Air Quality Air Quality Trends in North Carolina North Carolinians are breathing the cleanest air in decades. The latest Air Quality Trends report shows improvement across the state. Learn more Burn Ban Lifted Burn ban lifted for 67 North Carolina counties as conditions begin to improve. Many NC counties still under NC Forest Service burn ban. Learn more What's in the Air Today? See air quality forecasts for metropolitan areas across North Carolina. The Division of Air Quality and local air programs issue forecasts daily for major air pollutants that can affect the air we breathe. Continue Reading Volkswagen Settlement See how North Carolina plans to invest the state's $92 million share of the national Volkswagen Settlement on projects to reduce pollution. Updates for Phase 2 are coming soon. Read more ArcGIS Web Tool The ArcGIS Web Tool provides free online access to currently available information about the sites that the Division of Air Quality regulates. Learn more Air Quality Permitting 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 statewide. Learn More Inspection/Maintenance Program Emissions inspections are required in 22 North Carolina counties. Learn More DAQ Regional Offices Have questions about air quality in North Carolina, or need help with a local concern? Here's how to connect your DAQ Regional Office or local air program. Learn More North Carolina Greenhouse Gas Inventory The statewide Greenhouse Gas Inventory includes emissions and reductions in key categories from 1990-2017 and projections through 2030. Learn more What We Do The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the state's citizens to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health, benefit and economic well-being of all. To carry out this mission, the DAQ operates a statewide air quality monitoring network to measure the level of pollutants in the outdoor air, develops and implements plans to meet future air quality initiatives, assures compliance with air quality rules, and educates, informs and assists the public with regard to air quality issues. Learn More About The Division Update For Permit Applicants: During the COVID-19 restrictions and for the foreseeable future, DAQ has created an email account that is available for facilities to electronically submit permit applications and reports (permit or rule required quarterly, semiannual or annual reports, source test reports, or other reports that you are required to send to the DAQ). Read More Here Motor Vehicles Vehicle Emissions, VW Settlement, Alternative Fuels, Smoking Vehicle Complaints, I&M & Grant Programs Air Quality Forecasts Daily Air Quality Forecasts, Ozone Design Value Predictor Tool Pollen Report Get the Latest Pollen Report From Our Lab Public Records Search Search Permits & Compliance Documents Rules Air Quality Rules, Draft Rules, Rules Readoption, Air Quality Committee Permitting Air Permits, Permit Procedures, Applications, Modifications, Industry-Specific Permitting Actions Air Monitoring Ambient Monitoring Network & Data Public Engagement Current Comment Periods, Upcoming Hearings, Public Records Access, Social Media Compliance Compliance/Enforcement Policies & Procedures, Open Burning Info, 112(r) Program Planning Attainment Status, State Implementation Plans, MACT/GACT Rules, Emissions Inventories Emission Inventories AERO, Emissions Reporting Forms, Instructions & Guidance Air Quality Regional Offices Regional Contacts for Complaints, Permitting & Compliance Open Burning The open burning rule is one of North Carolina's oldest air quality regulations. Find out the dos and don'ts before you burn. Learn More Quick Links AERO Air Awareness Air Quality Index Auto Emissions Inspections Español Events - Public Notices Help - Contacts Protect Your Health MACT/GACT Turn Off Your Engine Volkswagen Settlement
Air Quality Air Quality Trends in North Carolina North Carolinians are breathing the cleanest air in decades. The latest Air Quality Trends report shows improvement across the state. Learn more Burn Ban Lifted Burn ban lifted for 67 North Carolina counties as conditions begin to improve. Many NC counties still under NC Forest Service burn ban. Learn more What's in the Air Today? See air quality forecasts for metropolitan areas across North Carolina. The Division of Air Quality and local air programs issue forecasts daily for major air pollutants that can affect the air we breathe. Continue Reading Volkswagen Settlement See how North Carolina plans to invest the state's $92 million share of the national Volkswagen Settlement on projects to reduce pollution. Updates for Phase 2 are coming soon. Read more ArcGIS Web Tool The ArcGIS Web Tool provides free online access to currently available information about the sites that the Division of Air Quality regulates. Learn more Air Quality Permitting 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 statewide. Learn More Inspection/Maintenance Program Emissions inspections are required in 22 North Carolina counties. Learn More DAQ Regional Offices Have questions about air quality in North Carolina, or need help with a local concern? Here's how to connect your DAQ Regional Office or local air program. Learn More North Carolina Greenhouse Gas Inventory The statewide Greenhouse Gas Inventory includes emissions and reductions in key categories from 1990-2017 and projections through 2030. Learn more What We Do The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the state's citizens to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health, benefit and economic well-being of all. To carry out this mission, the DAQ operates a statewide air quality monitoring network to measure the level of pollutants in the outdoor air, develops and implements plans to meet future air quality initiatives, assures compliance with air quality rules, and educates, informs and assists the public with regard to air quality issues. Learn More About The Division Update For Permit Applicants: During the COVID-19 restrictions and for the foreseeable future, DAQ has created an email account that is available for facilities to electronically submit permit applications and reports (permit or rule required quarterly, semiannual or annual reports, source test reports, or other reports that you are required to send to the DAQ). Read More Here Motor Vehicles Vehicle Emissions, VW Settlement, Alternative Fuels, Smoking Vehicle Complaints, I&M & Grant Programs Air Quality Forecasts Daily Air Quality Forecasts, Ozone Design Value Predictor Tool Pollen Report Get the Latest Pollen Report From Our Lab Public Records Search Search Permits & Compliance Documents Rules Air Quality Rules, Draft Rules, Rules Readoption, Air Quality Committee Permitting Air Permits, Permit Procedures, Applications, Modifications, Industry-Specific Permitting Actions Air Monitoring Ambient Monitoring Network & Data Public Engagement Current Comment Periods, Upcoming Hearings, Public Records Access, Social Media Compliance Compliance/Enforcement Policies & Procedures, Open Burning Info, 112(r) Program Planning Attainment Status, State Implementation Plans, MACT/GACT Rules, Emissions Inventories Emission Inventories AERO, Emissions Reporting Forms, Instructions & Guidance Air Quality Regional Offices Regional Contacts for Complaints, Permitting & Compliance Open Burning The open burning rule is one of North Carolina's oldest air quality regulations. Find out the dos and don'ts before you burn. Learn More Quick Links AERO Air Awareness Air Quality Index Auto Emissions Inspections Español Events - Public Notices Help - Contacts Protect Your Health MACT/GACT Turn Off Your Engine Volkswagen Settlement
