Benchmark: EPA’s Proposed Changes to New Source Review Air Permitting Regulations

Proposed Rule on Review of Major Stationary Sources and Major Modifications—Source Applicability and Exemptions

Take this benchmark to assess how much you would benefit from taking the course on the EPA’s proposed rule clarifying source applicability, major modifications, and exemptions—plus how to engage effectively in the rulemaking process.

This short benchmark helps you gauge whether you already grasp the real-world implications of the proposal: why it exists, what changes operationally, and how public input can shape the final rule.

• See the value quickly: Identify if you need deeper clarity on when “begin actual construction” triggers obligations, how exemptions work, and what’s changing in applicability determinations.
• Avoid costly missteps: Spot risks that delay projects—like misclassifying modifications or underestimating net emissions increases—and learn strategies to front‑load analyses.
• Engage with impact: Understand where your comment, evidence, or testimony will matter most and how to use dockets, hearings, and CBI procedures effectively.
• Plan with confidence: Anticipate trade‑offs (speed vs. certainty, flexibility vs. compliance) and align project timelines with permitting realities.

If the questions feel challenging or reveal blind spots, you’ll likely gain a lot from the course. If they feel comfortable but provoke “it depends” thinking, the course can sharpen your approach with examples, checklists, and participation tips.