However, this engine is undoubtedly much more efficient than its predecessor. This engine is the successor of old-fashioned steam engines or external combustion engines. For all other counties, go to our District Air Contacts page.The internal combustion engines are the beating heart of almost all vehicles seen on the roads, from cars and motorcycles on the road to planes in the sky and ships in the sea. If it’s located in Broward, Duval, Hillsborough, Miami-Dade, Orange, Palm Beach, Pinellas or Sarasota counties, visit our Local Program Air Contacts page. Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines Informational Handoutįor more information on AGPs or assistance with using AGPERS, please contact DEP's Small Business Environmental Assistance Program at 1-80.įor questions related to compliance procedures such as test notifications, report submittals, record keeping, inspections, etc., please contact the compliance authority specific to the county where your facility is located.Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines Air General Permit Example Worksheet.
If you do not wish to use AGPERS, you can optionally download and complete the following worksheet and mail it to DEP at the address indicated in the worksheet instructions along with the $100 processing fee.
RICE are eligible to operate in Florida under the terms of an air general permit (AGP) pursuant to the requirements of 62-210.310(4)(b), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).Īn AGP is an authorization by rule to construct or operate a specific type of air pollutant emitting facility. Use of such authorization by any individual facility does not require action by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The terms and conditions of an AGP are set forth in the rule, rather than in a separately issued air construction or air operation permit. Internal combustion engines supply energy to run equipment such as emergency generators or pumps. Reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) combust fuel to run an engine.