How to Fill Out Florida DEP Air Operation Permit (w/Examples) + FAQs

A Florida DEP Air Operation Permit is the legal authorization that lets a stationary source emit regulated air pollutants in Florida, and every facility that meets the thresholds in Rule 62-210.300 F.A.C. must hold one before it operates. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issues three main flavors of this permit: the Title V Air Operation Permit under 40 CFR Part 70, the Federally Enforceable State Operation Permit (FESOP) for synthetic minor sources, and the Air General Permit for low-emitting small businesses.

Filing the wrong form, missing the 180-day pre-expiration renewal deadline, or omitting a Professional Engineer seal can void your application and force you to shut down operations. According to DEP’s most recent Annual Title V Report, Florida processes roughly 350 Title V permit actions per year, and DEP staff cite incomplete applications as the single biggest cause of the average 9- to 18-month review time. Read on to learn the form, the rules, and the line-by-line moves that keep you in compliance.

What the Florida DEP Air Operation Permit Is and Who Must File It

The Florida DEP Air Operation Permit is a state-issued license under Chapter 403, Florida Statutes that lets a facility emit air pollutants within set limits, with set monitoring, and under set reporting duties. It implements both Florida law and the federal Clean Air Act Title V program under 40 CFR Part 70. Without it, a regulated source faces civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day per violation under Section 403.141 F.S.

Three permit categories cover almost every filer in Florida. A Title V Air Operation Permit applies to “major sources” — facilities with the potential to emit (PTE) 100 tons per year (tpy) or more of any criteria pollutant, 10 tpy of any single hazardous air pollutant (HAP), or 25 tpy of total HAPs. A FESOP applies to “synthetic minor” sources that accept federally enforceable limits to stay under the major-source thresholds. An Air General Permit (AGP) applies to small, well-defined source categories listed in Rule 62-210.310 F.A.C., such as concrete batch plants, nonmetallic mineral processing plants, and bulk gasoline plants.

Common filers include power plants, cement kilns, pulp mills, hospitals with medical-waste incinerators, asphalt plants, dry cleaners, auto body shops, and printing facilities. The DEP Division of Air Resource Management reviews each application either at headquarters in Tallahassee (for major sources) or at one of six DEP district offices (for FESOP and AGP filers). The agency cross-references each application against Rule 62-296 F.A.C. emission standards and Rule 62-297 F.A.C. test methods before issuing a draft permit.

The current revision date printed on the long-form application — DEP Form 62-210.900(1) — is the version effective with the latest 62-210.900 F.A.C. amendment, and you should confirm you are using that exact revision before you start.

Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need

The Air Operation Permit application is one of the most document-heavy filings in Florida environmental law, and DEP will issue a Request for Additional Information (RAI) the moment a single attachment is missing. Pull every item below into a single folder before you open the form. Pre-staging your documents cuts your DEP review time roughly in half because the reviewer never has to stop and email you.

  • Facility ID number. DEP assigns this 7-digit number when you first apply for a construction permit, and it ties every later filing to your master file in the ARMS portal. Without it, the reviewer cannot match your application to your existing emissions inventory.
  • Most recent construction permit and any prior operation permit. DEP requires the prior permit number on Section 1 because the new operation permit must legally roll forward every condition from the construction permit.
  • Process flow diagram. This block diagram shows every emission unit, control device, and stack with arrows for material and gas flow. Missing this triggers an automatic incompleteness letter under Rule 62-4.055 F.A.C.
  • Emissions calculations. Calculate PTE for every pollutant using EPA AP-42 factors, manufacturer data, or stack test results. Show every assumption in a clear spreadsheet so the reviewer can replicate your numbers.
  • Stack test reports for the last 5 years. DEP uses these to verify your control efficiency and to set your compliance baseline.
  • Title V Compliance Plan and Compliance Certification. Required for Title V renewals, signed by the Responsible Official.
  • Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) plan. Required under 40 CFR Part 64 for any pre-control PTE above the major-source threshold using a control device.
  • MACT/NSPS applicability determination. A short memo identifying every federal standard at 40 CFR Parts 60, 61, and 63 that applies, with subpart citations.
  • Risk Management Plan (RMP) cross-reference. Required if you store any Section 112(r) regulated substance above its threshold.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) seal and signature. Required by Rule 62-4.050(3) F.A.C. for every emissions calculation page in a Title V or FESOP application.
  • Application fee check or ACH confirmation. Fees range from $100 for a minor AGP to $7,500 for a major Title V renewal under Rule 62-4.050(4).
  • Statement of Basis (renewals only). A short narrative explaining how each permit condition was derived.

