1. What air regulations does the state of Georgia follow?
- The state of Georgia 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 Georgia uses the federal HAPs list for emissions and inventory.
2. Which state organization manages air pollution regulations?
- Air Protection Branch: The Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources http://www.gadnr.org/ houses The Air Protection Branch. www.georgiaair.org. This branch is responsible for protecting Georgia's air quality through the regulation of emissions from industrial and mobile sources. The Branch also monitors levels of air pollutants throughout the state.
3. What are the responsibilities of the Air Protection Branch?
4. Where are the rules found?
5. Contact information?
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Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection Division, Air Protection Branch
4244 International Parkway, Suite 120
Atlanta, Georgia 30354
(404) 363-7000, Fax: (404) 363-7100
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