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?

The rule says that it only applies to facilities that are located "... in an area which has been identified as not meeting the national primary ambient air quality standard for ozone in the manner prescribed by the provisions of the federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S. Code 7407 as promulgated at 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 81, as in effect July 1, 1989."

Johnson and Wyandotte Counties have achieved attainment status, but the area is in maintenance status and is very close to exceeding the ozone standard currently. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that a maintenance area retain existing control measures - including RACT rules - to assure continued maintenance of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

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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?