Fort Benning
U.S. Army Fort Benning and The Maneuver Center of Excellence
Environmental Management Division (EMD) Site
Environmental Management Division (EMD)
Air & Noise
Air Quality Program - Proposed activities, such as construction and renovation projects, are reviewed by the air quality program through completion of the installation Form 144-R, Record of Environmental Consideration which is submitted to the Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Environmental Management Division. Should you have any questions or comments regarding the air quality program or potential air emission activities, contact the installation's Air and Noise Program Manager by email or at 706-545-6150.
The installation is categorized as a major source of criteria pollutant emissions and operates under a Clean Air Act - Part 70 Operating Permit, referred to as the Title V Permit. The Permit covers many different air emission sources and it includes a list of applicable regulations, the emission limits, monitoring and record keeping requirements, and it specifies how equipment is to be operated in order to minimize emissions.
The air emissions inventory, undertaken on a yearly basis, presents these air emission levels to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GEPD) who are charged with developing and enforcing the air quality regulations. These agencies also make regular site visits to the Installation to perform inspections of records and equipment.
The major source designation triggers the provisions of 40 CFR 52.21, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD). The PSD provisions require the installation to assess all new emission units to determine if their operation constitutes a major modification as defined by the "Georgia Rules for Air Quality Control." If a new unit fits the definition of a major modification, then a construction and operating permit is required for that unit.
The Title V Permit also includes the Georgia Rules for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1.02(2)(n) for air emission activities involving fugitive dust and possible dust reduction actions to ensure compliance.