Bill > HB1028

This bill revises the laws relating to the Air Operating Permit Program fees in Mississippi. The key provisions are: 1) It creates the "Air Operating Permit Program Fee Trust Fund" to be used for the reasonable costs of administering the Title V air operating permit program, including activities like permit processing, compliance monitoring, and emissions tracking. 2) It requires the Advisory Council to study the program costs and recommend an equitable fee system for the Title V program, and to annually review the fee system to ensure sufficient funds are collected. 3) It authorizes the Commission on Environmental Quality to set the Title V program fees through an annual order, following a public hearing and consideration of the Advisory Council's recommendations. 4) It allows owners/operators to appeal the calculation or applicability of the Title V program fees, and requires any undisputed fees to be paid during the appeal process. 5) It revises the fee payment schedule, allowing for quarterly payments, and imposes penalties for late payments that may result in permit revocation. The overall purpose is to ensure the Title V air operating permit program is adequately funded through an equitable fee system, with oversight and recommendations from an Advisory Council.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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