Graphic arts operations consist of five types of printing operations, namely: flexographic, lithographic, letterpress, screen printing, and gravure. Graphic arts operations also include coating and laminating on flexible packaging materials manufactured for the packaging industry. Coating operations, which are performed by a machine having only coating units and no printing units, are not considered graphic arts operations. However, a stand-alone coating operation in flexographic printing is classified as graphic arts operation.
Who Needs a Permit?
A permit is required for all graphic arts operations that would emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or any pollutant, without the benefit of an air pollution control device, greater than or equal to 2 pounds in any 24 hour period.
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 the following schedules in the Permit Fee Schedule to determine the initial application fee. A separate permit and associated application fee are required for each individual printing press / unit.
- Equipment with a cumulative total of less than 5 Horsepower: Please use Schedule 1 to determine the initial application fee. The application fee is based upon the rated horsepower of the electric motor.
- Equipment with a cumulative total of greater than or equal to 5 Horsepower: Please use schedule 9 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 categories may be selected when applying for Graphic Arts Operations:
Printing Process
| Digital Printing Flexographic Heatset Flexographic Non-heatset Lithographic Heatset Lithographic Non-heatset Printing Press / Box Finishing Screen Printing Operation
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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 the 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.
