(KLZA)-- NioCorp Developments has submitted a State Construction Air Permit application for its Elk Creek Superallowy Materials Project with the Nebraska Department of Environmental and Energy.

The advanced emissions control technologies included as part of the planned Project are expected to result in prospective air emissions that are below levels that trigger the need for a permit.

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy allows for applicants to request a variance under state law to allow construction to start before a final state air quality construction permit is issued.

Once project financing is obtained and on-the-ground activity begins at the Project site, the company can proceed without the air quality construction permit or a permit variance to conduct months of earthwork related to site preparation.