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Misleading

Synthetic minor means the source is minor only on paper.

The phrase is real; the conclusion omits how the category works.

What the reviewed record shows

The application says uncontrolled potential emissions would exceed major-source thresholds. It requests controls and emission limits intended to keep limited potential emissions below applicable thresholds. If IDEM issues those conditions in a federally enforceable permit, they become legal operating limits—not voluntary paper promises. They remain proposed until IDEM acts.

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Last reviewed: August 31, 2026. Original records control.

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