DAQ Organizational Structure DAQ Organizational Structure The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) consists of five sections located in the central offices in Raleigh and seven regional offices located across the state. The sections are further broken down into branches, each responsible for specific tasks in achieving our overall mission. Administration SectionThe Administration Section is responsible for the overall operations of the division, including management, budget, and public information. Ambient Monitoring SectionThe Ambient Monitoring Section is responsible for measuring levels of regulated pollutants in the ambient (outdoor) air. The section maintains a network of 70 monitoring stations across the state, measuring for pollutants such as ozone, lead, particulates (dust), nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and acid rain. Permitting SectionThe Permitting Section handles the issuance, renewal and modification of air quality permits in North Carolina. Currently, more than 2,500 facilities hold air quality permits in the state. Planning SectionThe Planning Section performs computer modeling and analyses to determine how to attain air quality standards. Works with the legislature and Environmental Management Commission to develop rules, regulations and programs for meeting air quality standards. Coordinates the N.C. Air Awareness Program, which educates and informs the public about air pollution, its causes and effects, and ways to prevent it. Technical Services SectionThe Technical Services Section is responsible for tracking facilities for compliance with air quality rules, regulating emissions from mobile sources (cars and trucks), and the Chemical Accidental Release Prevention program. Coordinates enforcement actions for rules violations based on inspections and investigations by field staff. Regional OfficesThe Regional Offices are based in Asheville, Mooresville, Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Fayetteville, Wilmington and Washington perform inspections, enforce air quality regulations and issue permits for facilities across the state. Leadership Michael Abraczinskas Director Michael Pjetraj Deputy Director Patrick Butler Ambient Monitoring Section Chief Mark Cuilla Permitting Section Chief Randy Strait Planning Section Chief Steve Hall Technical Services Section Chief
DAQ Organizational Structure DAQ Organizational Structure The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) consists of five sections located in the central offices in Raleigh and seven regional offices located across the state. The sections are further broken down into branches, each responsible for specific tasks in achieving our overall mission. Administration SectionThe Administration Section is responsible for the overall operations of the division, including management, budget, and public information. Ambient Monitoring SectionThe Ambient Monitoring Section is responsible for measuring levels of regulated pollutants in the ambient (outdoor) air. The section maintains a network of 70 monitoring stations across the state, measuring for pollutants such as ozone, lead, particulates (dust), nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and acid rain. Permitting SectionThe Permitting Section handles the issuance, renewal and modification of air quality permits in North Carolina. Currently, more than 2,500 facilities hold air quality permits in the state. Planning SectionThe Planning Section performs computer modeling and analyses to determine how to attain air quality standards. Works with the legislature and Environmental Management Commission to develop rules, regulations and programs for meeting air quality standards. Coordinates the N.C. Air Awareness Program, which educates and informs the public about air pollution, its causes and effects, and ways to prevent it. Technical Services SectionThe Technical Services Section is responsible for tracking facilities for compliance with air quality rules, regulating emissions from mobile sources (cars and trucks), and the Chemical Accidental Release Prevention program. Coordinates enforcement actions for rules violations based on inspections and investigations by field staff. Regional OfficesThe Regional Offices are based in Asheville, Mooresville, Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Fayetteville, Wilmington and Washington perform inspections, enforce air quality regulations and issue permits for facilities across the state. Leadership Michael Abraczinskas Director Michael Pjetraj Deputy Director Patrick Butler Ambient Monitoring Section Chief Mark Cuilla Permitting Section Chief Randy Strait Planning Section Chief Steve Hall Technical Services Section Chief
