Topics Related to Air Quality

The latest update to DEQ's “Air Quality Trends in North Carolina” report shows emissions of harmful air pollutants like ozone and fine particles continue a long-running downward trend.

The Division of Air Quality is accepting public comments on an addendum to the 2025-26 Annual Monitoring Network Plan to establish a new ozone monitoring station at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.

After reviewing public comments, the Division of Air Quality issued a modified Title V air quality permit to Domtar Paper Co. in Martin County.

North Carolina Department of Environmental QualityEnvironmental Management CommissionPublic NoticeSpecial Order by Consent for Pilkington, North America, Inc. Laurinburg, Scotland County

The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC - Salisbury Plant.

The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC - Salisbury Plant.

The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to Unilin Flooring NC, LLC - Thomasville Facility.

The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) hereby gives notice of its intent to issue an Air Quality Permit to Unilin Flooring NC, LLC - Thomasville Facility.

The Division of Air Quality's Outside Involvement Committee is a stakeholder group that includes DAQ staff, the regulated community, environmental groups and the public. The group meets quarterly to provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions of DAQ staff and management on a wide range of air quality issues and processes. Staff will also provide updates on key changes or issues affecting the division.

The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comments on a draft Title V air quality permit for Domtar Paper Co. in Martin County.