On November 13, 2026, EPD's Air Protection Branch issued a notice for a synthetic minor permit covering installation of a new natural gas emergency generator at the university's Richmond County location.
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Georgia EPD proposes updated air permit for Augusta University, plus new generator additions
The draft permit and related amendments set emissions limits for the university's boilers, emergency generators and sterilizer, which affect air quality near campus.
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November 13, 2026: Synthetic Minor permit - Augusta University new natural gas emergency generator (Richmond County)
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The story
Georgia's Environmental Protection Division has proposed a draft Title V avoidance air quality permit for Augusta University's campus operations, covering boilers, emergency generators, and an ethylene oxide sterilization unit. The draft would revoke the facility's prior permit and all its amendments.
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On September 23, 2026, EPD's Air Protection Branch proposed an amendment to add a new 30-kW natural gas-fired emergency generator, identified as Unit EG46, based on an application the agency received.
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On November 13, 2026, EPD's Air Protection Branch issued a notice for a synthetic minor permit covering installation of a new natural gas emergency generator at the university's Richmond County location.
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Appeared on agendaproposedDraft Title V avoidance air quality permit for Augusta University (boilers, emergency generators, ethylene oxide sterilizer)
is issued a Permit for the following:
Operation of a university campus, including boilers, emergency generators, and an ethylene oxide
sterilization
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Draft Title V avoidance air quality permit for Augusta University (boilers, emergency generators, ethylene oxide sterilizer)
is issued a Permit for the following: Operation of a university campus, including boilers, emergency generators, and an ethylene oxide sterilization
Appeared on agendaproposedDraft Air Quality Permit No. 8221-245-0134-S-05-0, replacing prior permit and covering boilers, emergency generators, and a sterilizer across the facility's campuses
Air Quality Permit No. 8221 -245-0134-S-04-0 and all subsequent amendments are hereby
revoked.
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Draft Air Quality Permit No. 8221-245-0134-S-05-0, replacing prior permit and covering boilers, emergency generators, and a sterilizer across the facility's campuses
Air Quality Permit No. 8221 -245-0134-S-04-0 and all subsequent amendments are hereby revoked.
Appeared on agendaproposedSynthetic Minor permit - Augusta University new natural gas emergency generator (Richmond County)
Installation of a new natural gas emergency generator
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Synthetic Minor permit - Augusta University new natural gas emergency generator (Richmond County)
Installation of a new natural gas emergency generator
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Appeared on agendaproposedAir quality permit amendment for Augusta University to add new 30-kW natural gas emergency generator (EG46)
Application No. 30157 (dated May 5, 2026) was received on May 11, 2025, for the construction and
operation of a 30-kW natural gas-fired emergency generator (Unit ID: EG46)
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Air quality permit amendment for Augusta University to add new 30-kW natural gas emergency generator (EG46)
Application No. 30157 (dated May 5, 2026) was received on May 11, 2025, for the construction and operation of a 30-kW natural gas-fired emergency generator (Unit ID: EG46)
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