New True Minor Oil and Natural Gas Industry Sources

In May 2016, EPA finalized a Federal Implementation Plan rule that will apply to new true minor sources and minor modifications at existing true minor sources in the oil and natural gas production and natural gas processing segments of the oil and natural gas sector that are locating or expanding in Indian country.

The process of obtaining authorization is as follows:

• Submit ESA/NHPA forms >30 days prior to Registration for Construction
• EPA responds affirmatively to the ESA/NHPA analyses
• No permit required
• Submit Part 1 Form 30 days prior to construction.  
• Submit Part 2 Form 60 days after operation New True Minor Oil and Natural Gas Industry Sources.

All necessary forms are available at EPA's National Tribal Minor New Source Review (NSR) Website.