A Bulk Solid Materials (BSM) permit is required for any facility that stores, processes, handles and/or transports materials that can be used as a fuel, ingredient, or component in a manufacturing or construction process.

The purpose of the ordinance is to regulate the storage and transporting of bulk solid materials and to minimize the proliferation of fugitive dust into surrounding properties and communities.  
 

STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO OBTAINING A GENERAL/ALTERNATE COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION
 

Step 1. How to Create an Account in eLAPS/Accela

The applicant (i.e., consultant, owner/operator, etc.) creates an account through BSEED’s Electronic Licensing and Permitting System (eLAPS) to apply for a permit. 

Accela/eLaps: Video: How to create an eLaps Accounts

Accela/eLaps: Website login and/or new user registration page 

Accela/eLaps Video: How to Submit for a Permit

Step 2. Preparing All Documentation Needed for Application

The applicant prepares all the necessary documentation beforehand to submit. Depending on the type of permit required (General Compliance or Alternate Compliance), the applicant will have different requirements for the permit application. Checklists for requirements are provided below:

• General Compliance Fugitive Dust Plan Requirements
• Alternative Compliance Operating Plan Requirements
• Alternative Compliance for Scrap Processors
• Fugitive Dust Plan Requirements (for All)

*Note: Facilities with carbonaceous materials must enclose any materials and submit an enclosure plan and fugitive dust plan to Environmental Affairs. Contact BSEED EA for more information

Step 3. How to Submit Application 

• The applicant will log into their eLAPS account and access the application.
• The application for the Bulk Solid Materials permit is located under the header of Code Enforcement.
• Record type will be found in Environmental Affairs. 
   

Step 4. How to Pay Application Fee

• Environmental Affairs will review the application for content and completeness. The applicant will be contacted if there are any insufficiencies in their application via email.
• Once the application has been deemed to be sufficient an invoice will be generated by EA and sent to the applicant via email.
• The applicant has 30 days from the invoice being generated to pay their outstanding fees. 
   

Step 5. Preparing for Inspection

During the permit application process, the applicant will coordinate an initial site inspection with BSEED Environmental Affairs. As part of the site inspection, the applicant should have prepared:

• A copy of the Fugitive Dust Control Plan/Permit to Install
• A detailed and accurate site map
• Maintenance logs(i.e., sweeping, spraying, etc.) for any fugitive dust mitigation measures onsite.
• Air monitoring logs (if applicable)

Step 6. Receiving the Permit

• After an inspection is completed and the payment of fees, a permit will be issued.
• The applicant will receive the permit via email.
• The permit is good for one (1) year and will need to be renewed by the applicant yearly.
• A semiannual compliance inspection will be scheduled every six months with the applicant by Environmental Affairs.