Where to Get the Form and How to Access It

Every current Air Operation Permit form lives on the DEP Air Permitting Forms page as a fillable PDF. The long-form application — DEP Form 62-210.900(1) — covers Title V and FESOP filers. The short-form application — DEP Form 62-210.900(2) — covers minor source construction-only filings. The Air General Permit Notification Form 62-210.920 covers AGP filers in the listed source categories.

Most filers now submit through the Air Resource Management System (ARMS), DEP’s electronic permitting portal. ARMS lets you upload the PDF, attach all supporting documents, pay fees by ACH or credit card, and track review status in real time. You can still mail a paper application to the appropriate DEP district office or to the Title V Section in Tallahassee at 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS #5505, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400.

Always download the form fresh from the DEP website on the day you start your application because DEP updates these PDFs whenever Rule 62-210 F.A.C. amends. Filing on a stale form is the second-most common reason DEP rejects an application as incomplete. Save the file with a clear name like FacilityID_1230001_TitleV_Renewal_2026.pdf so you can find it later.

The form opens in Adobe Acrobat Reader 11 or later. Older readers strip the form fields and leave you with a flat PDF the reviewer cannot read. If you use a Mac, open in Acrobat rather than Preview because Preview corrupts the embedded JavaScript that validates required fields.

Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out DEP Form 62-210.900(1) Line by Line

The long-form Air Operation Permit application has five major sections plus appendices. Each section below walks you through every field with the plain-English meaning, the correct entry, an example, an edge case, the common mistake and consequence, and the misconception filers carry.

Section 1, Item 1: Facility Owner/Company Name

This field asks for the legal name of the company or government entity that owns the facility, exactly as it appears on the Florida Division of Corporations Sunbiz record.

Type the full legal name in ALL CAPS in the white box. Do not use trade names, doing-business-as (DBA) names, or abbreviations unless DEP already has the abbreviation on file. If you are a multi-member LLC, use the name registered with the Florida Department of State.

For example, Aisha Patel, the compliance manager at Coastal Power LLC, writes COASTAL POWER LLC in this box for her Title V renewal.

What if your parent company recently changed names? You must file a DEP Form 62-210.900(7) Permit Transfer before submitting the operation permit application, because DEP cannot accept a renewal in a name that does not match the current permit holder.

The most common mistake here is writing the trade name (e.g., Coastal Power) instead of the legal entity (Coastal Power LLC). DEP rejects the application as incomplete and the 90-day clock under Rule 62-4.055 F.A.C. resets to zero.

The misconception is that DBA names are interchangeable with legal names — they are not, and DEP cross-checks against Sunbiz on every application.

Section 1, Item 2: Site Name

This field is the common name of the physical plant, which can differ from the legal owner.

Write the local name everyone uses for the plant, such as Crystal River Energy Center or Plant City Asphalt #2. Use mixed case here, not ALL CAPS.

For example, Marcus Greene, the environmental engineer at a peaking plant, writes Polk Peaking Station Unit 4 in this box.

What if the site has no formal name? Use the street address followed by Plant (e.g., 1450 Industrial Blvd Plant) so DEP staff can find the location in their GIS.

The most common mistake is repeating the corporate name from Item 1, which makes the file impossible to locate by site in DEP’s database. The reviewer will then mismatch your application against another facility with the same owner.

The misconception is that the site name is a “label” with no legal force, when in fact it appears on every public notice DEP publishes in the local newspaper under Rule 62-110.106 F.A.C.

Section 1, Item 3: Facility Identification Number

This is the 7-digit number DEP issued when your facility first received any air permit.

Type the digits with no dashes or spaces, formatted as NNNNNNN. If you have never been permitted before, leave blank and write NEW to the right.

For example, Janet Reyes at a hospital writes 0570456 for her medical-waste incinerator.

What if you operate two facilities at the same address? Each gets its own Facility ID, and you must file separate applications for each.

The most common mistake is using the construction permit project number instead of the Facility ID. The reviewer cannot pull your file and the application sits in queue until you correct it.

The misconception is that the Facility ID changes when ownership changes — it does not. The number stays with the physical site for life.

