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Electrostatic Precipitators

​​​​​​An Electrostatic precipitator removes fine particles from gas by using an electrostatic charge.  Electrostatic precipitators are used to control emissions from coal power plants and other industries such as refineries.


Who Needs a Permit?

  • A permit is required for all electrostatic precipitators that have the potential to emit 2 or more pounds per day, pursuant to Rule 201​, section 122.


Permit Fees 

All permit fees are based on District Rule 301.

When applying for a permit through Online Services, the appropriate Permit Fee schedule will be automatically determined based upon the selection of the General Equipment Description. If you wish to see what the fees are for new equipment prior to applying, please use Schedule 9 in the Permit Fee Schedule to determine the initial application fee.

For questions regarding the application fee, please email permitting@airquality.org  or call 279-207-1122.


How to Apply for a Permit

All permit applications must be completed and submitted electronically through the Online Services customer portal.

When applying for a permit through Online Services, the equipment must be categorized by both a General and Specific description. The following General Equipment Description may be selected when applying for Electrostatic Precipitators:​

General Equipment Description
APC - Miscellaneous

Permit applications must be completed and submitted electronically through the Online Services portal. All applications must be submitted with the appropriate fee in order to be processed. Application fees may be paid directly through the Online Services portal. Pay t​he application fee when you submit your application for fastest processing time. Applications submitted without payment will be cancelled if payment is not received within two weeks of submitting the application.

To contact Permitting staff please call 279-207-1122 or email permitting@airquality.org.​​​

Related Rules

Rule Date Last Amended
Permitting Page
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