North Carolina Air Fact Sheet

1. What air regulations does the state of North Carolina follow?

• The state of North Carolina 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 North Carolina HAP list is used for emission inventory and permitting purposes. See: http://daq.state.nc.us/monitor/eminv/forms/2009/ 200902pollutantlistcombined.pdf

2. Which state organization manages air pollution regulations?

• Division of Air Quality . The North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources http://www.enr.state.nc.us/ houses the Division of Air Quality http://www.daq.state.nc.us/. The Division of Air Quality has programs for monitoring air quality, permitting and inspecting air emissions sources, developing plans for improving air quality, and educating and informing the public about air quality issues. It does not deal with indoor air pollution issues, workplace safety, second-hand smoke, asbestos, mold contamination, radon, and radiation protection.

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

• Administration : Responsible for the overall operations of the division, including management, budget, and public information. http://www.daq.state.nc.us/about/org/admin.shtml
• Ambient Monitoring : Responsible for measuring levels of regulated pollutants in the ambient air. The section maintains a network of 70 monitoring stations across the state, measuring for pollutants such as ozone, lead, particulates, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and acid rain. http://www.daq.state.nc.us/about/org/ambient.shtml
•  Planning : Performs computer modeling and analyses to determine how to attain air quality standards. http://www.daq.state.nc.us/about/org/
• Technical Services: Responsible for tracking facilities for compliance with air quality rules, regulating emissions from mobile sources and implementing the state rules for controlling toxic air emissions http://www.daq.state.nc.us/about/org/tech.shtml
• Regional Offices : Regional offices are based in Asheville, Mooresville, Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Fayetteville, Wilmington and Washington. They perform inspections, enforce air quality regulations and issue permits for facilities across the state.

4. Where are the rules found?

• Air Quality Rules: http://www.daq.state.nc.us/rules/rules/
•   Air Pollution Control Requirements: Subchapter 2D: http://www.daq.state.nc.us/rules/rules/#cnt
•   Procedures for Permits and Approvals: Subchapter 2H: http://www.daq.state.nc.us/rules/rules/#2H
•   Air Quality Permit Procedures: Subchapter 2Q: http://www.daq.state.nc.us/rules/rules/#2Q
•   Appendices to Air Rules: http://www.daq.state.nc.us/rules/appendices/
•   Compilation of Hazardous and Toxic Air Pollutants For Emission Inventory and Permitting Purposes: http://daq.state.nc.us/monitor/eminv/forms/2009/200902pollutantlistcombined.pdf

5. Contact information?

• Michael Abraczinskas

  Environmental Program Manager

  michael.abraczinskas@ncdenr.gov

  (919) 715-3743
  North Carolina Division of Air Quality -

  1641 Mail Service Center

  Raleigh, NC 27699-1641

  (919) 733-3340    

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