Section 1, Item 4: Facility Location (Latitude/Longitude and Street Address)

DEP wants the exact GPS coordinates of the largest emission point, not the office or front gate.

Use decimal degrees to four places, format 27.9506° N, 82.4572° W. Pull coordinates from the DEP Map Direct tool or a survey-grade GPS. Then write the full street address below.

For example, Carlos Mendez, who runs a concrete batch plant, writes 27.7634, -81.4639 and 215 Quarry Road, Bartow, FL 33830.

What if the facility sits on a private dirt road with no street address? Use the nearest county-maintained road and add a parenthetical note like (0.4 mi south on private easement).

The common mistake is using the office address when the stack is half a mile away on the same parcel. DEP’s air dispersion modeling then overstates impacts on sensitive receptors, leading to a denial.

The misconception is that minutes/seconds format works — it does not. The form’s data validator only accepts decimal degrees.

Section 1, Item 5: Application Contact and Responsible Official

The Application Contact is the person DEP calls with questions, and the Responsible Official (RO) is the corporate officer who signs and certifies the application.

Enter the contact’s full name, title, mailing address, phone, and email. The RO must meet the definition in Rule 62-213.200(53) F.A.C. — typically a corporate officer for a corporation, a general partner for a partnership, or a principal executive officer for a government facility.

For example, Aisha Patel lists herself as Application Contact and her Vice President of Operations, David Ng, as Responsible Official with title VP, Operations, Coastal Power LLC.

What if your RO splits time across multiple plants? You may delegate RO authority in writing under 40 CFR 70.2, but the delegation memo must be attached to the application.

The common mistake is naming a consultant as Responsible Official. DEP will void the certification under Section 403.087 F.S. and reject the application.

The misconception is that any “manager” can sign — only an officer at the level defined in 62-213.200(53) can.

Section 2: Facility Description and Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)

Section 2 captures what your plant actually does, in plain language and in standardized codes.

Write a 2-3 paragraph narrative that explains the process, raw materials, products, and operating schedule (hours per day, days per week, weeks per year). Then enter the 4-digit SIC code from the OSHA SIC manual and the 6-digit NAICS code from the Census NAICS lookup.

For example, Marcus Greene writes SIC 4911 — Electric Services and NAICS 221112 — Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation.

What if your facility has multiple SIC codes? Use the primary code that represents the largest revenue line and list secondary codes in the narrative.

The common mistake is using the corporate parent’s SIC instead of the facility’s SIC. DEP then misclassifies the facility for emissions-fee purposes under Rule 62-213.205 F.A.C. and overcharges or undercharges you.

The misconception is that NAICS has replaced SIC for DEP — it has not. Florida still uses both because federal AIRS and AFS data systems still use SIC.

Section 3: Emission Unit Information (One Sub-Section per Unit)

Section 3 repeats for every emission unit (EU) at the facility, identified by EU ID such as EU-001, EU-002, etc.

For each unit, fill in the unit description, source classification code (SCC) from the EPA SCC list, maximum design capacity, normal operating schedule, control device IDs, and stack parameters (height, diameter, exit velocity, exit temperature).

For example, Janet Reyes lists EU-001 — Pathological Waste Incinerator, SCC 5-01-005-15, 200 lb/hr design capacity, controlled by CD-001 wet scrubber.

What if a unit operates only during emergencies? Mark Emergency Use Only and limit annual hours to 500 to qualify for the Rule 62-210.300(3)(a) exemption from some monitoring.

The common mistake is using the wrong SCC level (six digits instead of eight), which makes EPA’s AFS database reject the data feed and DEP must come back to you for the corrected code.

The misconception is that “unused capacity” can be ignored — it cannot. PTE always assumes the unit runs at maximum design capacity 8,760 hours per year unless a federally enforceable limit says otherwise.

Section 4: Pollutant Detail and Emissions Calculations

Section 4 requires actual and allowable emissions for every pollutant from every unit, in tons per year.

List each pollutant (PM, PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, CO, VOC, each HAP, GHG as CO2e) and show Actual (last calendar year) and Allowable (PTE under permit limits). Attach calculation worksheets with every emission factor, throughput, and control efficiency cited to its source.

For example, Aisha Patel’s Unit 4 reports NOx Actual = 412.6 tpy, NOx Allowable = 850 tpy, AP-42 factor 0.55 lb/MMBtu, controlled at 78% by SCR.

