The department conducts a completeness review of the application to determine that all required information and documents have been included in the application. When the applicant has submitted all the required information and documentation, the DEQ will issue a notice of completeness. The DEQ then conducts a technical review, analyzing the technical information submitted in the application to determine whether the facility will meet the appropriate requirements. Additional NODs may be issued. The DEQ will then issue a draft permit or a notice of denial.
Public notice is given and a public hearing is held.
The department must respond to public comments on the final permit and must indicate where changes to the draft permit have been made. If applicable, appeals are made.