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Air Quality Bureau Kaizen Event Report Out

Air Quality Bureau Kaizen Event Report Out. By: Modeling Meddlers October 6, 2006. AQB Kaizen Event – Modeling Meddlers October 2 thru 6, 2006. Background. Revisit the original core process Simplify and improve efficiency of review. Objectives. Evaluate permitting errors.

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Air Quality Bureau Kaizen Event Report Out

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  1. Air Quality Bureau Kaizen Event Report Out By: Modeling Meddlers October 6, 2006

  2. AQB Kaizen Event – Modeling Meddlers October 2 thru 6, 2006

  3. Background • Revisit the original core process • Simplify and improve efficiency of review

  4. Objectives • Evaluate permitting errors. • Evaluate how modifications are completed. • Evaluate the delivered services for modeling. • Evaluate how to establish emission limits and the amount of lack of information in applications. • Evaluate the cause for a backlog of projects in the section. • Evaluate tracking forms.

  5. Goals • Reduce the errors coming in from applicants by 50%. • Reduce the workload of permit modifications by 50%. • Clarify / reduce the amount of time it takes to do modeling by 50%. • Reduce the number of non-standard projects by 75% and 1) Issue all standard projects within 30 days of date stamp • Reduce the assignment time (time from date stamp to initial engineer review) by 75%. • Reduce internal tracking forms by 80%.

  6. Kaizen Methodology • Clear objectives • Team process • Tight focus on time • Quick & simple • Necessary resources immediately available • Immediate results (new process functioning by end of week) • 5S “mindset”, use the steps to support the event activities

  7. Old Process Construction Permit Process

  8. New Process Construction Permit Process

  9. Results

  10. Implemented • Start permit application review and modeling concurrently • Made navigation changes to AQB website and links to the CFR regarding modeling determination • Developed a table of contents (outline) for proposed internal SOP/construction permit manual • Initiated development of guidance manual for applicant • Updated seven construction permit forms and created one modeling determination form • Changed link on website to better locate modeling information • Created welcome call checklist for engineers • Developed one process and four specific control equipment forms • Created a document listing application review priorities • Consolidated internal tracking databases

  11. Homework

  12. Parking Lot • C.P. Applications sent to Field Office by Central Office get thrown away (not needed or wanted by F.O. • Fees • If more/ additional information needed must pay for a complete review • Engineer Review: NSPS, NESHAP, Stack Testing, Modeling, Record Keeping, most what goes into Permit • Draft Permits / Public Input • Modeling guidelines policy group (Item 21 from brainstorming) • Should DNR modelers build models / provide service / mitigate? • Should customer response impact be included in lead time measurement.

  13. Team Member’s Experience

  14. We welcome your questions and comments!

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