(a) Emission sources that qualify for a general permit must apply to the department for authorization to use the general permit in a format approved by the department.

(b) All requests for authorization to use a general permit must meet the application content requirements established under this Part, or specific alternate requirements defined by the department in the general permit. When establishing alternate application requirements for general permits developed for sources subject to Subpart 201-6 of this Part, the department must ensure that such applications:

(c) The department will act on applications requesting use of a general permit in accordance with timeframes and procedures for minor permit projects established under Part 621 of this Title. Authorization to use the general permit shall be issued by the department in the form of a letter, an approved application, a copy of the actual general permit or other comparable documentation.

(d) The department may request that a facility that otherwise meets the criteria for a general permit as described in this Subpart obtain a State facility permit in cases where permit conditions are required to ensure the facility complies with all applicable requirements. The facility owner or operator must submit a State facility permit application as described in section 201-5.2 of this Part within six months of notification from the department.

(e) Construction of a new or modified emission source which qualifies for a general permit may not commence until the source has been issued the authorization required by the department under subdivision (c) of this section.