What if a pollutant has no published emission factor? Use a stack test result and cite the test date, method (e.g., EPA Method 7E for NOx), and laboratory.

The common mistake is using uncontrolled emission factors and forgetting to apply control efficiency, which doubles or triples reported emissions and triggers a major-source classification you did not intend.

The misconception is that GHGs are still optional — they are not. Florida added CO2e reporting in line with 40 CFR Part 98 and DEP rejects applications that omit CO2e.

Section 5: Compliance and Monitoring Plan

Section 5 lists every applicable requirement and how the facility will demonstrate compliance.

For each requirement (e.g., 40 CFR 60 Subpart Db NOx limit, Rule 62-296.405 visible emissions limit), list the citation, the limit, the monitoring method (CEMS, parametric, stack test frequency), the recordkeeping, and the reporting frequency.

For example, Marcus Greene enters 40 CFR 60 Subpart Da, NOx limit 1.0 lb/MMBtu, monitored by CEMS per Appendix B Performance Spec 2, recorded daily, reported semi-annually.

What if two requirements overlap (e.g., a state and a federal NOx limit)? List both and apply the more stringent — DEP calls this the “umbrella” approach.

The common mistake is omitting a federal NSPS or NESHAP that clearly applies, which DEP catches during applicability review and treats as a false certification under Section 403.161 F.S.

The misconception is that “monitoring” means only CEMS — parametric monitoring (e.g., scrubber pressure drop) and work-practice standards also count when the rule allows.

Appendices: P.E. Certification, RO Certification, and Public Notice Affidavit

Three certifications close the application: the P.E. seal on engineering pages, the Responsible Official signature on the certification of truth, accuracy, and completeness, and (for renewals) the public notice affidavit.

The P.E. must sign and seal every page of emissions calculations and engineering analysis under Rule 62-4.050(3) F.A.C.. The RO signs the certification on the last page of the form. The public notice affidavit comes from the newspaper that published the Title V draft permit notice.

For example, David Ng signs the RO certification dated 03/14/2026, and Linda Cho, P.E. #67890 applies her embossed seal to all calculation pages.

What if no Florida P.E. is on staff? Hire a consulting P.E. licensed by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers. An out-of-state P.E. without Florida licensure cannot seal Florida submittals.

The common mistake is a digital P.E. seal without the cryptographic signature certificate required by Florida Statute 471.025(3). DEP rejects the seal and returns the application.

The misconception is that the RO can sign “subject to consultant verification” — the RO certifies under penalty of law and cannot delegate that liability.

Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios

Scenario 1: Carlos Mendez, Concrete Batch Plant Air General Permit

Carlos files Form 62-210.920 to register a new ready-mix plant under Rule 62-210.310(4)(b) F.A.C.

Form Section What Carlos Enters
Owner Name MENDEZ CONCRETE LLC
Site Name Bartow Ready-Mix Plant #3
Facility ID NEW
Location 27.7634, -81.4639; 215 Quarry Road, Bartow, FL 33830
AGP Category Concrete Batching Plant — Rule 62-210.310(4)(b)
Production Capacity 250 cubic yards per hour
Control Devices Bin vent baghouse on cement silo; water sprays on conveyors
Application Fee $100 by ACH via ARMS
RO Signature Carlos Mendez, Owner, 02/05/2026

Scenario 2: Janet Reyes, Hospital Title V Renewal

Janet files DEP Form 62-210.900(1) to renew the Title V permit for a hospital with a medical-waste incinerator.

Form Section What Janet Enters
Owner Name GULF COAST HEALTH SYSTEM INC
Facility ID 0570456
Prior Permit 0570456-007-AV
Emission Units EU-001 Pathological Incinerator; EU-002 Diesel Emergency Generator
SIC / NAICS 8062 / 622110
Pollutants Reported PM, HCl, Hg, Dioxin/Furan, NOx, CO, CO2e
Federal Rules Applied 40 CFR 60 Subpart Ec; 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ
Compliance Method Annual stack test + CEMS for CO
Application Fee $7,500 emissions-based fee
RO Signature Dr. Helen Ortiz, CEO, 04/22/2026

Scenario 3: Aisha Patel, Coastal Power LLC FESOP Application

Aisha files a FESOP application to keep a peaking plant under the 100-tpy NOx threshold.

