The most often overlooked item in an air permit is the requirement to keep records. Most permits have a requirement for some kind of record keeping. For example, a painting company may need to keep paint usage records, a printer to keep ink usage records, or a dry cleaner to keep records on perchloroethylene usage. Many companies assume they can pull out a purchase record at the end of the year and this will be sufficient record keeping. While this may be sufficient sometimes, often it is not.
Many permits call for daily or monthly record keeping.
Sometimes the permit will also require that records or reports be submitted to the DEQ, Air Quality Division. To know whether you need to submit reports, it is important that you know the terms and conditions of the permit. Not keeping or sending in records as required by permit can mean a violation for your company. After taking the time and effort to apply for and receive an air permit, do not let it all go to waste and risk possible violations by not following through on your responsibilities. It won't take long, but could mean the difference between compliance and penalties.