Program Name |
2005 Standard Application Processing Time |
Air and Radiation Management Administration |
General Permit to Construct |
30 days |
Air Quality Permit to Construct |
3 months - without expanded public review 6 months - with expanded public review but limited public interest 11 months - with expanded public review and extensive public interest |
New Source Review Approval |
10 months |
Prevention of Significant [air quality] Deterioration |
14 months |
Air Quality State Permit to Operate |
3 months |
Part 70 (Title V) Permit to Operate |
36 months for new permits 18 months for renewals |
Asbestos Contractor License |
60 days |
Asbestos Training Provider Approval |
3 months |
Incinerator Operator Certification |
30 days |
Incinerator Training Course Approval |
60 days |
Fleet Inspection Station License |
30 days |
Certified Emissions Repair Facility Certification |
30 days |
Master Certified Emissions Technician Certificate |
30 days |
Radiation Machine Facility Registration |
90 days for dental and veterinary machines 6 months for all other machines |
Certification of Machines Emitting Radiation |
6 months |
Radioactive Materials License |
7 months 45 days for amendments and terminations |
Private Inspector License For Inspecting X-Ray Machines |
60 days |
Reciprocal Recognition of Out-of-State Radioactive Material Licenses |
21 days |
Waste Management Administration |
Refuse Disposal Permit |
7 months for transfer stations 9 months for processing facilities 9 months for processing facilities & transfer stations 12 months for incinerators 12 months for land-clearing debris landfills 24 months for industrial landfills 36 months for rubble landfills 36 months for municipal landfills |
Groundwater Discharge Permit for Rubble Landfill |
6 months |
Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit |
45 days - innovative/research project 4 months - transportation 5 months - utilization or disposal at a sanitary landfill 6 months - handling/distribution 10 months - land application 23 months - treatment, incineration or storage 36 months - sewage sludge landfill 24 months - innovative projects |
Natural Wood Waste Recycling Facility Permit |
9 months |
Natural Wood Waste Recycling Facility General Permit |
30 days |
Scrap Tire Hauler |
60 days |
Scrap Tire Collection Facilities (General and Secondary) |
60 days |
Scrap Tire Solid Waste Acceptance Facility |
7 months |
Scrap Tire TDF/Substitute Fuel Facility |
7 months |
Scrap Tire Primary Collection Facility |
9 months |
Scrap Tire Recyclers |
9 months |
Oil Operations Permit |
90 days |
Oil Operations Permit for Oil-Contaminated Soils |
90 days |
Oil Transfer License |
30 days |
General Permits for Oil Control Program Wastewater Discharge Permit |
30 days |
Surface Water Discharge Permit for Oil Terminals |
180 days |
Ground Water Discharge Permit for Oil Terminals |
150 days |
Underground Storage Tank (UST) Technician and Remover Certification |
20 days |
Controlled Hazardous Substances Facility Permit |
26 months |
Hazardous Waste; EPA Identification Number |
30 days |
Controlled Hazardous Substances Hauler, Vehicle and Driver Certification |
30 days |
Special Medical Waste (SMW) Hauler and Vehicle Certification |
30 days |
Lead Paint Accreditations |
30 days |
Lead Paint Training Course Approvals |
60 days |
Lead Paint Instructor Approvals |
30 days |
Voluntary Cleanup Program |
60 days to determine if application is accepted 120 days to review action plan |
Water Management Administration |
General Permit Registration for Industrial Wastewater Discharge |
150 days for concentrated animal feeding operations 60 days for storm water general permits 90 days for all other general permits |
Individual Permit for Wastewater Discharges |
9 months for new minor facilities 12 months for new major facilities 14 months for renewal groundwater facilities |
Toxic Materials Permit |
45 days |
Water and Sewerage Construction Permit |
3 months |
Water Appropriation and Use Permit |
120 days for under 10,000 gallons per day 24 months for over 10,000 gallons per day |
Coal Mining Permit |
12 months |
Surface Coal Mining Blaster Certification |
immediately on passing exam |
Coal Mining Operator License |
30 days |
Non-Coal Mining Permit |
7 months |
Non-Coal Mining License |
30 days |
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production |
5 months |
Well Construction Permit |
30 days |
Drinking Water Sampler Certification |
immediately on passing exam |
Nontidal Wetlands (Nontidal Wetlands and Waterways Permits) |
10 months for minor projects 12 months for major projects |
Tidal Wetland Licenses and Permits |
5 months for minor projects 8 months for major projects |
Erosion/Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Plan Approvals |
6 months |
Erosion and Sediment Control - Responsible Personnel Certification |
2 weeks |
Erosion and Sediment Control - Responsible Personnel Training Program Approval |
4 weeks |
General Permit for Construction Activity |
2 days |
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit |
18 months |
Dam Safety Permit |
6 months |
Environmental Sanitarian License |
45 days for new licenses 30 days for renewals |
Waterworks and Waste Systems Operator Certification |
45 days for new certificates 30 days for renewals |
Well Driller License |
6 months for new licenses 30 days for renewals |