before "beginning actual construction or modification" if the increase in potential-to-emit resulting from the project exceeds certain levels. Land can be cleared, contracts made, and equipment may be purchased and stored on site prior to permit or approval issuance, but foundation work is considered to be "beginning actual construction" and must wait until after issuance.

Equipment whose emissions contribute to the requirement to obtain a construction permit or approval cannot be permanently affixed or installed prior to issuance of the permit or approval. Any activity conducted prior to the issuance of the permit is conducted at the owner or operator's financial risk and shall not be a factor during the application review.

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1. Do I have to submit a fee for an approval?
2. I am applying for a construction permit and a fee is required. Who should the check be made out to?
3. How many copies of my notification of construction or modification should I send in?
4. How many copies of my PSD permit application do I need to send in?
5. Who is qualified to sign a notification of construction or modification for a facility?
6. Do emergency generators require permitting?
7. There has been a change of ownership at my facility. How do I notify the KDHE of the ownership change?
8. My permit requires a Method 9 test. Can I conduct my own test, and do I have to get my certification in Kansas?
9. How can I request that information in my permit application be kept confidential?
10. I need a construction permit or approval for the equipment I want to install. Can I go ahead and order the equipment or begin foundation work prior to getting the permit?
11. I have applied for and received a permit for some new equipment. What are some common compliance problems that occur with new permit holders?
12. I have a Class II permit that contains limits. If I apply for a construction permit, how does this affect my Class II permit?
13. I am subject to a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) rule that applies only in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties, both of which are in attainment for the standard. Am I still subject?
14. 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 60 reporting requirements have changed to semi-annual for most facilities. My permit quotes the old Part 60 requirements. Can I change reporting to semi-annual?
15. My permit requires a performance test within a specified time period because of equipment subject to 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 60 requirements. Can I have an extension?
16. What is a non-road mobile engine and how does KDHE regulate them?
17. How does KDHE permit the venting of casinghead gas at gas well facilities?