The purpose of this guideline is to support permission applicants to complete the permission proposal pathway form (publication F1021). Within this, the guide is designed to help applicants understand the process related to the form. Also, to understand the framework that EPA refers to when determining the appropriate regulatory pathway for your proposed activity.

This guideline includes information about:

• the permission proposal pathway process
• the pathway decision framework
• how to complete a pathway form
• timeframes for pathway outcomes.