Those not receiving this notice shouldn't be too smug. You are just a neighbor's sensitive nose and phone call to DENR away from receiving a visit and then a letter. If your production output has increased so have your emissions. Even if you have not increased output, your calculated emissions have increased due to the new emission factors now embraced by North Carolina. You are responsible for knowing the total estimated emissions from your plant.
Many small builders are rightfully concerned about the added consulting and permit fees.
You may not need a permit. First, have an idea of how much styrene and gelcoat go into each boat. You then convert these gallon estimates into pounds and you have an estimate of the total number of pounds needed for each boat. By taking the 4,000 lbs. Then 6,000 lbs.