DE HB186

Extends the Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit Program until December 31, 2014 (previously set to expire sooner)

Maintains permit fee levels from 2008-2011 for calendar years 2012-2014, with fees ranging from $2,000 to $243,000 depending on emissions source category

Establishes 11 operating permit fee categories based on operational hours and 9 fee categories based on emissions tons for subject sources

Requires Department consultation with Title V Operating Permit Program Advisory Committee before expanding staffing funded by program fees

Mandates independent third-party review of the program and implements 2% monthly compounding interest on delinquent fees, with permit cancellation possible for accounts overdue more than one year