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Louisiana Air Fact Sheet


1. What air regulations does the state of Louisiana follow?

  • The state of Louisiana adheres to all federal emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). National emission standards for HAPs, compliance dates and their rules and implementation are found in the following U.S. Environmental Protection Agency link: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/eparules.html. The State of Louisiana HAPs list is used for emissions inventory. Louisiana uses the federal HAPs list and a state TAPs list with additional chemicals. See: http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2342/Default.aspx

2. Which state organization manages air pollution regulations?

3. What are the responsibilities of the Air Quality Assessment Division?

4. Where are the rules found?

5. Contact information?

  • Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
    Air Quality Assessment Division
    P.O. Box 4314
    Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4314

    Email: deqairassess@LA.GOV
    Phone: (225) 219-3488
    FAX: (225) 219-3240

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