Form Section What Aisha Enters
Owner Name COASTAL POWER LLC
Site Name Polk Peaking Station Unit 4
Facility ID 1230001
Emission Units EU-004 Combustion Turbine, 85 MW
Federally Enforceable Limit NOx ≤ 95 tpy on a 12-month rolling basis
Hours of Operation Cap 2,500 hr/yr per turbine
Monitoring Fuel-flow meter + NOx CEMS
Recordkeeping Daily NOx mass; monthly rolling 12-month total
Application Fee $2,500 FESOP fee
P.E. Seal Linda Cho, P.E. #67890, 03/14/2026

How to File the Completed Form

DEP accepts Air Operation Permit applications through three channels, and your choice changes the processing clock and the proof-of-filing you keep.

The fastest channel is the ARMS electronic portal. Log in with your DEP Business User account, upload the completed PDF, attach every supporting document, pay the fee by ACH or credit card, and click Submit. The portal returns a confirmation number within 60 seconds — save the PDF receipt, because it is your proof of timely filing under Rule 62-4.050. Average ARMS processing time runs 9 months for a Title V renewal and 30 days for an Air General Permit.

The second channel is U.S. mail to the appropriate DEP office. Title V major sources mail to the Bureau of Air Regulation, 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS #5505, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400. FESOP and AGP filers mail to the DEP district office covering the facility’s county. Include a check payable to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and send by certified mail with return receipt — the postmark sets your filing date.

The third channel is in-person delivery, available at every DEP district office during business hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday. Bring two copies of the application — one stamped Received and returned to you on the spot. Fees by check or money order only; no cash.

Fees follow Rule 62-4.050(4) F.A.C. and Rule 62-213.205 F.A.C. — $100 for AGP, $250 to $2,500 for FESOP depending on size, and a Title V emissions-based fee that runs from $1,000 to $7,500 plus an annual $32 per ton of regulated pollutant emitted (subject to annual adjustment by DEP).

What Happens After You File

Within 30 days of receipt, DEP completeness reviewers check that every required document is present and that the form is signed and sealed. If anything is missing, DEP sends a Request for Additional Information (RAI) under Rule 62-4.055 F.A.C. that pauses the review clock until you respond, and a non-response within 90 days deems the application withdrawn.

Once the application is complete, DEP technical staff begin substantive review against Rule 62-210 F.A.C., Rule 62-296 F.A.C., and any applicable federal NSPS or NESHAP. Title V applications then move to a 30-day public comment period and a 45-day EPA review under 40 CFR 70.8, during which any citizen or EPA can object to specific permit conditions.

DEP issues either a draft permit (open to public comment) or, for AGP filers, a Notice of Authorization to Use the General Permit. Once the comment period closes and EPA does not object, DEP issues the final permit, which becomes effective on the date stamped on page 1 and runs for 5 years for Title V and FESOP, and indefinitely (with renewals on change) for AGPs.

You must then comply with every condition starting day one. Annual emissions reports are due March 1 each year via the Annual Operating Report system and the semi-annual deviation report is due 30 days after each calendar half-year ends.

Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form

  • Using the trade name instead of the legal entity name. DEP rejects the application as incomplete and the 90-day clock resets.
  • Forgetting the P.E. seal on calculation pages. The application is treated as unsigned and never enters review.
  • Using the construction permit number as the Facility ID. The reviewer cannot pull your file and the application sits in queue.
  • Reporting uncontrolled emissions instead of controlled emissions. The facility is misclassified as major and pulled into Title V unnecessarily.
  • Omitting an applicable NSPS or NESHAP. DEP treats it as false certification under Section 403.161 F.S. and may refer for enforcement.
  • Using SCC codes at the wrong level. EPA’s AFS database rejects the data and DEP comes back for correction.
  • Naming a consultant as Responsible Official. The certification is void and the application is rejected.
  • Missing the 180-day pre-expiration renewal date. The facility loses its application shield and must shut down on permit expiration.
  • Filing without the application fee. The 30-day completeness clock never starts.
  • Using minutes/seconds GPS format. The data validator rejects coordinates and the location field stays blank in DEP’s GIS.
  • Skipping the CAM plan for controlled major-source units. EPA objects under 40 CFR 70.8 and the permit cannot issue.
  • Submitting on a stale form revision. DEP rejects automatically because the field structure no longer matches the data feed.

