PERMITTING

State and local environmental permits must be obtained for new construction and a wide variety of plant modifications and process changes. Environmental permits are written authorizations from federal, state, and/or local government authorities that allow the holder of the permit to emit or discharge a pollutant or engage in certain regulated activities. Failure to obtain or to abide by the permit can lead to civil or criminal penalties. Whether you require an air, water or stormwater permit, MEI can develop the application, review the draft permit and negotiate with the agency to obtain favorable permit conditions.