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Georgia EPD drafts Title V air permit renewal for Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility, would revoke prior permits

The draft permit for the Oglethorpe Power Corporation facility near Dalton would fold in and revoke the plant's existing air quality permits and amendments once issued.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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September 29, 2026: Title V Renewal Permit review for Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility (TV-938555)

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Where it stands

EPD's Air Protection Branch recorded a review of the Title V renewal application on September 29, 2026.

The story

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has drafted a Title V Part 70 operating permit renewal for the Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility, operated by Oglethorpe Power Corporation in Dalton, Murray County, under Permit No. 4911-213-0034-V-10-0.

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As drafted, the renewal states that the facility's prior air quality permits, amendments and its 502(b)10 are "subsumed by this permit and are hereby revoked" once the new Title V permit takes effect.

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EPD's Air Protection Branch recorded a review of the Title V renewal application on September 29, 2026.

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Revocation of prior air quality permits and amendments for the facility upon issuance of this Title V permit

The following Air Quality Permits, Amendments, and 502(b)10 are subsumed by this permit and are hereby revoked

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Draft Title V air permit renewal for Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility

Title V Permit Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility Permit No.: 4911-213-0034-V-10-0

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Draft Title V air operating permit renewal for Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility

Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility Permit No.: 4911-213-0034-V-10-0

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Draft Title V Part 70 operating permit renewal for Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility (Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Dalton/Murray County)

the Permittee described above is issued a Part 70 Permit for

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Title V operating permit renewal for Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility (Oglethorpe Power Corporation), Dalton, Murray County

Title V Renewal Application Review Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility, TV-938555

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Title V Renewal Permit review for Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility (TV-938555)

Title V Renewal Application Review Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility, TV-938555

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