Do’s and Don’ts

  • Do download the form fresh on filing day so you have the current revision.
  • Do pre-stage every attachment before opening the PDF, because Acrobat times out long sessions.
  • Do match every name, address, and ID exactly to your prior permit and Sunbiz record.
  • Do show your math on every emission calculation page so the reviewer can replicate it.
  • Do file 180 days before expiration to keep the application shield under Section 403.0872 F.S.
  • Do keep the ARMS confirmation receipt PDF for at least 5 years.

  • Don’t sign as Responsible Official unless you meet the Rule 62-213.200(53) definition.

  • Don’t use a digital P.E. seal without the cryptographic certificate required by Florida law.
  • Don’t combine two facilities under one Facility ID even if they share an owner.
  • Don’t omit GHG (CO2e) reporting, which Florida now requires.
  • Don’t mail the only original — always keep a complete copy for your file.
  • Don’t ignore an RAI; respond in writing within 90 days or the application is deemed withdrawn.

Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help

Filing on your own works for simple Air General Permits where the rule already sets every condition. Hiring a consulting engineer or environmental attorney pays off for any Title V or FESOP application, where the cost of an error often exceeds the consulting fee.

Pros of filing on your own

  • Lower out-of-pocket cost, often saving $5,000 to $25,000 in consulting fees.
  • Faster turnaround on simple AGPs because no third-party scheduling is needed.
  • Direct knowledge of the facility process improves the narrative quality.
  • Builds in-house expertise for future renewals and revisions.
  • No NDA or scope-of-work negotiations to slow you down.

Cons of filing on your own

  • High risk of missing an applicable NSPS or NESHAP that a specialist would catch.
  • No P.E. seal in-house means you still need outside engineering support for Title V or FESOP.
  • Time cost — a first-time Title V application can take 200 to 400 internal labor hours.
  • DEP RAIs land on staff who may not know how to respond, extending the review by months.
  • Errors carry strict-liability penalties up to $10,000 per day under Section 403.141 F.S.

FAQs

Do I need a Title V permit if I am just under the 100-tpy threshold?

No. You qualify for a FESOP if you accept federally enforceable limits keeping you below all major-source thresholds, which avoids the heavier Title V monitoring and fee burden.

Can I submit a Title V application on paper instead of through ARMS?

Yes. DEP still accepts paper filings to the Tallahassee Title V Section, but ARMS submissions process roughly 30% faster and give you instant proof of filing.

Do I write my legal name or trade name in the Owner Name box?

No trade name. Always enter the legal entity name exactly as registered with the Florida Division of Corporations on Sunbiz.

Is the Facility ID the same as my construction permit number?

No. The Facility ID is a 7-digit number unique to the site, while the construction permit number is project-specific and changes with every new project.

Can a consultant sign as Responsible Official?

No. The RO must be a corporate officer, general partner, or principal executive officer as defined in Rule 62-213.200(53) F.A.C.

Do I need a P.E. seal on an Air General Permit notification?

No. AGP notifications under Form 62-210.920 do not require a P.E. seal, but Title V and FESOP emission calculations always do.

Can I use minutes and seconds for the GPS coordinates?

No. The form’s data validator only accepts decimal degrees to four places, formatted 27.9506, -82.4572.

Do I have to report greenhouse gas emissions?

Yes. Florida requires CO2e reporting in line with 40 CFR Part 98, and DEP rejects applications that omit it.

Can I file my Title V renewal a month before expiration?

No — that is too late. File at least 180 days before expiration to preserve your application shield under Section 403.0872 F.S.

Does the SCC code go in 6 digits or 8 digits?

Yes, use the full 8-digit SCC. Truncated 6-digit codes cause EPA’s AFS database to reject the data feed and trigger an RAI.

Is the application fee refundable if DEP denies my permit?

No. Application fees under Rule 62-4.050(4) F.A.C. are nonrefundable regardless of outcome.

Can I mail my emissions calculations on a thumb drive?

No. DEP requires PDF uploads through ARMS or paper copies; removable media are returned unread for cybersecurity reasons.

Do I need a separate permit for an emergency generator?

No if it qualifies for the Air General Permit under Rule 62-210.310, yes if it pushes your facility over a major-source threshold even at 500 hr/yr.

Can I update my Responsible Official without a permit revision?

Yes. File a written notice within 30 days of the change under Rule 62-213.420(2) F.A.C.; no revision fee applies.