Air Quality Permitting

Permitting Section

The Permitting Section handles the issuance, renewal, and modification of air quality permits in North Carolina. Currently, we work with more than 2,000 facilities in the state.

Online Access to Air Quality Permits

• List of all permits (.pdf) OR List of all permits (.xlsx)
• List of all Title V permits (.pdf) OR List of all Title V permits (.xlsx)
• Map of facilities with Air Permits
• Facility Document Search: Search for facilities with active air permits.
  • Learn about DAQ's new Laserfiche repository here. NOTE: At this time this search does not include the permits issued by the three North Carolina Local Programs
• Active Air Permit Applications Status Reports: View a list of all air permit applications currently being processed by DAQ.

Permit Applications

Modifying or Applying for an Air Quality Permit

Download forms and instructions to apply for or modify an air quality permit, including:

• Title V and Non-Title V Facilities
• General Permits for specific industries
• Minor Modifications
• Instructions for changes not requiring a permit, including 502(b)(10) and changes under 15A NCAC 02Q .0318
• Small facilities seeking registration in lieu of an Air Quality Permit under 15A NCAC 02Q .0102(e)
• Tax certifications
• Registration for New Renewable Energy Facilities under Senate Bill 3
• Permit Fees Schedule

E-Payment is now available

Emissions

Emissions Inventories: Forms and other information concerning estimation of potential emissions for permit applications.

Emissions Estimation Spreadsheets: Spreadsheets to aid in the calculation of emissions and perform control device analysis.

Emissions Reduction Credits: This program provides for the creation, banking, transfer, and use of emissions reduction credits for NOx, VOC, SO2, PM2.5 and NH3.

Title V Public Notice Email List

The North Carolina Division of Air Quality Permitting Section maintains an email list for the dissemination of permitting information to interested parties. These emails include public notices with draft permits and application reviews. Final permits will be distributed through this email list as well. Please note that only permitting actions that are processed through the public notice procedures will be distributed. To have your email address added to the list of recipients, please send a request to Mark Cuilla.

Annual Compliance Certification Form

Annual compliance certification is required under 40 CFR 70.6(c), 15A NCAC Sections 2Q.0508(t) and 2Q.0508(bb), and Section 4 - General Condition P of the Title V Operating Permit.

Download annual compliance certification forms

Industry-Specific Permitting Actions and Information

• Wood Pellets Industry
• Natural Gas Compressor Stations
• Methyl Bromide Log Fumigation
• Asphalt Plants
• Chemours Permit Information
• Files for Certain Other Facilities

Additional Resources

Intent to Construct: Detailed information on construction activities that may be undertaken prior to securing an air permit.

Modeling and Meteorology: Get assistance with meteorological modeling as related to obtaining an air quality permit.

North Carolina Air Toxics: Information related to the Director's Call

Permitting Procedures Memos and Guidance: View DAQ permitting memos and guidance documents.

112(j) Permitting Program: Obtain detailed information about who is subject to the NCDAQ 112(j) permitting requirements including permit application requirements.