Air Permit Information

Air pollution sources in Virginia are regulated by DEQ, the Air Pollution Control Board and the Environmental Protection Agency. They administer programs created by the federal Clean Air Act (summary) and the Virginia Air Pollution Control Law.

Air Permitting Guidelines

• Applying for an Air Permit
• Air Permit Application Forms
• Assessing Projects
• Appendix MM (Confidential Information Guidance) - (pdf) Issued: 08/01/2003
• NSR Manual - (pdf) Revision: 04/01/2002

Types of Permits

• Existing Source Registration and Standards
• Minor New or Modified Source Construction Permit
• Major New or Modified Source Construction Permit
• Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Permit
• Operating Permit
  • Title V Operating Permit Program Update
  • Facilities requiring Title V Air Operating Permits